For a day of trails, puzzles and magical experiences we can recommend a visit to the Hidden Valley Discovery Park in Launceston, Cornwall. Here’s our review of this family and dog-friendly day out
I’m shocking with heights to the point where I look like Elvis when standing on anything higher than a chair. Thankfully my crazy legs haven’t passed on to Tin Box Tot. She was an absolute star during our recent trip to Go Ape at Itchen Valley Country Park in Southampton. *Advertisement feature* We were invited …
I always feel a bit guilty whenever someone asks me what to do with kids in Plymouth. It’s our closest city as the crow flies. But in the first 18 months we’ve lived in Devon we’ve always gravitated towards Exeter. Finally last weekend I visited with the girls and I had the perfect opportunity for climbing Smeaton’s …
Last month we towed our caravan, Tin Box, to Blackfield on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire. It’s a great location for exploring the National Park and for hopping on the Hythe Ferry to Southampton. In all of the 30-odd years we lived in Hampshire this was something we’d never done. So it …
It’s very rare that we can take Tin Box Dog with us on a wildlife day out. So when we found out the Cornish Seal Sanctuary at Gweek was a dog-friendly day out we were very excited to be invited for a visit. The aim of the Sanctuary is to rescue seal pups that have …
Animal days out are always a hit with children. But how often do you have the chance to get up close and personal with native British wildlife in their natural habitat? In the heart of rural East Devon is Wildwood Escot – a conservation and education park that offers you close encounters with red squirrels, otters …
Tucked away in the Surrey Hills is a place that reminds me of Narnia. The Sculpture Park is the world’s largest all year sculpture park with more than 600 works of art nestled within 10 acres of wooded valley. We discovered it while staying at Bel & The Dragon which is just across the road …
Since moving to Devon just over a year ago we’ve been lucky to be invited to experience Crealy Great Adventure Park on a number of occasions. We’ve grown extremely fond of the South West’s number one family attraction and think other families visiting the area will enjoy it too. Here’s why: 7 reasons why families …