Ham House Richmond: great haunted house London Halloween
A favourite National Trust, Ham House Richmond sits beautifully by the river: enchanted according to many and haunted according to some. We visited regularly over the years and Ham House with … Continue reading
Best day trips out of London: Waddesdon Manor National Trust with kids
One of our best day trips out of London, so we ventured back to Waddesdon Manor National Trust with kids on an autumn Saturday with dramatic wide skies and unpredictable weather. … Continue reading
Open House London guide with kids
We’ve been fond of London Open House for over 12 years; with children or without, it makes a very special weekend of architecture and artistic treats, all free and mostly … Continue reading
National Trust Wimpole Estate – dayout 1 hour drive from London
National Trust Wimpole Estate in a nutshell: a unique working estate relatively close to London, including a mansion next to gorgeous Dutch gardens and a croquet lawn, a home farm … Continue reading
Summer in London inspiration: Southbank with kids
This week we were delighted to be invited to a fun packed VIP afternoon Southbank with kids or without and dedicated to #Southbankdreams. And Southbank with kids proved to have … Continue reading
Day out Devon: World of country life
A bit of context: we spent few hours at the World of Country Life on our way back to London from Cornwall. Perfect stopover, right after baby’s morning beauty nap. … Continue reading
Day out Dyrham Park Gloucestershire
An hour and 45 minutes drive from London, Dyrham Park Gloucestershire was the perfect stop on our way to Cornwall, right after the baby’s morning beauty nap. We had the … Continue reading
Best places in Cornwall including Kilminorth cottages
We just got back from a lovely very active minibreak in Cornwall pre Easter school holidays. A full immersion into the spring, countrylife and blooming fields, daffodil delicate scents and … Continue reading
Jurassic Kingdom at Osterley Park
Jurassic Kingdom arrived at Osterley Park. Roaring and epic, these are some 35 + dinos: diplodocus, Trex, triceratops, flying pterosaurus, funny dinosaurs trying to escape from a cage, etc. Osterley trail is wonderful … Continue reading
Queens Skate Dine Bowl – London cool place alert
Christmas eve started great with cocktails at a cool revamped Queens Skate Dine Bowl. London’s only permanent ice rink mesmerised me with great martinis, my other half and our 3 … Continue reading
Day out: Hatfield house, park & farm. Hertfordshire
What a fantastic day out for all of us, from toddler, to baby & parents: stunning landscapes, relaxed pace, very enthusiastic staff, gorgeous gardens and a gem of a historical house! … Continue reading
Truly Four Seasons Hampshire in August
There are minibreaks and minibreaks. And not even the most beautiful countryside and a manor catering for all needs could guarantee a truly peaceful and relaxing break. Some of the … Continue reading
