She's a witch!

Warwick Castle sure has changed since we last came. Perhaps not for the better either. However, its a bustling lively place and for all its glitz, has the ability to bring history alive- which I guess is the whole point.

We visited the dungeons, which has had the madam taussaudes over haul. Very clever scripting, lighting and special effects. Even though they have delivered their lines a hundred times, each managed to keep it fresh and authentic. 

Lilly was in tears and beside herself by the first room, but to her credit, kept it together until we left.. Then burst into tears. 

I was picked out of the crowd to stand trial and was charged as a witch.

The torturers and executioners rooms were gruesome and graphic, as was the black plague sick rooms. 

Loved the mirror maze in the dungeon, especially the blackout fronts which terrified passerbys ( a seemingly 

Mirror wall turned a light on revealing an actor poised to scare the living bejesus out of you.

Princess Lilly

Of course the opportunity to visit the Princess tower to learn how to be princess could not be missed. 

Our first job was to write and sign a wish in the magic book.

Unfortunately, as with all parts of the castle, we couldn't take photos.  However, it was all very cute, with the princesses in training being asked to choose dresses and accessories for a royal wedding. They brought in a lot of fairy tale references coupling it with technology. Lilly - and the rest of  the little girls were enthralled.

Bath

I was delighted to come back to Bath and see further archeological findings at the temple and. bath rooms.

It gave Morgan and Lilly a good overview of Roman life in occupied Britannia and an idea how much imagination is needed when looking at ruins and digs. The audio system they had for kids was great, with visuals and voices which made it all come alive.

Though it was a bit of a grim grey day, it was a perfect time to explore this living museum. Lilly charmed the stone mason who gave us much more info than I think the kids wanted, but stuff I just lapped up.