I’ve been for a meal at D’Parys in Bedford a couple of times over the last few years – ever since it opened, it’s been one of those places that ticks all the boxes for a ‘nice’ night out in Bedford without breaking the bank. It’s far enough off the High Street to be away […]
Travel: 15 reasons to visit New Barn Farm – a Feather Down Glamping break in Carlton
We’ve just got back from a weekend glamping at New Barn Farm, a luxury Feather Down campsite that’s 20 minutes down the road from us in Carlton, Bedfordshire. We fell in love with the place and I’ve written a full review of our stay for Mini Travellers (I’ll link it when it’s live), so do […]
Food: Olivier’s Restaurant at The Woburn Hotel, Bedfordshire
Olivier’s restaurant at The Woburn Hotel has relaunched with a fresh look and a brand new menu to match. We stayed for a night – minus the kids – to see what all the fuss was about… I’m not normally a tea snob, especially after a long drive to a hotel. As long as there’s […]
Travel: The George Inn, Maulden – 7 new bedrooms and a gin bar to boot
I’d never been to Maulden until a couple of weeks ago. The pretty Bedfordshire village sits about half-way between Bedford and Luton on the A6, and ten minutes from Center Parcs Woburn Forest (which we’ve been to a lot), so I must have passed it a million times. But despite having lived down the road […]
Travel: 34 Tips For Taking A Toddler To Center Parcs Woburn Forest
So you’re taking a baby or toddler to Center Parcs? Let me fill you in on some essentials you need to know before you go… We’ve been to Center Parcs a lot. Like, really a lot. The husband works at Woburn Forest, and we’ve been to the other 4 villages several times, so it’s become […]
Travel: our day at Moggerhanger Park, Bedfordshire
We spend a lot of time at our local park (I never have been very good at staying in), so we decided to try somewhere new a few weeks back. The weather was looking a bit gloomy so we settled on Moggerhanger Park, which is only a 15-minute drive out from the centre of Bedford. […]
Travel: our day at Emberton Country Park, Buckinghamshire
I’m always amazed to find lovely new places right on my doorstep. How I’ve never heard of Emberton Country Park – despite living down the road from it for 30-odd years – I’ve no idea. But this weekend we paid a visit for a family picnic, and it was definitely a case of better late […]