Crealy Christmas Spectacular 2023 – a hint at the magic to come
Our favourite Devon Christmas day out is back! Find out what to expect from this year’s Crealy Christmas Spectacular show and activities
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A day out in Devon with Stagecoach
Tired of rising petrol prices and parking struggles? Discover how to plan an easy and affordable family day out in Devon
Visiting England’s highest manmade water fall – Canonteign Falls with children
‘Manmade’ isn’t a phrase you’ll find used often to describe landmarks in Devon’s Dartmoor National Park. It’s better known as an area of incredible natural beauty. However, Canonteign Falls is a place moulded by man that’s just as worth seeing as the glacier carved tors. We visited England’s highest manmade waterfall with our girls and …
Illuminate Plymouth 2019 – Mayflower 400 light festival
An event firmly on our winter bucket list is Illuminate Plymouth 2019, which is happening at the end of November. This incredible festival of light takes place in Royal William Yard on Plymouth’s waterfront and marks the beginning of the international Mayflower 400 commemorations. More on that in a minute. Here’s why you need to …
New Hydro High Dive Show at Crealy in Devon this summer
We love seeing what the team at Crealy Theme Park & Resort come up with to make school holiday visits to this Devon theme park extra exciting. This summer, they are hosting a brand new Hydro High Dive show at Crealy and it sounds like it’s going to be brilliant. We can’t wait to see …
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
Best South Devon beaches for families
Every now and again I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming. We really are lucky to live in such a scenic part of England. Devon has it all – dramatic moors, nature filled valleys and epic beaches. South Devon beaches are among our favourite places to head whatever the weather, but …
Woodlands Theme Park Santa’s Grotto – the best Santa experience in Devon
What to expect from a visit to the Woodlands Theme Park Santa’s Grotto – a top Devon Christmas day out for families
Stuart Line Cruises: a boat trip from Sidmouth, Devon
The best way to see England’s Jurassic Coast is undoubtably from the sea. We found this out on a boat trip from Sidmouth, Devon, with Stuart Line Cruises. This was one of the highlights of our caravan holiday in Seaton, East Devon, which was a press trip arranged by Visit Seaton. *Advertisement feature* Where to …
Go Ape Exeter: Tree Top Junior adventure with a three-year-old
There was much excitement in the Tin Box household when we heard that our closest Go Ape in Devon was to gain a Tree Top Junior adventure course. Last summer we’d visited the one at Itchen Valley Country Park in Hampshire and had such a fun day. When I say we, I actually mean Mr …