Blog | Devon | Family days out
China Blue, Totnes – pottery, gifts and Devon dishes
China Blue in Totnes is a destination for gifts, pottery painting, a lovely cuppa and even lunch. Here’s what you need to know about visiting
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A visit to the American Museum Bath with kids
Bath is a city renowned for its famous Roman Baths, picturesque Pulteney Bridge and Sally Lunn’s buns. But did you also know it is the home to the largest collection of American cultural artefacts outside the United States? We were invited to visit the American Museum, Bath, during our recent trip to the city and…
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YHA Bath review – cheap accommodation in Bath with kids
Our recent short break in Bath in the South West of England was full of firsts. It was my first city break with the kids on my own; we travelled by coach; and we stayed in a youth hostel. It was a fun few days and I was really impressed with YHA Bath as an…
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Foamë – light-weight foam game travel bags for kids
UPDATE: Foamë is no longer in business I’m always looking for fun ways to entertain the kids when we are travelling. Whether we are off on holiday by car, plane or most recently, by coach, I have something packed for them to play with during the journey. But the very best travel toys are the…
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36 hours in Bath with National Express – a budget city break with kids
We like to think of ourselves as being reasonably well travelled with kids. Since the girls came along we’ve taken them on road trips, trains, ferry rides and aeroplanes. But one form of transport we’ve not tried with them is coaches. During May half term the opportunity arose to put that right as the girls…
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Things to do at Portchester Castle with kids
I couldn’t have been more excited when Tot announced her topic for this school term was castles. We often visit forts and castles as part of day trips on the south coast of England, and this gave us even more excuse to indulge in some history related adventures. At half term we spent a weekend…
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Bloc Hotel Gatwick Review – a pre-flight hotel at Gatwick Airport
I don’t often fly from Gatwick as it’s a good five hour train journey from where I live in Devon. But when the chance of a trip to Lake Maggiore in Italy came up in May, Gatwick was the best option for flights to Milan Malpensa. I ummed and arghed about getting the sleeper train…
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10 things to do in Costa Adeje with kids
Planning a family holiday to the Canaries? If Tenerife is in your sights then you need to check out this guide to things to do in Costa Adeje for families. *Advertisement feature/contains affiliate links* Why visit the Costa Adeje with kids? If you ask my kids what they look forward to most on holiday it’s…
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Blog | Camping, glamping, caravanning | Family accommodation | Family travel destinations | Holidays | UK
Glamping in Devon: Blackdown Yurts review
Heads up glamping fans as I have a fabulous review about glamping in Devon to share with you. When I was approached by a glamping site in Cullompton, Devon, I was gutted that I couldn’t get our diary to work so we could visit. Luckily, my friend Lorraine from Secret Mum Blog was able to…
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Gulet cruise: all you need to know about family sailing holidays in Turkey
Imagine waking up to the soothing roll of the Mediterranean sea and the lapping of water against a teak hull. Your vessel is underway and you are heading to one of Turkey’s lesser known coves to dive into the impossibly clear water and while away a few hours on a white sandy beach. OK, so…
