We’re discovering something new this time! With a trip to Ventnor Botanical Gardens. A trip around the varied flora of the globe without leaving the Isle of Wight! Being south-facing, and so close to the sea, frost rarely settles in the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, so they can grow a plethora of exotic plants year roundContinue reading “Ventnor botanical Gardens”
Monthly Archives: March 2022
Seaview
Seaview is possibly one of the prettiest stretches of beach on the Isle of Wight in my opinion so we always have to revisit every time. The colour palette of the water is just incredible, from deepest navy to royal blue, azure and greens. We find a few lost little woolen friends along the beachContinue reading “Seaview”
Beach life
It’s all about the beaches today with a quick nip to the main town of Ryde for some traditional seaside fare – chips in a cone! It’s starting to warm up now so we can shed some layers! We’re heading to the gorgeous little village of Seaview again now, as it is a firm favouriteContinue reading “Beach life”
Back to the island!
Were heading back to the Isle of Wight for another exploration of this tiny but attraction packed island. Here’s the view from the ferry as we head into East Cowes. The sea is a stunning emerald green and the weather is perking up! We’ll be revisiting a few favorite spots as well as discovering someContinue reading “Back to the island!”
Plymouth
We head to the maritime city of Plymouth for a very wet and windy exploration. Also known as Britain’s Ocean City – Plymouth has a long and distinguished history with the sea. Below the sculpture to the right has been installed at Gunwharf Quays to honour those involved in mine design, minelaying, minesweeping, mine huntingContinue reading “Plymouth”
Tiny train
Oh how delighted the tiny bearded one was when we discovered the miniscule railway line that runs alongside the beach! Hayling Seaside Railway is adorable! The narrow gauge track connects the funfair and amusements of Beachlands with Eastoke Corner and its shops, pubs and cafes. Running through areas of rare seaside plants and beside Hayling’sContinue reading “Tiny train”
Bit more beach
A few more snaps from the wind whipped beach on Hayling Island. The Hayling seafront is primarily a shingle beach with long stretches of sand. You get views of the Solent as well as the Isle of Wight. It’s a blustery day and we’re a little bit buffeted as we walk along the shifting shingleContinue reading “Bit more beach”
Hayling Island
Before we head over the Isle of Wight (again!) we spend a couple of nights on Hayling Island. Hayling Island is an actual little island off the south coast of England that is accessible via a road bridge or ferry. The natural beach is predominantly sandy, but in recent years it has been mechanically toppedContinue reading “Hayling Island”
Oxford
For our first trip of 2021 we start off in the city of Dreaming Spires – the famous university city of Oxford. The city revolves around its prestigious university which was established in the 12th century. The architecture of the 38 colleges in the city’s medieval center led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it theContinue reading “Oxford”
Butterflies
We’re ending our exploration of the South of England in 2020 with a visit to the enchanting Stratford Butterfly Farm! A few hours of enjoying 100s of exotic colourful flappers who float idly past you like so many rainbow scraps of paper. From vivid emerald green to huge azure blue beasts, they float and lingerContinue reading “Butterflies”