Last weekend as the children were starting to feel a bit better and the weather was so Spring-like with bright blue skies we decided to go for a walk in one of our local country parks. This is the first time we have been to Denham Country Park (aka Colne Valley Park), we like to try different places each time until we have visited everywhere!
There is no play equipment at Denham Country Park, it’s more like a woodland area to explore, with streams and bridges, and trees to climb. Mr T and Mr R love the chance to walk unrestricted and just explore their surroundings. (Mr Z was at a birthday party thats why you might notice here is not here from any of the pictures)
Mr T is so cute. Now that he is starting to get so more language I love the little sentences he comes out with. He was walking off saying “we’re going on a bear hunt” and “have an adventure.” He insists on taking his backpack around with him, so he is like a little woodland explorer!
The boys soon found some trees which were perfect for climbing.
Mr R managed to get quite high up! (With some help from dada!)
Then it was time for a walk across the bridge. One of Mr T’s other phrases at the moment is “let’s go fishing” – I don’t know where he has picked this one up from but I hear it about 100 times a day! So naturally he was quite pleased to be at a stream, and he could even use his long stick as a fishing rod. The other side of this stream does have a private fishing area, but I guess it’s for adults and for people who actually know how to fish – which we don’t!
Just simple sticks can bring lots of enjoyment for the kids, they collected long sticks, short sticks, sticks to bang together and make noise
Sticks taller than their height
And sticks so big that you need two to carry it!
There is a visitor centre where you can buy ice cream but by the time we got back to it, it was closed – so that will have to be something for another day!
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March 22, 2014 @ 12:48 pm
Love the obligitory big stick 🙂 great photos, nothing better than a day exploring #countrykids
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March 22, 2014 @ 3:41 pm
What lovely photos, looks like lots of fun! #CountryKids
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March 22, 2014 @ 8:38 pm
Aren’t sticks fantastic! My two have a collection in our front garden, and they often give them as ‘presents’ to visitors when they leave. Some gorgeous pics in this post – looks as though you all had a lovely time.
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March 22, 2014 @ 9:30 pm
Such gorgeous photos! I love the backpack and headband!! Like proper adventurers x
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March 22, 2014 @ 10:44 pm
Lovely pictures, looks like a lot of fun was had 🙂 x
March 23, 2014 @ 2:43 am
Lol at meems sayings!! Also I love tines head band
March 23, 2014 @ 6:45 pm
That looks like a great place to explore, and who can beat a stick for entertainment, or a branch!! #CountryKids
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March 23, 2014 @ 10:06 pm
That looks like a great place to visit. Looks like your boys had a lot of fun. They all love collecting sticks don’t they!
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March 23, 2014 @ 10:27 pm
It’s so lovely to get out in the fresh air isn’t it. My youngest still likes to play ‘ We’re going on a Bear Hunt’ when we go for a walk!
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March 23, 2014 @ 10:49 pm
Ah, looks like a really lovely walk. It’s amazing how much fun little boys can have with a stick isn’t it?
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March 24, 2014 @ 12:16 am
Fantastic – what a great place to have a proper adventure with nature (and sticks) rather than just playing on equipment. You had a lovely day for it too 🙂
March 24, 2014 @ 1:52 pm
aww love the pics of the kiddies they look like they are really enjoying the outside, its always good exploring! #MagicMoments
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March 24, 2014 @ 2:03 pm
I love woods and wonderland adventures .
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March 24, 2014 @ 2:40 pm
I love taking the kids out for walks in the woods, there is always so much for them to discover #Point+Shoot
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March 24, 2014 @ 6:08 pm
I love that he’s got that bag! It looks so awesome like he is a proper forester man =P
I hope I am making sense but they are just so cute!
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March 24, 2014 @ 8:35 pm
Such lovely photos. It goes to show that nature is a playground all on it’s own, you can make your own fun. You can have hours of fun with a good stick! 🙂
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March 24, 2014 @ 9:26 pm
They look like they are having a blast! I love a good walk with the kids. Tires us all out!
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March 25, 2014 @ 12:39 am
Anna this sounds like a perfect trip!! i love a good tree climbing session and icecream tops it off nicely xx
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments
p.s i love the stick dragging!!
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March 25, 2014 @ 8:55 pm
Looks like fun, you cant beat going out in the woods for a walk. I think I might have to make it my plan this weekend to find a nice place to explore
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March 27, 2014 @ 1:38 pm
How cute are these photos? I love rambling about with the kids when we can get up close with nature (we’re very much city Babes), and this sounds like a fantastic place to visit. #brillblogposts
April 1, 2014 @ 12:39 pm
What a gorgeous day out, thanks for linking up to #brillblogposts please add my badge or link back.
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April 3, 2014 @ 8:39 pm
Aww, what a lovely day out. I love the random things they come out with. Thanks for sharing at the Outdoor Play Party 🙂
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