Canons Ashby Review

Although this wasn’t my first visit to Canons Ashby in Northamptonshire, I haven’t written a review until now because my last visit was pre-blog. In fact it was pre-Smallest Child! At that stage I was too scared to take children into NT houses. However, we’ve been back at this time we’ve been inside the house […]

Science Oxford Review

I knew that timing this review of Science Oxford was going to be key. They have a woodland here and I wanted to explore that, but didn’t know how long it would take. I didn’t want to accidentally be stuck there for ages with nothing to do. Also they tend to sell out early and […]

Bunkers Hill Nursery Christmas Trail

A cute little Christmas trail, in aid of charity, that’s perfect for little legs.

Blenheim Palace Christmas Light Trail Review 2024

For the past few years we have been invited to review the Christmas light trail at Blenheim Palace and I always have high expectations. This blog is all above value for money, and it isn’t cheap, so I want to know you are getting what you pay for. Also, how would it compare to last […]

Shotover Country Park Review

A free country park overlooking Oxford with lots of woodland walks.

CS Lewis Nature Reserve Review

When it came to doing this review of the CS Lewis Nature Reserve I’ve been slightly jinxed. Every time I’ve meant to go something has stopped me. Most recently, the day before visiting one of the kids tested positive for Covid! Anyway, we finally made it down there and, in a way, I’m glad we […]

Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary Review

A free to visit sanctuary dedicated to donkeys

Wittenham Clumps Review

A popular local spot for walking

Sprouts Playbarn Review

Quite simply the best soft play centre I know! Everything is farming / animal / nature related

Millets Maize Maze Review

Home of the very first Maize Maze in the UK. A new version, and pattern, is created each year.