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Destination UK

A date with the mischievous monkey's and other animals at Longleat

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April 6, 2018

It has been a good couple of years since we last visited Longleat.
Longleat is the UK’s first safari park and is a place where you can see lions roam, tigers stalk and monkeys getting up to no good, normally at your car’s expense.
We arrived at opening time and with…

Superhero HQ


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Destination UK

Superhero Takeover at London Zoo

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April 2, 2018

On Friday, we were invited to a very special event at London Zoo – the superheroes were taking over!!
These are not your typical superheroes though, although we did spy Spiderman by the entrance of ‘In with the Spiders’ exhibit. Instead, from now until Sunday 15th April, visitors to London Zoo are…

London Zoo


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Marwell Eliza


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Destination

The New Tropical House at Marwell Zoo

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March 29, 2018

Last week we were lucky enough to attend the opening night of the new Tropical House at Marwell Zoo.
Powered by “zoo poo”, the innovative and sustainable “Energy for Life” Tropical House is the first in the UK to generate energy using waste created by animals at the zoo.
The Tropical…

View from Pena


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Destination Rest of the World

How to travel with confidence

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March 26, 2018

Whenever I book holidays for my family, I like to be prepared and plan ahead much as I can. Because we travel with kids, I am always keen to make sure our trips are budget-friendly and hassle-free.
Here, I share with you some of the best tips I have learned…

Roundhouse


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Destination UK

A day at the Ancient Technology Centre – Cranborne

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March 24, 2018

We are always on the look out for days out with a difference and it is always extra special when we find one our doorstep.
We first heard of the Ancient Technology Centre in Cranborne last year when our friends moved to the village and it is literally a hidden gem,…

Cranborne Activity Centre


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A Day Out with Thomas


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Destination UK

10 Fun Easter Activities to do with the Kids in Dorset and Hampshire 2018

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March 20, 2018

It is just over a week until the kids break for the Easter holidays and this year I am busy putting together activities to keep the kids occupied over the two week break.
We plan on staying local this Easter and here are a list of the Top 10 things…

Covent Garden


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Destination Europe

Travelling to Lisbon with TAP Air Portugal

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March 16, 2018

When booking our holiday to Portugal, I spent quite some time researching airlines to find the best deals on flights to Lisbon.
Prices varied depending on the times and dates of flights and I wanted to make the most of our short break, so booked an early 6am flight so…

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