Bolderwood


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New Forest Fairy Festival 2018

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August 16, 2018

Back in August 2016 we visited the New Forest Fairy Festival for the first time and the kids fell in love with this eclectic event.
Sadly we missed it last year as were away, but I promised Eliza I would take her again this year before we dropped Isaac at…

Buckler's Hard


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10 Fun Attractions to visit with the kids in the New Forest

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August 13, 2018

The New Forest is a fabulous destination to visit with kids where you can explore the woodland, discover wildlife around every corner, get up close to New Forest ponies and fish for minnows in the streams.

Much as we love exploring the great outdoors, sometimes the kids want and need a…

Bournemouth Wheel


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Turtle Bay B'mth


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Just for Us

A visit to Turtle Bay Bar and Restaurant – Bournemouth

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August 10, 2018

We have been itching to try Caribbean restaurant and bar, Turtle Bay, for some time now and last month we were invited to our local Bournemouth branch to try out their fab menu.

Turtle Bay specialises Caribbean sharing food, inspired by beach shack & street vendors across the Caribbean islands…

Pirates of the Pavilion


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Pirates of the Pavilion 2018 – Review

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August 8, 2018

We love a good pantomime and it has always been a Christmas treat, however, recently I have noticed that they have become a summer holiday occasion too.
This week we enjoyed our first summer pantomime – Pirates of the Pavilion in Weymouth and is was absolutely brilliant from start to…

Tree Climbing


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A Busy Day of Fun at Countryfile Live

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August 6, 2018

We love exploring the British countryside as a family and watching the TV program Countryfile on a Sunday evening is our guilty pleasure.
If you have not seen it, it is all about the people, places and stories making news in the British countryside. It features a good mix of…

PaddleBoarding Studland


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Southsea Castle


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The Mary Rose Takes Over Southsea Castle

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August 3, 2018

Looking for a great FREE family day out this summer holiday?
Join the Mary Rose team at Southsea Castle from where Henry VIII watched his beloved Mary Rose sink during the Battle of the Solent in 1545.
There will be talks about the sinking of the Mary Rose, real Tudor objects…

Camp Bestival 2019


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Camp Bestival 2019 Pre-Sale Announced

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August 2, 2018

Despite our weekend at Camp Bestival being cut short thanks to the mad change in the weather, we had an amazing time.
Plans are already afoot for Camp Bestival 2019 which will run from Thursday 25th July to Sunday 28th July at Lulworth Castle – I am already doing a sun dance and I am…

KARA GUPPY
Bournemouth

Are we nearly there yet? is a new online blog run by me, Kara Guppy, and is named as such thanks to my daughter Eliza who always asks that very question when we are less than 5 minutes up the road heading off on our adventures. You may know me from my other family blog chelseamamma.co.uk