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The advertising for The Crealy Christmas Spectacular 2018 really wasn’t holding back. Billed as Devon’s biggest Christmas event it promised magic, pizazz and the South West’s first Christmas ice show. We visited during the opening weekend to see if it lived up to the hype and I think it did…
Read moreLast 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 moreIf you’re looking for an English seaside holiday destination with sandy beaches, rocky coves and where family attractions abound then you can’t go wrong booking a break in South Devon. I know we may be biased as locals but the coast and countryside between Exeter and Plymouth really is a…
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 moreTorquay is the heart of the English Riviera in South Devon – we’re so lucky to have this seaside town just a few miles up the coast from where we live in Dartmouth. As you would expect, it’s bustling with things to do come rain or shine. Below are our…
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 moreThe Christmas count down is on here in the Tin Box household. We had such a lovely Christmas in Devon last year that I can’t wait for it to arrive again. So, in preparation for Christmas 2019, I’ve pulled together what I think is a pretty comprehensive guide to what’s…
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 moreIf you’re planning to visit Dartmouth in South Devon then you’re in for a treat. We fell in love with the medieval streets and stunning coastal views of this historic UK town long before we moved here. It’s incredible that we now get to call this gem on the South…
Read moreJust when you think you know a place it can reveal even more to amaze and delight. This was our experience during our family holiday in Seaton, Devon. East Devon is an area we have stayed in a couple of times so we already know about its coastline’s special status…
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![Cornwall was where we spent February half term. I always love visiting out of the main holiday season. Everywhere, including places like St Michael's Mount, is quieter. And a lot of the beaches still allow dogs, much to Tin Box Dog's delight.
During this visit to the Mount the tide was out and we walked across the into the mouth of the harbour.
If you'd like to read about where we stayed during this trip to Cornwall there's a link in my profile that will take you to our review of The Valley near Truro [AD]. This was an unpaid press stay.
In the run up to Christmas I'm going to be sharing highlights from our 2019. Check out my grid to see where else I've picked as our favourite adventures of the year. Next up, it's going to be somewhere in Europe.
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