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Embracing the Slow-Living Lifestyle
Not too long ago, men and women alike strove for a fast paced living. Climbing that corporate ladder and spending long hours at work was the norm. Since remote work has become popular across the world and with many countries considering a 4-day work week, this “fast-living” trend has started… Listen ⇢
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Compton Castle – The Castle that isn’t a Castle?
While we were in Devon this week visiting Miles (one of our older sons) we needed to find an activity to do while it was raining. National Trust membership to the rescue and off we headed to Compton Castle. Where is Compton Castle? Castle: Dramatic fortified manor house with towers… Listen ⇢
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Family Fun at Flip Out Sandwell
A bit of a last minute visit to Flip Out today. When I saw the M5 traffic on google maps before we set off for Ikea was crazy, I quickly booked in a stop off in Oldbury. Flip Out Sandwell Address: 1, Churchbridge Ind Estate, Churchbridge, Oldbury B69 2APOpening Hours: Mon… Listen ⇢
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Brockhampton Estate: Family Fun and Hidden Treasures at this National Trust Location
I have felt awful having Holly and Oscar home while I have been working this summer. So we are trying to make the most of any time off I have! Last night we decided to sign up to a National Trust membership and made our first visit Brockhampton with our… Listen ⇢
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Oakwood Theme Park, the Worst UK Theme Park? A Review and Visitor Experience
When we realised we would be staying so close to Oakwood Theme Park rated the ‘worst rated theme park in the UK’ I knew we just had to try it out! Where is Oakwood Theme Park? Back in 1987 Oakwood Theme Park opened as a very small family park with BMXs,… Listen ⇢
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Go to a life drawing class – Challenge #31
Slowly getting through my 40 things before 40 challenges now! The lastest is go to a life drawing class. And it was so much fun!! Where was it? I attended a session run by Francesca Currie at The Artery Studios in Worceter at The Artery Studio. I have walked past… Listen ⇢
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Aston Hall parkrun run report
It has taken me a while to decide whether or not to write about Aston Hall parkrun. As an avid parkrun supporter I hate to write anything negative about an event but I genuinely thought this was the worst organised parkrun we have ever been too, so much so it… Listen ⇢
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Three Brooks parkrun inaugral run report
Today I ticked off one of many, many parkrun challenges… to run a parkruns first event! I was torn with going as I am running a marathon relay tomorrow so needed to rest but I couldn’t pass up this opportunity. So we got up early and headed off down to… Listen ⇢
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Colby parkrun run report
Colby parkrun – the beauty and the beast of parkruns I have done so far! I think this may even boot Mallards Pike off the top spot of beautiful courses, but that came with a price.. Colby parkrun Location: Colby Woodland Garden (National Trust), near Amroth, Pembrokeshire, SA67 8PP Oscar… Listen ⇢
Meet the family
We’re a family that loves to explore — whether it’s discovering hidden gems across the UK or heading off on international adventures. Wherever we go, we share honest reviews and family-focused content to help other parents plan their own getaways and experiences.
