RSPB Otmoor is a wetland reserve a couple of miles from Oxford. The area, originally marshland, was drained and used for arable farming until the 1990s. Since 1997 the RSPB have been returning the farmland to reedbeds and wet meadows. This has involved the planting of over 150,000 reed seedlings by hand!
Continue reading Bird watching at Otmoor RSPB reserve, Oxfordshire
It’s not often that I get time to myself away from the family, but when I do I like to head for the hills. I love spending time outdoors, preferably somewhere with a fantastic view and not too much rain. Even better if there’s a tea room at the end of the days walking!
Art galleries and kids tend not to mix that well. Combining priceless art works and contemplative visitors with exuberant kids certainly makes me a little uneasy. Fortunately we found that street art is a great alternative when we enjoyed a great day out spotting it in London.
Continue reading A street art walk around Brick Lane, London
Oxford is my local city, so one I think I know quite well. However, after completing a Spy Trail around University Parks I’ve realised there are still areas left for us to explore and discover.
Continue reading Oxford University Parks spy trail, Oxfordshire
We’ve managed to see quite a lot of London over recent years, and now tend to search out places away from the main tourist sites. On our most recent trip we walked along Regent’s Canal from Little Venice to Camden Market, and then visited the London Canal Museum.
Continue reading A walk along Regent’s Canal to Camden Lock, London
What better thing is there to do on a sunny Bank Holiday Monday than go for a walk? Actually my kids could probably think of lots of things they’d rather do, like playing Minecraft all day, if only I allowed them….
Continue reading A family walk to Broadway Tower, Worcestershire
