This past weekend we participated in a Sound of Art workshop run by the School of Noise at the National Portrait Gallery. There were two free drop-in sessions – one for ages 3+ and one for ages 7+ – held on Saturday and Sunday. We joined the 1pm session for ages 3+, and it turned…
Many of London’s museums offer loads for children to discover and do, with interactive exhibits, activities and workshops and even dedicated play areas for babies and toddlers. Since many museums throughout the city are also free to enter, visiting the museums make for a great day out for families, whether you are visiting or live…
We’re well into 2017 now, in fact we’re almost at the end of January, and I’ve had a busy start to the year so far… to the point that I have only now managed to post this 2016 recap of our adventures and travels. It’s very late, I know, but I didn’t want to leave…
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been on somewhat of a mission to enjoy the autumn foliage while it lasts and National Trust sites have been my go-to for exploring the countryside near London. Last week we visited Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming, Surrey (just under an hour’s drive from west London), a wooded valley…
This month the leaves have been gradually changing into bright autumn colours around London and the surrounding areas. It’s such a beautiful time of year and we’ve been making the most of it with some days out in the local parks and countryside. I’ve been working my way through my bucket list of National Trust…
With glorious sunshine and high temperatures in the forecast earlier in the week, it was the perfect chance to tick one last item off the summer bucket list: a day trip to the British seaside. Camber Sands appealed to me with its long stretch of sandy beach and picturesque sand dunes, and at just over…
While I’m sad for summer to end, there is a lot I’m looking forward to this Autumn, which is my favorite time of year to be in London. The leaves changing to beautiful bright colors and the cool, crisp weather make for pleasant days at the parks or out in the countryside. There are plenty…
Last week I brought Little T to Farnham, Surrey, for a day out at Birdworld. I was looking for a day out in the countryside, somewhere new to visit where Little T could see and interact with birds and animals. Covering 26 acres, Birdworld has three main sections across its park: a central area with…
This morning we went to Osterley House, a National Trust site in Isleworth which is a short drive away from where we live. I’ve brought Little T there a few times since I joined the National Trust, and today was the first time Mr. G joined us for a walk along the play trail on…
We’re well into spring, although it might not have felt like it recently with the chilly temperatures and hailstorms. We have spent the past couple of days at home as Little T recovers from a bad cold and I’m hoping he’ll be feeling much better in time for our flight to Italy over the weekend.…