Visiting Killerton National Trust with children
Legend has it there’s a dragon at Killerton. Find out more about this mythical beast and more tips for visiting Killerton National Trust
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Glamping at Crealy Meadows in Devon: safari tent review
I’m often reminded by my parents that my first camping experience was when I was still in nappies. So holidays under canvas are nothing new to me. However, back in 2016 glamping was. This was when we were invited to review a safari tent at Crealy Meadows in Devon. Crealy Meadows is a camping and…
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Baby-friendly cottages perfect for family celebrations
I know it’s early but I couldn’t wait any longer to tell you where we’ll be celebrating our Christmas this year – the baby-friendly cottages at Bosinver Farm in Cornwall. We’ve had a special invite from Nanny Pat and Farmer Dave to become blogging ambassadors for Bosinver and it was an offer we couldn’t resist. Mr…
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Blog | Devon | Family days out
Powderham Castle: a fun-packed family day out
There aren’t many days out where you can combine touring a historic castle, joining a pirate crew and going on safari. But that’s exactly what we did when we were invited to review Powderham Castle in the South West of England. The 600-year-old family home of the Earls of Devon commands stunning views of the…
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Tin Box Traveller Diaries: August 2016
August was the month of the staycation. We went on plentiful days out, one short break, one week-long holiday and we had the family to stay. And it all happened in our home county of Devon. It’s so true that you don’t have to travel far from home to have fun. Even the weather played…
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Creating confident swimmers: Baby Swimming Shop review
When I was three I learnt to swim in Hong Kong. My family was posted out there with the Royal Navy and one of the best ways to keep cool was in the water. My confidence in the pool and sea was born more out of necessity than a desire to swim for leisure. Thirty-odd…
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Blog | Devon | Family days out
Dartmouth Regatta 2016 in pictures
We planned our August holiday so that we’d be home during the biggest event in our town’s calendar – Dartmouth Regatta. Or, to give it its full title, the Port of Dartmouth’s Royal Regatta. Ooh la la. Dartmouth Regatta takes place over the space of a week but the main activities happen on the August…
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Health travel checklist: be prepared on holiday
Holidays are meant to be all about recharging your batteries, seeing new places and spending quality time with your family. However, accidents happen. It’s life. That’s why it’s best to be prepared on holiday. There are a few things you can do to give you peace of mind that you’ve got your family’s health covered…
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Holidaying in South Devon: a caravan staycation
We landed on our feet, or steadies, when we came to live in Devon. It’s a county with 300 miles of coastline, two national parks, an array of family attractions and hundreds of beach resorts, holiday parks and camp sites. The latter means we are spoilt for choice when planning caravan staycations in Tin Box….
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How not to see Pompeii with kids
Pompeii has always been on my travel bucket list. So when we had the opportunity to visit this UNESCO heritage site earlier this summer I couldn’t wait. However, had I known what I do now, I might have held back or at least managed my expectations. To say we did not have the best experience…
