Adventures

This category contains all our family adventures over the years, whether they be at home or abroad, there’s lots of adventures!

Family Road Trip – Carlisle Castle

We have had English Heritage membership for the past 12 months now and, after recently renewing our membership, we’ve decided…

Family Day Out: Roundhay Park and Tropical World

Friday night I spent frantically looking for places to visit on the following day with the family. Having a 16-year-old…

A Wonderful Wonder around Williamson Park Lancaster

Last weekend we were fortunate enough to visit the wonderful Williamson Park in Lancaster. My husband found this little gem…

A Visit to the Lake District

One of our final summer adventures took us to one of the most beautiful locations in the country – the…

Bolsover Castle – Grand Medieval Joust

I have been fortunate enough this summer to have spent some wonderful days out with my children. One of the…

A Day in the New Forest

The New Forest As part of our Summer Road trip, my family and I made a return visit to one…

Fossil Hunting and Exploring the Jurassic Coast

The Jurassic Coast The Jurassic coast in the South of England is one of those locations on our ‘must visit’…

Beeston Castle – Clash of Knights!

One way in which we have sought to save some pennies this summer is to become English Heritage members. For…

Exploring Manchester Museum

As part of my feature ‘Summer Holidays on a Budget’ this post recounts our visit today to the Manchester Museum.…

Close Encounters: A Visit to Longleat Safari Park

If there is any place in the UK that truly is a family attraction, it is Longleat Safari Park. This…