Quick facts: Mayfield Lavender Farm 2026 Address: 1 Carshalton Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 3JA 2026 season: 6 June to 23 August 2026 Opening times: Every day, 9 am to 6 pm (last entry 5:15 pm) Tickets: Adults (12+) £7.50 | Children (5–11) £2.50 | Under 5s free | Family (2 …
Having been a National Trust member for many years, I’ve made it a family mission to visit as many National Trust properties in Surrey and the surrounding counties. What’s not to love? A great day out for the whole family, fresh air, delicious cream teas and a chance to learn …
We came to Frensham on a bright spring morning, parked at the Great Pond and walked down through the pines to the water. Skimmed stones, fed the ducks, wandered the footpaths towards the Little Pond. Two hours later we were back at the car, having seen only a fraction of …
*Updated for 2022 Halloween has always been a huge occasion for Americans. Our US friends take pride in trick-or-treating, scary costumes and houses that have been transformed into spooky lairs. Draped cobwebs and moving giant spiders, dry ice and inflatable tombstones are all part of the holiday celebrations. In the last …
I had to look up the meaning of arboretum. For those who are ignorant like me, an arboretum is a botanical collection composed exclusively of trees. More commonly a modern arboretum is a botanical garden containing living collections of woody plants. So when we woke up one dry Sunday morning, …
If there is one positive to have come out of lockdown, it is the discovery of some many wonderful walks, open spaces and parks that are right on our doorstep. Like many families, it’s all too easy to pick destinations that are further afield, but this often means you miss …