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#UKexplore in March 2020

What an extraordinary month March has been, unforgettable that’s for sure. From working from home every day to all the schools closing and not being able to visit our favourite places. We’re two weeks in now and already missing what’s local to us by car although we’re thankful for our garden and the nearby River Wey. We’ve at least been blessed with the joys of spring – the birds are singing, the blossom is coming and we’ve been blessed with beautiful sunny days. This month’s UK Explore is bittersweet in that 50,000 photographs have been shared on Instagram even though it’s likely to be our last #UKExplore. For a little while at least.

#UKexplore in February 2020

Don’t know about you but after a particularly wet February, we’re looking forward to seeing some sunshine. As a general rule, we love being outside whatever the weather but spring must be here soon surely. Our outdoor adventures have been somewhat limited over the past month as I’ve been poorly so we’re craving fresh air!

#UKexplore in December 2019

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had an amazing Christmas and got to see in 2020 and the new decade whether you were with friends or snuggled up on the sofa! We were in Suffolk for a few days over the festive period celebrating POD’s 9th birthday, consuming vast quantities of delicious food and attempting to relax a little. Our outdoor adventures have mainly been in the countryside although we did make it down to Brighton when POD had an inset day.

#UKexplore in November 2019

Autumn is just the best isn’t it what with those striking reds, warm oranges and bright yellows to admire while enjoying the great outdoors. Don’t get me wrong this time of year is always busy with work, the build-up to POD’s birthday and Christmas but blowing away those cobwebs is a must. Fresh air is the best tonic and we’ve relished feeling the breeze on our cheeks even if it has become a little chillier recently.

#UKexplore in October 2019

Isn’t this time of year gorgeous? The autumnal hues we’re currently surrounded by are just beautiful – a great reminder to get outdoors, not that we need one! One of my favourite places to visit in Surrey at this time of year is the National Trust managed Winkworth Arboretum – the array of colours never disappoints.

#UKexplore in September 2019

We were in Switzerland at the end of August (check out family travel blog POD Travels for more) so POD was back to school within a few days of being back. It’s taken her a little while to get into the swing what with new teachers and a different schedule but September seems to have disappeared so fast! I do love this time of year though when the leaves start to change and we can admire those glorious autumnal hues. I’m super excited to be doing a sunrise photo walk at one of our favourite National Trust properties this weekend. Here’s hoping I can get myself up with the larks!

#UKexplore in August 2019

August has been a busy month what with work and taking time off to spend some time on the beach in Cornwall. We then went on our first family camping trip to the Swiss Alps which involved a lot of hiking although we were rewarded with beautiful lakes and the most spectacular scenery.

#UKexplore in July 2019

What with it being busy at work and the end of the school year (how has POD finished Year 3 already?!), July seemed to pass in a flash. That said, we managed to squeeze in a trip to Cornwall to visit JD’s uncle. He’s just a few minutes walk from Perranporth beach which is just idyllic. Perfect for POD and a wonderful place to take a step back, relax and appreciate the important things in life. We had glorious weather too which always helps doesn’t it?

#UKexplore in June 2019

We’ve been back out exploring locally this month and its been brilliant. Highlights have included spending time at Frensham Little Pond, one of our many favourite National Trust sites near us, Alice Holt Forest and heading to the beach.

#UKexplore in May 2019

How’s everyone’s half-term been? We’re often away but with so much on at work, and various other things, it just wasn’t possible to escape. I say that but I was in Italy a couple of weeks ago! We’ve managed to enjoy a little of the great outdoors this month at least though. Over the Bank Holiday weekend, we took a nice walk along the canal before heading to the Surrey County Show.

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Visiting Mayfield Lavender Field, Banstead

A wander at Frensham Little Pond, Surrey

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