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- A Walk in the Woodsby PipHappy Easter! For Dunc’s Birthday we gave him a great new book called ‘Mad Dogs and Englishmen: A Year of things to See and Do in England’ by Tom Jones (I’m assuming it’s not THE Tom Jones?!?) And as it was such a gorgeous spring morning yesterday, we decided to try a recommendation from the book …
- Rain or Sun, The Look Out – Bracknell Forest, is simply AWESOME!by Pippa ProbertEven though I have family living really close to The Look Out in Bracknell I had never heard of it before two days ago. Set in stunning woodland it boast a huge array of activities to keep all member of the your family happy. We started our visit having a picnic in the grassy area …
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- Henley on Thames in the sunshineby PipHenley on Thames is a beautiful county town. A great high street, set next to the River Thames; it has a relaxed, yet elegant style to it. For me, an former rower, it is also like visiting my spiritual home! When I have visited Henley before with the kids I have always tended to head …
- What’s good in Guildford?by PipGuildford is the county town of Surrey and as such offers all you would expect from a large market town, as well as being very picturesque. It is great for shopping and eating, but watch out for the cobbles in the high street with a buggy. Practical Stuff: Food: I know it is a chain …
- Two Mazes, ten piglets and amazing chocolate cake – out and about near Portsmouthby PipWhen you google Leigh Park, a large suburb of Portsmouth, the reports aren’t great. Nestled in this large, sprawling estate, however, are two unexpected gems and great family days out. Staunton Country Park is a listed Regency landscaped parkland and forest which encompasses an ornamental farm, lake, follies, maze, walled garden and glasshouses over approximately 1,000 acres. At the Park’s entrance you …
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