AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @p AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @pottersresortsfivelakes with @slwilson84. It was an action packed three nights with a full activity and entertainment programme, great food, lovely drinks and beautiful surroundings. 

The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and they ensure that everyone has the best time possible. I don’t think I stopped smiling all weekend.

The best thing about Potters holidays is that everything is included in the price you pay. Four meals a day, all your drinks - including wine, Prosecco, most spirits and soft drinks - great accommodation and so many activities. 

I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel of our weekend
I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
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Ordinary Moments · November 4, 2018

A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}

Welcome back to another week of the Ordinary Moments. If you haven’t joined in before this is a weekly linky that launches every Sunday morning and is open until midnight on the following Saturday. It’s a linky that celebrates any ordinary moments in your life – or the not so ordinary some weeks too. Basically – anything goes. I’ll be sharing and commenting on the posts that are linked up during the week and there’s a badge at the bottom of the post if you’d like to add it to yours too.

A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}

We spent half term last week in Wiltshire and it was one of the nicest breaks away we have had in ages. We don’t often get to spend more than a weekend on holiday in the UK so it was really nice to get away and explore an area that we haven’t really spent much time in before. We stayed in a holiday cottage, a barn conversion, and it was such a lovely home from home.

A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}

We started off with a trip to Stonehenge, somewhere we have driven past so many times but never stopped at. The children were so excited and we were able to walk to Stonehenge and get a little bus back. It was so incredibly busy – I’d forgotten that as a World Heritage Site it’s somewhere people from all over the world want to visit. But, we still had a really nice time – despite it being really windy too.

A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}

Our first full day away was spent at Cheddar Gorge, somewhere I loved as a child and somewhere I think I loved even more now as an adult. We explored the whole Cheddar village, went in the caves, saw little movies and interactive exhibits, stopped for cream tea at the Lion Rock Tearooms and climber Jacob’s Ladder to see the views over Cheddar Gorge. It was a really lovely day out.

A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}
A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}
A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}
A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}

The following day we headed to Wookey Hole, somewhere else I remember vividly from childhood. The caves were amazing and the outside space – full of fairies, dinosaurs and even King Kong was great too but the rest of Wookey Hole felt a bit confusing, disjointed and odd. It hasn’t changed much since I visited as a child either.

A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}

Our last full day in Wiltshire was spent at Bowood House – somewhere I know we’ll visit again. It was such a great family day out with so much outside space to explore, a beautiful waterfall and the most incredible adventure playground the children have ever been in. It’s somewhere I really wish we lived closer to.

A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}
A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}
A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}
A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}

Our week ended with a drive home, stopping off at Hinton Ampner, a National trust property in Hampshire on the way. We had more tea and cake, stretched our legs and looked at pumpkins dotted around. A lovely end to a lovely week.

A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}

Our half term has made me long for more simple time spent exploring the UK, the places fairly near to us that we don’t take the time to see, allowing us to spend more time together, being and doing, rather than travelling. I wonder where our next break will take us?

A Week in Wiltshire {The Ordinary Moments}
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If you have an ordinary moment this week, come and link up – I’m looking forward to reading the moments that you share and will comment and share them on Twitter through the course of the week. Thanks so much for taking part.

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  1. Jenni says

    November 4, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    Wow it looks stunning. I would love to explore those caves

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  2. Jacqui Paterson says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:32 am

    Looks amazing! I’m desperate to go to Cheddar Caves; my hubby is actually from the south-west, but we still haven’t managed it yet. My girls would LOVE the caves (and I’d love the cream tea…). x

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  3. Jemma Taylor-Smith says

    November 5, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    It looks and sounds like you had a lovely week. Sometimes it’s nice just to go somewhere that doesn’t require too much travelling and there are so many lovely places to explore in the UK! Jemma #TheOrdinaryMoments

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  4. Susan Mann says

    November 5, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    Wow that looks amazing. I would love to visit here one day. I love the caves they look incredible. Glad you had a good time. There are so many places to explore x

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  5. Kate says

    November 6, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    Looks like you made some amazing memories. Wiltshire has been a county next to mine more than once and I regret not exploring it enough apart from Stonhenge and Salisbury One day …. #TheOrdinaryMoments

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