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I’m a great believer in experiences over stuff when it comes to presents. Practical gifts also trump toys that will be played with for five minutes and then hidden away at the bottom of a cupboard. Even better are gifts for the whole family. This Christmas why not give your…
Read moreStuck for what to get your kids this Christmas? Give them an experience rather than another toy! In this post I’ve included some of the best UK Christmas days out with kids in 2019. I can guarantee that it’s not that whizzy new piece of plastic that my kids babble on about…
Read moreIf you’re looking for a way to celebrate Christmas with family or friends before the big day we can recommend Santa’s Carvery & Grotto at China Fleet Country Club. We were invited to this Christmas party lunch for families in Cornwall and I wanted to share our experience because we…
Read moreThe advertising for The Crealy Christmas Spectacular 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 a…
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 moreA few years ago we enjoyed a magical Christmas in Cornwall. We hunkered down in our luxury cottage, ate turkey and only ventured out if there was promise of sparkle and festive fun. And we found plenty. If you are in the South West this December then here are some…
Read moreNovember was a bit of a funny month. Navy life properly kicked in, gobbling up Mr Tin Box for weeks and then spitting him back out for our benefit. A part from that welcome interlude we’ve been hunkering down and getting on with things knowing that the business of Christmas…
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 moreSparkle? Check! Fairy tales? Check! Dancing princesses? Check! Oh, and a dazzling 50ft Christmas tree spreading festive cheer through the medium of light and sound? Check! Could there be a more magical winter experience than Longleat Festival of Light in Wiltshire? After being invited to review the UK’s largest Chinese lantern…
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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