Blenheim Palace has always held a special spot in my heart: It's a beautiful estate just a stone's throw from Oxford. We've had many Sunday walks there and the kids have ridden the little train, admired the butterflies in the butterfly house, conquered the maze more often than I can count. I love following the seasons in the palace grounds, over 2,000 acres of 'Capability' … [Read more...] about Blenheim Palace, a winter wonderland family day out
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Badger watching on an early May evening, Wytham Woods
There we were badger watching; sitting in Wytham Woods with a small group of folks. My 5 year old and 7 year old were fidgeting, but trying their hardest to stay as quiet and still as possible. Almost 2 hours; It was a long time to sit still, especially on a chilly evening! It all started with a postcard I picked up at the Natural History Museum; on the back … [Read more...] about Badger watching on an early May evening, Wytham Woods
