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.
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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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Days Out, Days Out and Attractions/Events, Hampshire, Reviews · September 6, 2014

Wellington Country Park With Kids

We live just down the road from Wellington Country Park and have always intended to visit but never really got around to it. We decided that we’d go for LP’s Birthday if the weather was ok and thankfully on the day it was cloudy but dry by the time we got ready to leave home.

Where is Wellington Country Park?

Wellington Country Park is a fantastic day out between Reading and Basingstoke in Berkshire and just over the Hampshire border, is easily accessible and has plenty of parking – which is free of charge. There are charges to go to Wellington Country Park though and under 3’s get in free.

Review: Wellington Country Park

What were our first impressions of Wellington Country Park?

The main reception at Wellington Country Park has a cafe, shop, places to buy tickets and also the desk to arrange camping pitches as Wellington Country Park also has touring facilities available. One highlight of Wellington Country Park is the animal farm and you are able to buy some animal feed for £1 a bag before you go into the park – this was £1 well spent – definitely pick some up on your way in.

Review: Wellington Country Park

As soon as we went into the park I was amazed at the variety of activities on offer and how big Wellington Country Park was. I have been to a lot of other country parks in the past and usually they are just green areas with an adventure playground attached. Wellington Country Park couldn’t be any different!

Review: Wellington Country Park

What is there to do at Wellington Country Park?

Throughout Wellington Country Park there are adventure play areas and assault courses aimed at kids of all ages across the site with a designated toddler play area and different climbing frames and slides to suit all abilities. LP was in her element on the slides, climbing frames and bouncing/spinning things – she could have easily played all day.

Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park

Wellington Country Park is set around a beautiful lake which is perfect to walk around, surrounded by nature, and the activities are set most of the way around the lake so that they fit in well with the surroundings. There’s even a wooden gazebo on a hill to give you a great view of the lake and surrounding areas as well as plenty of benches throughout the park and around the lake.

Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park

What was our favourite part of Wellington Country Park?

One of our favourite parts of Wellington Country Park was the farm and petting zoo. Full of cows, sheep, goats, pigs, alpaca and loads of different species of chickens as well as petting area with guinea pigs, rabbits, tortoises and rats. Both LP and Little Man loved this area which was all set around the central petting area barn and had a good amount of green space for the children to run around whilst they looked at and fed the animals.

Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park

What dining options are available at Wellington Country Park?

We had lunch in the Wellington Country Park cafe and found the prices to be in line with most other tourist attractions – offering a children’s lunch bag of sandwich, drink and 4 snacks from a selection for £4.00, burger and chips for £7.50, a panini for £5 and a small pot of tea for £1.65. They’re standard prices but the food was fine, no complaints. There was also a play area in the cafe and plenty of highchairs available although hot food is only served until 2:30pm.

Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park

There are dinosaurs at Wellington Country Park!

After lunch we had a look round the dinosaur area which was amazing! The dinosaurs aren’t to scale but they’re impressive models and it was cute to see LP running past them with her scared face on! It was like a museum exhibit in the middle of the forest, so different from anything we’ve been to in the past.

Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park

LP and Little Man then played in yet more adventure playgrounds and they both had their favourites – Little Man loved the tunnel and LP really enjoyed carved wooden horses – To be honest, LP just loves to play!

Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park

On the way back to the car we went to the toilets which were fine although muddy from the recent wet weather. LP had a play on the giant trampoline jumping pillow before we headed home. This is something she hasn’t been on before and she loved it once she knew to bounce on it.

Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park

What were our overall thoughts of Wellington Country Park?

All in all we had a fantastic day – both children were exhausted and LP had a fantastic Birthday at Wellington Country Park. When the children are older there are so many other activities for them too – Mini golf, train rides and so much more. There’s even an indoor soft play area for when the weather isn’t so good!

Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park
Review: Wellington Country Park

As we are so close we are now looking into investing in a season ticket – For £59 per person, with unlimited entry to the park, three free train rides, three free tickets for friends and discounts in the shop and cafe it really would be a great investment for us.

Review: Wellington Country Park

When I google Wellington Country Park I saw their tagline for the first time – ‘Berkshire’s biggest playground’. Wellington Country Park definitely lives up to it’s name. It’s one of the most beautiful and well thought out country parks I have ever been to. It’s clean, well maintained and a really great day out for the whole family. I honestly cannot fault it and cannot wait to go again.

Review: Wellington Country Park
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  1. The Reading Residence says

    September 7, 2014 at 8:10 am

    That looks like a brilliant day out! My kids would love it there, looks just perfect for families with little ones x

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