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Getting a buzz at Kew Gardens

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Pamela Agar

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With the weather forecast looking lovely, we made a last minute decision to head over to Kew Gardens for the day on Sunday to tick off another of my top things to do with kids in the capital this Autumn. … Continue reading →

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A birthday picnic at Painshill Park

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Pamela Agar

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Just when we thought Summer was making way for Autumn, the temperature has soared again – and what perfect timing for us! After a drizzly, grey Saturday hosting Alex’s 6th birthday party (more on that tomorrow!), we’d planned a picnic … Continue reading →

Posted in Day trips from London, Family time, London with kids, Uncategorized

Maritime fun at Chatham Historic Dockyard

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Pamela Agar

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I spent my early teens living in Maidstone and can vividly remember being dragged around Chatham on school trips and family weekend visits – and frankly not being very impressed!  So I was surprised to see the Historic Dockyard receiving … Continue reading →

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Going back in time at Eltham Palace

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Pamela Agar

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We’ve lived in South London for fifteen years and have often heard people raving about Eltham Palace which is just 30 minutes from home, but never quite managed to visit it.  So, with a free day during half term and armed … Continue reading →

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The good life

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Pamela Agar

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I’m writing from beautiful (and rather rainy) Pembrokeshire where we’re at the start of a week-long family holiday.  We drove from London on a gloriously sunny spring day, slightly grumpy to be stuck in the car.  With it being a … Continue reading →

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A family walk around Down House

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Pamela Agar

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After a quiet weekend staying close to home to give the children a chance to get over the extreme tiredness that seemed to hit them at the end of the school term, we decided it was time for a family … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Postal Express in Exbury Gardens

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Pamela Agar

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I can’t tell you how relieved I am to make it to the Christmas holidays!  It’s been an unbelievably busy few months at work, and when coupled with choir commitments and all the craziness of the build up to Christmas with … Continue reading →

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A pirate party and a walk in the woods

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Pamela Agar

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One of our early September highlights was my brother’s annual party – every year he gathers friends and family, gets in a big bouncy castle and throws a lovely party.  This year’s theme was pirates!  Alex and Sophie were so … Continue reading →

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A mini adventure at Legoland

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Pamela Agar

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It perhaps wasn’t the wisest thing to do on the first Saturday of the school summer holidays, but we made a spur of the moment decision this week to visit Legoland!  Alex has been so good recently that his overflowing … Continue reading →

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Camping in fields of gold

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Pamela Agar

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Another year, another camping trip is complete! This year, I was so exhausted from our first camping trip of the year, I had to sneak away from work on Monday afternoon for a sneaky nap (although that might have had … Continue reading →

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To the New Forest for an old friend

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Pamela Agar

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After such a promising April, I find myself very behind with my blog – and a massive backlog of photographs to get through! I blame the most crazy couple of weeks, involving a trip down to Brighton for a couple … Continue reading →

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Bird spotting at Leeds Castle

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Pamela Agar

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We kicked off the bank holiday weekend with a day trip down to Leeds Castle in Maidstone – somewhere I visited often as a child.  Just an hour from Herne Hill, it’s an easy drive – and well worth the … Continue reading →

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The Long Walk (or should I say toddle)

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Pamela Agar

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It’s time for a photo post! Having missed my nieces’ first birthday during our trip to Wales, we were long overdue a get together – and we finally managed one last weekend in Windsor’s beautiful Great Park.  Turned out it … Continue reading →

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