Category: Days’ Out

As a family, days’ out are really important to us. We love to find new and exciting place to go to, we love taking photos (me in particular!), we love making memories and we adore having fun together. Our days’ out at the weekends are something I look forward to all week as it is the only time we get really.

I also love to be able to report back to my followers and reviewing a venue from an honest viewpoint is fun to be able to do. I hope you can all find something to do from reading one of my blogs and I hope you can have amazing days’ out too!

Hiking Butser Hill With Kids

Posted on March 8, 2023October 14, 2024 by Emma Reed

If you have ever driven on the A3 you have more than likely spotted the huge hill opposite Queen Elizabeth Country Park. This is Butser Hill and it is a popular walk/hike and bike ride destination in Hampshire. I remember going up there as a child with my Mum and last year I decided to take to the hill with my own children to take in the wonderful sites from the top. Here’s what it is like to hike up Butser Hill with kids…

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Visiting Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire

Posted on March 8, 2023October 14, 2024 by Emma Reed

With over 2,000 acres of open access woodland and downland to explore, Queen Elizabeth Country Park is a Hampshire place to visit that we have recently grown to love. Having often been here as a child, it was only last year that I decided to see how it had developed and what it could offer us now I have a family of my own. I am happy to report that it didn’t fail to make everybody smile and we just keep going back!

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Visiting Alice Holt Forest, Hampshire

Posted on March 8, 2023October 14, 2024 by Emma Reed

Finding great places to visit with the kids and the dog is a must for us and we just love being able to jump in the car and explore all that Hampshire has to offer. One of our favourites is Alice Holt Forest so I thought I would share a little bit about it with you…

About Alice Holt Forest

Alice Holt Forest is one of the largest surviving ancient woodlands in the South of England. Managed by Forestry England it offers a wide range of ways for people to enjoy the great outdoors here in Hampshire and the surrounding areas. From the Gruffalo trail to Go Ape, woodland walks and den building, play areas plus a cafe, plenty of areas for your dog to enjoy, accessible paths for wheelchairs and pushchairs, nature trails and cycle trails there is something for all.

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What It’s Like At Hogmoor Inclosure, Bordon

Posted on March 8, 2023March 16, 2025 by Emma Reed

As a family, we absolutely love being out and about and finding great places to visit in and around Hampshire. When a place can tick off woods, wildlife, play areas, space for a dog to run, toilets, free parking and a cafe we know we are onto a winner and this is exactly what you will find at Hogmoor Inclosure in Bordon.

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Fun-Filled Accessible Activity Ideas To Enjoy With The Kids

Posted on March 3, 2023October 14, 2024 by Emma Reed

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If you have a disabled child and you want some inspiration for some fun and educational activities that you can do together, read on. To help you find inspiration, we’ve put together a range of fun-filled accessible activity ideas that you can enjoy with your child, giving you the opportunity to make many magical memories together.

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5 Best Educational Family-Friendly Attractions in Yorkshire

Posted on January 27, 2023October 14, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Yorkshire is an incredible travel destination for families. This diverse county in the north of England boasts astonishing variety, from beautiful beaches and hilly national parks to old cities rich with fascinating heritage sites. Whether your children want to get stuck into the action with hands-on activities or devote their time to outdoor play, they will love exploring Yorkshire.

During your holiday, do not overlook opportunities for learning. Yorkshire is home to a range of unique attractions that are as educational as they are exciting. Discover the five best educational family-friendly attractions in Yorkshire that are so engaging the kids will never want to leave.

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Taking a Dog To The Lake District

Posted on May 6, 2022June 10, 2026 by Emma Reed

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The Lake District has always been on my “to see” list and for many reasons (mostly time and money), it took until just recently to actually get there. We knew that this area is completely dog friendly but having never taken a dog away on a full holiday with us before and having a pretty full on 18-month-old Border terrier we weren’t entirely sure how it would all go… This is our experience of taking a dog to The Lake District.

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