As Granadad and Nanny were in Burnham-on-Sea having a holiday, we decided, it's really not all that far and we haven't seen them in a while so we should go visit them. The plan was for a beach day, but we chose to go down on a day when the weather was drab. Though for … Continue reading Review: Seaquarium Weston-Super-Mare
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Review: National Trust Brockhampton Estate
The property is entered directly from the A44 between Bromyard and Worcester. About a 10-15 minute drive from another National Trust property we visited the same day (The Elgar Birthplace Museum - The Firs). The long, high wall on the outer of the property gives an indication of a vast estate, but it doesn't prepare … Continue reading Review: National Trust Brockhampton Estate
Review: Croft Castle and Parkland (National Trust Property)
As we received a National Trust membership for Christmas, we have been aiming to visit as many properties and locations as possible. Thanks to the move and the slightly disappointing time we have been having housing and health wise this hasn't been achieved to its fullest potential, so we are giving it our all before … Continue reading Review: Croft Castle and Parkland (National Trust Property)
Review: West Midlands Safari Park
First I have to say, I am always very conflicted about places such as zoos, aquariums and safari parks. Like, I understand that many can do great work with conservation projects and endangered species, or even rehabilitation efforts with rescue animals that have been hurt, kept illegally or abused to the point of not being … Continue reading Review: West Midlands Safari Park
Review: Berrington Hall (National Trust)
We visited Berrington Hall at the same time as visiting Croft Castle (they are within 10 minutes drive of one another). As with Croft Castle, there is a long drive up to the car park/property and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside imagery. The grounds are immaculate and have various points of interest including the … Continue reading Review: Berrington Hall (National Trust)
Review: Worcester Woods Country Park
One Autumnal morning we found ourselves in Worcester, in need of breakfast with a strong desire for nature... so, we ended up at Worcester Woods Country Park. We went into the cafe (The Orcahrd Cafe) where we ordered toast and jam and, of course, some hot chocolate. The kids were super excited to make a … Continue reading Review: Worcester Woods Country Park
Review: Blue Lagoon Waterpark Wales
Being a swimming pool, I can't really do much in the way of photography here... and being a very wet day, most photographs were akin to the featured image here, for the "outside" picture. But I can certainly let my words build the imagery, and the web page for the pool has 360 views anyhow. … Continue reading Review: Blue Lagoon Waterpark Wales
Review: The Dinosaur Park
Whilst gate crashing Nanna and Grandad's holiday in Saundersfoot, we visited the Dinsosaur Park, near Tenby. It was on a main route and easy to get to by car, although the sat nav indicated I should enter through a field rather than the actual entrance, which crept up on me on a fast road, so … Continue reading Review: The Dinosaur Park
Techniquest
Techniquest Cardiff Bay, Cardiff. http://www.techniquest.org Before our children arrived, I have been to Techniquest several times as a child/young teen myself and with other children (friends and family). And I have to say, it’s consistent in capturing the audience. Child, and adult alike, are captivated by its play-based approach to science. Yet, for all of … Continue reading Techniquest