We’ve posted before about how getting an English Heritage annual membership can save you money if you’re seeing the sights in the UK. However, saving money isn't the only good thing about getting a family membership! Our kids were delighted to learn about an extra bonus they got as part of our family annual membership … Continue reading THE ENGLISH HERITAGE MEMBERSHIP BONUS YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE!!!
No-one wants to spend money unnecessarily – especially when it comes to travel. And the UK can be an expensive country to visit! When you’re trying to do it with a bunch of kids too, the costs can add up pretty quick! But there are ways to stretch your budget, without compromising on having fun. … Continue reading HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON FAMILY TRAVEL IN THE UK
We’ve been to the Haven site at Burnham on Sea a number of times over the years – it’s a lovely place, and there’s so much to do in the area that we keep going back! We recently took a trip there and thought we’d share all about it, as it’s such a great place … Continue reading BURNHAM ON SEA – HAVEN CARAVAN PARK REVIEW
If you’re looking for some gentle Halloween-y half-term fun, you might want to take a look at visiting Calke Abbey! We’ve written about the lovely Calke Explore before – the fab nature playground and outdoor hub that you can find in the parkland – but there’s seasonal fun to be had in the gardens and … Continue reading HALLOWEEN AT CALKE ABBEY – LOCAL ADVENTURES
If your kids are anything like ours, then the swimming pool is the most important thing when you’re away! And we think we’ve found the best Haven Parks pool ever!!! To be honest, calling it a pool is doing it a disservice – it’s more of a waterpark! And it’s absolutely fantastic!!! To start with, … Continue reading THE BEST HAVEN POOL WE’VE FOUND – SPLASHAWAY BAY AT HÂFAN Y MOR!
Before you even get near the house and gardens at Calke Abbey, you’ll find Calke Explore tucked away in the grounds. A woodland hub for outdoor activities, complete with its own car park, you’ll find easy access to walking and cycling tracks, and all the nature access you’ll ever need! (If you’re visiting in spring, … Continue reading WOODLAND FUN AT CALKE EXPLORE – LOCAL ADVENTURES
Biddulph Grange is a delightful and unusual garden, and is just brilliant for family exploring! With gardens inspired from a range of countries, and a maze of paths leading to a huge number of interesting nooks and follies, you’re sure to find something to wow you! The Geological Gallery was the surprise hit for our … Continue reading BIDDULPH GRANGE GARDENS – FAMILY ADVENTURES
If your kids are learning about the Romans, or if you’re coming to the UK on a family vacation, you might be thinking about taking a trip to some Roman ruins. But which?! There’s so many scattered throughout the country! Having visited quite a few sites in our time, we’re here to tell you that … Continue reading WROXETER ROMAN CITY AND REPLICA VILLA – UK FAMILY TRIPS
If you’ve ever wanted to wander through a magical landscape with your children, then Dewstow Gardens and Grottoes should be high on your to-do list! It’s a world filled with twisting, turning paths, leading you to dozens of rocky, stepping-stones crossing narrow streams and traversing small ponds, all surrounded by lush green foliage. It’s one … Continue reading THE ENCHANTING DEWSTOW GARDENS AND GROTTOES – UK FAMILY TRIPS
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