Surviving your Child’s First Day at School
This September marks not only my eldest daughter’s very last first day in school, but also my youngest daughter’s first…
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’…
20 Funny Medieval Words We Should Bring Back!
Just for fun! I’ve compiled a top 20 list of funny medieval words we should bring back, just because they’re…
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.…
How to Survive and Thrive at a Conference
I attended my first Academic Conference when I began my PhD back in 2010. Academics attend a conference for a…
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…
A Family Visit to Old Wardour Castle
On our family road trip to Wiltshire last month, we had a few spare hours and were armed with a…
