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 · January 18, 2022

Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail

Last Sunday we went to Frensham Little Pond in Farnham, Surrey for the first time. It’s a beautiful place, not too far from where we live and a great spot for getting some fresh air or walking a dog. The site is managed by the National Trust and they have a great Frensham Little Pond family trail to follow too.

Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail

Parking at Frensham Little Pond

We drove to Frensham Little Pond and there are a couple of car parks to choose from – the Priory Lane car park where we parked or the Frensham Little Pond car park. Priory Lane is free to park but the Frensham Little Pond car park is run by the National Trust and is chargeable but free for National Trust members.

Next to each car park are Frensham Ponds maps with a sign advising you to take a photo. This is just what we did to aid our navigation whilst following the trail.

The Frensham Little Pond cafe

As soon as you get to the main pond site from the car park you find the Tern Cafe. Situated on the north side of Frensham Little Pond, the cafe is open seven days a week and serves a range of refreshments from hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and bacon rolls to ice creams in the summer.

The Frensham Little Pond trail

We found the Frensham Little Pond trail on the National Trust website and decided to follow it, taking us all the way around the pond in a lovely loop. The trail isn’t signposted at the site but you can save the directions on your phone from the website.

Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail

The trail takes you around the tranquil lake, up to Snowball Ridge, and back round to the Tern Café. The route has fairly decent sandy paths throughout, although they were quite muddy in places, but I can imagine it being lovely and dry in the summer.

Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail
Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail

The Frensham Little Pond walk takes you through woodland, across Frensham common, over heathland and even over a boardwalk in one part. It’s a really varied walk with so much to see that I’m sure even young children would really enjoy it – especially with plenty of puddles to splash in!

Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail
Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail

We loved the Frensham Little Pond trail. It took us past the medieval dam – created along with the pond in the 13th century, gave us the opportunity to see breeding water birds on their specially built rafts and showed us so many different animal habitats that we just wouldn’t have noticed otherwise.

Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail

The trail also taught us so much – how the pond was drained during the Second World War to avoid being a landmark for German bombers attacking Aldershot and how it was used for tank training before being refilled after the war.

Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail
Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail

Frensham Little Pond is a great place to take dogs – with a few fenced off spots in the water where dogs can have a splash without disturbing the wildlife. There were also plenty of children on bikes although we loved walking – we always see so much more on foot! The trail finished back by the Frensham Pond cafe and at a little Frensham Pond beach where dogs were really enjoying the water.

Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail
Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail

There is so much wildlife at Frensham Little Pond and although it isn’t an official nature reserve, there are two nature reserves close by that are managed by Waverley Borough Council. Rowhill Copse north of Farnham and The Flashes, between Hindhead and Frensham which would both be great places to visit.

Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail

Our next trip will take us over to Frensham Great Pond, we just didn’t have enough time to visit both on the same trip. If you’re looking to extend your trip, you could also visit the Sculpture Park in Farnham which is about a five minute drive away.

You can find out more about visiting Frensham Ponds and check cafe opening times over on the National Trust website and you can read about more of our National Trust adventures and get inspiration for your next trip here. For reference, the Frensham Pond postcode for the Priory Lane Frensham Pond parking is: GU10 3BT

Enjoying the Frensham Little Pond Trail
Frensham Little Pond Trail

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