Finding things to do with kids and a pooch while on holiday can be a bit of a challenge. However, we’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of dog-friendly days out we’ve discovered during our recent family holidays in Cornwall. Here’s our guide to attractions that will be a hit with kids and four-legged friends …
An enduring memory from my childhood holidays in Cornwall was a visit to The Minack Theatre. Who could forget being perched on a grassy terrace, wrapped in a blanket against the elements, with the Atantic Ocean stretching out in front of you? The Minack Theatre at Porthcurno is unique. And despite the feel of being …
It’s very rare that we can take Tin Box Dog with us on a wildlife day out. So when we found out the Cornish Seal Sanctuary at Gweek was a dog-friendly day out we were very excited to be invited for a visit. The aim of the Sanctuary is to rescue seal pups that have …
If you think Land’s End is all about the iconic sign post then think again! I was under this misconception until we looked into visiting during our Easter break in Cornwall. As it turns out there are nine different things to see and do on the most southwestern tip of mainland UK. That’s not to …
A year ago we visited our first National Trust property for years and haven’t looked back. The combination of children’s treasure trails, wide open spaces and houses packed full of curiosities has been a winning one as our girls start to explore the world around them. At Christmas we couldn’t resist a visit to the …
Top of my wish list for Christmas was that we could relax. This time last year we were in the middle of a move from Hampshire to Devon. Part of this involved bed hopping for three weeks until we got the keys to our Dartmouth house. There were moments festive cheer was in short supply. Jump …
Do you know that warm, achy feeling you get when you’re totally pooped but have had the most wonderful time? We had that in buckets and spades as we drove home from our recent trip to Cornwall. This post includes some of the outdoor family attractions in Cornwall that we visited over an autumn weekend. …
I’m in love with the West County. When we moved to Devon in December last year I had no idea how much I would enjoy exploring the sandy, yet rugged coastline, the quaint seaside towns and the endless variety of family attractions. I feel like every weekend gives us the opportunity to explore some place new. …
We were really late planning our Easter break, mainly because we’ve been arranging lots of trips for April, May and June. It suddenly crept up on us. With our lack of organisation it could have been a bit of a disaster but it turned out to be an amazing weekend. A week before I had …
Cornwall has to be one of the UK’s top destinations for a family staycation. I know I enjoyed several summers there when I was a kid. So why can’t we get enough of this west country holiday hotspot?The lovely people over at Parent Friendly Stays have asked me to come up with some ideas, so …