Competition – win family tickets to the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2020
We have tickets up for grabs for the February show at the NEC in Birmingham It's competition time! We have teamed up with the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2020 to give you the chance to win tickets to this great family day out. The winner will be able to choose...
The best February half-term holiday destinations in the UK and abroad
Where are the best holiday destinations to take your children in February half-term? Half-term in February is often the toughest month to find a break - it's cold, money is tight after Christmas but there are some good options to enjoy a fabulous holiday with your...
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...
A family break in St Albans with our children proves a great mixture of old and new
We explore the family-friendly attractions in the city of St Albans and eat at the oldest pub in Britain https://youtu.be/rQ9kIOm2Bl4 As we climb up and up, twist after twist, turn after turn, the staircase gets narrower and narrower. The top of the Clock Tower is a...
Deserts, fairytales and glamping – a family trip to Efteling and the Brabant region of Holland.
We stay at a holiday park in the middle of the Netherlands with our children Sand stretches before us. A vast expanse of gold, nothing on the horizon save for a makeshift den of withered tree branches. Where is this extraordinary landscape? The Sahara? Outer Mongolia?...
Is Amsterdam child-friendly? We take a family trip to the beautiful capital of the Netherlands to find out
We take our children via mini-cruise to Amsterdam in Holland Amsterdam may be a stag and hen do favourite - but there is much more to the city than its infamous seedier side. We head to the beautiful Dutch capital with our children, in search of a family-friendly...
Gangsta Granny: The Ride comes to Alton Towers based on the popular book as part of the new World of David Walliams
Grannies go free at Alton Towers in 2020 to celebrate the opening of the World of David Walliams Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers has revealed that the star attraction of its soon-to-open World of David Walliams themed area will be Gangsta Granny: The Ride. The...
Winter Funland 2019 Manchester – review and tips
We escape the cold and rain for indoor Christmas fun at EventCity in Manchester https://youtu.be/cBkO6VWYLXs Name Winter Funland 2019 Where is it? EventCity, opposite the Trafford Centre in Manchester What is it? The biggest indoor Christmas event in the UK. It...
We visit the ‘Christmas capital of England’ whose festive market is hailed the best in Europe
We take a festive family trip to Winchester The city of Winchester is known as England’s Christmas capital and its market was recently voted one of the best in Europe. So we take a December trip to the home of Alfred the Great to find out what its Christmas appeal is...
Lapland UK 2019 – our full guide, top tips and review of this popular Christmas day out for families
We take our children to 'Lapland' in the UK for a full family festive experience It is one of the country's most popular Christmas days out for families who want to experience Lapland without the cost of travelling to Finland. So here is all you need to know about...
The best holiday destinations in April for families
We've put together a selection of the best destinations for Easter breaks April is a great time to travel - whether you are tied to the Easter holidays or not. You can jet off for some sunshine, enjoy a staycation in the UK or depart for a city break. We have rounded...
Best family holiday destinations for warm weather and sunshine in March
Where to travel in March for the best family holidays with your children abroad in the sun or here in the UK In March, the promise of warmth is coming and you won't have to go quite as far to seek out the sunshine. Here are our top picks for family trips in the third...
The best February half-term holiday destinations in the UK and abroad
Where are the best holiday destinations to take your children in February half-term? Half-term in February is often the toughest month to find a break - it's cold, money is tight after Christmas but there are some good options to enjoy a fabulous holiday with your...
Annual passes and membership at top attractions across the UK in 2020 – our tips and advice
We investigate some of the popular annual passes for 2020 including Merlin, National Trust, English Heritage and Chester Zoo There are so many amazing places to take children across the UK but the cost can really add up, especially over the holidays. So is it worth...
Top 20 family-friendly European holiday destinations revealed – and a UK hotspot is second
A holiday favourite in England is one of the best in Europe for family trips with children Portugal’s Algarve region has been named the top family-friendly destination in Europe in a new survey. The Algarve won top spot in the Columbus Direct analysis. In second place...
Ryanair launches three new routes from Manchester for summer 2020
Ryanair extends its summer schedule with three new routes for 2020 on sale now Ryanair has announced three new Manchester routes to Denmark, France and Ireland, starting in March 2020. The airline will be flying to Copenhagen (daily), Kerry (twice weekly) and Paris...
Competition – win family tickets to the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2020
We have tickets up for grabs for the February show at the NEC in Birmingham It's competition time! We have teamed up with the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2020 to give you the chance to win tickets to this great family day out. The winner will be able to choose...
Big plans for Orlando for 2020 – new rides, resorts, restaurants and more
What is new for the Theme Park Capital of the World this year at attractions including Disney World's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando in Florida is welcoming 30 new additions for 2020. There will be a theme park expansion, the...
Discover the best and worst rated airlines in latest Which? survey
Which? reveals the results from its 2019 airline survey British Airways, Ryanair and American Airline have been named among the worst performers in the Which? Annual airline survey. In contrast, Jet2, Easyjet, Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic were...
Thomas Cook goes bust and all its flights and holidays are cancelled
Travel giant Thomas Cook goes into liquidation leaving families stranded abroad and upset over booked holidays Thomas Cook has collapsed and all flights and holidays booked through the firm have been cancelled. Thousands of families are stranded abroad and over a...
We review a mini-cruise from Newcastle to Amsterdam with DFDS ferry operator
We take our children across the North Sea on an overnight ferry from England to Amsterdam https://youtu.be/Ef6ccBMGM4U Ferry operator DFDS Our journey Newcastle to Amsterdam The service This route runs every day linking England and Holland/The Netherlands, with...
Amsterdam’s park and ride service – all you need to know
Beat the hefty parking fees and hectic streets of Amsterdam with our 10 steps to the park and ride system We travelled to Amsterdam with our car, via ferry (full review here). Handy? Well, yes, especially for the next part of our journey. But drivers are warned to...
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