On Friday 10th November we went to Park Community School located on Middle Park Way, Leigh Park with some adult friends and an entourage of children to see the KAPOW! (Kreative Alternative Professional Organised Wrestling) Pro Wrestling event. I haven’t seen live wresting before, though have watched enough of ‘The World of Sport’ on ITV in … Continue reading this article ››
Review of Adventure Wonderland near Bournemouth
My youngest son wanted to go to Adventure Wonderland for this birthday treat, he had previously visited this attraction with his preschool many years before. The drive to Bournemouth was uneventful and the attraction was easy to find. Entry to Adventure Wonderland for a family of five was very reasonable and to keep costs down … Continue reading this article ››
Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
During the October half-term holiday we decided to visit the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum. Located just near Chichester in West Sussex, The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum is a collection of historic houses and buildings dating from the 14th century to Victorian times, buildings that have been rescued from demolition, deconstructed, transported … Continue reading this article ››
Petersfield Heated Open Air Swimming Pool
We decided to take our children swimming, and rather than go to the local leisure centre or beach, we took them to Petersfield’s Heated Open Air Swimming Pool. Entry was inexpensive, a large car park right next to the pool, snacks and drinks were very reasonably priced, a toddler’s splash pool, loads of changing rooms, … Continue reading this article ››
Visit to The Fleet Air Arm Museum, Somerset
In July 2016 I tagged along my eldest two sons and the Waterlooville based Training Ship (TS) Active Marine Training Corps on their visit to the RAF’s Fleet Air Arm Museum based in Yeovilton, Somerset. The museum was easy to find, parking was free, and entry to the museum good value for money. The museum … Continue reading this article ››
Southsea Splash Pool
A day out in Southsea with one of my sons, we decided to give the Southsea Splash Pool a visit. The Splash Pool is located on Clarence Esplanade near to the D-Day Museum. Entry is free, there are nearby toilets, a couple of nearby cafés plenty of parking, picnic benches and loads for young children … Continue reading this article ››
Southsea Model Village
On a visit to Southsea with one of my sons, we decided to pop in to Southsea Model village. I’ll be honest, I had very low expectations of the village, but was pleasantly surprised. Yes, Southsea Model Village is twee, but it’s a model village, how can it not be twee? I am not going … Continue reading this article ››
Southsea Rose Garden
A day out with one of my sons, as part of the itinerary we took at look at Southsea’s Rose Garden which is next door to the Southsea Model Village. It was truly impressive and well worth a look even if you don’t like roses.