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Family Holidays Outdoor Cornwall with the kids

The great Cornish countryside is a veritable playground, crammed to bursting with adventures to be had. Photography by Annabel Elston

6 years ago Sian Pickles

Easter country cottages with animals

Easter is all about spring lambs and fluffy chicks so base yourself on a working farm for a country cottage holiday this April.

6 years ago Katie Chown

PYO Fruit picking at Ashprington

Pick Your Own Fruit Farm does not sound like a thrill-a-minute day out for children used to theme parks and soft play areas, but I defy any child not to love the experience of standing in a warm field eating just-picked fruit with berry-stained fingers.

6 years ago Philip Eley

The Somerset Cider Farm

You can’t really go to Somerset and not visit one of the regions cider farms, now can you? Land’s End Farm in Mudgley is one of the best.

6 years ago Kylie Barton

Things to do in Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh is a small but charming market town on the edge of the Dartmoor. It is set in perfect rolling countryside, and has the standout attraction of the beautiful Buckfast Abbey; but there are many more reasons to visit this pretty town, so here is my guide to things to do in Buckfastleigh.

6 years ago Philip Eley

Family day out at Longdown Activity Farm in Hampshire

Longdown is an activity farm where you can visit the animals in the New Forest, an enjoyable day out in Hampshire for all the family.

6 years ago Kylie Barton

Family Holidays: Donkey Sanctuary

Famously there is no entry fee and no car parking charge for visiting the Sanctuary. We’re an open charity and people are welcome to visit 365 days a year. The donkeys are here and need feeding, so we’ll be open!

6 years ago James Chubb

Family Day Out at Finkley Down Farm in Hampshire

Spring is just around the corner, and it is the perfect season to visit one of Hampshire’s farm animal parks.

7 years ago Kylie Barton

Animal antics in South Devon

For small children, larger zoos can sometimes be overwhelming, so a visit to somewhere small, quiet and friendly can make a perfect day out. Here's some animal antics to spot in parks across south Devon.

7 years ago Philip Eley

Rainy day at Pennywell Farm

By Diary of a Devon Mum (Clio FitzHerbert)

7 years ago Clio Fitzherbert