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If you are looking for somewhere to stay on Bournemouth beach with unbeatable access to the seafront and plenty of character then we have a top recommendation for you. We were invited to Bournemouth for a winter break and booked into Bournemouth Beach Lodges at Boscombe. Here’s our review of…
Read moreWe are big fans of festive lights – lantern parades, illuminated gardens and fantastical installations that literally light up your faces and dance to their own seasonal tune. They add a touch magic to the long winter nights. So, when we were invited to experience the Christmas Tree Wonderland in…
Read moreLooking for family days out in Dorset? Here’s some of the best things to do Dorset with kids including family attractions, country parks, activities and historic sights. There’s even ideas for wet days if the weather fails you. Got any Dorset day out suggestions? I’d love to hear them! Drop…
Read moreIf you’re looking for a caravan and camping site near Poole or Bournemouth we have a top Dorset campsite recommendation for you. In June we stayed with the Tin Box Grandparents at South Lychett Manor Caravan & Camping Park. Here’s our review of this 5 star Dorset holiday park, which…
Read moreCamping in sub zero temperatures…would you? That’s exactly what we did in Dorset this winter and we can’t recommend it enough. We were invited to stay at Caalm Camp near Shaftesbury – a former dairy farm turned luxury glamping site with views of the rolling hills by day and a…
Read moreOne 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. Recently I had a chance to return with the Tin Box girls on…
Read moreWith storms forecast and flood warnings a plenty, we didn’t have great hopes for this weekend away. Luckily for us the great British weather didn’t live up to expectations. We were caravanning with the West Hampshire Centre of the Caravan Club at Somerley Lakes near Ringwood in Dorset. It’s a lovely…
Read moreToot toot! There’s nothing like the promise of a train ride to get kids and bigger kids all excited. That was just one of the activities on our agenda when we parked Tin Box close to Moors Valley Country Park on the Hampshire-Dorset border. Our weekend home was Grundy’s Farm Camping…
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