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Where to stay in Cambridge

Middle daughter (13) is OBSESSED with Hamilton the musical. She can recite nearly every song and even has me rapping some of it. That’s how I got her interested in our review trip to the Hotel Felix in Cambridge. All I had to do is mention we were visiting King’s College – …

10 things to do in Cambridge with kids

You won’t be short of things to do when you visit the historic city of Cambridge no matter what time of year. From punting on the River Cam to visiting the colleges – children – especially older ones – will be just as awed by the uni atmosphere as the majestic architecture. …

7 things to do in Oxford with kids!

Ah, Oxford, the city of dreaming spires! With 39 colleges, world-class museums and architecture, dining and shopping, Oxford is one of England’s most vibrant cities. Oxford parking tips Parking is expensive and can be hard to find. Most opt for Park and Ride (there are 5 locations), but you can also …

9 Things to do in Norfolk with kids

I fell in love with Norfolk a few years ago. I’m not sure why it took us so long to make that first trip to East Anglia! Living in Oxfordshire, the West always seemed easier to access. What I like about Norfolk, especially the North Coast, is its ruggedness …

West Cornwall: 14 things to do

Eldest daughter is in her GCSE year, which means our family holidays are limited. Since tests take up much of her April/May/June – gone are the days of going away all Easter as a family! This year I took the younger girls to California to see my dad, but …

Ullswater Heights: 5* Holiday Lodges in Lake District with hot tubs

Ullswater Heights: Luxury Lodges Although I’ve lived in the UK for more than 20 years, I’ve never visited the Lake District. It’s been on my bucketlist for a while now, and I’ve always wanted to visit the beautiful lakes and landscapes that I’ve heard so much about from friends’ visits. …

6 best bluebell woods near Henley-on-Thames

If it’s mid-April, it must be bluebells! We look forward to seeing them every year, usually after Easter, and are lucky to have so many options to see them near our home in Oxfordshire. One of my favourite places to see the stunning display is the National Trust’s Grey’s Court …

Halfterm: 13 Recommendations for a February Staycation! #AD

February half terms can be tricky. What do you do? Skiing is an obvious choice. The only issue with skiing is a) it’s very expensive and b) it’s very crowded! If you want guaranteed sunshine you need to travel fairly far afield, like the Caribbean or Dubai. That’s a long way to …

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Where to stay in Cambridge

10 things to do in Cambridge with kids

7 things to do in Oxford with kids!

9 Things to do in Norfolk with kids

West Cornwall: 14 things to do

Ullswater Heights: 5* Holiday Lodges in Lake District with hot tubs

6 best bluebell woods near Henley-on-Thames

Halfterm: 13 Recommendations for a February Staycation! #AD

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