Are you as excited as I am about the Christmas episode of Downton Abbey? I doubt we’ll be watching much television on Christmas Day (but with two children who knows) but I will definitely be tuning in to watch that. I love a bit of escapism and it’s so much better than watching dreary old… Read More »
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 »
Today’s educational trip wasn’t nearly so historic as the one yesterday. Today we used our National Trust membership cards once again and headed off to Lacock Abbey. The weather was pretty perfect and the children both enjoyed walking running exploring the beautiful buildings and gardens. We haven’t had much luck on previous visits to National… Read More »