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As a mum to two girls whose body clocks are set to early starts it’s rare that I enjoy the romance of being up at dawn. However waking to mirror-like views and golden sun rises across the lake at Croft Farm Water Park near Tewkesbury was a special experience. We…
Read moreWhen 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 more*Advertisement feature* Every now and again I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming. We really are lucky to live in such a scenic part of England. Devon has it all – dramatic moors, nature filled valleys and epic beaches. South Devon beaches are among our favourite…
Read more*Advertisement feature* I’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…
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 moreBack in the autumn the girls and I went on a road trip around England covering more than 700 miles in just over a week. By the final weekend I was exhausted from all the driving and solo parenting while Mr Tin Box was busy at work. This is when…
Read moreLooking for fun things to do with kids in Devon? Why not treat the family to a day out with rollercoasters, family-friendly attractions, plus plenty of indoor play options for wet days too. Here are the top theme parks in Devon: Devon family days out with rides and attractions Top…
Read moreIf you have your sights set on a getaway to the South West of England then we have oodles of experience in planning family holidays in Cornwall. Here’s everything you need to know from where to stay in Cornwall to the very best days out with kids and dog-friendly things…
Read moreIf you’re looking for a dog-friendly campsite for self-catering holidays or glamping in North Devon then check out this review of Strawfields by Katie de Pelet. You can also read about Katie’s stay at The Point at Polzeath in Cornwall. After a three day drive back from camping in the Dordogne, I…
Read moreIf, like us, you’re fans of the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler books about unlikely heroes on epic quests you’ll want to make sure you visit a Zog activity trail in 2019. Zog, the latest character to be brought to life on the big screen at Christmas, is going on an adventure…
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