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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Days Out, Days Out and Attractions/Events, Reviews, Surrey · June 1, 2018

Discovering Mrs Potts’ Place – Pottery Painting – Camberley, Surrey | AD

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Last weekend we were invited to Mrs Potts’ Place in Camberley, a local pottery painting studio and somewhere we have been meaning to visit with the children for such a long time but hadn’t got around to it until now. It’s been a feature of our local town for nearly two years, a great option of something to do with the kids in Camberley, and I thought it was purely somewhere to paint pottery – but how wrong was I! It’s actually one of the top things to do in Surrey with the kids.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

Mrs Potts’ Place is situated in a really quiet part of town, just outside of The Square, and has such a welcoming feel. The inside is so bright and airy, the staff are so friendly and it’s the perfect place to pop into on any day of the week – apart from Mondays when they’re closed.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey
Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

At Mrs Potts’ Place LP and Little Man were able to choose some pottery to paint. They have so many options for all ages and skill levels – from little trinkets and ornaments to bigger plates, pots and other creations. At Mrs Potts’ Place you pay just a £4 studio fee that covers everything from the paint and workspace to the pottery being fired afterwards. On top of that you pay whatever the cost of the piece of pottery is.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey
Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

Little Man wanted to paint a little dinosaur and LP chose a fox and were then given a little talk about how to use the paints and brushes. The brush pot had all the paint colours on it so the children would know what their colours would turn out like and the brushes all have a dual purpose – one end for typical painting and the other to use for dots or different effects.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

The children washed down their pottery pieces and then got to work painting. I loved that at Mrs Potts’ Place there were always staff around to lend a hand or help if a mistake is made but they were also happy for us to just sit and paint for as long as the children needed. At busier times a pottery painting session is two hours long – which was plenty of time for the children.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey
Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

Whilst the children were painting I took some time to admire the creations all around Mrs Potts’ Place. You can tell that everyone linked to the business is just so creative and everywhere you look there’s artwork and creations, made with such love and helping to inspire even the youngest of visitors.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey
Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

At Mrs Potts’ Place you can buy tea and coffee to enjoy whilst you – or the children – are painting pottery as well as being able to bring in your own refreshments. Plus, the children get free squash to drink as well.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey
Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

As well as pottery painting, Mrs Potts’ Place also offers children’s birthday parties where they set up an area of the studio beautifully – with balloons, streamers and even a birthday chair and hat for the birthday child. Each party guest chooses something to paint and the birthday child can even have a birthday plate with all their friends fingerprints on. Plus, there’s time for party food and cake at the end.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey
Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey
Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey
Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

But Mrs Potts’ Place doesn’t just offer children’s parties – they can cater for pretty much any event from hen parties to charity functions and they can even bring the pottery painting to an event as well. They are the most versatile and accommodating business I have come across in a long time and can’t believe we haven’t visited sooner.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

Mrs Potts’ Place really is a hub of the town centre. They have regular workshops where you can learn a new creative skills – things like glass fusing, felting or silk painting. But they also offer corporate events, private hire and they even have adult only evening sessions where you can bring wine and nibbles and catch up with a friend or two. It’s a real social and creative space for everyone – regardless of their age, gender or artistic ability.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

LP and Little Man finished their pottery painting and we handed them over to the lovely staff to dry and bake for us. Finished products can be collected after seven days – and they even have a service door around that back that you can park at, to save you having to park in the town centre.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

We loved our time at Mrs Potts’ Place and it was such a nice alternative to other activities – like soft play or the cinema. It’s lovely to do something with the children and have something to take home to remember it by – making it a great value option for entertaining children too.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

Mrs Potts’ Place let’s you book online – but you can also just turn up too. It’s such a nice way to spend time as a family – or with friends – and I know that we’ll be back really soon. Mrs Potts’ Place is now one of our favourite places in Camberley.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Pottery Painting - Camberley, Surrey

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Comments

  1. Emma Chanagasubbay says

    June 1, 2018 at 10:08 pm

    This looks like such a great place to spend a few hours doing something creative and grabbing a coffee. It would certainly be a hit with all of mine.

    Reply
  2. Joanna Bayford says

    June 1, 2018 at 10:30 pm

    What a fab activity. We have a similar sort of place in our local area which is fab and I definitely need to take Blake again.

    Reply
  3. Sophie Gillum-Webb says

    June 1, 2018 at 10:34 pm

    This looks like a fun day out and they both did a wonderful job of their painting!!

    Reply

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