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Episode 18 – New Forest Camping at Long Meadow & the CAMC

If you are looking for a campsite in the New Forest, Hampshire, then be sure to check out Long Meadow. It is situated right in the middle of the forest, close to Lyndhurst and walkable / or bicycle to, Brockenhurst. Also, we have signed up for the Caravan & Motorhome Club! We have...

Hillier Gardens Hampshire – A Family Day Out

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 walks, a...

Rock and Reef Bournemouth – Father & Son take it on

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 would...

Calshot Castle, in Hampshire- A Quick Tour

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 part of the...

Brecon Mountain Railway – A Mountain Steam Train

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 park...

Portland Bill Lighthouse – What’s it Like?

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...