Wonderful Weekend at The Trefeddian Hotel in Aberdovey | Why We Went Back!
Having spent a wonderful 3 nights at The Trefeddian Hotel in Aberdovey, Wales, last year, we decided to return this May to celebrate my mum’s 70th birthday. By a bizarre coincidence, when I told my mum last year about our trip to this fabulous hotel, she told me that she …
Weekend in Great Yarmouth with Kids
So when your husband tells you he’s really pleased he has got a Airbnb booking for your house for Easter, you would probably assume he checked the actual dates of Easter weekend. But no. He had also rented the house out to a Stag party, which did little to help …
4 National Trust days out with Children in the East of England
We love National Trust days out here at Mini Travellers and we were surprised to learn the other day that some people still don’t think their properties are suitable for children. The National Trust has put children at the heart of a lot of their properties over the last few years and …
Visiting Museums in Swansea with Kids
During our recent short break to Swansea Bay in Wales we visited two FREE museums: The National Waterfront Museum and the Swansea Museum, but if you only have a little time which one is best? The National Waterfront Museum, has an interactive and high tech approach to Wales’ history. The kids had …
Family Holiday in Jersey
July felt incredibly busy and I will freely admit that I heaved an enormous sigh of relief when school finished for the summer. The thing that kept me going throughout the never-ending tiredness and inability to switch off my brain was the knowledge that as soon as the term was over we’d be escaping for a …
13 National Trust Days Out With Children in Kent, Surrey & Sussex
We love National Trust days out here at Mini Travellers and we were surprised to learn the other day that some people still don’t think their properties are suitable for children. The National Trust has put children at the heart of a lot of their properties over the last few years and …
Is the Crocky Trail Good for Kids Aged 5?
Over the Easter Holidays we visited the Crocky Trail in Chester with kids ranging from 5-11. It’s tricky to find activities that will keep that age range of kids busy but having had fantastic success with our trip to Go Ape Junior the day before I had high hopes for …
3 National Trust days out with Children in London
We love National Trust days out here at Mini Travellers and we were surprised to learn the other day that some people still don’t think their properties are suitable for children. When we head to London though we don’t naturally think of visiting a National Trust property but here are three …
Review: Parc Le Breos | Gower Bed & Breakfast
We love Wales here at Mini Travellers, and over Easter we were excited to be invited to visit Gower , the Mumbles, and Swansea itself, by the team at Visit Swansea Bay. We had a fun filled 4 days and 3 night break and you can see all we got up …
5 Reasons to Visit Oystermouth Castle with Kids
One of the fun things we did on our recent short break to Swansea Bay in Wales was visit Oystermouth Castle. Oystermouth Castle sits on the hill just off the front in Mumbles and to be honest doesn’t look like much from the sea front. Looks can however be deceiving and the …
Billy Elliot The Musical | Review
After an 11 year run in the West End with rave reviews, Billy Elliot The Musical has arrived at the Liverpool Empire as part of a limited national tour. It runs for just over 2 weeks until 27 May 2017 and tickets have been hard to come by, especially for the …
Digger Land in Devon – Our Family Review
I think it is safe to say that my little boy is digger obsessed! He owns a fleet of diggers and is never without one. Going past a construction vehicle of any sort (as long as it is yellow!) causes much excitement on any car journey accompanied by a call …
#UKexplore – April 2017
April has been a fantastic month and it has been so lovely to see all your photos exploring the UK over Easter. We know you have been inspired to tag more of your photos with #UKexplore to be in with a chance of winning the fab prize from Cotswold Outdoor so …
6 National Trust Days Out With Children in Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire
We love National Trust days out here at Mini Travellers and we were surprised to learn the other day that some people still don’t think their properties are suitable for children. The National Trust has put children at the heart of a lot of their properties over the last few years and …
Rumsdale Cottage | Family Friendly Cottage in Lanreath Cornwall
Cornwall is one of my most favourite places in the world. When we arrive I am instantly transported back to childhood memories of long summers spent with my grandparents. I took the girls down to Lanreath near Looe for a little break this Easter holiday’s staying in the gorgeous Rumsdale …
Family Day Out at Formby Sand Dunes
If you haven’t ever visited Formby Sand Dunes then you are missing a trick. The dunes will forever have a special memory in my heart as we met some very good friends there just moments after finding out that we were having twins and that they would be born when my …
Wales with the Kids | The Ultimate Bucket List
Here at Mini Travellers, we find it difficult to stay away from Wales. The beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, extensive history, varied wildlife and welcoming culture makes it one of our favourite staycation destinations. Wales ticks all the boxes when it comes to family travel, avoiding the stresses of everything that …
Glamping at Watkinsons Farm, Ormskirk
I gave myself a bit of a challenge this Easter School Holiday … I wanted to go away for a few days, somewhere I could go on my own with our two boys (aged 4 and 6) for the first night, with my husband joining us for the weekend (by …
4 Day Short Break in Swansea Bay, Wales with Kids
We love Wales here at Mini Travellers and over Easter we were excited to be invited to visit Gower , the Mumbles, and Swansea itself, by the team at Visit Swansea Bay. We drove down to South Wales through the valleys from Wirral to Mumbles on Monday morning, avoiding any of …
Review: Go Ape Junior Tree Top Adventure
During the Easter holidays we went to do the Go Ape Tree Top Junior Adventure at Delamere Forest. My nephews were visiting for a couple of days so I needed to try and find an activity that would keep all the kids happy. I thought we would all have fun trying …
Ten Top Tips | First Time in a Motorhome with Kids
Thinking of hiring a motorhome for the first time? Here are Ten Top Tips for your First Time in a Motorhome with Kids. We’ve wanted to holiday in a motorhome for some time. We chatted about a week in the Lake District, a road trip to Cornwall, a month in …
5 Amazing National Trust Days Out With Children in Somerset & Wiltshire
We love Somerset & Wiltshire and National Trust days out here at Mini Travellers and we were surprised to learn the other day that some people still don’t think their properties are suitable for children. The National Trust has put children at the heart of a lot of their properties over the …
11 National Trust Days Out With Children in Devon & Dorset
We love Devon & Dorset and we also love the National Trust here at Mini Travellers and we were surprised to learn the other day that some people still don’t think their properties are suitable for children. The National Trust has put children at the heart of a lot of …
6 National Trust Days Out With Children in Cornwall
We love Cornwall and National Trust days out here at Mini Travellers and we were surprised to learn the other day that some people still don’t think their properties are suitable for children. The National Trust has put children at the heart of a lot of their properties over the last few …