We headed over to Sarehole Mill today, a place that we to hadn’t been to for a while. Sarehole Mill is managed by Birmingham Museums and is a 250 year old watermill famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien. It is free to visit the grounds (inside tours are ticketed online on certain days…
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A holiday to Cornwall
Last week we went to Woodside Holiday Lets in Saltash, Cornwall where we had the most fabulous time. We booked for a full week from Friday to Friday and the holiday cost £680. Woodside Holiday Lets Run by Claire and Andrew who are such lovely hosts, they have 4 cottages (converted stables) that are all…
Bluebells in the Midlands
A guide to the best places to see Bluebells in the Midlands
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Based on the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott is the phenomenal 5 star production by the National Theatre and Trafalgar Theatre of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. Before coming to review the show, I had absolutely no idea what the story was…
Buy in 2 Warwick Trail
If you follow me on Instagram @smallhousebigtrips you may remember that we visited Warwick last month to take part in the Buy in 2 Warwick Trail. The trail is FREE to take part and you can pop into Warwick Visitor Centre located in The Court House to pick up the itinerary from the lovely members…
Dreamboats & Petticoats
Bringing on Back the Good Times! And they did indeed do that and you can head along to The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham until Saturday 26th March 2022 to join in with this fabulous show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In typical 60’s slang, this show is ‘Groovy’. The audience were treated to hit after hit this evening. From all…
Cakes a Daisy
Cakes-a-Daisy have been a firm favourite of ours for about 7 years now. Located in Cheslyn Hay, not too far from Cannock Chase or Walsall (kind of in the middle). Milly who owns the business, is the epitome of girl boss. Starting her own business very young, putting in all the hours and wowing everyone…
Sommar Tap and Lounge, Solihull
2 Pizzas and 2 cocktails for £20? Every Wednesday and Sunday. What a bargain! Sommar Tap and Papas Pizzeria gave me and my husband the most epic Sunday evening checking out their latest deal. The new deal is 2 pizzas for £10 every Wednesday and Sunday and 2 cocktails for £10 after 4pm. I’ve got…
The Osmonds
“Wow-wee, This is one to see” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I have to admit, having been born in 1984, The Osmonds were a little before my time so I was heading to see a musical I knew nothing about. But I was excited. Excited because what I did know, is that these were one of the most popular…
The Village, Moseley
We were kindly invited to try out The Village in Moseley on Sunday for their Sunday Lunch and we had a fabulous time. It is a gorgeous building both outside and inside and would be the most ideal place to take your Mum/Mom this Mother’s Day. Especially with all Mums getting a Mothers Day Gift…