Where did your travels take you in 2017? We always expected to see a lot of the UK in 2017 but with buying a house mid-way through the year we never expected to venture further. So a trip into Europe was a lovely surprise. As well as short breaks and road trips we’ve also had…
Bristol and I have unfinished business. During the past four years I’ve made four visits to this fabulous city of industrial history and apples. But none for more than 24 hours. My fleeting stays have been for an annual work event and each year I kick myself that I haven’t found time to return at…
It’s not hard to understand why Sir Francis Drake bought Buckland Abbey as his home after liberating the Spanish of a haul of booty. This Tudor renovation project is located on the edge of beautiful Dartmoor in Devon, not far from Drake’s birthplace of Tavistock, and within easy reach of Plymouth. It was from where…
Norfolk is famous for its 125 miles of lock-free waterways that make boating holidays extremely popular in the region. When we visited in the summer we were staying in our own trusty caravan, but couldn’t resist the opportunity to hire a boat for a family day out on the Norfolk Broads. Here’s some of the…
Sample some of the capital’s amazing vistas in under two hours with these tips for seeing the best views of London when you’re short on time
It’s not often I get a chance to take my big girl out for a mummy/daughter day. But this half term we managed it thanks to a day out arranged by Devon’s Top Attractions. Our destination was the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, which holds the rather impressive title of being the UK’s largest aquarium….
Curious, magical and a lot of fun! BeWILDerwood in Norfolk was our favourite day out with kids during our recent visit to East Anglia. It’s a woodland adventure based on the children’s books of local author Tom Blofield, which are set in a whimsical woodland. The stories are brought to life with ginormous tree top…
Last weekend we were invited to experience the award-winning Round Robin tour of South Devon. This river boat, open top bus and steam train experience run by Dartmouth Steam Railway is family and dog-friendly. It takes you on a 20 mile round trip past some of the county’s most historic towns and villages. *Advertisement feature* A…
“Look up!” – it’s simple, but superb advice whether you’re walking down your local high street or exploring somewhere completely new. By adopting a slightly different perspective you’ll see so much more of the world than a passing glance can reveal. This was one of the techniques I was encouraged to use during an organised…
Afternoon tea at The Waldorf Hilton in London is a special treat you won’t regret booking and the perfect pre-West End show experience