With many families now opting for a summer staycation, we wanted to showcase the natural beauty found around the Scottish coastline that you just have to see to believe it exists this close to home. With this in mind, we’ve gathered together five beaches found in Scotland that are worth a visit. So, if you’ve booked one of the many family holidays UK destinations have to offer, or you’re simply looking for somewhere new to explore on your next visit to Scotland, scroll down to discover more. 5 Scottish beaches you have to visit this summer 1. Broughty Ferry Beach…

Over the Easter holidays we enjoyed a few days away in Ironbridge, a pretty village in Ironbridge Gorge which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We planned some fun days out including, the Cat Cafe in Shrewsbury, a trip to the Emma Bridgwater Decorating Studio and the Boardroom Gaming Cafe in Telford. Games, in general, can be a great way to boost your brain power and help with skills building for kids and adults too. That’s why you should get yourself online as well, to play online games like solitaire or soduku. If there is any kind of board game…

Today we treated ourselves to a trip to the Emma Bridgewater Decorating Studio at her factory at Hanley, Stoke on Trent. I have a few pieces of Emma Bridgewater pottery and have always wanted to know more about how the pieces and decorated and made. Unfortunately all the experiences we wanted to go on, such as the factory tour and afternoon tea experiences, were sold out. Thankfully we found we could visit the Decorating Studio and paint our own pottery keep-sakes. The Emma Bridgewater Decorating Studio We booked our tickets to the Emma Bridgewater Decorating Studio online and turned up…

Today we visited Paws Cafe, a cat cafe in Shrewsbury. You all know how much we love to visit a Cat Cafe, as my son would much rather swap our dog for a cat! We found out about Paws Cafe online and booked a visit. Situated in a pretty building on Mardol, it was easy to find with parking on the street outside. Paws Cafe Shrewsbury We were welcomed inside, put our shoes into a locker, and went inside to choose out seats. Paws Cafe is large and we plumped for a comfy sofa. There are 11 lovely cats who…

Travelling can be a fulfilling experience for everyone, especially when you have your family and loved ones with you. Seeing the world with your family can also be a valuable educational experience to help expand your children’s worldview. In a previous post, we highlighted some of the best destinations to visit with your children, from the biodiversity of South Africa to the natural landscapes and waterfalls of Iceland. At the same time, we also emphasised the importance of planning to ensure a smooth sailing family holiday. Cutting Costs While Travelling as a Big Family While the added family bonding time…