I didn’t really want a big fuss for my Birthday this year (last month). I just wanted to spend time with my family. After a hectic few weeks preparing to move house we decided to take some time out and go somewhere that we have been dying to go to for ages, Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean.

 

Puzzlewood is a 14 acre unique and enchanting woodland. More than just a wood, it is full of meandering pathways, twisted roots, mossey rocks, and various bridges and lookouts to explore. Certainly the sort of place this family enjoy.

We took my parents with us and enjoyed a lovely day out. Ok so the weather could have been a bit better and it could have been a little less crowded but it was pretty good and everyone had fun:

 

It can be a little tricky getting around, especially with steep steps and slippery rocks. You definitely can’t take pushchairs so we took the backpack for Daisy for when she got tired. Actually she would have kept going but we were worried it was too slippy and dangerous:

 

It was pretty muddy:

 

Puzzlewood definitely has a magical feel to it which makes it popular as a TV/Film location. You might recognise some of the scenery from programmes such as Merlin, Atlantis, Dr Who and of course Tree Fu Tom from Cbeebies.

Things we loved were the animals, the two mazes, the wood itself and of course the play park. We also enjoyed a picnic in the picnic area which was a great start to the day even if a little chilly. Things we weren’t so keen on were the number of other people there. It was absolutely packed but then it was a bank holiday. It wouldn’t put us off going back again but we would definitely avoid bank holiday weekends:

 

A great day out finished off with some of this yummy giant cupcake once back home:

 

Mmmmmmm delicious! A great day out.

 

Karen x