Devon, along with its neighbour Cornwall, is consistently one of the most popular UK staycation destinations. Especially in summer, many flock to North Devon’s popular beaches like Woolacombe and Saunton. We found the sea at Croyde so packed with bodyborders there was no space for our kids to paddle in the safe area. But even at the height of summer,…
View PostBookended by towering cliffs, Hastings in Sussex is a heady mix of historic streets and lively seaside attractions. Look past the seafront crazy golf and casinos and you’ll find a fisherman’s quarter still hard at work, an old town crisscrossed with winding twittern lanes, and a thriving artistic community. Hastings is also a great base to see more of 1066…
View PostBetween the medieval landscapes of the Sussex High Weald and the south coastline lies 1066 Country. As the name suggests, it’s an area where history was made, leaving behind iconic battlefields and majestic castles, as well as smugglers caves, secret passages and historic fishing fleets. Boasting over 150 miles of beaches, the area stretches from the golden dunes of Camber…
View PostWe didn’t have to leave London for long to feel like we had escaped from it all. In the beautiful Sussex countryside lies Swallowtail Hill farm, a 40 acre conservation farm and glamping site made of wildflower meadows, ancient woodland, hedgerows and ponds. After months of unlimited screen time, this rural idyll proved the perfect place to down our devices…
View PostJust a short drive from Oxford, award-winning Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 300 years of history. And this Christmas Blenheim Palace is transformed into a fairytale, quite literally, with its Alice in Wonderland-inspired experience, twinkling light trail and impressive projected light show which use the palace’s grand facade as their canvas. Join me and the…
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