Landal Darwin Forest: a long weekend in a Peak District luxury log cabin
Come the weekend, everyone in our house is a bit frazzled. The relentless school run, the commute into central London, and the after-school ballet, football,…
Six of the best family beaches in Cornwall
Cornwall beaches offer rich pickings for families. With over 300 options, from quiet, secluded coves to wide open surfer’s beaches, there are plenty to choose…
Things to do in Devon when it’s raining
The joys of spending time outdoors in Devon, England are indisputable. With delectable beaches, fantastic surfing spots at Croyde Bay, Bantham and Woolacombe, and horse…
Days out in Norfolk: Cromer, north Norfolk
A distinctive mixture of broad landscapes and 90 miles of unspoilt coastline make days out in Norfolk a bit different from jaunts to the rest…
Luxury lodges in Norfolk: Hemsby Beach Holiday Park
We were excited when Hemsby Beach Holiday Park invited us to stay in one of their luxury lodges in Norfolk. For us in London, short…
Cornwall attractions to add to your bucket list
Have you visited Cornwall? Judging by the numbers of people flocking to the most south-westerly corner of the UK, it’s one of the best places…
Best of British food and drink: Suffolk
“One cannot trust people whose cuisine is so bad.” This claim came from a former French President, back in 2005. I can’t comment on the…
Places to Visit in Suffolk, UK if you love literature
Suffolk is a wide, varied county in the most south-easterly corner of England. It’s a chocolate box of pretty villages, countryside, and fun things to…
From Hertfordshire villages to Kentish Christmas tree farms: our family road trip in a Hyundai Santa Fe
Sometimes London life leaves you longing for mud. And narrow, tree-lined lanes. A reminder that not every road is fringed with concrete and dust. London’s…
