Historic houses and gardens to wander around in the New Forest
Holidaying in the New Forest? Discover the beauty and charm of these historic houses and gardens this summer
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Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 2023 – everything you need to know
Looking for something festive to do in the South of England? Visit the Christmas Tree Wonderland, Bournemouth. Here’s what you need to know
20 things to do in Poole with kids
A family guide to all the things to do in Poole including free places to visit, what to do when it rains, family attractions and dog-days out
33 fun things to do in Dorset with kids
Looking for family days out in Dorset? Here’s the best things to do Dorset with kids including family attractions, country parks & wet day fun
Things to do in Poole and Bournemouth this summer
A family guide to all the things to do in Poole and Bournemouth this summer, with tips for families with dogs on where to visit, stay and eat
Bournemouth Beach Lodges review
Want to stay on the beach in Dorset? Read our Bournemouth Beach Lodges review to find out about their location, parking and facilities
South Lychett Manor Caravan & Camping Park review – a dog-friendly Dorset campsite
If 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 welcomes families and dogs. About …
Caalm Camp review: luxury glamping in Dorset whatever the season
Camping 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 dazzling canopy of stars by …
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 …
Lakes, storms and cakes
With 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 location with the rally field …