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.
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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.
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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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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. 

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Days Out, Days Out and Attractions/Events, Reviews · November 28, 2018

Squire’s Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

Disclosure: We were invited on this day out for the purpose of this post however all opinions are my own.

Two years ago we went to the Christmas Circus at Squire’s Garden Centre in Badshot Lea and even now it’s one of the best festive experiences we’ve been to. This year we were invited back to see their new Christmas Circus – The Greatest Snowman and the children were so excited for our evening out and our first festive event of the season.

Squire’s Christmas Circus is hosted inside a traditional looking circus tent that is accessed through the garden centre’s car park. There’s a big doorway at the front of the tent and a set of posh mobile toilets near the entrance. We went inside and found people selling popcorn, candyfloss and various light up toys on the way to find our seats. Seats aren’t allocated and are just taken on a first come basis but you would get a good view from anywhere inside the tent.

Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

We took our seats and were met with radio show style music and announcements to pass the time until the show started but before long the lights went down and the ringmaster came out to introduce the show. It kicked off with a Frosty the Snowman being brought on stage – he really wanted to make it in the circus so all the following acts were suggestions of things he could do.

Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

A clown act followed – and the clown appeared throughout the show at various intervals, doing a double act with the ringmaster, sitting in the audience and adding humour to the Christmas circus show.

Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

The first main act was Ross Walters who does an amazing diabolo act – spinning one and then two diabolos all over the place. He was a great act to kick off the show and really got the audience going. He dropped the diabolo at one point and we all felt for him – and the ringmaster let him try again. It was a fantastic start to the main show.

Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

Next up a trapeze artist came out and impressed us with her skills in the air. LP exclaimed that she was ‘so flexible’ and we were all in awe of her stunts and the lack of wires or harness. She was amazing.

Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

The sword balancing act was the first one where I wondered how circus acts learn to do the things they do – they must have no fear at all. The entertainer balanced a sword on her head before holding a small dagger in her mouth and balancing a sword on the end of it – placing a candelabra on the top. She then climbed up and down a ladder – it was so dangerous and so scary but because of that it was great to watch and fantastic entertainment.

Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

Another dangerous and scary but really entertaining act was the knife throwing where not only did the man throw knives at a board the lady was standing against but he also threw them blindfolded. This was toned down massively from the previous Christmas Circus we saw at Squire’s though as I remember the children really didn’t like this part but they loved it this time.

Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

One of the most entertaining acts was the balancing man. He would balance on balls and tubes – on a platform – and even climb ladders, cover himself in hula hoops and juggle at the same time. He was hilarious, entertaining and great fun to watch.

Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

Later in the show Ross Walters came back and did an aerial silk performance that was amazing. He was dressed in a suit, wearing glasses and looked almost like Clark Kent – except doing circus skills. It was so great to watch.

Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

Just before the grand finale the Grinch came out to steal not only presents but also the ringmaster. It was a pantomime style ‘he’s behind you’ act and the children absolutely loved it – shrieking that they’d seen the Grinch. It was simple fun at it’s finest.

Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

The circus finished with an incredible trapeze act where a man literally dangled from a platform near the roof and swung his partner through the air, letting go at various points, switching positions and just doing such an entertaining act. It was a really great end to the show.

Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea
Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

After the show we were invited to meet Father Christmas and the children were given gifts – fake snow, sweets and a badge each. This was a really nice end to such a festive event and the children had such a great time. I know they’ll be talking about Squire’s Christmas Circus for months. You can find out more about the show here.

Squire's Christmas Circus: The Greatest Snowman, Badshot Lea

Here’s a little video we made of our trip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVhnm__6AQ4

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