family days out

picture of a child looking out over Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens

Visiting Babbacombe Model Village with Kids – Full Family Guide

Babbacombe Model Village has been on our list of places to visit for such a long time, and today we finally got around to going. I’m so glad we did, as we had such a lovely day out, and we’re already looking forward to coming back again soon – especially as we can return for free within 7 days using our ticket voucher.

What is Babbacombe Model Village?

Babbacombe Model Village is a...

picture of two children at a picture sign at Crealy Theme Park

Rainy Day at Crealy? Here's How We Still Had the Best Day Out

After all the amazing sunshine we’ve had recently, we were a bit gutted when the weather turned just in time for May half term. But we’re pretty used to this weather now, so we haven’t let it stop our plans with friends.

Today we headed to Crealy Theme Park & Resort in Devon, and I’ll be honest – I wasn’t sure how this was going to go as the forecast said it was going to rain all day long...

picture of a Father and son sat together on a rock on a Dartmoor river

Family Fun at Dartmeet on Dartmoor

My idea of the perfect Sunday is some kind of family adventure followed by some great food. So today, we headed off to Dartmoor to do just that!

One of our favourite places to explore on Dartmoor as a family is Dartmeet , also known as Badgers Holt. A few reasons this place tops the list for us are:

  • It’s set on the river and full of rocks to climb – which my children (
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picture of Sir David Attenborough at the Natural History Museum

Sir David Attenborough to present new immersive experience at the Natural History Museum

Our Story with David Attenborough opens 19 June 2025
  • Step into a new immersive experience presented by Sir David Attenborough at the Natural History Museum, opening 19 June 2025
  • Our Story with David Attenborough delves into the saga of our species from our earliest beginnings, as Sir David draws on a nearly century-long career as he shares his hopes for people and planet
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picture of a child watching the Exeter Chiefs Rugby at Sandy Park

Family Day Out: Watching the Exeter Chiefs with Kids – Our Honest Review

This Bank Holiday weekend, we decided to do something a bit different and take the family to watch the Exeter Chiefs play at Sandy Park Stadium. Now, I’ll admit—it was a bit of a risky choice. My 8-year-old daughter, who is gymnastics mad, isn’t a rugby fan and rarely sits still for more than five minutes. My 10-year-old son is completely sports-mad, but rugby isn’t really his thing either....

picture of happy children on an assault course above water at River Dart Country Park

Adventure, Playgrounds and picnics: Our day at River Dart Country Park

We had a rare teacher training day this week, so, along with some friends, we decided to pack up a picnic, our bikes, and a change of clothes and head out to the River Dart Country Park for the day.

Location

Nestled within the stunning Dartmoor National Park, the River Dart Country Park is conveniently located just half an hour from Exeter, easily accessible off the A38. For those of...

picture of Squirrel monkey enjoying Easter treat at ZSL London Zoo

Zoo-normous Egg Hunt at London Zoo this Easter

Hop on down to London Zoo this Easter for an egg hunt like no other – as families visiting the conservation zoo are tasked with cracking secret codes to help the Easter bunny find eggs hidden among the Zoo’s incredible animals.

From Saturday 5 April – Monday 21 April, young animal detectives can embark on a Zoonormous Egg Hunt , following a trail of hidden eggs to celebrate some of...

picture of Shaun the Sheep at Bristol Zoo Project

Shaun the Sheep rubs shoulders with giraffes and cheetahs at Bristol Zoo Project

The iconic animated character Shaun the Sheep is heading to the zoo this Christmas for a rather ‘ewe-nique’ festive trail.

The much-loved family favourite is headlining a new family art trail at Bristol Zoo Project, which is near J17 of the M5.

‘Shaun the Sheep: Find the Flock’ has just got underway and features 12 giant Shaun sculptures located across the zoo for visitors...

Picture of a sign for the UK Kids comedy festival

The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival Announces February 2025 Programme

The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival is the only comedy festival in the UK dedicated to children, young people, and their families. The event takes place alongside the Leicester Comedy Festival , the largest and longest-running comedy festival in Europe. Priority Booking for Best Friends of the Festival opens 30th October, ahead of the general on-sale date of Friday, 1st November, at 10am.

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picture of a family getting on a bus to go on a day out

Stumped for half-term activities? Four fun city breaks you can take with the kids

By Julian Hirst, Busbud in Europe

The October half-term holiday is rapidly approaching. Trying to keep our kids from sitting and staring at screens for the duration of the break means finding as many family-friendly activities as possible. That’s not always easy, especially when you’re catering to a variety of tastes and preferences. Things can get even more challenging when you don’...

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