Delight in Devon on a family holiday to Dawlish with our children
We take our children to Cofton Holiday Park and explore the surrounding beaches and attractions "This is amazing," says our son and we all feel the same. The sheer joy of a family swim makes the months of lockdown seem a distant memory. This perfectly warm indoor pool...
We discover all the best places and activities for children in Exeter, Devon
We take a trip down memory lane in Exeter and find out if it is family-friendly and good for children https://youtu.be/xtbxBNeHOWw A tatty white door, three overflowing bins and a weed-covered driveway isn’t the normal tourist photo opportunity. But it’s the outside...
Delight in Devon on a family holiday to Dawlish with our children
We take our children to Cofton Holiday Park and explore the surrounding beaches and attractions "This is amazing," says our son and we all feel the same. The sheer joy of a family swim makes the months of lockdown seem a distant memory. This perfectly warm indoor pool...
We discover all the best places and activities for children in Exeter, Devon
We take a trip down memory lane in Exeter and find out if it is family-friendly and good for children https://youtu.be/xtbxBNeHOWw A tatty white door, three overflowing bins and a weed-covered driveway isn’t the normal tourist photo opportunity. But it’s the outside...
Canal boat family holiday review – we take our children on a 67-foot barge
Our first boating holiday takes in the famous Pontyscyllte Aqueduct on the Llangollen Canal https://youtu.be/pjnht6wkoj0 I have been in charge of an 18-tonne canal boat the length of a lorry for roughly a minute. Concentrating hard, I navigate on to the Pontyscyllte...
Holiday fun with our children on a family holiday to Lake Garda and Verona
We try out family-friendly activities around the lake and take a trip to Verona We are holidaying in the beautiful Lakes - but for once it's not our beloved English Lake District. The waters are a clearer turquoise, there isn't a walking boot in sight and ice creams...
The top 20 best National Trust gardens in the UK revealed
Have you been to any of the country's favourite National Trust Gardens? A National Trust garden in Cheshire has been hailed the best in the UK on a list of the top 20. Tatton Park scooped the top spot in research by Rated People, an index which uses Instagram and...
The eight best places for children on and around the Llangollen Canal
Top family activities around the Llangollen Canal The Llangollen Canal is 46 miles long and crosses the border between England and Wales. This navigable waterway runs from Llangollen in north Wales, through Ellesmere in Shropshire to Hurleston in south Cheshire. We...
The best beaches in and around Dawlish in Devon
Family-friendly beaches that children will love around Dawlish https://youtu.be/P4HZ-Qs8xbY There are a great selection of lovely beaches in and around Dawlish. We stayed at Cofton Holiday Park and had a great time exploring the area - read our review and ideas -...
Harry Potter Studio Tour London to reopen with new safety measures in place
Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter gets ready to reopen to wizarding fans following Coronavirus closure Harry Potter fans will not be waiting much longer for the reopening of the hugely successful Warner Bros Studio Tour in London. The Making...
Canal boat holiday guide for beginners – EVERYTHING you need to know
Our 14 most important tips for first time canal boaters You don't need a license or even any training to 'drive' a narrowboat but it can be a daunting experience to take the helm of such a long vessel for the first time. Boat hire companies should tell you the basics...
Our 10 top tips for taking children on a canal boat holiday
How to keep children happy and safe on a narrowboat trip To our children's great excitement, we recently took them on a narrowboat holiday - the prospect of our own barge for a few days really captured their imagination. Home for the break was a 67-foot boat along...
Coronavirus home-school guide: How to teach your children, have fun and stay calm!
What to do with children at home during schools closures and our top tips to educate them Schools have shut and parents all over the country are wondering how best to look after their children at home. It’s daunting to realise you are now their sole educator for the...
Coronavirus travel tips: How to keep children safe from germs on aeroplanes
How to protect your family from germs on a plane – all the precautions you need to take I’ve always been a bit OTT when it comes to germs and my children – I’m the mum brandishing a hand gel at parties and soft play. But the spreading coronavirus has seen us all...
Liverpool family attraction popular with young children, closes for good
Mattel Play! will not be reopening following coronavirus closure It was popular with youngsters who loved children's favourites Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Bob the Builder. But now Mattel Play! on the Royal Albert Dock has closed for good. The adventure play...
Harry Potter Studio Tour London to reopen with new safety measures in place
Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter gets ready to reopen to wizarding fans following Coronavirus closure Harry Potter fans will not be waiting much longer for the reopening of the hugely successful Warner Bros Studio Tour in London. The Making...
Merlin Entertainment attractions opening date and new safety measures announced
What will change at Merlin’s theme parks and other attractions when they reopen as Coronavirus restrictions are lifted All Merlin Entertainment theme parks, attractions and accommodation are to reopen on July 4 for day visits and short breaks – with safety measures in...
Home schooling: How to draw Mickey Mouse and over 20 other ideas from Orlando
Visit Orlando unveils ideas to keep children entertained and educated during Coronavirus school closures Orlando is bringing one of the most magical places on earth for children into their own homes in a bid to help millions struggling with home schooling. Visit...
Canal boat holiday guide for beginners – EVERYTHING you need to know
Our 14 most important tips for first time canal boaters You don't need a license or even any training to 'drive' a narrowboat but it can be a daunting experience to take the helm of such a long vessel for the first time. Boat hire companies should tell you the basics...
Our 10 top tips for taking children on a canal boat holiday
How to keep children happy and safe on a narrowboat trip To our children's great excitement, we recently took them on a narrowboat holiday - the prospect of our own barge for a few days really captured their imagination. Home for the break was a 67-foot boat along...
We review an Anglo Welsh canal boat with our children – is it family friendly?
We share all the details of our 67 foot bond class Anglo Welsh barge https://youtu.be/IuCDQDJtlxA Boat hire company Anglo Welsh has more than 160 narrowboats at 11 bases across England and Wales. We hired one from its Trevor Basin site in north Wales to take across...
Coronavirus travel tips: How to keep children safe from germs on aeroplanes
How to protect your family from germs on a plane – all the precautions you need to take I’ve always been a bit OTT when it comes to germs and my children – I’m the mum brandishing a hand gel at parties and soft play. But the spreading coronavirus has seen us all...
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