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!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Hampshire · February 23, 2023

Escape Rooms in Hampshire 2023

Escape Rooms are hugely popular and you can now find them in most towns across the country – and abroad too. They’re something that friends and family can do together and a great way of celebrating a birthday or special occasion.

I thought it would be nice to put together all the Escape Rooms across Hampshire to give you inspiration for your next day out.

Escape Rooms in Hampshire

Exciting Escapes – Basingstoke and Portsmouth

You and your team have just 60 minutes to crack codes and solve intricate puzzles, can you prove yourselves the ultimate trackmasters and escape our rooms in Hampshire?

Games:

  • The Disappearing Duchess – Chapter 1 – 2 to 6 players, age 10+
  • Chapter 2 – The Disappearing Duchess – 2 to 6 players, age 10+
  • Banking on Trouble – 2 to 6 players, age 10+
  • Dark Deeds and Groceries – 2 to 7 players, age 10+
  • A hidden past – 2 to 7 players, age 10+
  • Breaking the Law – 2 to 5 players, age 10+

Clue Capers – 1 The Broadway, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9BE

ClueCapers offers challenging, fun escape room games – 3 indoors and 2 outdoors – packed with unique puzzling conundrums!

Games:

  • Mission to Winchintzy – Up to 6 players, age 9+
  • A Curious Inheritance – Age 9+
  • Treehouse Retrieval – Age 9+
  • Vexed in Venta – Outdoors
  • Percy’s Paradox – Outdoors

Other World Escapes – 239 – 241 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4BJ

Find clues, solve puzzles and complete the objective with your team before the time runs out. With in-game characters, beautiful set design and sensory experiences, you take on a fully immersive, interactive and thrilling escape room experience.

Games:

  • Vermilion Diamonds – 2 to 6 players
  • Chip Shop: The Red Herring – 2 to 4 players
  • The Journey To XibAlba – 2 to 8 players
  • Lapland – 2 to 8 players
  • Pub: The Lock Inn – 2 to 8 players

Escape Hunt – 14B Festival Place, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7BA

Packed with excitement, you and your teammates will leap into new worlds completing ground-breaking missions. Work as a team to find clues, solve puzzles and complete challenges before the time runs out. This isn’t something you watch, it’s something you experience – right in the heart of the action.

Games:

  • Doctor Who: A Dalek Awakens – 2 to 6 players, age 8+
  • Blackbeard’s Treasure – 2 to 6 players, age 8+
  • Aladdin – 2 to 6 players, age 8+
  • Alice in Puzzleland – 2 to 6 players, age 8+
  • Our Finest Hour – 2 to 6 players, age 8+
  • Alice – 2 to 4 players, age 12+
  • Mission Sigma – 2 to 6 players, age 8+
  • Survival – 2 to 4 players, age 12+
  • Jungle Quest – 2 to 4 players, age 12+
  • A Christmas Story – 2 to 4 players, age 12+

Houdini’s Escape Room Experience – 9A Castle Way, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2BX

Houdini’s have not been voted #1 Escape Room in the World for nothing! They meticulously curate and design escape room experiences with their attention on all the little details to make your experience challenging, fun and mind-blowing all at the same time!

Games:

  • Room 13 – 2 to 6 players, age 12+
  • Creepy Carnival – 2 to 7 players, age 12+
  • RMS Titanic – 2 to 7 players, age 12+
  • Escape from Alcatraz – 2 to 7 players, age 8+
  • Extinct – 4-8 players, age 12+
  • Hexmore – 2-6 players, age 8+
  • Poppa Plock’s Wonky Workshop – 2 to 6 players, age 15+

Elusion Escape Room – Two venues in Southampton

Get locked up with your friends. Use your wits to solve the mysteries, puzzles and challenges hidden in each room.

Games:

  • Potions and Peril – 2 to 6 players, family friendly – under 13’s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Seven Sins – 2 to 8 players, age 15+
  • Cursed Waters – 2 to 8 players, family friendly – under 13’s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Pandora Heist – 2 to 8 players, family friendly – under 13’s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • From Beyond – 2 to 6 players, age 11+

The Real Escape – 257-259, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 4BP

Locked in a room, you must solve hidden clues to find a way out. The clock is ticking so you will need to work together – and along the way you’ll find out a lot about each other.
The Real Escape is suitable for friends and family groups, higher education students and as a team-building exercise for businesses.

Games:

  • The Western Job – 2 to 6 players
  • Chamber of the Deep – 2 to 7 players
  • Dr Ryddle’s Memories – 2 to 6 players
  • Mission 60 – 2 to 3 players

Locked In A Room – Unit 11c, Lower Level, West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1QE

The Locked In A Room experience provides a perfect atmosphere for that long overdue get together. Suitable for all ages, all weathers and all personalities and not a mobile phone in sight.

Games:

  • Timelock
  • Parallax

Trapped In Fiction – 37a Winchester Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7EF

Trapped in Fiction is a new escape room in Basingstoke by the creator of Escape the Chop in Berkshire, an award-winning escape room based just outside of Reading.

Games:

  • The Forbidden Room of Fun – 2 to 8 players, any age when playing with an adult or 16+
  • Peter Pan – 2 to 6 players, any age when playing with an adult or 16+

Sneaky Dog Escapes – 40 Victoria Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO19 9DX

Sneaky Dog Escapes push the boundaries of escape room adventures. They love escape rooms and feel passionate about building the best escape rooms they can.

Games:

  • Operation Spitfire – 2 to 7 players, age 13+
  • Elf School – 2 to 6 players, all ages, under 7s play free

As yet, we haven’t done an escape room but I can’t wait to give one ago – I just need to get a team together! I hope this has given you inspiration for an activity to try out with your friends and family. If you know an escape room experience that I’ve missed please do get in touch and let me know.

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