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Tag: English Heritage

Exploring Porchester Castle with kids

Exploring Porchester Castle with kids

Posted on March 4, 2023 by jenny

A few weeks ago we spent a few days exploring Gosport, on the south coast of Hampshire. I wanted to re-visit Porchester Castle and take the kids there so they could experience the amazing medieval fortress overlooking Portsmouth Harbour. Luckily we picked a sunny day which was just perfect for exploring Porchester Castle with kids….

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Exploring Stonehenge with kids

Exploring Stonehenge with kids

Posted on May 31, 2018 by jenny

We love half term. The freedom from the school routine is sooooo welcome! The Summer term is fun but seems super busy with the longer days and more outdoor activities! This half term we’re staying pretty local with a few long weekends visiting family. Last weekend we took ourselves off to Stonehenge. It’s somewhere we…

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Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things

Posted on May 28, 2018 by jenny

Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend. I love starting off each week by writing my Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things blog post. It’s a great chance to reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some…

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9 places to visit around Bradford-on-Avon with kids

9 places to visit around Bradford-on-Avon with kids

Posted on May 26, 2018August 22, 2020 by jenny

Half term just isn’t half term without a visit to family in Wiltshire. We’re really lucky that my mum lives in a sweet little Wiltshire village, close to the border with Somerset, and within easy access to some lovely family-friendly days out. If you’re looking for days out with the kids around Bradford-on-Avon then here…

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Exploring Castle Rising with kids

Exploring Castle Rising with kids

Posted on April 24, 2018 by jenny

I can’t resist a castle. I just adore exploring the ruins of an ancient castle and whilst we were away in North Norfolk recently we found plenty. I’ve already shared our trip to Castle Acre Castle and Castle Acre Priory – both amazing historic sites to visit. Today I wanted to tell you a little…

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reasons to visit Castle Acre Priory

Reasons to visit Castle Acre Priory with kids

Posted on April 17, 2018 by jenny

On our way home from our week in Norfolk we stopped off at the breath-taking village of Castle Acre. The other day I told you about our visit to the ruins of Castle Acre Castle which was the perfect place for my children to run off some energy. We also explored Castle Acre Bailey Gate,…

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5 reasons to visit Castle Acre Castle with kids

5 reasons to visit Castle Acre Castle with kids

Posted on April 14, 2018April 14, 2018 by jenny

We’ve spent the last week in North Norfolk and have had some amazing days out. Today we visited the pretty village of Castle Acre which is packed full of historical places and well worth a visit. We started off at the ruins of Castle Acre itself, I’m going to write about Castle Acre Priory in…

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