About Pensthorpe Natural Park Pensthorpe Natural Park in Norfolk is 700 acres of wetland habitat, conservation projects, gardens and playgrounds. It is a fascinating blend of nature and family fun. We went to Pennisthorpe Park as a September treat without
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How to See the Horsey Beach Seals in Norfolk
Norfolk is an excellent county for wildlife spotting. There are several spots along the coast where you can go to view seals. One of our favourite places to head to in winter is Horsey Gap near Great Yarmouth. In December
Tips for Visiting Knight’s Village at Warwick Castle
The Warwick Castle Woodland Lodges are family accommodation lodges situated in the Warwick Castle Knight’s Village, within walking distance of the castle attraction. These lodges are available year-round. We had a comfortable stay in a Woodland Lodge in January. Visiting
Best National Trust Kid’s Books
The National Trust produces an incredible range of books for kids. There’s everything from poetry to sticker activity books. The theme is usually learning to appreciate and protect the natural world. I’ve picked out some of my favourite National Trust
Get Kids Excited for London
When we’re planning a trip we always like to make sure the kids are as excited as we are. For London it was easy, Ted (age 4) and May (age 2) already knew all about our nation’s capital from watching
Beatrix Potter in the Lake District
Beatrix Potter has deep roots in the Lake District. She made her home there, and the tourist industry in the National Park embraces the association. There are several places around the Lake District that you can learn more about Beatrix
Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top on a Rainy Day
Hill Top Farm is top of the list for a Beatrix Potter tour of the Lake District. Although the lady herself never lived here, she filled the home with personal effects and mementoes. The National Trust now lovingly manages the
World of Beatrix Potter – Lake District
My favourite attractions are those that genuinely surprise us. The Lake District is one of our favourite short breaks because everything we chose to do surpassed all our expectations. The World of Beatrix Potter certainly did. We were not actually
Wray Castle, Lake District – A Rainy Day Review
The first thing you wonder as you approach Wray Castle is, is it a real castle? The answer might be disappointing. There are plenty of medieval castles in the UK, but Wray Castle isn’t one of them. It’s actually a
Heights of Abraham in Matlock
We were not intending to take the kids to the Heights of Abraham when we arrived in Matlock this August. David and I had done it before, a few years pre-kids, so we had planned to check out Gullivers. However,
