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We recently visited Wildmoor Nature Reserve near Crowthorne. It is quite close to our home and perfect for exploring with dogs and kids! There are plenty of routes to walk but you can also trek through the woods away from the paths. The dogs enjoyed the sights and smells of the reserve while the kids […]

Back in February, we collected a free visit coupon from a newspaper for a National Trust property. We chose to go to the Vyne near Basingstoke and took the dogs to help us explore. In the winter months, there are delicate snowdrops but few other pretty plants, and the walled gardens hint at the splendour […]

Yateley Common has been part of my life for so long. I remember picnics there as a child (my mum’s were infamous for their regimental style!) and I have been on school trips there as a parent and member of staff for my own children. As part of our project to appreciate the local area […]

On my way to the Mary Rose Museum for the launch of their new 4D experience, I decided to pop in to Titchfield Abbey. It is an English Heritage site but free to visit. Parking is £2 for non members but I didn’t see any kiosk or staff. There were a couple of other visitors […]

Way back in January, we decided to make more of an effort to take the children and dogs out in the local area. I had heard of Castle Bottom (a nature reserve in Hampshire, 5 minutes in the car from our home) several times but never knew exactly where it was. A few wrong turns, […]