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Adventures
Middlehills Farm Campsite | Derbyshire
With camping season just around the corner and the exciting news that not only will self contained units be opening up soon, but it also looks like we will actually have a 'real' summer where we can see friends and family. Can I get a whoop whoop!! The news has got me looking at 1001 ... READ MORE »
Tŷ Mawr Country Park | Vale of Llangollen
This little treasure is nestled on the banks of the River Dee where beauty can literally be seen in every direction. Tŷ Mawr is located in the Vale of Llangollen, it is not only a part of the Clwydian Range but is also part of the Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As you can imagine, ... READ MORE »
Hardwick Hall | Derbyshire
We were incredibly lucky this summer to be able to get out and explore, and one of the places we headed to were the Derbyshire Dales. It's not somewhere we've been before and if I'm totally honest I didn't even realise that Derbyshire had dales! It's beautiful though and somewhere we will be back to ... READ MORE »
5 benefits to owning a caravan
There was one thing that saved our summer this year: a caravan. Now we've always been campers. We love heading out in the tent for a weekend of adventure, but a caravan never appealed if I'm honest. Until now that is. The convenience of a caravan is something we've been playing around with ... READ MORE »
Exploring The Heights of Abraham | Derbyshire
Last weekend in the midst of a weekend camping in the Derbyshire Dales, we found ourselves taking to the Heights of Abraham. It's been a little while since we've shared one of our adventures, so I thought I'd share what we got up to on our visit. ... READ MORE »
Techniquest Glyndwr: a different kind of science museum
We're a family that loves to be outdoors, so when it's raining in the way it has been recently, we start to get a little glum. I'm always looking for things to do and places to visit on rainy days and one of our go to places is Techniquest Glyndwr in Wrexham. That's exactly where we headed to ... READ MORE »
The Dinosaur Trail at Gullivers World
Anyone who knows us will know that we have a little man who is dinosaur mad. So, when I saw the dinosaur trail at Gulliver's World advertised on social media, I immediately knew this was something that he would love. So, earlier this month we wrapped up warm and headed out exploring into the ... READ MORE »
Beach Fishing Tips for The Novice
Ask any seasoned fisherman and they’ll tell you that beach fishing is an art, and one that doesn’t come easily, as there are so many aspects that you need to get right in order to be successful. Of course, there are big rewards for those who persevere and with that in mind, here are some useful tips ... READ MORE »
Christmas at Attingham
Yes I know Christmas is over but the good thing about this blog being my little corner of the internet is that I can use it to capture our memories no matter what the time of year it is. Just before Christmas we headed out to Attingham Park for a little family time before the chaos arrived. ... READ MORE »
Christmas at Chirk Castle
Last year Christmas was packed for us. Event, grottos, and experiences booked in every weekend. It was fun on a schedule and to be honest, it wasn't the best. Don't get me wrong, we have some amazing memories from last Christmas. However, there were times when no one was particularly feeling it and ... READ MORE »
Hull Gin: back to (gin) school
AD | press trip Come to Hull they said. There will be gin they said. My response? Where do I sign up?! Last weekend I had the pleasure of joining 9 other bloggers to experience everything that Hull had to offer. Top of the list for me - no doubt - was Hotham's Gin School, the home to Hull ... READ MORE »
