Category: Travel

With lights twinkling in the streets, a composer who has links to a famous carol and plenty of festive attractions, a short break at Christmas in Cheltenham is even more tempting than usual. ad – press trip* And with its compact, walkable centre (plus a few other festive bonuses nearby), you can pack a surprising… Continue reading Christmas in Cheltenham: Gloucestershire with kids

One of the prettiest towns in the UK, I could wander the historic streets of Rye for hours – but if staring at picturesque buildings doesn’t top your children’s lists, there are still plenty of things to do in Rye with kids. contains affiliate links* I’ve visited more than once with my daughter, including a… Continue reading The best things to do in Rye with kids

What’s the ultimate accessory for a weekend in Camber Sands with kids? A fantastic beachy cottage in Camber Sands with a large helping of luxury as the icing on the sandcastle. review stay/contains affiliate links* That part of the East Sussex coast is one of my favourite stretches of seaside, so I never say no… Continue reading Cottage in Camber Sands: my Salt Bay review

I grew up an hour from Birmingham. But while I couldn’t wait to explore the world, inevitably I never paid as much attention to what was on my doorstep. contains affiliate links* But we’ve had plenty of reminders that you don’t need a long-haul flight to discover somewhere completely new, with so much travel inspiration… Continue reading 13 things to do in Birmingham with kids

There’s a buzz to Manchester which always makes it a great place for a family city break – because with so many things to do in Manchester with kids, the capital of the North isn’t just for grown-ups. contains affiliate links* Growing up about 50 miles away, I’ve got memories of frittering my money at… Continue reading The best things to do in Manchester with kids

There’s history wherever you look in York, from Romans and Vikings to medieval walls – but to discover more recent times in the city, a day out at York Castle Museum with kids is unmissable. review visit/contains affiliate links* Set in the old Castle prison, opposite Clifford’s Tower, the museum regularly gets voted one of… Continue reading Review: York Castle Museum with kids

I do like to be beside the seaside – and spending hours on the long golden beach is one of the most tempting things to do in Camber Sands with kids. contains affiliate links* But if you can drag yourself away from the dunes – or if you’re facing a few rainy days in Sussex… Continue reading 11 things to do in Camber Sands with kids

With the sun shining on its historic colleges, there are few UK cities as lovely as Cambridge (although Oxford always has a special place in my heart) – and with some fantastic things to do in Cambridge with kids, it’s ideal for families. contains affiliate links* If you’re looking for a family city break that… Continue reading The best things to do in Cambridge with kids

Heading off to explore one of the most unusual museums in Leeds, I admit I wondered if I’d allowed more time than we needed to visit the Royal Armouries with kids. review visit/contains affiliate links* Would there really be that much to appeal to a nine-year-old girl who loves history but isn’t exactly fascinated by… Continue reading The Royal Armouries with kids – day out in Leeds

Growing up, I always fancied being an archaeologist (slightly still do) – so it was no surprise that one of my favourite things to do in York with kids was getting to break out a trowel at Jorvik Dig: An Archaeological Adventure. review visit/contains affiliate links* The sister attraction to Jorvik Viking Centre – which… Continue reading Jorvik Dig Archaeological Adventure, York: review