Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle

Recently we celebrated Dave's (my husband) birthday. In our family, you get to choose a family day out on (or the nearest Saturday to) your birthday. Dave decided that he wanted to go to Chirk Castle. It was a very good decision! It was such a great place! The surrounding views are stunning! Unfortunately there [...]

Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank

As a kid and right through up until now I have found the sky and the universe fascinating. No matter the time of day or the weather, I could just stare at it and learn about it forever! I have been blessed (or cursed....but I'm trying to think positively!! haha) with an appalling memory! It [...]

Biddulph Grange Gardens

Biddulph Grange Gardens

So you may or may not know that we are National Trust Members (I may or may not talk about it... a lot!). It's great for days out! Before the older three went back to school (after the Christmas holidays), we went to Biddulph Grange Gardens. We had been there before and liked it but [...]

Scotland Road Trip Part 3 – Fort George Special!

So Part 2 was pretty long and we have a lot to say about 'Fort George' so we decided to do a separate post about it! You can check out our Vlog too, over on YouTube. What a place! We weren't sure about how good it would be for the kids at first, but we [...]

Shugborough Estate – is it worth a visit?

If you have read any of our previous posts you'll know that we are National Trust members (in England). We have been members for the past 3 or 4 years now and still have so many places to see! We love it because wherever we go in the UK there is always somewhere that we [...]

Charlecote Park

Charlecote Park is a National Trust place not too far from Warwick and Stratford upon Avon. Beautiful parts of the country! Charlecote Park has over 800 years of family history. 800 years! The buildings are great to look at and around and the views of the surrounding area was stunning! We met up with my [...]

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens is set in around 70 acres of land in Cheshire, England. Beautiful building and beautiful surroundings! We have been there a couple of times in the past, but it's been a while since we last visited. We went there recently and were reminded of how lovely it is! As you drive in [...]