Direct London-Amsterdam Train, in under 4hrs, for £35? We Tried It.
When we saw that Eurostar had introduced a direct London-Amsterdam train, we just had to give it a go. It’s no secret that we’re big fans of train travel – with a husband who simply won’t fly, train travel is how Europe opened up to us for some fabulous kid-free short breaks (there are benefits to the small people growing into capable teenagers who can be left alone for a few days without burning the house (or...
Alternative things to do with the family in Cornwall
We all know Cornwall is famed for its excellent surf, the renowned Eden Project and its sister site, the Lost Gardens of Heligan. It’s also common knowledge that you haven’t seen Cornwall until you’ve taken in the remarkable views found when walking along the South West Coast Path. This county is synonymous with pasties, wildlife and evenings on the beach watching the sun go down. So instead of boring you by rehashing the Cornwall you...
The best days out in the New Forest
Simply put, the New Forest is just made for family holidays. A national park of over 140,000 acres, its miles of safe off-road tracks and a huge range of activities both on and off the water make it one for all ages. Boat trips, afternoons crabbing on the sea wall, and beach games; stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking and kid-friendly museums – it’s so much more than just a forest. We bring you our favourite things to do. Explore...
Free Family Days Out in Dorset (that you may never have heard of…)
We ALL love them – a Grand Day Out, planned with care and excitement. Naturally any family day out requires a picnic, which must feature hard boiled eggs (don’t forget the foil twist of salt – unless you have a fancy-dancy travel salt & pepper shaker), an array of sandwiches (because one likes butter, one hates tuna, one currently refuses to eat anything but Tesco sandwich filler, and you’re the only one...
5 under-rated family friendly destinations across the UK
Planning a family holiday? You may feel that you’ve everything ticked off the list of UK family breaks already. You’ve loved and left London and exhausted the Lake District, sampled the beaches of Cornwall and taken in the history of Wales, captured the culture of the Cotswolds and discovered every attraction in Yorkshire. So, what’s next? Whilst most families flock to the usual destinations, we suggest you try some of the hidden UK...
Square Backpack #MothersDay
What about this little beauty from Charles & Keith, a fabulous yellow stripey square backpack. Simply stunning isn’t it? Mum will love this, she will certainly get maximum chic appeal with this backpack. Top handle detail, double strap detail, zip closure and adjustable strap. Perfect for those everyday outings, chuck it on your back or wear it over one shoulder, however you want to wear it, it will always be stylish. Get...