Complete guide to Exmoor National Park
Learn about one of the UK’s smallest National Parks in our complete guide to Exmoor National Park, from where to go to what to do.
Lydia PaleschiPicnic
The Golden Cap walk, the easy way
Enjoy one of Dorset’s most famous landmarks without the hassle with our Golden Cap walk, the easy way.
Adam Ludnow
Holidays on the Isle of Purbeck
Abundant wildlife, clifftop walks and breath-taking seascapes make Purbeck one of our favourite places to visit in Dorset.
Liz Arnell
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
Classic Fodder Foraging for Winter
A few suggestions for free food in the winter months.
Katie Chown
Lyndhurst and the New Forest ponies
We had driven through the town of Lyndhurst earlier in the day and made a note to stop off on our way back to our holiday cottage in Lymington, not least because of the large number of New Forest ponies we had seen just on the outskirts of the town.
Faye
Perfect picnic places in south Devon
Dine al fresco in Devon this summer with our pick of places to go for a picnic.
Philip Eley
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 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
Places to picnic around Somerset
Look no further than the amazing picnicking backdrop of the South. From Dorset to Wiltshire and Somerset to Hampshire, English Heritage and National Trust places to picnic which boast the most beautiful gardens and have their gates open wide for families and dogs.
Becky Bye
Rented pineapples and unicorn horns: A family day out at Powderham Castle
Powderham castle is the home of the 19th Earl of Devon and he is one lucky fellow to live in such a great setting. Our first sight of the castle was over a bulrush-bordered lake and my children all exclaimed with wonder at the sight.
Philip Eley
Market day in Hampshire
Whilst on holiday in a Hampshire cottage you will be sure to want to stock up on local produce to sample during your time with us. I don’t know about you, but one of my favourite things to do as a couple is go to a good country market and a car boot sale. Such a day out is pretty much a relationship goal, it is so simple, yet so enjoyable.
Kylie Barton
Lattes and lunch in lycra - a cycle in Somerset
While my husband now conforms to the current male phenomena that is a ‘MAMIL’ (Middle-Aged Man In Lycra) I’d describe myself more of a ‘leisure cyclist’ (I push my bike up hills).
Ali Ray
Open Air Theatre in Cornwall
Theatre really comes into its own when it’s performed on the road. Each summer in Cornwall, a myriad of makeshift stages spring up all over the county – some providing seating, but many simply on the beach or a patch of grass on which to spread your blanket. It’s an experience not to be missed.
Sadie Phillips
North Coast Cool Cafes - Kiosks, Huts and Shacks in Cornwall
There’s always at least one utterly perfect moment on every holiday that makes you want to catch it and keep it forever. I’ve just had one of those moments.
Ali Ray
