Some of my favourite posts or instagram photos are those of exploring and adventure so I wanted to share some of our most recent outings. They're nothing fancy or expensive.
Since writing my mum-guilt post, I've stopped beating myself up about the days spent indoors doing mundane jobs, not in an expensive soft play centre or at the zoo (I still like to do this from time to time, but when we don't, just spending time as a family is perfectly fine). I try to make sure Matilda gets fresh air everyday we are together, whether that be half hour on the swings and slide or two hours exploring a country park, it is important to me that she isn't within four walls all day.
The Beach
We are lucky enough to be a two minute drive from The Leas, our local Blue Flag beach. I love walking the length of the promenade, taking in the fresh sea air, the pretty beach huts and skimming stones. Matilda loves to collect as many pebbles as possible, naming their colours as she goes. We spend so much time here in the summer as it is completely free, there is a sweetie hut at one end and then further along a little cafe with chips and ice creams. Now that the days are getting longer and brighter, we've been going more frequently and I can't wait to take the new baby here for walks once she arrives.
Leybourne Lakes Country Park
We went here for the first time a few weeks ago. My husband works minutes from the park and had suggested we head there to explore. The website was useful in telling us which walk would be appropriate for buggy users, so we did the circular route. We were met with some extremely friendly geese when we arrived!
We really liked it here, long walks with plenty of wildlife to enjoy. Matilda walked for parts of it, but the circular route is pretty long so she got tired quite quickly.
I've realised I need better outdoor wear! But, having a backpack for days out like this is so much easier. This giraffe print one is an old one from Topshop that I've had for years but it is so useful, I'm looking to get a backpack style changing bag for when our second daughter arrives in May.
We will definitely be back here again soon.
The Barnyard
This is where we were married in June 2014! We loved it for its rural setting and barn animals, however, the animals have now sadly gone! Matilda and I managed to get here a few weeks ago before the ponies, pigs and horses were moved to their new homes.
I feel really sad about the animals going, they were a big part of the venue and why we liked it so much. The woodland walks will still be available for people to enjoy, but I feel without the animals, we won't be going back in a hurry! Lucky that they do a great afternoon tea ;-)
I'd love to hear of any parks or walks in the Kent area that you enjoy so please share in the comments below!
Thanks for reading.
Chloe x
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