Enjoy
some May Day fun. In
1978 the May Day Bank Holiday was instigated in the UK, allowing us to enjoy a
3-day weekend in the spring sunshine (fingers crossed). There will be many
events across the country so be sure to check out what’s going on in your area.
We often attend the Sweeps Festival at nearby Rochester (Kent), where you can
be entertained by a host of Morris dancers and mummer groups. Stalls and
displays line the High Street and fill the Castle Gardens, including a fun fair,
arts and crafts stalls and refreshment stands. This year the festival is from 4th
to 6th May, so go along if you have the chance – it’s really good
fun!
See
Britain in Bloom. I
love this time of year with blossom on the trees and so many lovely flowers
coming into bloom and I enjoy visiting some of the wonderful gardens that are
open to the public. Some historical buildings have beautiful gardens and
grounds that you can visit independently of the actual buildings, including
Penshurst Place and Hever Castle, both in Kent. Penshurst has 11 acres of
walled gardens as well as a great play area for the kids to let off steam,
whilst Hever has well-tended lawns and plants, a large lake and a fun water
maze which can be enjoyed by all. Both these attractions offer ‘gardens only’
admission rates, but for a bit extra you can explore the buildings too.
Ditch
the bread. If you
regularly have a packed lunch or like to make up a family picnic, you may, like
me get very fed up of bread. So why not fill some mini pitta breads or flour
tortillas with your choice of fillings instead. They make a welcome change and
are a more ‘summery’ option too.
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