Thames Lido

Thames Lido

Such an amazing urban retreat in Reading and such a journey from derelict swimming pool to beautiful lido! The history is so interesting: Thames Lido is the disused King’s Meadow swimming pool located by the river Thames on King’s Meadow in Reading, Berkshire. It was...
Jump Inc Bicester

Jump Inc Bicester

Have a toddler? They’ll love this! The weekday toddler sessions at Jump Inc (previously Rebound Revolution) trampoline park in Bicester are so fun and reasonably priced – £6.50 for a 2 hour session and the accompanying adults (2 max) go free! The sessions are...
Rousham House and Gardens

Rousham House and Gardens

We’ll start off by saying that this one is for the Big Oxplorers only: no children allowed, and no dogs allowed either. Rousham is widely regarded as one of the greatest gardens in the world, by many of the best garden designers in the world. And whilst I’m no...
Oxford University – New College

Oxford University – New College

The grounds and chapel of New College are an adventure that every visitor to Oxford should undertake – especially Harry Potter fans! The cloisters appear in the Harry Potter ‘Goblet of Fire’ film, one of many Oxford college locations that were used. The New...
South Park and the mini toddler assault course

South Park and the mini toddler assault course

We’ve been regulars at this park for years and I’ve watched all three of my boys master the mini toddler assault course with glowing pride! Six little obstacles to clamber over, through and spin around on. It’s a little person version of Tough Mudder (if you...
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