Matlock Bath is one of the UK’s treasures. It’s such a unique place mostly as it’s very much like being at the seaside but without any sea anywhere nearby. For decades motorbikes have been flocking there and lining the streets. Also for decades families (including my own) have spent many happy hours in this Derbyshire […]
Things to do in Derby, Derbyshire review – Derby is where I grew up. I’ve not really returned since I left in 1995 but there is plenty to do in the City and just outside of it which I will cover below. Paradise Island Adventure Golf Average time of visit – 1-2 hours. IndoorsParadise Island […]
Buxton is a spa town located in Derbyshire, East Midlands. It is high up with the highest elevation of any market town in the UK. There’s plenty for families to see and do which are covered below. Buxton Museum and Art Gallery Average time of visit – 1-2 hours. IndoorsVisit Buxton Museum and Art Gallery […]
Castleton is a beautiful village in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District. The village is well known for its show caves and it also has an English Heritage owned castle set high on the hill. There is more than enough to occupy a day or even two in Castleton and just outside of the […]
There are plenty of family-friendly places to visit in North Devon. We take a look at one of our writer’s top 10 places to visit there. 1 – Lynton & Lynmouth There’s so much to do in these twin coastal villages with a Victorian Cliff Railway which links the two. Lynton has a historic Town […]
We spend a lot of time in the city of Lincoln in the UK. Why? Because there is so much to see and do and it is a very nice place to spend some time. We moved to Lincolnshire nearly 3 years ago after 14 years in France. We had been to Lincoln before we […]
As a mum of three, I visit a LOT of places across in and around my home county of Buckinghamshire so our family days out have got to be either cheap or great value. I’m going to share my ten favourite places to visit and why they make fantastic, cheap, family days out. Guest post […]
Mykonos is an island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea, it is a part of Greece. Mykonos is not just all about the lively bars and nightclubs though. It is actually an island that is worth exploring by daylight. One of the most iconic landmarks is a row of 16th-century windmills high on […]
During our 5 night stay in Iceland, we spent one of our days there touring around the south of the country. There are some lovely places to see and some great things to do. Most of which can easily be done in one day. The thing about Iceland is it is vast and it can […]
During our 3 week holiday to Florida, we spent four nights in St. Augustine on the northeast coast. It’s a really lovely city to visit and it’s steeped in history which is rather impressive for a city in the USA. We spent plenty of time chilling out by the pool, at the beach and at […]
The Maldives is a true bucket-list destination. With stunning golden and white sandy beaches and clear blue seas. Here is my Top 10 bucket list for things to see and do on a Maldives holiday. Why not give it a go ticking off all 10? 1. Go Snorkeling Snorkelling in the Maldives is perfect for […]
Canada is a country that I have always wanted to visit since I was very young. The scenery really appeals to me and so does the diversity of the country. Plus they speak French and English there which as a speaker of both languages, although one not so fluent, is always a bonus. I have […]