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Category: Days out and travel

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The New Musical

Does Charlie and the Chocolate Factory work as a musical? Is it as good as all the hype? Most importantly, would this modern reworking of Roald Dahl’s classic tale it get the seal of approval from my goddaughter and her sister if I took them along to see it? Personally speaking, the excitement began long

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Storytime at Godstone farm

If there’s one thing Toddler Adams enjoys it’s settling down to read a book. In this respect she’s very like her sister as both kids are very into reading. When asked if we’d like to visit a petting farm and celebrate an updated story telling app, well, we couldn’t say no. In fact I’m very

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All at sea

  This picture shows child No1, Helen, looking out to sea from a cross channel ferry. I took it last week when we did a family day trip to Calais. Helen is young enough to find such sights awe inspiring. I like to think this picture reveals her curiosity and wonder at travelling by sea

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Travelling to Calais in a little luxury (yes, it can be done)

Towards the end of the Easter break I had an idea. Having had a superb day trip to Calais with my eldest daughter last summer, I thought we should return. This time, however, Mrs Adams and Toddler Adams would come along, as would our very good friend Howard and his daughter Lottie. Unlike the former

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