Oxford, the home of one of the most famous universities in England, is a really interesting place to visit. We only had one day here on our recent trip, so we were only able to scratch the surface. Here’s some tips and ideas for visiting there with your kids! What is there to do in Oxford? The University of Oxford is not to be missed. It is the oldest known English-speaking university in the world (dating from 1096). So many famous people have attended or have taught here. It is a little...

If you want to stay in one of the prettiest villages in England, stay at Bibury in the Cotswolds. It’s not a place to go if you’re looking for lots of things to do, but it has a quiet village atmosphere with beautiful old cottages everywhere you look. Hanging out with the locals Stroll around the quaint village and walk along the most famous street: Arlington Row. This street is said to be one of the most photographed in the whole of England, and has been in a number of films. The spot gets...

Our early morning flight to London went without a hitch. We flew Emirates on an A380, where Tim thought he had the best meal he’d ever eaten on a plane in his life. Matthew decided he was in paradise, with 24 hours of movie-watching and food delivered to his seat! Even though the middle of the night start was hard, it meant we arrived to London in the evening and could go straight to bed. Hopefully, this makes getting into the time zone a little easier. After a long flight from Australia,...