Dougie and I don’t usually make a big fuss about our wedding anniversary. We’re lucky if we manage a card swap and a steak dinner. Which is why I was surprised when, two days before
Houghton Hall spots an opportunity with Damien Hirst exhibition
The exhibition was meant to be in Vienna. But due to some last minute changes, this eye-popping collection, from one of Britain’s most famous contemporary artists, ended up in Houghton Hall in Norfolk. The home
Mum’s gone to the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich
I can always rely on my fellow bloggers to provide me with inspiration for a holiday or day trip. Early in November I discovered an intriguing art gallery thanks to Catherine’s Cultural Wednesdays. Catherine’s blog is
Mum’s gone to Oxburgh Hall
After the great success of our day at Burghley House over Easter, Dougie and I have been inspired to continue with our new game of ‘where to go within an hour of Holbeach.’ It makes
Mum’s gone to Holt, Norfolk
What a great idea for a series of travel posts, to try and visit all these towns called Holt. I made a start on the Norfolk one on Friday when Dougie and I took advantage
Our date on the North Norfolk coast
Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk How is it that the places closest to home are often the places we forget to visit? We only live about 45 minutes from the North Norfolk coast and yet in