Being an old and diverse land, it is not surprising there are a number of interesting facts about the UK. I decided to pick a few subjects and do a bit of internet research while sitting here in LockDown. Not only did I find the interesting facts I was after, but I learnt a few things...
During our 2019 trip to Jersey, we earmarked a few sights to visit, one of them was La Corbiere Lighthouse. As lighthouses go Corbiere Lighthouse is a relatively small one, certainly compared to the last lighthouse we visited. Standing 10 metres high, it has a greater presence sitting...
The National Showcaves Centre for Wales is, would you believe it, in Wales. We shot off for a 3-night camper van trip during the UK school holidays and our campsite in the stunning Brecon Beacons was a few miles away from The National Showcaves Centre. Caves are cold, damp, dark and...
The New Forest Wildlife Park is situated just off the A35, not far from Lyndhurst making it a great place to visit if you want an additional place to visit, close to the heart of the New Forest. With animals such as Wolves, Bison, and Lynx, in addition to smaller animals such as Otters...
It is a beautiful part of the world, so we thought we would share what we think are 5 Great Free Things to do in the New Forest with Children. The New Forest National Park is a little over an hour away from London. In easy reach by rail or road, it is a fantastic place to bring the...
Hillier Gardens in Hampshire was the destination of choice for Max’s 5th Birthday day out. So, The three of us, and Gran and Nanny headed off. It was his choice, and he wanted to visit after going on a school trip there. It is a great location for the whole family, as there are...
Back in January, we decided to take on the challenge of Rock and Reef Bournemouth. This is an activity centre situated on the pier in Bournemouth with among other things, an indoor rock climbing and a cool zip line over the pier. We went really for Max, obviously 🙂 but thought I...
Calshot Castle was built in the day when things didn’t take twice as long as promised. Nor, I’m sure, was it excessively over budget! We can thank Henry VIII for building this small, yet perfectly formed artillery castle back in 1539 / 1540. Calshot Castle was built to protect...
The Brecon Mountain railway in Wales is a shortish train journey that runs from Pant Station near Merthyr Tydfil, up to Torpantau. The whole journey takes about one hour and 45 minutes. This includes about a 30 minute stop at Pontsticill station, where you will find a cafe, a play...
We visited the Beaulieu Christmas Lights in 2018. There are other things we have done in and around Beaulieu, and the New Forest. It does appear they are not holding the Christmas Light Display in 2019, however, they are holding other events. I have done the research so you...
Lepe Beach in Hampshire, forms part of Lepe Country Park. Predominately a stone / shingle beach, Lepe Beach is popular with locals and tourists alike. Situated on the edge of the New Forest, it has beautiful beaches, and walks that can equal other New Forest Walks. This is not just a...
Portland Bill Lighthouse is a lighthouse situated at the southern most point of Dorset. It was the first of two Lighthouses we visited in 2019 The Lighthouse is 135ft / 40 metres tall, and was first lit up at the start of January 1906. It shines bright enough so all vessels approaching...