Family city breaks can be full of high expectations. You’ve seen the amazing pictures on Instagram and trawled TripAdvisor for the best places to visit. But we know from experience that visiting a bustling metropolis with children doesn’t necessarily always make a picture perfect break. Hampton by Hilton is celebrating the real side of British…
I love putting together a round up of our family travel highlights each year. It’s a great reminder of all the brilliant experiences and, I hope, will be a lovely thing for the kids to look back on in years to come. This year I’ve revealed our favourite family trips on Instagram. But it would…
Want to stay on the beach in Dorset? Read our Bournemouth Beach Lodges review to find out about their location, parking and facilities
We’re often on the road between Devon and Hampshire to visit family on the South Coast of England. It’s a four to five hour journey depending on the traffic, so we always make at least one stop along the way. The the arrival of our new day van in October half term gave us the…
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…
If you are looking for a day out that the whole family can enjoy then accessibility may be on your mind. Whether you are visiting an attraction with a disabled child or relative, finding somewhere that has your family’s needs in mind will make the day even more special. Handily, I’ve got some insights here…
When you’ve had your fill of the beauty of the Brecon Beacons above ground, a top day out in Wales is the Dan-yr-Ogof caves, also known as the Welsh National Showcaves Centre. We visited on an extremely hot summer day and were relieved to step into the caves. These are at a constant, cooling temperature…
Highlights from CarFest South at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire including entertainment, kids activities & cars at this family festival
Where to stay and things to do during a touring caravan holiday in Wales. Find out what we got up to from our base in Carmarthenshire
If you’re looking for a caravan and camping site near Poole or Bournemouth we have a top Dorset campsite recommendation for you. In June we stayed with the Tin Box Grandparents at South Lychett Manor Caravan & Camping Park. Here’s our review of this 5 star Dorset holiday park, which welcomes families and dogs. About…