Winter

Your guide to the best UK Christmas days out with kids this year incl. winter wonderlands, family attractions, markets, light trails & grottos

Whether you’re planning a ski holiday with your family or you’ve suddenly found yourself the leader of a ski holiday group, booking a ski holiday can be a daunting task. While some ski resorts are great for beginners, others are designed for experienced snowboarders and skiers. So, how do you choose the perfect one? We’re …

See the stunning Golitha Falls and Hurlers Stone Circles in Cornwall by taking these two tried and tested Bodmin Moor walks with children

There are many reasons to choose the UK as a Winter holiday destination, not least because of the many family friendly holidays on offer

Want to stay on the beach in Dorset? Read our Bournemouth Beach Lodges review to find out about their location, parking and facilities

If you are planning on grabbing some autumn or winter sun then you’ll need to refresh your wash bag. Out go the creams for dry, chapped skin and in go the Factor 50+ holiday toiletries that you will need for a gloriously warmer climate. *Advertisement feature* I wrote this post while planning for our winter …

We’re yet to go on a family ski holiday but regular Tin Box Traveller contributor, Katie de Pelet, has just got back from her first…and it sounds incredible! If you’re based in the South West of England like us, then it’s worth searching for ski resorts near Geneva, which can be easily reached from Exeter airport. Katie was …

Don’t let shorter days and duller skies put you off making the most of the winter months. There’s plenty of amazing things to do in Europe in winter. From family breaks and weekend getaways to festive events close to home, here’s inspiration for wintery adventures all within a few hours of the UK or your …

Sparkle? Check! Fairy tales? Check! Dancing princesses? Check! Oh, and a dazzling 50ft Christmas tree spreading festive cheer through the medium of light and sound? Check! Could there be a more magical winter experience than Longleat Festival of Light in Wiltshire? After being invited to review the UK’s largest Chinese lantern event, we think you’d be …

After the excitement of Christmas, the first few months of the new year can feel like an anti-climax. Many people use the winter as a good excuse for a foreign holiday. I can’t blame them for wanting to feel the warm sunshine on their faces – who doesn’t love that? But what about a staycation …