As you might expect, as a university town Oxford has a plethora of cheap eats. Some, however are better than others. Many eateries have student discounts – just ask! This is my daughter’s list of the most popular eating establishments with students. 1. Najar’s Place St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3LU …
I took the girls skiing today … in England! The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead is one of the UK’s newest indoor real snow ski slopes, and the closest one to London. TBH, we really didn’t know what to expect. We’ve been to ski learning centres that have rubber/plastic …
1. The Missing Bean Ethically sourced sourced coffee (they roast their own), sandwiches on freshly baked bread, plus the best chocolate and peanut butter cake I have ever eaten (plus it’s vegan). Yum. 14 Turl Street Oxford OX1 3DQ UK https://www.themissingbean.co.uk 2. Vaults & Garden University Church, 1 Radcliffe Sq, …
Oxford has everything from cool indy shops to high street basics to luxury goods. Here are some of my favourites. Shepherd & Woodward Ltd 109 – 113 High Street Oxford, OX1 4BThttps://www.shepherdandwoodward.co.uk Come here for men’s and women’s clothing that make you feel at home at a country pile weekend. …
Looking for things to do in Norfolk? Norfolk is one of my favourite places in the UK. It’s wide open beaches, stately homes and plethora of fresh seafood make it a great holiday destination year round – even in the colder months! Winter in Norfolk is a bit special. It’s …
Fabulous Views In one of life’s weird juxtapositions, I’m enjoying a quiet moment. Just an hour earlier we were fighting the Oxford Street crowds, enjoying every minute of the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle. But now I’m high on the 15th floor of the 5* Royal Lancaster London Hotel, ensconced …
Oldest daughter is sitting her GCSEs this year with her first Art exam immediately after Easter Break. She wanted to take a few days off to just chill out before she spent the rest of the break studying in earnest. The poor girl has 22 exams over 2 months! …
Is it time to stir the cabbage? Rob Cottam, our Chef Tutor for the day has instilled this in our brains. It turns out he’s part chef, part clown and the day is instructional and as well as very entertaining. We’re at The Kitchen at Chewton Glen, the upmarket …