With our second day in Derbyshire we headed east to another National Trust place, Hardwick Hall, which is in between Chesterfield and Mansfield. I haven’t been to Hardwick since I was a child. I remember visiting during the summer holidays and the weather being really nice. That wasn’t the case this time but it was … More Hardwick Hall – Enjoying the Silence
It is becoming a regular thing for us to visit Rufford Abbey Country Park twice a year. We go once in the winter and again in the summer. We don’t plan to do it like this, but somehow it keeps happening! We went at the beginning of this month and one of the reasons we … More A Biannual Trip
On our way back from Boston where we visited my Grandparents grave, we took a brief pit stop in the small Lincolnshire town of Sleaford. There were clear skies as we left Nottingham, but by the time we were in Boston there was heavy fog and freezing cold temperatures and that’s how it stayed for … More Pit Stop in Sleaford
We had a day out in the relatively small town of Leek. Although the town is in Staffordshire it is very close to the Peak District, literally only a few miles from Derbyshire and the Peaks. With the town being so close to Derbyshire I thought it would have that same feel as a Derbyshire town … More Leek – On the Edge of the Peaks
Emma’s parents have been wardens at Rutland Caravan and Camping for quite a few months now. It’s a large site, with a swimming pool, shop in reception and a cafe. There are spaces for caravans, motorhomes and tents, as well as six luxury lodges. We were able to stay for a couple of nights, midweek … More The Lodge
We did consider going to Stafford for a couple of days, but we decided on just the day visit. This proved to be enough, but there are still plenty of sights to see in this interesting town. Here are five things to do if you found yourself stranded in Stafford for a day… 1. Ancient … More 5 Reasons to be Stranded in Stafford
Scarborough is one of our favourite destinations and we have been on quite a few occasions. But on our latest visit we saw a new part of the town, which we have never come across before. We walked along the Esplanade, which had magnificent views of the sea and the town. We were searching for … More The Italian Gardens
Unlike Marbella where having no carbohydrates before your holiday is to try and be beach ready, having none before Scarborough is because you’ll be having a lot of carbohydrates while there! Scarborough is one of our favourite locations and we have been many times. A lot of people from around the area we live seem … More No Carbs Before Scarbs
We had a nice weekend break away from the pains and stresses of buying a house, in the lovely city of Worcester. Even though there was quite a bit of rain while we were there, which seems to be the running theme to our adventures of 2016, we still enjoyed ourselves and here’s five reasons … More 5 Reasons to Visit Worcester
I snapped this shot this morning as I walked round Attenborough Nature Reserve in Nottinghamshire, doing my volunteer wardening and litter picking. The sun was out for the best part, but by this point the clouds were appearing. It’s a wonderful reserve with so many picturesque views and plenty of wildlife. Today the reserve was … More Attenborough Nature Reserve #TravelTuesday Photo
Where The Wildings Are 