This trail is now paused and has been replaced with the fun Zog Trail. We will update this post once the Gruffalo Spotters Trails return, which in time it will. The Gruffalo Spotters Trai will be returning to many Forestry England sites across the UK very soon. The Gruffalo Spotter Trails have been running on […]
Meet Irina, Lily and Tim. We are Vanlife Explorers UK, Kent based off-grid camper van hire for the adventurous at heart. We are driven by a quest for exploration and new experiences without underestimating the importance of creature comforts. We want to share our passion with you, fellow explorer. DORA THE CAMPER VAN – UK […]
Well, here we are. Our first week of isolation done and dusted. It’s been a strange week. I started day one puffy-eyed from a night of crying. I remember feeling so scared and worried about if we were making the right decision. Facing the prospect of not seeing loved ones, not being able to go […]
Homeschooling. What us? I have always wanted to homeschool our son at primary level. My husband has never been up for it, though. But he,y it looks like we’ve been thrown in at the deep end. While I’m not overly concerned he will be missing out on a formal education, as he’s already doing really […]
I feel like I’m dreaming a horrendous nightmare. I’m pinching myself but I’m not waking up. Is this really happening? Are we really living in a world faced with a pandemic? I’ll admit I’ve been concerned about Covid 19 since January. I’ve been harping on at anyone who will listen, or not listen to me, […]
We had a fantastic bucket list holiday to Copenhagen in Denmark last year. It’s been high on my list for such a long time now. Before we went I narrowed all the great things to do there down to a list of the best things to do in Copenhagen with kids. Everything listed below is […]
Leicester is a large City in Leicestershire, East Midlands. Richard III was reinterred there in 2015 and has stood at the city’s heart for over 900 years There’s plenty to enjoy a full day out, if not longer. Here are some ideas below for things to do indoors and outdoors. Abbey Park Average time of […]
Ashby de la Zouch, often shortened to Ashby, is a town and civil parish in North West Leicestershire, England, close to the Derbyshire border. Below I will cover what there is to do in Ashby and the very near surrounding area so that you can enjoy a full day out there. The price of each […]
Matlock Bath is one of the UK’s treasures. It’s such a unique place mostly as it’s very much like being at the seaside but without any sea anywhere nearby. For decades motorbikes have been flocking there and lining the streets. Also for decades families (including my own) have spent many happy hours in this Derbyshire […]
Things to do in Derby, Derbyshire review – Derby is where I grew up. I’ve not really returned since I left in 1995 but there is plenty to do in the City and just outside of it which I will cover below. Paradise Island Adventure Golf Average time of visit – 1-2 hours. IndoorsParadise Island […]
Buxton is a spa town located in Derbyshire, East Midlands. It is high up with the highest elevation of any market town in the UK. There’s plenty for families to see and do which are covered below. Buxton Museum and Art Gallery Average time of visit – 1-2 hours. IndoorsVisit Buxton Museum and Art Gallery […]
Castleton is a beautiful village in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District. The village is well known for its show caves and it also has an English Heritage owned castle set high on the hill. There is more than enough to occupy a day or even two in Castleton and just outside of the […]