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An 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 you are looking for a day out that the whole family can enjoy then accessibility may be on your mind. Whether you are visiting an attraction with a disabled child or relative, finding somewhere that has your family’s needs in mind will make the day even more special. Handily,…
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 moreWhen you’ve had your fill of the beauty of the Brecon Beacons above ground, a top day out in Wales is the Dan-yr-Ogof caves, also known as the Welsh National Showcaves Centre. We visited on an extremely hot summer day and were relieved to step into the caves. These are…
Read moreIf your family loves hiking, caves and history, or has a particular fascination with cheese, then Cheddar Gorge is a brilliant place to visit. Of course, staying close by will enable you to discover all of the delights of this 137m deep gorge in the Mendip Hills in Somerset. If…
Read moreIf you’re looking for the spookiest events happening this Halloween in Devon then take a look at our guide to frightening goings on over October half term 2019. You can also check out our guide to what to do in Devon this autumn for more inspiration from September to November….
Read moreIf you are looking for inspiration for your next family holiday then Newquay in Cornwall is a brilliant destination. I’ve been going there since I was a kid and more recently have visited with my own family on more than one occasion. The North Cornwall coast is a very special…
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 moreOne of our favourite coast walks near Newquay in Cornwall is Bedruthan Steps. The views are spectacular and it always feels like an accomplishment to make it down 120 steps to the beach. But how possible is it to visit Bedruthan Steps with kids? We have been when our girls…
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…
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