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UPDATE: Things are changing rapidly with COVID-19. Events may be cancelled and government advice may be to not to go to events. Check with attractions and venues before travelling, be safe and plan to return to attractions and tourism businesses when possible. If you’re asking yourself ‘where can I find…
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 moreAn event firmly on our winter bucket list is Illuminate Plymouth 2019, which is happening at the end of November. This incredible festival of light takes place in Royal William Yard on Plymouth’s waterfront and marks the beginning of the international Mayflower 400 commemorations. More on that in a minute….
Read moreIf there’s one member of our family who is always up for an adventure it’s Tin Box Dog. She may be eight-years-old – that’s 56 in dog years – but her enthusiasm for getting outdoors means we’re always looking for days out with dogs so she can be involved in…
Read moreLike him or not, Pinocchio is an iconic character that you’ll see dangling from market stalls throughout Italy and particularly in the region of Tuscany where the story was written. This is also where you will find a Pinocchio Park – Parco di Pinocchio, in Collodi. This picturesque town is…
Read moreStuck for what to get your kids this Christmas? Give them an experience rather than another toy! In this post I’ve included some of the best UK Christmas days out with kids in 2019. I can guarantee that it’s not that whizzy new piece of plastic that my kids babble on about…
Read more‘How was your trip to France?’. It’s a question I have been asked several times by family and friends since returning from Puy du Fou – France’s second largest attraction. This is usually followed by: ‘It looked great.’ That, it certainly was. But it was SO MUCH MORE. If I…
Read moreIf you have crafty kids and find yourself in Devon on a rainy day then China Blue, Totnes, is a great way to keep them entertained when outdoor activities aren’t an option. Pottery painting in Devon We visited China Blue on an overcast Saturday when rain was forecast in South…
Read moreI couldn’t have been more excited when Tot announced her topic for this school term was castles. We often visit forts and castles as part of day trips on the south coast of England, and this gave us even more excuse to indulge in some history related adventures. At half…
Read moreEvery 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 places to…
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