The UK is our Motherland, and although we are seemingly always finding ways to escape her, we do keep finding our way back again. And each time we return home, we appreciate it all the more; be it the green rolling hills, the sense of humour and politeness, the quirky art, or Mum’s roast dinner. Plus, there are some very awesome adventures that we have found right on our doorstep…
Do check out our Peak District Kids website, where we share all our top tips of where to go and what to do on a family trip to the Peaks.
However, in all honesty, we don’t travel in the UK that much; so this blog isn’t really the place if you’re looking for UK travel inspiration. Although you may find something of interest below. And make sure you check out these top things to do in the Lake District with kids (it’s a place we really want to explore more of), plus this London with kids guide is a must read (as what is a visit to the UK without a trip to the capital)?
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APH Parking at Manchester Airport REVIEW: Park & Ride or Meet & Greet?
Public transport in the Peak District is hit and miss, so getting from our home in Bakewell to Manchester Airport can be tricky. The fastest and most reliable option is to drive, so we therefore have to consider airport parking. Indeed, whether you live in Liverpool, Blackpool or the Peak District, for those us living…
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Holiday Inn Manchester Airport T2 REVIEW
There’s always a lot of forward planning that goes into our big, long-term trips, and those last couple of weeks can always be rather stressful with sorting the house out, tying up loose ends with work, catching up with friends, and generally preparing to put our UK life on hold for a few months. Over…
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Why you should Road Trip with your Baby
Reasons to take your baby or toddler on a road trip
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Heligan Caravan and Camping Park REVIEW: a holiday home in Cornwall
A peaceful family retreat in Cornwall; spacious three-bedroom holiday homes with sea views, modern amenities, and easy access to the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Ideal for a relaxing countryside escape with the kids in tow. It was day one of May half term, and after a few crazy busy weeks of school events, juggling our…
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Best family yurt holidays in England and Wales
The humble Mongolian yurt has had a surge in popularity in the UK, popping up all over the countryside to tempt weekenders with a cosier and quirkier alternative to camping. I first stayed in a yurt (or rather ger) in the Mongolia desert, and would have been rather confused if you’d told me years later…
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Dinosaur World Live REVIEW: a roarsomely interactive show
This Dinosaur World Live review is from the Saturday matinee performance at Chesterfield’s Winding Wheel Theatre. TraveLynn Family received complimentary tickets in return for this honest review. ROOOOOAAAAAAAARRRRRRR!!! Eyes wide open, my boys sat fixated in their seats as the thunderous roar echoed throughout the auditorium. Titus the T-Rex, the most fearsome of all had…
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Finding family adventure in the UK
If you’ve been following our family journey for a while, you’ll know we’re drawn to adventurous travel. From overlanding through Africa and hiking the Himalayas to backpacking across Southeast Asia, we love getting off the beaten track. But the UK is home, and who’s to say adventure can’t be found here too? I reached out…