Christmas in Cheshire – we review Yuletide winter festival at Tatton Park
Full guide to the light trail around the beautiful gardens at Tatton Park National Trust site in Knutsford Name Yuletide at Tatton Park Gardens What is it? A winter festival and light trail including music, storytelling, puppets, marshmallow toasting and fire...
How to save money on a family trip to New York
A Guide to New York City on a budget with kids New York can be expensive, but it is still doable for families on a budget if you plan correctly. Many of the best experiences are free and there are ways to cut down on the price for big attractions, travel and food....
Best things for families to do in New York with children
Reasons why New York is a kid-friendly destination New York – the largest city in the United States – is actually a great destination for children and suits families with a range of interests who want unforgettable experiences. Of course, this most famous of cities is...
Christmas in Cheshire – we review Yuletide winter festival at Tatton Park
Full guide to the light trail around the beautiful gardens at Tatton Park National Trust site in Knutsford Name Yuletide at Tatton Park Gardens What is it? A winter festival and light trail including music, storytelling, puppets, marshmallow toasting and fire...
Ireland ferry review: Irish Ferries – Holyhead to Dublin, Club Class
We travel on the Irish Ferries’ ships Ulysses and James Joyce and find out if Club Class is worth it When planning a family holiday to Ireland with our children, we were keen to explore the beautiful Emerald Isle at our leisure. So it makes sense to take the car...
A nostalgic return to the home of the London 2012 Olympics for a fun family mini-break
School holiday inspiration for a whatever the weather active stay at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park In the summer of 2012, families all over the country proudly watched as London hosted the Olympics. Some even travelled to the capital to witness historic...
Interrailing review – we take our children on a train trip around Europe
The highs and lows of a family Interrail holiday using Global Passes I get some strange looks as I edge down the corridor in my pyjamas. I’ve already had to stand on a suitcase to get out of the room without waking the other three occupants. It’s the smallest bedroom...
LaplandUK to open a new site in time for Christmas 2025 – near Manchester
Leading Christmas experience LaplandUK unveils exciting plans for a second location LaplandUK, the hugely popular Christmas experience, is opening a second site, this time in the north of England. The new LaplandUK is set to open in time for Christmas 2025 at...
Top ideas for family fun on an active mini-break to the Olympic Park in London
What to do with children at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park including London Stadium, London Aquatics Centre, Gravity Max and a really, really long slide Once home to history-making sporting achievements, London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is now making memories of a...
Crewe Green Sunflowers – review and top tips for this sunflower trail in Cheshire
Sunflower picking in fields near Crewe at a family-friendly farm attraction Name: Crewe Green Sunflowers What is it? A lovely walk around a sunflower field, while selecting your favourite flowers to take home plus an outdoor play area and picnic spot. The entry fee...
The Crocky Trail Review and Top Tips for this unique Cheshire family attraction
All you need to know about Crocky Trail outdoor adventure park near Chester in Cheshire plus our video tour Name The Crocky Trail/Crocky Trail What is it? The Crocky Trail is a family-friendly outdoor adventure park and activity trail for children. It makes for an...
How to save money on a family trip to New York
A Guide to New York City on a budget with kids New York can be expensive, but it is still doable for families on a budget if you plan correctly. Many of the best experiences are free and there are ways to cut down on the price for big attractions, travel and food....
Best things for families to do in New York with children
Reasons why New York is a kid-friendly destination New York – the largest city in the United States – is actually a great destination for children and suits families with a range of interests who want unforgettable experiences. Of course, this most famous of cities is...
The best family-friendly things to do in Munich
All the best attractions in Munich Munich in Germany, capital of the state of Bavaria, is a fantastic city for children. We found loads to do when we visited as part of our Interrail adventure (it took just an hour to get here by train from Nuremberg). It’s the...
Things to do in Nuremberg with children – the best family activities
Top activities for kids in Nuremberg, Germany, from castles to theme parks, museums to festivals Many people have only heard of Nuremberg (German: Nürnberg) in connection with its history. It was of course the setting for the Nuremberg Trials held by the Allies...
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency London Stratford next to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
We stay at this fabulous hotel in Westfield Stratford’s shopping and entertainment complex with our children on a family mini-break https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxiM4YNsI4U Our hotel video tour The home of the London 2012 Olympics now makes a great location for an...
Abersoch holiday house with island view and big balcony is perfect for families
This is a very family-friendly house with a big garden, washing machine, plenty of room for everyone to sleep and a stair-gate, high chair and cot bed available on request.
Living Hotel Nuremberg, Germany: Review and tips
We stay at this apartment hotel in the Gostenhof area of Nuremberg Name Living Hotel Nuremberg Where is it? It is in the district of Gostenhof, about a 20-minute walk from the historic old town. It’s near to the Gostenhof underground stop on the U1 line which can take...
Treat for sports and chocolate fans as Cadbury World unveils Olympics creation
Cadbury World celebrates the 2024 Olympics in Paris with chocolate podium creation Cadbury World is celebrating the success of Team GB in the 2024 Olympics so far by unveiling a handcrafted chocolate creation. The model, made purely of Cadbury chocolate, showcases 13...
A new ride is opening in a few days at Cadbury World chocolate factory in Birmingham
Cadbury Chocolate Quest gets ready to launch A new ride is opening soon at Cadbury World in Birmingham. Cadbury Chocolate Quest opens on Friday (March 29, 2024) for the Easter weekend. And The Family Holiday Guide has some photos of the ride for fans of the chocolate...
Cambridge reaches new heights with the arrival of 93 giraffes
All you need to know about the new sculpture trail Cambridge Standing Tall A new sculpture trail is putting Cambridge head and shoulders above other cities thanks to 93 giraffes. The beautifully-decorated giraffe sculptures are in the city from March 21 to June 2...
As UK airport drop-off fees soar – read our full guide and top tips including how to avoid them
A new guide compares the 'kiss and fly' charges at airports across the UK Finding a kind friend or family member to take you to the airport is not as cheap an option as it used to be. Now, when weighing up the best way to get to and from the airport before setting off...
Ireland ferry review: Irish Ferries – Holyhead to Dublin, Club Class
We travel on the Irish Ferries’ ships Ulysses and James Joyce and find out if Club Class is worth it When planning a family holiday to Ireland with our children, we were keen to explore the beautiful Emerald Isle at our leisure. So it makes sense to take the car...
Interrailing review – we take our children on a train trip around Europe
The highs and lows of a family Interrail holiday using Global Passes I get some strange looks as I edge down the corridor in my pyjamas. I’ve already had to stand on a suitcase to get out of the room without waking the other three occupants. It’s the smallest bedroom...
Interrailing with children – a diary of our adventures on trains travelling around Europe
The highs and lows of our Interrail trip including a very memorable overnight train https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bnfVtTq8fw We are off on a 2,000-mile train adventure around Europe, only it hasn’t started off quite as planned.. Day 1: Disaster Route: Cheshire to...
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...
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