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The mystical, magical Milton Manor in Oxfordshire

by Mumonthebrink 2 Comments

In England there is a mystical and magical place tucked away just off the A34, near Oxford and a stone’s throw from Didcot and Abingdon. It’s Milton Manor.

I’ve heard stories about this small estate, that lost it’s lands during compulsory purchases during the war.  Stories how wonderful it is; How you feel like stepping back in time when you visit.   Today I had the privilege to experience it.  And not only that, but I had the added joy of seeing my children’s reactions as they stepped into a place so different, one full of adventure and things to explore around every corner, around every bush.

On Saturday, the Milton Manor and its grounds will host the Children’s Read-a-thon…and I cannot imagine a more amazing setting to truly ignite the imagination and allow young and old to step inside a story!

Everything here is like it was many years ago.  No plastic, nothing artificial.  Milton Manor allows you to step back into a by-gone era; for children to play in magical playgrounds created by nature and by clever landscaping. This place is a romantic dream and I challenge any adult not to feel a nostalgic pang and want to be a child again.

Milton Manor has so much to offer its visitors, like:

The Walled Garden

 Milton Manor Walled Garden

The Mermaid Pond and the Indian Island

 Milton Manor Mermaid lake and Indian Island

The Treehouse

 Milton Manor Treehouse

The Tea Rooms

 Milton Manor Tearooms

The Underwater Bridge

Milton Manor Underwater bridge

The Woodland Walk

 Milton Manor Woodland Walk

And all the hidden little gems tucked away.

 Milton Manor's quirkiness

Did you spot it?  Fear not… there are WCs too, not just the composting variety. 😉

The best bit, meeting the animals.

Milton Manor Animals

Jenny, the donkey, is an old girl, but ever so sweet.

Milton Manor Llama

Cleo, the llama…well, you’ve got to be on the look out with her.  You see, she’s a friendly soul… just as long as you bring her carrots.  However, ….if she thinks you are withholding her delicious carrots, then beware!!!

She will throw her ears back,

you’ll see her lips move as if to attempt a smile at you,

…then you know it’s time to ruuuuuuun …or else then “SPTTT” comes the spit! 😉

I can’t believe this wonderful house and it’s surrounding gardens and fields will be home to the fairytale Saturday that the Children’s Read-a-thon offers to be!

My objective today was to see how rainproof the Read-a-thon will be.  In my eyes it pretty good marks: even if it rains bring your waterproofs  and your picnic backpack and thermos flask and you will find enough engaging tents, old buildings, a tea room, little shelters, thick trees to shield you from the rain.

…And to be honest you will probably forget about rain or sun as you step into this romantic Manor’s grounds and get swept away your childhood imagination.

Milton Manor

See you Saturday the 14th of September at Milton Manor!

Filed Under: Family Travel Tagged With: Barefoot Books, family fun, heritage, Natural Childhood, Oxford and around, quirky, reading, risk taking

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  1. Susan Mann says

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    ooh it looks so pretty x

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  2. Emma T says

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    Looks like a great place. Might have to check it out when we’re next in that neck of the woods

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