Great Langdale Walk
This summer we spent a brilliant five days camping at one of our favourite campsites, Great Langdale in the Lake District. It’s run by the National Trust and is a great family friendly campsite. The facilities have been upgraded since…
Tent Review: Coleman FastPitch Air Valdes 4
I’ve been thinking about this review for a while, but I wanted to wait until we’d tried out our new Coleman FastPitch Air Valdes 4 a few times and given it a proper test. After 4 nights of wind and…
3 UK National Trails you need to walk this year
Did you know that there are 16 National Trails across England and Wales offering some of the best walking routes in the UK? These trails pass through an array of the most beautiful parts of the country and offer something…
Beginner’s Guide to Nordic Walking
Did you know that Nordic Walking exercises 90% of your body’s muscles? If you compare this to running which only uses 45% and cycling which uses 50%, it’s unsurprising why Nordic Walking is set to become a huge fitness trend…
5 Walks That Follow in the Footsteps of Myths and Legends
Myths and legends form an important part of a country’s heritage and history, with many based or inspired by real locations. For those who love walking this presents a good opportunity to get out and visit these locations for either…
Review: Paradise Wildlife Park
A couple of weeks ago we had our first proper day out as a family of four to Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire. We’d never been before, so it was a great chance to try somewhere new, plus it was…
Highway Rat Activity Trail at Fineshade Wood
Finn loves a story before bed and The Highway Rat by Julia Donaldson is a firm favourite in our house. In fact, I’m sure that he pretty much knows it by heart! I’ve spent a lot of time indoors this…
Preview: Timber Festival 6th-8th July 2018
Timber Festival is a brand new event on the summer calendar which will bring together music, forests, art and ideas into a brilliant weekend of family-friendly outdoor fun. Created by the National Forest Company and Wild Rumpus (the award-winning team…
The Opening of Delapré Abbey & Celebrating 900 Years of History
Last week I, along with some other Northamptonshire bloggers and various local dignitaries, was invited along to the official opening of Delapré Abbey. We’ve visited many times before to explore the gardens and parkland, but up until now the Abbey…
How to visit Poland with a toddler
We’ve just got back from an extraordinary week of travelling around Poland. We were invited to a family wedding over there and I decided that, as it was a once in a lifetime opportunity, we should make the most of…