Snowdrops at Hodsock Priory
Every year at Hodsock Priory a snowdrop spectacle takes place when thousands of these delicate little flowers appear in the woodland. In all my 40/ish years I’ve never been and had a look, so this weekend we took the kids. The…
10 top tips for caravanning with a toddler
Toddlers and caravans, do they really mix? I’ve asked myself this question nearly as many times as I’ve shrieked, ‘Take your muddy shoes off before coming in the van!’ When we got our caravan the youngest was around 18 months…
Family-friendly campsites open all year round… in Derbyshire and East Midlands
We recently visited a lovely campsite in North Nottinghamshire and it inspired us to do more caravan trips during the winter months. Initially, we were worried about the weather and thought the kids wouldn’t get to play out very much.…
Touring sites open all year… in Yorkshire.
We’ve recently been looking at touring caravan sites that are open all year round. We were really surprised. There are loads out there. So, I’ve put together a list of places that we think look lovely. Starting close to home,…
Caravan themed Christmas gift ideas 2018 – Caravan toys & gifts
Thinking of what to buy at Christmas can leave me scratching my head. Sometimes I’m so stuck for ideas I haven’t got a clue where to start! The kids have more than enough already and very often their enthusiasm for a…
Kneps Farm Holiday Park review – a weekend in Blackpool
Last weekend we ticked off one of our bucket list caravanning trips… to Blackpool! A long weekend at the seaside during October half-term might not seem like the perfect getaway, but we were keen to see Blackpool’s famous illuminations and…
Top 10 UK caravan sites next to the beach
Camping and touring sites next to the beach get a big tick from us. Imagine, the joy of not having to load up the car with mountains of beach paraphernalia and over-excited kids. Instead, you leave your pitch and head…
Hitching up your caravan – a beginners guide
Hitching up the caravan to the is straightforward enough, but when you’re a beginner many things about caravanning can feel more complicated than they really are. Here’s a 3-minute video from the Curious Campers that shows a step-by-step guide to…
Family travels with the kids in tow
