Review: Bath Mill Lodge Retreat in Somerset
Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is a Someset lodge park within easy reach of the UNESCO Roman spa town of Bath in the UK and is perfect for families
Claire is an award-winning UK travel blogger who has been writing about family holidays and outdoor adventures for nearly 15 years. She is also the blogger behind the Devon with Kids and Oman Wanderlust websites, which share her expert knowledge of these two niche destinations
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Why we love touring holidays plus win 4 days motorhome hire
Have you always wondered what a motorhome holiday would be like, but never had the chance to give it a go? Today could be your lucky day! I’ve teamed up with Amber Motorhomes to tell you about its competition to win four days motorhome hire. Why we love touring holidays When people ask what it is…
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Help reward Exeter’s family favourites
We’ve now been living in Devon, England, for just over a year. The experience of exploring the nooks, crannies and cities of the South West has been wonderful for me and my young family. Sharing these adventures has definitely enriched my blog and I’m grateful for it. Another bonus of moving somewhere new and putting…
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Blog | Devon | Family days out
Exploring Berry Head’s Napoleonic forts: a Devon coastal walk with kids
We’re not short of coastline to wander here in the South West of England. However finding a Devon coastal walk that’s easy for kids can be a bit of a challenge, especially as ours are both pre-schoolers. There always seems to be a sheer cliff for them to career towards. Or they get bored of stomping though…
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Why we’ll be travelling with mifold – the Grab-and-Go Booster® seat
I’m ashamed to say I’m one of 33% of parents in Europe to put their child in a car without a suitable booster seat – and it terrified me. The reason I’m sharing this story is that there’s now no excuse thanks to the mifold – the Grab-and-Go Booster® seat. We’ve been sent one so I can…
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First signs of Spring at Kingston Lacy National Trust
One of the first National Trust properties I recall visiting as a child was Kingston Lacy in Dorset. I remember it being a special day and one that instilled a fascination in me for all things Egyptian. I had a chance to return with the Tin Box girls on a road trip between seeing their…
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Win a 3 night stay at Church Farm Holiday Park in Suffolk
Do you own a caravan or motorhome? Fancy winning a three night stay at Church Farm Holiday Park in Suffolk? We’ve teamed up with Amber Leisure to give you, my lovely reader, to chance to do just that! Planning a caravan break in East Anglia We can’t wait to get Tin Box back on the road after…
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Blog | Family days out | UK
A visit to the world’s largest all year sculpture park
Tucked away in the Surrey Hills is a place that reminds me of Narnia. The Sculpture Park is the world’s largest all year sculpture park with more than 600 works of art nestled within 10 acres of wooded valley. We discovered it while staying at Bel & The Dragon which is just across the road…
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Tin Box Traveller Diaries: February 2017
There’s nothing I love more than heading off on a new adventure. But sometimes it’s good to be at home, reflect, enjoy each other’s company and to plan for future trips. That’s what February was all about. We didn’t travel (well, not as a family) but I still have lots of fond memories and feel…
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10 Smart Packing Tips & Tricks Every Parent Needs to Know
Packing has to be one of my least favourite parts of travel. Especially when I’m trying to do it while keeping one eye on the kids. During the past six years as a mum I’ve picked up some tips and tricks for streamlining our pre-holiday preparations. The fine art of packing for travelling with kids…
