Windsor Castle

We travelled to Windsor to visit the famous Windsor Castle with our 12-year-old Kidsetter.  Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has been the home of 40 monarchs. Henry I was the first monarch to use the castle as a […]

Harry Potter World

We booked the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – the Making of Harry Potter with return transportation from Central London.  Our bus was supposed to have screens on the headrests to be able to watch Harry Potter movies unfortunately they weren’t working. We were excited  to walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore […]

London Calling

We specifically travelled to London to witness the historic King Charles III coronation with our 12-year-old Kidsetter.  We based ourselves in a Chelsea apartment which made everything we wanted to see and do accessible.  We only had 6 days in London and didn’t want to miss a thing ! The first monument our Kidsetter saw […]

Saint Albans

Steeped in history dating back over 2,000 years, St Albans has plenty to offer beyond its famous Roman roots.  The city is a vibrant place bursting with things to see and do, whatever the time of year.  From food festivals to theatre, exhibitions to Kidsetter trails, cinema to comedy and more!  This is a city […]

Infamous Cambridge

We travelled to Cambridge with our 12-year-old Kidsetter.  I had never been before and everything I’d ever heard about Cambridge was true, it is breathtakingly beautiful.  I instantly feel inlove with this city. Cambridge was a prosperous market town situated 80 kilometres north of London and didn’t officially become a city until 1951. A web […]

The Peak District

We embarked on a whirl wind road trip to the Peak District with our 12-year-old Kidsetter to visit some friends we had met the previous year on our Antarctica trip. Our friends drove us to the stunning Dovedale National Park Reserve for a leisurely walk.  Dovedale is a valley in the Peak District of England.  […]

Manchester

We travelled to Manchester with a single purpose in mind – all things football !!  We had surprised our 12-year-old Kidsetter giving him tickets to the Manchester United vs Aston Villa match at the Old Trafford Stadium, he was beyond thrilled with the news. We were travelling via campervan and pre booked staying at Burrs […]

Stratford-Upon-Avon

We travelled to Stratford Upon Avon with our 12-year-old Kidsetter.  Stratford Upon Avon is rich in history, beauty and buzzing with activity.  I couldn’t wait to share the quaint town with our Kidsetter. The Gower Memorial was erected in 1888 and is dedicated to Stratford’s most famous and celebrated son, William Shakespeare, and is surrounded […]

Warwick Castle

We visited Warwick Castle with our 12-year-old Kidsetter.  Warwick Castle is a medieval castle developed from a wooden fort, originally built by William the Conqueror during 1068. Warwick Castle was a strategically positioned castle as it is situated in the centre of the country, which makes it quick and easy to reach the north, south, […]

The Cotswolds

We travelled to the Cotswolds with our 12-year-old Kidsetter specifically to catch up with a family friend and he kindly hosted us for a couple of days.  Just ninety minutes from London in the heart of the English countryside, the Cotswolds feature some of the most picturesque towns and villages in the UK. The Cotswolds […]