Back in January, we decided to take on the challenge of Rock and Reef Bournemouth. This is an activity centre situated on the pier in Bournemouth with among other things, an indoor rock climbing and a cool zip line over the pier. We went really for Max, obviously 🙂 but thought I would give it a … Read more Rock and Reef Bournemouth – Father & Son take it on
During our 2019 trip to Jersey, we earmarked a few sights to visit, one of them was La Corbiere Lighthouse. As lighthouses go Corbiere Lighthouse is a relatively small one, certainly compared to our last lighthouse we visited. Standing 10 metres high, it has a greater presence siting atop the rocks in the south west … Read more A Trip to Corbiere Lighthouse – With Photos
Calshot Castle was built in the day when things didn’t take twice as long as promised. Nor, I’m sure, was it excessively over budget! We can thank Henry VIII for building this small, yet perfectly formed artillery castle back in 1939 / 1940. Calshot Castle was built to protect part of the south coast and … Read more Calshot Castle, in Hampshire- A Quick Tour
The Brecon Mountain railway is a shortish train journey that runs from Pant Station near Merthyr Tydfil, up to Torpantau. The whole journey takes about one hour and 45 minutes. This includes about a 30 minute stop at Pontsticill station, where you will find a cafe, a play park and views over the Pontsticill Reservoir. Unfortunately, due … Read more Brecon Mountain Railway – A Steam Train in the mountains
We visited the Beaulieu Christmas Lights in 2018. There are other things we have done in and around Beaulieu, and the New Forest. It does appear they are not holding the Christmas Light Display in 2019, however, they are holding other events. I have done the research so you don’t have to!! Check out this page … Read more Beaulieu Christmas Lights – Read this if you are thinking of going in 2019
Lepe Beach forms part of Lepe Country Park. Predominately a stone / shingle beach, Lepe Beach is popular with locals and tourists alike. This is not just a place to visit for a day at the seaside. Lepe Beach has an intriguing history. Involved in the D-Day Landings, and the cold war. It also was … Read more Lepe Beach – What you need to know