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…

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…

A few weekend ago we were lucky to visit the Hovercraft Museum, in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire which is situated on a museum heritage site. This museum is the only museum, run by a registered charity, dedicated to the hovercraft. The museum has a collection of over 50 hovercraft of various designs in various conditions, and these can be visited at weekends and school holidays. A family trip to the Hovercraft Museum What is a hovercraft? A hovercraft is an amphibious craft capable of travelling over land, water, mud, ice, and other surfaces. They use blowers to produce a large volume of…