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'Victorians Live' at The British Schools Museum
I've wanted to go to 'Victorians Live' at the British Schools Museum for a while now and finally got my chance a few weeks ago. The museum is an absolute gem of an attraction right here in Hitchin and if you haven't yet been, then you're really miss... Read more

Summer Craft Activities at Hobbycraft Biggleswade
In a desperate bid to entertain 5 children between us, my friend and I booked on to do Mask Making at Hobbycraft in Biggleswade last week, and I have to say...it was well worth it! Hobbycraft stores throughout the UK are running themed craft session... Read more

Bury Lane Fun Barn and The Beach
One of our favourite soft plays to go to is the Bury Lane Fun Barn in Royston, and given the recent summer holidays weather, I was delighted to go along and do a Tried and Tested review of its brilliant (air-conditioned!) indoor soft play and huge be... Read more

Knebworth Dinosaur Trail, Adventure Playground and Gardens
Knebworth House, park and gardens was a staple summer holiday day out when I was little. We spent hours playing in the fort and whizzing down the slides, so it’s somewhere I love taking the boys to se how they love it as much as I did. We were... Read more

Norfolk Holiday - Sheringham Park (National Trust)
During our holiday to Norfolk, we were kindly gifted entry to some National Trust attractions to include in my ‘Guide to holidaying in Norfolk’ blog. We love going to Norfolk and have been many times before- it’s clearly popular wit... Read more

Jordan's Mill
This weekend I arranged to meet the legendary Auntie JenJen (godmother-extraordinaire to my youngest, and sister-from-another-mister to myself) at Jordan’s Mill for a Saturday morning catchup with the boys. Just 20 minutes away from myself in I... Read more

Norfolk Holiday- Blickling Estate (National Trust)
During our holiday to Norfolk, we were kindly gifted entry to some National Trust attractions. We love going to Norfolk and have been many times before- it’s clearly popular with the people of Hitchin too as I met a family from Hitchin whilst o... Read more

Pumpkin Picking at The Patch MK
I’ve wanted to visit The Patch MK, near Milton Keynes for a while now, so when we were visiting family in Milton Keynes for my mum’s birthday this week, I asked if they’d like us to come and do a Tried and Tested review- lucky Grand... Read more

Baulk Wood
Baulk Wood has been on my list to visit for a while, so when I arranged for my toddler and I to spend the morning with friends, and the weather was looking good, we headed over. At just 10-15 minutes from where we live in Ickleford, it’s quick ... Read more

Dog-friendly places in Hitchin
During the Summer, I had a free couple of hours, so decided to head in to Hitchin with my black lab Jasper to check out just how dog-friendly Hitchin is…the answer being very! So many families in Hitchin have dogs and it’s often hard to ... Read more

Where to see bluebells
RSPB The Lodge Reserve, SandyOne of my followers recommended the RSPB Lodge in Sandy having bluebells on one of their trails.More details Heartwood Forest, SandridgeMy mum used to live overlooking Heartwood Forest, so we’ve been to see the blu... Read more

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RSPB Rye Meads is a delightful wetland nature reserve beside the River Lee. The trails around the reserve are wheelchair and pushchair accessible, with several sheltered hides for watching wildlife. The Visitor Centre offers toilets and baby changing facilities with a café stocking hot and cold drinks and a selection of snacks.

The reserve's busy year-round... Read more

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RSPB have plenty of activities and online games to help you connect with nature and encourage birds and wildlife into your garden.

Location:

Based in Stanstead Abbotts
Free
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The Lodge Nature Reserve and Gardens is a very special place, offering an exceptionally rich combination of wildlife and heritage experiences.

Whether you are after a family adventure or a solitary meander, The Lodge is the perfect day out for all; exploring ancient sea-beds, walking over an iron-age fort, listening out for the drumming of woodpeckers and watching the Greylag Geese laze... Read more

Location:

The Lodge Reserve, Potton Road, Sandy, SG19 2DL

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