Meeting the woodland creatures of Whitestone, Wye Valley Woodlands
I recently came across a word which perfectly describes what my little family and I have been enjoying doing for years: going on a “coddiwomple”. A codiwomple simply means “to […]
Category Archives: Places to visit
Aust Beach: a wild and rugged South Gloucestershire secret
Should you ever fancy a roam on a wild and secret beach with your kids, there’s one not far away! Aust Beach is a little secret located in South Gloucestershire, […]
A picnic with the kids at Skenfrith Castle, Monmouthshire
Yesterday we took the kids to Skenfrith Castle in Monmouthshire for a picnic and roam. Free entry, open at all times, and only an hour or so away from where […]
Meeting the Friendly Goats and Exploring the Wartime Gun Battery, Purdown
Roaming an area of Purdown, busily grazing on grass and meeting passers by, live a tribe of friendly goats. These goats are healthy and in good condition and will happily […]
Blaise Castle Estate: A Natural Playground for Kids
On Sunday afternoon we had a couple of hours to spare so we went to Blaise Castle Estate, in Henbury. I have been here many times, however, we entered it […]
Picnic at Sharpness Docks, Gloucestershire
If you are a regular reader of Bristol Mum you will know that my family and I often like to explore and discover new places to visit with kids. We […]
Llanthony Priory, Wales and ‘a discovery within a discovery’
One of my favourite things to do when I have some spare time with my children is to get out into the countryside and explore. Heading out with no fixed […]
Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre, Wales: a fun & free place to explore with kids!
Over the last few weeks my family and I have been making full use of the now, free Severn Bridge and exploring Wales! The other weekend we visited Caerleon Amphitheatre, […]
Arnos Vale Cemetery: Perfect for Family Walks, Nature Trails & Picnics
I am aware that many of you will read the title of this blog post and will be wondering why on earth am I writing about a cemetery?! But with […]
Walks & Woodland Adventures at Kings Weston Estate
One recent rare sunny day we decided to take the kids for a walk and woodland adventure at the beautiful Kings Weston Estate. Open at all times and free, Kings […]
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