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Destination UK

Camp Bestival 2024 in Review

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August 13, 2024

I cannot quite believe I am saying this, but this was our 11th year at Camp Bestival, having first attended since Sebby was six weeks old back in 2013.

The festival has grown, developed and changed since our first visit all those years ago but our old favourites are still…

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Destination UK

Review: Hades Town London

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August 8, 2024

We have been making the most of the Kids Go Free at the theatre this summer, where children aged 17 and under go free when accompanied by an adult paying full price between Wednesday 24 July – Friday 6 September. 

Following on from Mean Girls, our next musical to see…


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Review: Mean Girls London

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August 7, 2024

Ever since we introduced Eliza to Matilda the Musical a few years ago, she has been musical mad and for her birthday in January, at her request, we booked Mean Girls the Musical at the Savoy Theatre in London.

Last week we finally reached our booking date and we arrived,…

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Destination Rest of the World

A Guide to Calculating Solar Power System for Your Expedition

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July 10, 2024

Ah, the vast and unforgiving beauty of Antarctica—a pristine wilderness where the sun’s rays, while stunning, hold both promise and peril for those embarking on expeditions to this icy realm. If you’re planning an Antarctic adventure, you’ve likely considered the challenges of harnessing energy in such extreme conditions. Fear…


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Destination Europe

Get ready for trouble-free holidays: a guide to keeping accidents and injuries at bay 

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June 28, 2024

When planning a vacation, all you can think of is how to make the most of your time and how much fun you’re going to have while exploring new places and enjoying all sorts of exciting activities. After all, the purpose of a holiday is to help us relax,…

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Destination UK

Bird of Prey Experience Day with Xtreme Dorset Falconry Park

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June 18, 2024

I have always wanted to do a Bird of Prey Experience Day and finally, after a few years of hinting, my family bought me an experience day voucher for Christmas.

With the great British weather being very damp this year, I held off booking the experience until it was a…

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Destination UK

Afternoon Tea at Sculpture by the Lakes

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June 2, 2024

Back in 2020, we were introduced to Sculpture by the Lakes near Dorchester and we have been keen to revisit ever since.

Our last visit was during lockdown, when their cafe wasn’t really open, so when I found out they did Afternoon Tea, I bought a voucher for my Mum…

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Destination UK

Review: Axeology Southampton

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May 5, 2024

As the kids get older, trying to find activities that they can all engage with, can be tricky.

We were invited to try out Axeology, an urban axe throwing venue in Southampton city centre.

As cubs / scouts, the kids have tried tomahawk throwing before, but never against us adults so…

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Destination Europe

Top 5 Experiences in Santorini for Active Families 

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April 9, 2024

Santorini is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world and it’s easy to see why. Think iconic, blue-domed houses, delicious cuisine and bright white villages overlooking the glittering waters of the Aegean Sea. 

Known amongst the best locations for a honeymoon, the island is also great for…

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Destination UK

Action-Packed Caravan Holidays: Fun Off-Screens, Whatever the Weather

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March 20, 2024

Embarking on a caravan holiday is an exciting adventure that offers families the chance to disconnect from digital screens and reconnect with nature and each other. However, planning such a getaway requires thoughtful preparation, not just in terms of activities but also in ensuring the safety and security of…

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