What to do when you want to go exploring in the dark days of November? For us, the default is to throw on an extra layer, waterproofs and a scarf, and just get out there for a spot of puddle jumping and mud splashing.
You really can’t beat the fresh smells of the earth following a rain shower, or the sparkling scenery on a clear frosty morning.
But this time, we wanted to mix things up and do something a little different. So with thinking cap firmly in place, I pondered our options.
The freedom to do some more leisurely, relaxed Christmas gift shopping, rather than the quick Saturday afternoon dash, seemed like a good idea, combined with the opportunity for some towny sightseeing and exploring.
After further use of the trusty thinking cap, we decided on Winchester – renowned as one of the best Christmas markets around and with plenty of interest to keep us happy for a few days.
But would we find a nearby campsite? Aware that many sites close during the winter, it was with some trepidation that I set about the search. I needn’t have worried – Three Trees Campsite sounded absolutely perfect: open
