Top Ten Places in Hampshire this Easter! Dear mummy, here's a little list I compiled of places to go and things to do in Hampshire this Easter! Easter is a lovely time in this neck of the woods and we love visiting gardens and farms in Spring. Here's our top ten attractions. Exbury Gardens, Southampton... Continue Reading →
Our Valentine's Day Weekend in Pictures It's been an interesting past couple of days. The weather has been a bit hit and miss in Hampshire, we've had glorious sunshine and then heavy downpours. We've had days outside in the fresh air and others cooped up in the house. On Valentine's Day we feasted on goodies... Continue Reading →
Visiting Kingston Lacy, National Trust, Dorset. January 19, 2015. Dear mummy, this week we headed across the county border into Dorset to visit to Kingston Lacy. Kingston Lacy is a Grade 1 listed country house and estate owned by the National Trust. It's just on the other side of the quaint Wimborne Minster, off the A31,... Continue Reading →
Hatchlands Park, National Trust Dear mummy, last week we visited Just for Tiny People's Open Day near Dorking and Guildford and decided to pop into Hatchlands Park, one of two National Trust properties on the A246. Hatchlands is on the edge of the Surrey hills and a lot of families have been raving about the... Continue Reading →
Sunday 28, September 2014. Dear Mummy, we've gone bonkers for conkers this year! Our annual conker hunting trip to The Vyne ended in a huge success when we stumbled on a hidden Horse Chestnut tree off the beaten track. We can't disclose the exact location of the tree at The Vyne Estate as we need to preserve... Continue Reading →
Polesden Lacey National Trust Friday 18, July 2014 Dear mummy, our travels took us somewhere new last weekend. As we were driving back from London and the traffic was bad on the M25 we decided to take a quick detour via Leatherhead towards a little village called Bookham, in between Dorking and Guildford. We had... Continue Reading →
Friday Sunshine at Mottisfont. Friday, May 16th. 2014. Dear mummy, not only is Mottisfont hosting the 'Gardens of Delight' art exhibition in the house, their gardens are an absolute delight at this time of year! We've popped down a little earlier in the season than usual, as the weather has been so nice recently. Eagerly... Continue Reading →
Spring at Mottisfont via Freeheelin' Friday, April 4, 2014. Dear mummy, a couple of your friends have been to see the Lichfield Exhibition at The National Trust's Mottisfont Estate and have recommended it to you so we decided to go. The weather is dry but overcast and we seem to be running away from the... Continue Reading →
Mothers Day at Clandon Park. Sunday March 30, 2014 Dear Mummy, I'm still not feeling 100% after picking up a cold at nursery during the week. My nose is crusty and my eyes are gunky but I put on a brave face as it is YOUR day today. It's Mothers Day and daddy has told... Continue Reading →
Meanwhile......down on the farm..... Friday, March 14, 2014. Dear mummy, I have my farmyard animal Boden dress on and I am raring to go! It's late Friday afternoon and we head to our local National Trust haunt The Vyne. We've only got a couple of hours to spare before I go to grandma's house, so... Continue Reading →
A quick snapshot of my Spring heatwave weekend. Dear mummy, I'm being lazy as there is too much to tell you this weekend. We did some great stuff, visiting RHS Garden Wisley and the National Trust's The Vyne and Cliveden. Phew! I could do with putting up my little feet and enjoying a stiff bottle... Continue Reading →
My first trip to Cliveden. Saturday, March 1, 2014. Dear mummy, spring has sprung! It's the first day of March and the weather is beautiful! Being St David's Day we decide to hunt for daffodils at Cliveden. Our journey takes us down the M4 towards Slough, off at junction 7 and down the A4 towards... Continue Reading →
