Gardens in Dorset
Whether you want coastal havens or topiaries backed with impressive castles, these gardens in Dorset are sure to get a green thumbs up.
Annie CowenNature
Spring Glamping
The loveliest time to experience the beauty of nature, and all with the luxury of beds and en suites!
Hannah Denby
Family Holidays: Sleeping Giants and Mud Maids at the Lost Gardens of Heligan
'Raised on adventure stories with sleeping giants, fairies and trolls, it was the sort of place where they could indulge their imaginations to the full.'
Philip Eley
Things to do in the Blackdown Hills
If you love admiring and exploring the great outdoors, then this part of the world is the perfect place to soak up beautiful countryside and emerald woodland. The Blackdown Hills offers an extensive range of range of activities and things to do on a visit to the area.
Tasha H
Caerhays Castle and Gardens
Explore one of the great gardens of Cornwall during it’s exclusive spring opening hours. Perfect for a family friendly day enjoying the fresh air.
Kayleigh Hardy
Family day at Stourhead Gardens
A family day out to Stourhead, exploring the gardens, having a picnic and generally having a magical adventure.
Emma L
Top Walks in the West Country
Whether to wear out the kids, or to rediscover alone time together, here are a few of our favourite walks in the South West.
Katie Chown
Gardens of the South and West
Tiptoe through the tulips or run by the roses at these top gardens in the South and West.
Kayleigh Hardy
A country park dog walk in Hampshire
For a truly diverse day out with your dog, with walks galore, head over to Netley’s Royal Victoria Country Park when on holiday in Hampshire.
Kylie Barton
Classic Fodder Foraging for Winter
A few suggestions for free food in the winter months.
Katie Chown
Things to do in a forest
Any time of year is always great for resurrecting some of the simple pleasures of yesteryear. Forests become wonderlands of fun, discovery and adventure. Here’s a round-up of some simple forest fun ideas to try.
Philip Eley
New Forest Wildlife Park
The wolves and chatty giant otters were a big hit, the stories of their conservation making for heart-warming reading and the friendly deer that were free to roam around the park added a magical touch.
Faye
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
Sian Pickles
Holiday Soundtracks
Tune in to nature's jukebox.
Katie Chown
A Guide to Holidays in Exmoor
Exmoor towns and landscape, a look at where to go and why.
Katie Chown
Moors Valley Country Park
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.
Faye
Things to do in Seaton
With its pebble beach, easy-going vibe, and many interesting days out and attractions nearby, Seaton is a good place for a family holiday, a walking holiday or an activity holiday.
Philip Eley
Things to do in Dawlish
Dawlish is a seaside town in south east Devon with a gentle air of sophistication yet still a great place for traditional bucket and spade holidays. With both Dawlish and Dawlish Warren full of ideas for a fun break, here is my guide of things to do in Dawlish.
Philip Eley
Things to do in Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot is a medium-sized market town, surrounded by great parks and beautiful countryside with access to great seaside one way and great moorland the other way. It also has some of the best parks and open space land you can find plenty of things to do in.
Philip Eley
Family Day Out at the New Forest Centre
The New Forest Centre is a hub of information and activities through which to learn about the beautiful scenery which surrounds you, and provides a great educational day out for families holidaying nearby.
Kylie Barton
Things to do in the Lizard
Explore the wild and beautiful Lizard Peninsula and revive the senses, before returning to your very own home-from-home in a luxury holiday cottage.
Lizzie Heather
Colourful autumn walks in Dorset
Dorset and Wiltshire have an impressive array of autumn colours to tempt you to wrap up in your warmest layers and head out with the dog to earn a nice hot toddy.
Becky Bye
Blood Moons and Dark Sky Tourism
When on holiday, consider a slightly different point of view. Grab a blanket, a bottle of wine and come and check out the latest in night-time activities.
Lizzie Heather
A boat trip from Mousehole
Head out with Cormorant Cruising and discover the local history, marine life and stunning views from the seas around beautiful Mousehole harbour.
Adam Ludnow
Wild swimming in Cornwall
Here are my recommendations on where to get away from the crowds and take a really wild Cornish dip
Sian Pickles
Wild Swimming in Devon
Swimming – it's the most natural of activities, yet so many people only ever do it in the most unnatural of locations.
Pat Kinsella
