• A trip to the Andover Catfe
    days out - Hampshire

    A trip to the Andover Catfe

    February 10, 2025 - By 

    We recently found ourselves in the pretty Hampshire town of Andover and discovered there was a cat cafe there. My son loves cats so we booked a slot to have some tea and cakes whilst enjoying being surrounded by cats (we love a cat cafe!). A trip to the Andover Catfe A cat cafe is a delightful spot where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while being surrounded by adorable, friendly cats. These cafes are designed to offer a cozy, relaxing atmosphere where you can unwind and interact with resident cats. It’s a purr-fect place for cat…

  • Exploring Jane Austen's House in Chawton
    days out - Hampshire

    Exploring Jane Austen’s House in Chawton

    February 5, 2025 - By 

    Did you know that in 2025 we will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, one of my favourite British authors. She is as popular as ever and we are looking forward to having the opportunity to celebrate her life and works this year. We are already hooked on Miss Austen, the tv adaptation of Miss Austen by Gill Hornby, and we are looking forward to finding out about all of the events happening this year. Exploring Jane Austen’s House in Chawton A few years ago we decided to visit Jane Austen’s house is Chawton. This…

  • days out - Haringey

    Horrible Histories Live on Stage! With Horrible Christmas

    December 17, 2024 - By 

    Horrible Histories Live on Stage is back, bringing holiday cheer with a fabulous twist in their fan-favourite show, Horrible Christmas! Kicking off December 12th and running until January 4th, this extended version of the hit show takes the stage at the beautifully restored Victorian gem, Alexandra Palace Theatre, in London. Horrible Histories Live on Stage! With Horrible Christmas Have you ever wondered why you get together with your family – or put up a Christmas tree – or send a Christmas card – or buy presents – or eat a turkey? Horrible Christmas goes on an amazing journey to discover the answers…

  • Halloween trail at Blenheim Palace
    days out - Oxfordshire

    Halloween trail at Blenheim Palace

    November 2, 2024 - By 

    Exploring the Halloween Trail at Blenheim Palace is a magical experience that brings to life the spooky charm of autumn. Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside, transforms its picturesque gardens and historic grounds into a Halloween wonderland each October. The trail is a perfect blend of eerie fun and seasonal festivity, making it an enchanting adventure for visitors of all ages. Halloween trail at Blenheim Palace The Halloween trail begins as dusk falls, adding a mysterious atmosphere to the palace’s grand architecture and sweeping landscapes. As you enter the trail, you’re greeted by a…

  • Big Fun Art Adventure owl trail Ally Pally
    days out - Sculpture trails

    Big Fun Art Adventure owl trail

    September 16, 2024 - By 

    We love an art trail and there have been some fun ones around this year. We tried to walk the Heritage Summer Trail around London Heritage Quarter earlier this year, but we picked the busiest Saturday in London and had to give up. Luckily a few weeks later we managed to discover the wonderful dog sculptures from the Canary Wharf Art Trail, the Little Egg Hunt Trail and SmileyWorld. Big Fun Art Adventure owl trail The Big Fun Art Adventure is a sculpture trail of owls around north London, delivered by North London Hospice in partnership with Wild in Art.…

  • Picking sunflowers at The Pop Up Farm
    days out - Hertfordshire

    Picking sunflowers at The Pop Up Farm

    September 14, 2024 - By 

    Today we visited The Pop Up Farm so we could pick some sunflowers. The Pop Up Farm is just outside London and really easy to get to. We booked our tickets online which included the chance to pick our own sunflower so we made sure to take our secateurs! Picking sunflowers at The Pop Up Farm It’s easy to find The Pop Up Farm as they have a beautiful traditional red barn. We walked passed it to the sunflower fields, following the path through to find 8 different things around the sunflower fields, including a pommel horse, bath, picture frame and…

  • Summer Exhibition 2024 Royal Academy of Arts
    City of Westminster - days out

    Summer Exhibition 2024 Royal Academy of Arts

    August 8, 2024 - By 

    2024 is the year of trying new things so I booked a trip to the renowned Summer Exhibition 2024 Royal Academy in London. Both the kids attend extra art lessons and this is somewhere I’ve been meaning to take them for a few years. The Summer Exhibition is an annual exhibition and has taken place every year since 1769, featuring the work of established and emerging artists. Summer Exhibition 2024 Royal Academy of Arts Artists can submit their work (along with a fee, of course) and a panel of judges produce a list of those which are worthy of being…

  • Exploring Crossness Pumping Station
    days out - London Borough of Bexley

    {Exploring} Crossness Pumping Station

    June 15, 2024 - By 

    Last year we filled our diary with the steaming open days at Crossness Pumping Station. This has been on our bucket list of places to visit in London for years. With one child away we decided to take the tween and the dog to visit one of our bucket list places. {Exploring} Crossness Pumping Station Crossness Pumping Station is run by the Crossness Engines Trust and can be found in the London Borough of Bexley near to Abbey Wood Station. Built in 1865 by Sir Joseph Bazalgette as part of Victorian London’s sewerage system, Crossness Pumping Station is a Grade…

  • Up At The O2 with teens
    days out - London Borough of Greenwich

    Up At The O2 with teens

    June 8, 2024 - By 

    A few weeks ago we spent a weekend exploring North Greenwich. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express London-Greenwich, watched Keane perform at The O2 for their 20th anniversary Hopes and Fears Tour, and enjoyed exploring a new area the other side of London to where we live. The O2 is a great venue with plenty of places to eat, drink, shop and be entertained. Up At The O2 Now the kids are older our days out are different. We look for experiences that we will all enjoy, even if it means pushing our comfort boundaries (mine!). On our last…