18 Family Short Break Ideas in the UK
With cheap airfares allowing us to jet off to anywhere in Europe for a family short break, it’s easy to forget that we have an endless selection of places to visit in the UK. Despite…
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Family friendly things to do in East …
Family Friendly things to do in East Sussex For two February half terms in a row, we have explored the High Weald area of south east England which straddles East Sussex and Kent. Even in…
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A family short break in North Norfolk
If you thought North Norfolk was just a summer holiday destination, think again. We enjoyed a short break in North Norfolk at the end of October, exploring two of the region’s loveliest country estates. With…
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A visit to the Minack Theatre and …
The Minack Theatre and the nearby beach of Porthcurno are tucked away at the very edge of south west Cornwall, just four miles from Land’s End. I’d read about the Minack Theatre countless times so…
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Family holidays in the Scilly Isles: a …
The Isles of Scilly remain a bit of a mystery to even the most seasoned British traveller. You might know someone who went many years ago or perhaps you’ve seen the Scilly Isles’ turquoise waters…
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Visiting the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall with …
We split our 2018 family summer holiday between the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. With warm summer weather and incredible beaches, both destinations were perfect for our little family. The Lizard…
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Reasons to visit the Isles of Scilly …
Tempted by the thought of empty beaches and a slower pace of life, this summer I dragged my extended family to one of Britain’s most remote but alluring destinations: the Isles of Scilly. We stayed…
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Taking a family city break: why walled …
Taking a family city break can be tricky. There are car-filled streets to contend with and there’s generally a lot of walking involved which not all children find appealing. However, I discovered last year on…
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Crete with kids in spring: the perfect …
Crete in springtime has warm days and cool evenings. Roads wend their way through tiny villages and cling to mountainsides through deep gorges. Beaches are peaceful, spring flowers are plentiful, cultural sites are devoid of…
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Visiting Bodiam Castle with kids
Of all the castles I’ve visited in the UK, I’d say Bodiam Castle, set amid the idyllic East Sussex countryside, is one of the most evocative. Encircled by a wide moat, Bodiam Castle has towers…
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