A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… and after checking for Gruffalos, went in search of the Faraway Tree, before looking for a river to play Pooh sticks, searching for Peter Rabbit’s burrow and...
If your family are animal lovers, there’s no more fun day out than a visit to one of the country’s wildlife parks – especially getting to see some of the wonderful creatures living at the best UK...
There’s nothing like a day trip to an island to feel like you’re getting away from it all, so on our Lake Michigan road trip, I was determined to see if we could spend one day on...
Over 300 miles long and touching three US states, Lake Michigan is the world’s largest lake set in a single country – so it’s not surprising we spent most of our Lake Michigan road trip with kids...
Chicago has popped up in so many movies, a visit almost feels like seeing an old friend – and with so many things to do in Chicago with kids, how much more tempting do you need to...
There’s nothing worse than a little voice from the back of the car announcing ‘I’m bored!’ before you’ve even set off – so when you’re planning a journey, it pays to have a string of road trip...
From its tropical islands to the amazing wildlife, it would be easy to spend weeks exploring Borneo with kids – but if, like most of us, you’re limited in time, you can still see some of the...
“Look at their noses wobbling Mum!” giggled my daughter, as we watched a troop of proboscis monkeys tucking into their food – just one of the high points during a week spotting some unforgettable Borneo wildlife with...
Despite being just a short flight or ferry ride from the UK, the Channel Island somehow stay under the radar for family holidays – but with so many things to do in Guernsey with kids, here’s why...
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 this year. UPDATED...
One of my favourite places to visit with my daughter is beautiful Italy, after fantastic city breaks in Venice and Rome, I started plotting our return with my wishlist of places to visit in Tuscany with kids....
One of the things I love about a family holiday in Cornwall is that there’s so much variety packed into one county – discovering the wild coast of north Cornwall with kids, venturing down to pretty St Ives,...
There’s something incredibly relaxing about even the thought of a family holiday in Devon. Which means when I’m looking for the best places to stay in Devon with kids, my thoughts instantly turn to chilled-out cottages and...
If you were going to design a city that’s perfect to explore as a family, it would be the Scandinavians who’d manage it – and that’s exactly what they seem to have created if you’re visiting Copenhagen...
If you’re considering a family holiday in Denmark, chances are your first choices are going to be Copenhagen or Legoland Billund, especially if you’re visiting Jutland with kids. Both get my vote, but there’s far more than...
I hardly need list the reasons why a trip to Legoland Billund is so tempting with kids. The original Legoland, the Danish site can often be quieter than the Windsor park, you’ve got quirky hotels to stay in...
Noma put Copenhagen firmly on the map for foodies, repeatedly named the best restaurant in the world – but while you could take your kids along there with you, that’s far from the only option if you’re...
My daughter and I have had plenty of practice taking the tube in London – at one point I was using it several times a day, while she’s been making journeys on it since she was a...
As we planned our family city break to Copenhagen, I asked my usual question I ponder before every trip about its city pass – is the Copenhagen card worth it? When it comes to loyalty or discount...
There’s nothing like a good book to whisk you away from reality – so whether you’re planning a trip or just fancy some virtual exploration, I love finding books set in different destinations. And to start, I’ve...
Travelling solo with kids can feel daunting – especially the first time you set off on a trip together, or face a first flight. But after a string of trips with my daughter, including the Eurostar to...
With its twisting cobbled streets, its famous wine cellars and its historic architecture, you might think Porto is a city break for adults only. But while there’s plenty to tempt grown-ups (did I mention the port cellars?),...
The thing that surprised me most about visiting Ghent was that more families haven’t discovered it already – because from its castle to its canals, chocolate, street art and history, there are so many things to do...
If you’re planning a trip to Rome with kids, there are some great books to introduce your children to the country and its history – including gladiators, emperors and myths for all ages among my pick of the...
Calling all Muggles (and wannabe witches and wizards)! As the best-selling book series in history – 600 million copies and counting – it’s not surprising that you’ll find a whole string of Harry Potter days out to...
Oh the miserable and calamitous spectacle! So wrote one eyewitness after the Great Fire of London in 1666, when a chance spark from a baker’s oven led to a four-day conflagration which burned down 13,000 homes and...
It’s a question I’m asked all the time: where’s your favourite place you’ve visited? Never easy to narrow down but when it comes to cities, Lisbon always makes the top two – and with plenty of things...
One of my favourite views of London is from the river – the Thames is at the heart of the city, and with so many choices of different boat trips in London with kids, it’s easy to...
I never tire of exploring my home city, but there’s no question it can be expensive for families looking to tick off the big attractions and main tourist sites – so if you’re wondering how to save...
The world’s oldest scientific zoo, visiting London Zoo with kids is still as tempting than ever, more than 170 years after it opened. Once home to the bear that inspired Winnie the Pooh, the only living quagga...