• 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…

  • Exploring Greys Court with kids
    National Trust - Oxfordshire

    Exploring Greys Court with kids

    August 2, 2023 - By 

    We recently spent a lovely day exploring Greys Court, a Tudor country house and garden near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. We packed a picnic, the two kids and dog, and went off for the day. The drive was beautiful and before we knew it we had arrived at our destination. We walked the short distance from the car park and were greeted with the stunning view of Greys Court, which overlooks the countryside. As well as the beautiful historic house, there are extensive walled gardens and the ruins of earlier buildings, as well as a gift shop, tea room and toilets. Exploring…

  • Crowns and Coronets exhibition at Blenheim Palace
    days out - Oxfordshire

    Royal Connections, Crowns and Coronets exhibition at Blenheim Palace

    July 15, 2023 - By 

    We spent today re-visiting Blenheim Palace. It has been a good few years since we last visited and we were excited to visit again but this time with our children. Our gifted tickets were given so we could visit the Royal Connections, Crowns and Coronets exhibition which features some of the lavish collections of Blenheim Palace, along with costumes from The Crown and Bridgerton (which were both filmed at Blenheim Palace). Crowns and Coronets exhibition at Blenheim Palace The last date to explore Blenheim Palace’s current exhibition Royal Connections, Crowns and Coronets is Sunday 30th July, so don’t miss out…

  • Pumpkin patches near London {2020 update}
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    Pumpkin patches near London {2020 update}

    September 5, 2020 - By 

    For the past few years I have enjoyed putting together a post about the best pumpkin patches near London. Living on the edge of London we are able to travel into Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and more to find the perfect pumpkin patch. There’s just something wonderful about a walk (and a photo or two) at a pumpkin patch. I’m sure I would never have said this a few years ago but it’s something the whole family enjoys, and the perfect Autumnal day out. Pumpkin patches near London {updated for 2020} As pumpkin patches are outdoors I’m hopeful that the…