Glamping pods at Oakdown Holiday Park: welcome to the camping space age
Read our review of the glamping pods at Oakdown Holiday Park in East Devon to find out about the accommodation, facilities and things to do
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Family day out: Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park
Earlier this month we were invited to stay at Bath Mill Lodge Retreat just outside Bath in Somerset. It was the perfect base to explore this UNESCO city. On the last day of our weekend it was the Bath Half Marathon which meant it was impossible to continue sightseeing in the heart of the city….
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Visiting the Roman Baths with toddlers
On the face of it, visiting the Roman Baths with toddlers is probably a bad idea. This top attraction in the UNESCO city of Bath in England doesn’t have a children’s play area, the cafe isn’t the type of place you’d expect to find a Fruit Shoot and it’s one huge water hazard. So, why…
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A survival guide for your first family festival
We were invited to attend our first family festival – Just So Festival in Cheshire – in 2017. While I was very excited to experience a festival with kids, I was also feeling a bit nervous. Would we pack the right things? Would our girls enjoy it? And would we actually be able to bop along…
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Review: Bath Mill Lodge Retreat in Somerset
Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is a Someset lodge park within easy reach of the UNESCO Roman spa town of Bath in the UK and is perfect for families
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Why we love touring holidays plus win 4 days motorhome hire
Have you always wondered what a motorhome holiday would be like, but never had the chance to give it a go? Today could be your lucky day! I’ve teamed up with Amber Motorhomes to tell you about its competition to win four days motorhome hire. Why we love touring holidays When people ask what it is…
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Why we’ll be travelling with mifold – the Grab-and-Go Booster® seat
I’m ashamed to say I’m one of 33% of parents in Europe to put their child in a car without a suitable booster seat – and it terrified me. The reason I’m sharing this story is that there’s now no excuse thanks to the mifold – the Grab-and-Go Booster® seat. We’ve been sent one so I can…
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First signs of Spring at Kingston Lacy National Trust
One of the first National Trust properties I recall visiting as a child was Kingston Lacy in Dorset. I remember it being a special day and one that instilled a fascination in me for all things Egyptian. I had a chance to return with the Tin Box girls on a road trip between seeing their…
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Tin Box Traveller Diaries: February 2017
There’s nothing I love more than heading off on a new adventure. But sometimes it’s good to be at home, reflect, enjoy each other’s company and to plan for future trips. That’s what February was all about. We didn’t travel (well, not as a family) but I still have lots of fond memories and feel…
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10 Smart Packing Tips & Tricks Every Parent Needs to Know
Packing has to be one of my least favourite parts of travel. Especially when I’m trying to do it while keeping one eye on the kids. During the past six years as a mum I’ve picked up some tips and tricks for streamlining our pre-holiday preparations. The fine art of packing for travelling with kids…
