Proper supervised kids clubs are rarer than you'd think at UK hotel level. This guide covers the hotels that genuinely get it right, from Cornwall to Scotland, with honest notes on what's complimentary, what costs extra, and who the best options are for babies versus older children.
There’s a moment somewhere on the A82, driving south along the Great Glen with Loch Ness stretching out to your left and mountains rising on both sides, when you think: I can’t believe we nearly didn’t do this. The Scottish…
Loch Ness is one of those places that sounds almost mythical before you visit, and then when you’re there, standing on the shore with mountains in every direction and a ruined castle framed against the water, you can understand the…
We’ve just come back from four nights on the Isle of Skye with our 15-month-old and I’m still processing the dramatic skies, seal spotting from our living room window, hailstones one minute and golden light the next. It was unlike…
October is one of my favourite times of year to travel. The summer crowds have gone, prices come down (slightly!), and there’s something lovely about UK autumn breaks that doesn’t get talked about enough. Crisp morning walks, cosy pubs, and…
Last updated: February 2026. If you’re looking for a quintessentially English riverside town that’s as lovely as it is family-friendly, Henley-on-Thames should be at the top of your list. As someone lucky enough to live nearby, I can say it’s…
Last updated: June 2026 Windsor is one of the best day trips from London with kids – and it’s so much more than just the castle. Just 40 minutes from central London, this royal town offers everything from the world’s…
Shrewsbury is one of those English market towns that pleasantly surprises you at every turn. Nestled in a horseshoe loop of the River Severn, this historic Shropshire town was recently crowned Britain’s best high street by The Telegraph – beating…
Real Easter break experiences from Norfolk to Nashville. Budget UK trips, holiday parks (with Easter prices!), European cities, and long-haul travel ideas.
Last updated: May 2026 Planning a UK beach holiday with your baby shouldn’t mean endless hours googling “baby-friendly beaches near me” or scrolling through generic family travel sites that lump toddlers and teenagers together. After taking R to beach destinations…
Last updated: April 2026 When Jack and I booked The Pig in December 2024, I was heavily pregnant and keen for one weekend of quality time together before R arrived early January. Then, almost exactly a year later, we left…
Last updated: March, 2026 We’re in full planning mode for R’s second year of adventures, and UK city breaks with a toddler are high on our list. After spending his first year exploring the UK’s beaches, countryside, and cities, we’re ready…
Last updated: January 2026. When we started planning a quick October getaway with our 10-month-old R, Jersey wasn’t initially on our radar. But after I stumbled upon some cheap Avios flights, it became clear that this small island could be…
Last updated: May 2026. Visiting London with kids is magical, but as a local I can tell you that with so much ground to cover, it can be exhausting if you don’t have the right base. When you already need…
Last updated: January 2026. When R was just three months old, we took our first getaway as a family of four (I’m counting the fur-baby!) to Norfolk, on the east coast of the UK. We’d been to London with my…
Last updated: January 2026. Planning a family trip to Ireland with kids? This 10-day Ireland itinerary covers the best of the Wild Atlantic Way, kid-friendly activities, and family-tested accommodation. Ireland is brilliantly family-friendly: vast national parks for running around, interactive…
Last updated: May 2026 If, like us, you grew up with semi-regular trips to Center Parcs, you’ll know the memories to be made in the forest lodges or on the swimming rapids. But if you’ve priced it up recently, you’ll…
Last updated: March 2026 Planning things to do in North Devon with kids? You’re in for a treat. Having grown up here and now visiting with my own baby and two young nephews, I know exactly which beaches are safest,…
Last updated: April 2026 The Cotswolds are one of the most popular holiday destinations in England, and for good reason. With rolling countryside, cosy gastropubs, and charming stone villages, it’s an idyllic escape for all ages. But is it baby-friendly?…
Last updated: May 2026. Written by a London local with extensive baby travel experience. Whether you’re visiting London with a baby or an active toddler, this guide covers everything you need. From pram-friendly museums to toddler-approved playgrounds, step-free tube stations…
Last updated: April 2026. All properties personally tested. We still remember the uncertainty of booking our first trip with our newborn. While I started researching well before I’d even given birth, I knew where we stayed would truly make or…