Beasts of London at the Museum of …
How do you retell the story of London? It’s such a big topic and it’s been retold countless times, but the Museum of London has managed to give us a fresh take on the subject…
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29 Family Short Break Ideas in the UK
The best 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…
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10 fun 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 winter, there is a great range of places…
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Just off the motorway: family-friendly places to …
This guide covers interesting places to stop near motorway junctions across the UK. Parks, farm cafes, picnic spots and days out are all included.
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North Norfolk family holiday highlights
October half term in Norfolk If you thought Norfolk was a destination for just summer holidays, think again. We enjoyed an October half term in Norfolk, exploring two of the region’s loveliest country estates in…
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Farm stay in Devon: Torridge House Farm …
This is a guest post about a farm stay in Devon is by my friend Penny Metcalf who runs Mindfulness for Beginners in Hampshire. Torridge House Farm Cottages is a collection of nine family-friendly self-catering…
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Cornwall outdoor theatre: Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre in Cornwall and Porthcurno Beach The Cornwall outdoor theatre, the Minack, and the nearby beach of Porthcurno are tucked away at the very edge of south west Cornwall, just four miles from…
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Scilly Isles family holidays: a guide
The Isles of Scilly remain a bit of a mystery to even the most seasoned British traveller. You might know someone who took a Scilly Isles holiday many years ago or perhaps you’ve seen the…
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Things to do on the Lizard Peninsula …
Things to do on the Lizard Peninsula 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…
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Henry Moore Studios and Gardens in Hertfordshire: …
We recently spent a wonderful Sunday with our boys (aged seven and four) exploring the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens in Hertfordshire. I love visiting galleries and museums and I’m keen to teach my children about…
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