Life's about experiences. These are mine.
This is the first of two trips I took around different parts of the Palace of Westminster, probably better known as the Houses of Parliament, today. I have been around the chambers of government and the lords previously and visited the house for PMQs. Today, it was a couple of new areas that they have …
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Occasionally I book up for something simply because it looks interesting and it is easy to get to – probably the only two criteria for me for a visit. So it was that I found myself in Oxford, close and cheap to visit from Reading by train, to visit the “Labyrinth: Knossos Myth & Reality” …
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One thing that Center Parcs is very good at is the huge range and variety of activities that are available. From baby sensory play through to pampering sessions there is something for everyone. Of course, it is in their interests to do this as this is where they make a lot of their money. Some …
Continue reading “Center Parcs 2023 – Day Seven – Twit Twoo”
Sometimes you just need a rest from the continual activities. Today was that day!
We have been coming to Center Parcs for so long that we predate the introduction of wifi internet access here. I remember being here in an apartment more than 15 years ago where it was the only accommodation that had wifi access and being excited by the prospect. Of course, things have come on a …
Continue reading “Center Parcs 2023 – Day Five – A Slow Day”
We’ve had a couple of full-on days so it was good to be able to do a lot less today. The only booked activity was “football pool” which is very much as the name suggests – pool only with footballs. I think that when this was initially booked up the thought was that this would …
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Today was all about water. Subtropical Swimming Paradise The big attraction in Center Parcs is the “Subtropical Swimming Paradise” although that’s a bit of a misnomer as it is not really possible to swim in it. It’s one of the free, or should I say, included things to do. There are essentially three areas – …
Continue reading “Center Parcs 2023 – Day Three – Wet, Wet, Wet”
Mainly this break is about our grandchildren so most of the activities revolve around them but actually, the first thing was did was adult oriented – Segways. I have been on the self-righting machine a couple of times before and each time has been great fun. After the obligatory training session and health and safety …
If you live in the UK, you will have been enjoying the excellent weather over the last six weeks. This week we are making our annual pilgrimage to Center Parcs and, as is now traditional, all that changed as almost literally as we drove through the entrance the drizzle started. That’s three years in a …
Continue reading “Center Parcs 2023 – Day One – Why’s it wet?”
Generally, Reading does a pretty good job of putting on a wide variety of events in the town. Not music and theatre as The Hexagon is too small a venue for many acts and it’s too close to London to attract many who would naturally gravitate there. However, occasionally something out of the ordinary comes …