If you’re visiting London with teens who love fashion or history, the fascinating new Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at the V&A in South Kensington is unmissable. With some of the rare items owned by the Queen herself,...
It’s one of the icons of London, a clock tower that’s recognised around the world with a bell whose bongs are just as familiar – so getting going inside on a Big Ben tour with kids is...
As the nights draw in, it’s time to embrace all things spooky, from ghosties and ghoulies to things that go bump in the night, with the best Halloween days out in the UK. UPDATED FOR 2025 contains...
Make the most of autumn in the city before winter starts in earnest, with some of the best things to do at October half-term in London with kids – and it’s not just about Halloween. UPDATED FOR...
As the evenings get darker and winter approaches, it’s time for all things gruesome, ghoulish and guaranteed to make you scream – and if you’re spending Halloween in London with kids, there’s plenty of spine-chilling fun. UPDATED...
My first ever trip abroad, the one starting this lifelong love affair with travel, was to Mallorca – and with so many fantastic things to do in Mallorca with kids, the only surprise is that I haven’t...
One of a string of forts built by Henry VIII on the south coast, a day out at Hurst Castle with kids is a proper adventure, right from the journey to the historic site, where Charles I...
Whether you’re looking for ways to break up a busy trip sightseeing or more ideas for free things to do, there are some great playgrounds in London which are perfect for a family day out. contains affiliate...
It’s been seven years since my daughter and I last tried ticking off Wallace and Gromit statues in Bristol – but with a new trail around the city this summer, you’re never too old for the Aardman...
Looking at the hotel details for our short break in Bristol, it was the quirky artwork, the great location and parking which jumped out at me – but writing this Mercure Bristol Grand hotel review, following two...
Whether you live in the capital or are visiting the city for a family holiday, there are some fantastic activities to enjoy during the summer holidays in London with kids this year. UPDATED FOR 2025 contains affiliate...
Who wouldn’t want to visit the Island of the Gods? With its tropical beaches, those famous rice terraces, the chilled-out atmosphere and lush volcanic scenery, Bali has been on my wishlist for a while. But as the...
Croatia’s capital tends to get overlooked by families compared to the cities on the coast, like Dubrovnik and Split, but with so many things to do in Zagreb with kids, it’s somewhere that needs to be on...
“Those who seek paradise on Earth must come to Dubrovnik”, said George Bernard Shaw – and with so much to do in Dubrovnik with kids, it’s just as heavenly for families. contains affiliate links* I’m not alone...
The historic walls are one reason why a visit to Dubrovnik is so special, enclosing the Old Town with its red-roofed medieval buildings and towering above the cliffs overlooking the Adriatic sea – so whatever else you...
If you’re visiting Croatia’s coast, you shouldn’t miss the chance for a day trip to one of the islands – when we were in Split, that meant Hvar, but while you’ve got several choices for a day...
Some cities take a while to grow on you, others win you over instantly – and Seville was definitely in the latter group, one of my new favourite cities, not least because there are so many great...
Everyone knows the Canary Islands as great winter sun (and summer) destinations, perfect for a beach break and often good on a budget. And as they’re part of Spain, they’re as child-friendly as the rest of the...
What’s more fun than a sightseeing boat tour on the Thames? Speeding along at up to 35mph aboard one of the Thames Rockets speedboat trips – officially London’s fastest boat tour, as we discovered for this Rocket...
With summer on the horizon and (hopefully) some sun, you’re always spoiled for choice with things to do at May half-term in London with kids – especially as holiday dates stretch into early June. UPDATED 2025 contains...
Without the Thames, there would be no London. It has been called ‘liquid history’, the ‘heart of London’ and there has been an official settlement on the banks of the river for at least two thousand years...
I never visit Malta without spending at least one day in the island’s former capital – known as the Silent City, it’s easy to fill one day in Mdina with kids as well. contains affiliate links* These...
There has been a whole string of immersive art experiences popping up in London over the past couple of years, but if you’re looking for something a little different to try with tweens and teens, we set...
Walk down any street in London and the echoes of the city’s past are all around. With a settlement along the Thames for well over 2,000 years, the Roman settlement of Londinium has left its traces to...
The biggest problem about a trip to London is narrowing down what you want to do – with its fantastic range of family attractions, there’s never enough time to fit in everything so I love the idea...
With so much for families to do on Malta, it’s easy to overlook sister islands Gozo and Comino – but it could hardly be easier to visit them, with a wide choice of trips if you’re planning...
Think of a Mediterranean destination with some of Europe’s best diving, a fascinating history that can be traced back to before the pyramids, picturesque cities, plus sunshine, beaches, gorgeous fishing villages and a mini film industry –.…
Twice a day, London’s river tides reveal the foreshore along the Thames along with some of the treasures hidden in the mud, from Celtic, Roman and Viking artefacts on – now on display in a fascinating new...
What’s better than a cruise along the Thames in the sunshine, looking at the historic buildings lining the banks? A London afternoon tea cruise, where you get the traditional sandwiches, scones and sweet treats as you go....
With spring looming for Easter 2025 (one of the latest dates possible this year), it feels like we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to Easter days out in London. contains affiliate links* From ideas for Easter...