Category Archives: days out

Owls on the London Underground (Wembley Park Station)

We went on a little trip today and Wembley Park Station was involved. Ssh, don’t tell anyone but our actual destination was Ikea… We had to take a picture of the toddler in front of the iconic arch of Wembley. He wanted to go down the steps at the front of the station even though… Read More: Owls on the London Underground (Wembley Park Station) »

MedFest at Ruislip Manor Farm

Today we popped along to the Medieval Festival at Manor Farm. There were mounted Grand Jousts and Medieval Combat shows, as well as displays of medieval music and dancing on Pinn Meadow. This was running alongside the usual Farmers Market, so there was plenty to see and do.

Caen Hill Locks

According to Wikipedia, Caen Hill Locks are a flight of locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, between Rowde and Devizes in Wiltshire. The 29 locks have a rise of 237 feet in 2 miles or a 1 in 44 gradient. The locks come in three groups. We stopped off on the way back to… Read More: Caen Hill Locks »