Wild food walks in the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the county’s best brews at Falmouth Beer Festival, feast nights to tantalise the tastebuds and some frighteningly good Halloween events – it’s all happening in Cornwall this October.
Things to do Hannah Denby
This was called an Imagination Playground and entertained my children for nearly an hour. They made houses and dinosaurs and... man-eating chickens.
Things to do Philip Eley
Once a quiet harbour village on the south coast of Cornwall, Porthleven is a growing hotspot for visitors to the county who have a zest for all things food and the Great Outdoors.
Things to do Kayleigh Hardy
50 ideas to keep you busy during school holidays, ranging from fruit picking to wild swimming. There's plenty of ideas to kick start your holiday planning.
Things to do Kayleigh Hardy
Visit the largest theme park in Devon for the best family day out. Welcome to Crealy!
Things to do Philip Eley
Embrace all things Devon with this list of family friendly festivals in Devon. From tar barrels and pirate festivals to music festivals galore, there's something for everyone across the county this year.
Things to do Philip Eley
From Easter egg hunts to hot cross buns, there are plenty of egg-citing Easter activities going on in south Devon.
Things to do Philip Eley
Looking for an Isle of Wight holiday but unsure how to get there? We can help you with all things ferry (and catamaran and hovercraft). All you have to do is ask.
News & Offers Kayleigh Hardy
On the east of the Isle of Wight, Seaview is a great spot for family holidays on the beach, romantic ocean vistas and maybe even an ice cream or two.
Things to do Kayleigh Hardy
New-fangled ideas and old school fun for Easter in the South and West.
Things to do Katie Chown
Whether you are looking for a small, quiet bolt hole during the holidays or a place for an extended family get-together, we have lots of lovely places in the South and West to choose from.
News & Offers Kayleigh Hardy
Do I really only get to stay here for the weekend? Perhaps I will call in sick on Monday and stay just a little longer.
Visitors' Book Faye
It’s best to familiarise yourself with the dangers that come with swimming in the sea so that you can stay safe and happy - how to spot a rip current is important.
Visitors' Book Lizzie H
The great Cornish countryside is a veritable playground, crammed to bursting with adventures to be had. Photography by Annabel Elston
Things to do Sian Pickles
These Easter picks guarantee baby friendly activities that can also entertain your other little tykes.
Things to do Becky Bye
Berry Head: ‘The highest and lowest lighthouse in England’
Places to Go Philip Eley
Sometimes the travelling really is nearly as good as the arriving.
Visitors' Book Philip Eley
If there’s one thing that can be counted on in Cornwall, it’s that you can’t count on the weather.
Things to do Sian Pickles
I cannot recommend Moors Valley Country Park highly enough, in fact I've already sent a number of friends and family along and hope to go back again myself soon.
Things to do Faye
Charlotte and I decided to see if we could find a takeaway for dinner. Yes, there was a fully equipped kitchen to cater to our self-catering needs, but being so close to the sea, our hearts (and stomachs) were set on a fresh fish supper. So fish and chips it was to be.
Classic Fodder Faye
We know beach holidays pretty well so we’ve gathered together some of our best hints and tips and put them in one handy blog for you.
Places to Go Kayleigh Hardy
See in the New Year with something special to see - these holiday cottages have views to feast your eyes on.
News & Offers Katie Chown
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.
Places to Go Kylie Barton
Now theme parks may fill some families with dread – the queues, the food, the prices. But Paultons Park is a great fun day out for the whole family packed full of pleasant surprises.
Places to Go Kylie Barton
Spring is just around the corner, and it is the perfect season to visit one of Hampshire’s farm animal parks.
Places to Go Kylie Barton
Follow our simple hints and tips on how to capture your holiday memories. Including composition ideas, group photos and how to snap that all important sunset shot, we’ve got you covered on it all.
Visitors' Book Kayleigh Hardy
Quite simply, Lymington is an enchanting town for all seasons, for all the family. Situated on the southern edge of the New Forest, it offers the perfect springboard from which to explore the stunning national park.
Things to do Jonathan C
One of the nation’s favourite seaside towns, Newquay is a fantastic place for a holiday. With a different beach for every day of the week, an emerging foodie scene and a packed calendar of events for the year it’s a must see location if you’re in the area.
Things to do Abby D
Use the templates to design your own custom surfboards in a quiet moment in your holiday cottage or on the drive down.
Visitors' Book Katie Chown
Get in the holiday spirit and work out the words that relate to a south west holiday.
Visitors' Book Katie Chown
Search for holiday related words as you journey to the west country with our download sheet.
Visitors' Book Katie Chown
Tell your own story with our helpful starting points - get really creative and you can tell your story to your teacher when you get back to school.
Visitors' Book Katie Chown
Unless you eat out every time, one or two meals are going to be cooked in the holiday cottage kitchen. Get the little ones involved with these child friendly food ideas as voted for by Classic staff.
Classic Fodder Katie Chown
There are many great National Trust places to visit in Devon and I go regularly with my three children aged 5, 7 and 9. This is a list of our personal favourites and a quick explanation of why we love them.
Places to Go Philip Eley
Having tried them all, Philip and his children have picked out their favourite three National Trust properties to visit when they're in Cornwall.
Places to Go Philip Eley
Happy Halloween from Dorset! The county has a host of entertaining events throughout October half term to put smiles on little faces.
Things to do Katie Chown
Somerset brings apples and pumpkins together in an Autumn tumble of Halloween fun.
Things to do Katie Chown
Philip's poor children were dragged round all the playparks in the area just so he could tell you the top five in south Devon.
Places to Go Philip Eley
The incredible setting and the fantastic facilities mean that it just squeezes into my list of favourite beaches in South Devon.
Places to Go Philip Eley
We know because we've been there, but we're also backed up by our guests and Owners - here's some of the best things to do in the New Forest.
Things to do Katie Chown
Coleton Fishacre is a hidden gem. It’s been one of my family’s top ten favourite day’s out for years and it’s just got a whole lot better...
Things to do Philip Eley
With temperature dropping and the nights drawing in, it’s easy to lust after summer. But our sights are set firmly on the good stuff: a return to decent telly, wintry comfort food (hello Shepherd’s Pie, we’ve missed you) and most exciting of all - Christmas!
Things to do Abby D
When the sun is shining on this part of the world you can't really ask for a more perfect family day out.
Visitors' Book Emma L
The Blue Pool in Wareham, Dorset is allegedly home to the Wareham Bears... So make sure you take a picnic!
Visitors' Book Philip Eley
Philip takes his children on a little tour of this south Devon village, from smugglers' tunnels to escaped meerkats.
Places to Go Philip Eley
I read on the leaflet that Becky Falls has been open to the public since 1903. A lot of small feet must have walked its trails in that time but my children really did feel like explorers discovering a strange and magical land for the first time.
Visitors' Book Philip Eley
If you are looking for a fantastic day out, look no further.
Things to do Lizzie H
We are quite a frugal family so the more free things that we can fill our days with, the better. Since we have lived in the West Country we have discovered all sorts of new, free, places to visit and I thought I would share a few of them with you.
Places to Go Gina Caro
We’ve come up with reasons explaining why Classic holidays are perfect for you and your family to set your mind at ease
Visitors' Book Lizzie H
When we plan to go out together we’re always on the lookout for pram friendly strolls in south Cornwall. Photography by Annabel Elston
Places to Go Sian Pickles
Eating out with young children can be a challenge but it’s definitely worth it in the end.
Places to Go Gina Caro
The phrase ‘pram-friendly beach’ is almost a contradiction in terms. If there is any surface designed to test even the most all-terrain of pushchairs it is a beach. But we might've found one...
Visitors' Book Philip Eley
Although it can be frustrating manhandling a pram onto a beach there can be advantages to them once they are there.
Visitors' Book Philip Eley
Car parks in Padstow can be busy in the height of August, so I’ve always thought of the Camel Trail as the ideal way to travel there...
Visitors' Book Sadie Phillips
A trip to the beach with the kids is not always a straightforward affair, there are lots of very important things to consider, take account of and double check
Places to Go Sian Pickles
On most crabbing adventures at other sites we feel the familiar tug on the line and gingerly start to pull the string up, but halfway up the wall the crab wisely lets go of the bag and jumps back into the water. Not so at Stoke Gabriel.
Things to do Philip Eley
Trips always involve tea, occasional fry-ups and if you’re lucky, Pete’s famous pancakes.
Things to do Rachel Wilson-Couch
We have tried a whole host of different boredom buster techniques in the past like...
Visitors' Book Gina Caro
The House of Marbles is worth a visit purely for the huge marble run.
Places to Go Philip Eley
One of the highlights of a holiday in south Devon has to be a ride on the Dartmouth Steam Railway.
Visitors' Book Philip Eley
Tips on keeping a calming routine versus keeping them up past sundown. Have your say on which is best...
Stories & Characters Katie Chown
I quite like a rainy walk but my children sometimes need to be convinced.
Places to Go Philip Eley
My daughter and I actually cried with happiness before chasing after my son who was running off to spot the next Raah-fish.
Visitors' Book Philip Eley
I hesitate to write this because I don’t want too many people to know about THE perfect family friendly beach, but just between you and me, I think I’ve found it.
Visitors' Book Philip Eley
NOW CLOSED Great summers make great childhood memories and our Great Little Trading Company competition gives you the chance to win the toys to play with.
News & Offers Katie Chown
The Jewell family experience their first glamping holiday in Devon...
Visitors' Book Jakie Jewell
3 Games... to spice up a dull car journey 3 Games...your grandparents might teach you 3 Games...to play after a bottle or two of wine
Things to do Katie Chown
(for kids on long journeys)
Visitors' Book Katie Chown
Cerys, age 8, had a lovely time with her mum, dad and older brother Josh.
Visitors' Book Cerys, age 8
'We stopped holidaying at Centre Parcs when we found this property, it’s a lot better value for money, and more relaxing.'
Visitors' Book Nicky
'A lovely family holiday'
Visitors' Book Nicky