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When we first moved to Devon finding things to do in the winter months was a bit of a conundrum. Many family attractions don’t open regularly until Easter, making the February half term particularly tricky. But a few years on we have been getting into our winter fun groove. Read…
Read moreI’m a sucker for history. Throw in a romantic twist or an unsolved mystery and I’m hooked. This is why I love visiting places with a great story to tell. If you’re equally intrigued by myth and legend then why not update your travel plans to include these extraordinary places…
Read moreDevon has a packed calendar of things to do throughout the year. From regattas to festivals and country shows, you’ll find tough decisions have to be made about which events in Devon you are going to prioritise. Here’s what’s on in 2019. What takes your fancy? Looking for Devon family attractions?…
Read moreIf you are looking for things to do in Portsmouth then there’s plenty to keep kids entertained whatever the season from family attractions to museums and events. Before moving to Devon I lived in a Portsmouth postcode for more than thirty years, so have a pretty good idea of the…
Read moreDid your children watch The Highway Rat on Christmas Day? The Tin Box girls were intrigued by this latest character of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler to be brought to life on the big screen. I’m not sure if it was the thought of having their stocking treats snatched or the…
Read moreIf I were to describe November in three words they would be: festive, fun and ouch. Yes, Christmas did start early for us here in Devon with lots of seasonal events towards the end of the month. All-in-all November was a fun month, and not overly busy which gave me…
Read moreStuck for what to get your kids this Christmas? I always struggle until I remember its actually not that whizzy new toy that they babble on about in those moments before they fall asleep at night. It’s that magical trip we took together or that special new place we visited….
Read moreI shocked myself when I totted up the number of adventures we’d had this month – 12 in total. That’s some going even for us. It’s got me thinking head to how many trips and days out we will have ticked off by the end of the year in two…
Read moreI don’t know about you but to me September feels like the beginning of another year. It marks the end of the summer and we most definitely saw a shift in the seasons. There were also some big changes for us as a family with one of our brood making…
Read moreUPDATE: For events happening at Christmas in Devon in 2018 see my updated post. 2017 is our second year living in the West Country and after experiencing some fabulous Christmas-themed days out in 2016 we can’t wait to get stuck into this year’s festive delights. Here’s a few of the most…
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