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Last December was our second time visiting Santa’s Grotto at Woodlands Theme Park and we think it was even more magical than before. We were invited to a preview the grotto and meet Santa before the festive Devon attraction opened to visitors. Here’s a hint at what you can expect…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreIn all our visits to see family in Hartland we’d never made it to Hartland Abbey. This private North Devon country home, which was built as a monastery in 1157 and fell foul of King Henry VIII’s campaign against the Catholic Church, has more than a few stories to tell. We…
Read moreThere 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…
Read more*Advertisement feature* If you’re looking for a small family-friendly Devon festival with a chilled out vibe, superb acts and plenty to keep the kids amused all day then you’ve got to check out Glas-Denbury near Newton Abbot. We were invited to review the festival in its fifth year and loved…
Read moreCould there be a grander way to arrive at your holiday home than by boat? This is one of three ways you can visit Agatha Christie’s Greenway – her Devon hideaway. I think a ferry ride up the River Dart is my favourite, just a touch in front of taking…
Read more*Advertisement feature* We’re very excited to be teaming up with one of our favourite family theme parks to offer you, my lovely reader, the chance to win a family pass to Crealy in Devon this Easter holiday. The pass is valid for up to five people between 30 March and…
Read moreDo your children love the The Highway Rat? This post includes where you can find the The Highway Rat activity trails around England. A few Christmases ago the Tin Box girls were very excited to see one of their favourite Julia Donaldson characters brought to life on the big screen. I’m…
Read moreNestled in the hills of East Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural beauty is a charity doing amazing work in aid of the health and welfare of donkeys. Not only this, the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary is a great Devon family day out that is dog-friendly and free! We visited while staying just…
Read moreOne of our favourite Christmas experiences last year was Coleton Aglow at Coleton Fishacre. So it was a no-brainer to add this National Trust illuminated house and gardens to our festive bucket list. Here’s a taster of what we experienced during this 1929 Christmas-themed event: A country retreat in Devon…
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