Waterside Nostalgia: Bewl Water Country Park, Lamberhurst, Kent

There was an actual Sun-day a couple of weeks back, remember it? I am weakly trying to pun the last day of the week – by that I mean, that it was a Sunday and it was actually sunny. Feeling energised, we went to Bewl Water in Kent, as a way to have a family day and get my husband’s […]

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RAIN! Wet Weather Things to Do With Kids in and Near Lewes

The blog has been silent for a week, which these days is a bit unusual. You’re probably not wondering why, but I’ll tell you anyway: it’s because it’s raining. Yes, I am one of those people who becomes quite severely demotivated in every way by wet weather, so no, I am not that suited to […]

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Top 10 Things to Do This Summer In and Near Lewes with Kids

So this week school breaks up and we’re officially IN the summer. YAY! To celebrate, here’s a little round-up of the 10 unmissable things I suggest you do in and near Lewes this summer. All pictures click through to the relevant post. Please bear in mind that some facts may be out of date and are only correct […]

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Rolling Along at Bedgebury National Pinetum + Forest

I had a special day with just my older son last Tuesday – really rare and so treasured. It was half term (just FYI those of you whose tinies aren’t yet at school and hey, don’t worry that all the toddler activities stop. Trust me, just enjoy having nowhere to be!). We went to Bedgebury National Pinetum + Forest with […]

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Our August

Wow, we’ve reached the end of August! In three short weeks my eldest starts school, but for seasoned pros it’s back to school in a few days. I hope everyone has had a super summer! Here’s a pictorial roundup of what we got up to this month. I’m going to do this every month now. […]

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One Enchanted Day at Groombridge Place

Remember last Friday? It’s etched on my memory for three reasons: It was the first truly sunny, actually warm day since last summer. Sweet relief! Second, it was half term (which doesn’t affect us yet) so we spent it with my son’s best friend (who it does affect) and her mother – two of our […]

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