Geocaching!
I have to admit - when someone first said to me "do you fancy going geocaching?" the first thing I said was "say what now?". My lovely...
FREE or CHEAP: Pumpkin Festival Frenzy
The rain has passed, the winds have died down and Hurricane Ophelia has dragged in warm air from sunnier climes. So with the mild...
CHEAP! Homely Hughenden Manor
It was positively pouring down with rain today, but, never wanting to give up the opportunity to make the most of the time off...
FREE! Finding fun in the fog!
Just because we couldn't see past our noses, that didn't stop us finding some fun in the fog today. As the cold dense mist fell over...
FREE or CHEAP! Fang-tastic fun at Osterley Halloween Pumpkin Festival
We are so lucky to live so close to a wonderful National Trust site. Today we went along to Osterley's Halloween Pumpkin Festival and we...
CHEAP! Canoeing on Osterley Lake
Ticking off no. 50 on the National Trust's '50 things to do before you're 11¾' - canoeing! Ok so the list actually says to 'canoe down a...
The very opulent Waddesdon Manor
As you may know (from a previous post), me and the kids became National Trust members for pretty much the price of a couple of 2 Mc D'...
CHEAP! Leith Hill Place & Tower
Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind us for the day. A lovely day for a hike up a hill! Good exercise for the kids (and...
The very beautiful Polesden Lacey
A beautiful day for wandering around in the Surrey countryside and visiting this lavish residence. Apart from acres of space, a woodland...
FREE or CHEAP! Den Building at Osterley
Crossing off another item from the '50 things' list...No. 4 - Build a Den. While you have the privilege of enjoying the beautiful park...
