The team at Shred & Butta have done it again. They’ve pulled off another incredible vehicle conversion, this time under the guise of TV show Full Metal Junkies for Quest. Each episode sees Jim and his team creating unbelievable transport make overs, from scrap heap ready to outta this world. The ultimate upcycle. Episode 6…
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Phoebus Glamping ~ Family Adventure on an American School Bus in Berkshire
Read moreWhere: Inkpen, Berkshire Sleeps: Up to 6 How much: From £140 per night (for 2 people) Phoebus Glamping has been created through a profound love of the outdoors and being close to nature. Owners Chris and Róża felt the need to counter balance their fast paced lives in London with the ultimate, off-grid escape, purchasing their…
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Beach Box Sauna: Brighton’s Traditional Sauna Experience
Read moreBeach Box Sauna is one of those places you visit really not knowing what to expect. Situated on Brighton’s Madeira Drive (directly opposite Concorde 2) this little oasis may initially seem out of place sandwiched between the Volks railway and bright yellow Sea Lanes containers. However, once inside you realise pretty quickly that Beach Box…
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5 Unique Holiday Hideaways for Families in Devon
Read moreDevon holds a very special place in my childhood memories. For many years my grandparents owned a house near Brixham. We’d spend Easter and Summer breaks eating fish n chips by the harbour in the rain, exploring the arcades in Paignton and strolling along the prom in Torquay. There’s something very wholesomely British about holidaying…
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Our Merry Bikation at the Merry Harriers Inn – E-biking around the Surrey Hills
Read moreWhere: Hambledon, Surrey Sleeps: Most accommodation sleeps 2. Option of booking multiple rooms for larger groups. Dogs welcome. How much: Prices start from £130 per night The Merry Harriers is the epitome of a ye olde, country pub – cosy fireplace snugs, wooden beams and bar staff who greet the locals by name. Scratch beneath…
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Plas Weunydd – The Boutique Hotel in the heart of Snowdonia’s Slate Country
Read moreWhere: Llechwed Slate Mine, near Blaenau Ffestiniog in Snowdonia. How much: From £100 for a budget double including breakfast. Prices start at £135 for a family suite. The Plas Weunydd Hotel opened earlier this spring just as Lockdown restrictions started to ease. The grand, 24 bedroom hotel sits proudly at the entrance of the Llechwed…
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5 Sussex Beaches off the Beaten Track
Read moreFinally, the school holidays are here and despite some unseasonal weather I have high hopes for some glorious days spent on the beach with the family. We’re so lucky to have easy access to a range of beaches here in East Sussex – with Seaford, Eastbourne and Brighton all offering the epitome of a traditional…
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Our Yurt Stay at Hill Farm, Tintern – Eco Spa, Forest Bathing & Reconnecting with Nature
Read morePrice: £360 for 3 nights Monday – Thursday or £300 for 2 nights Friday – Saturday Sleeps: Up to 2 adults and 3 children (smaller yurt also available) Location: Barbadoes, Tintern, Monmouthshire Approaching Hill Farm along ancient, winding narrow lanes you can feel the stresses of everyday life start to melt away. The location of…
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A Family Review of the Oakey Koakey Treehouse at Downash Wood
Read moreBased on a stay in the Oakey Koakey family treehouse Price: from £210 per night Sleeps: 4 people Location: Ticehurst, East Sussex Tucked away down a narrow farming lane on the outskirts of Ticehurst, Downash Wood feels special the moment you arrive. Set in an Area of Outstanding and Natural Beauty on the border between…
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The Rise of Shred & Butta: Jim Stewart’s Journey from Board Wax to Boardroom
Read moreI first met Jim Stewart over 10 years ago in Val D’Isere. Back then he was living the typical seasonaire lifestyle – playing hard in the mountains while earning a bit of money doing odd jobs around resort. He came across as easy going, laid back and happy in the moment. When I recently caught…
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The Roarsome Dinobus: Adventures for Wild at Heart Families
Read moreAnyone who follows our adventures will know that we are massive fans of exploring and getting outdoors as a family. When I came across Roarsome their ethos totally echoes that of our own here at Juggling on Rollerskates – an adventure brand for families who are wild at heart? I was sold. I needed to…
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Lake Wood, Uckfield
Read moreI’ve lived in Uckfield for over 7 years now, and until very recently had never heard of Lake Wood. It was only when a friend also visited for the first time and shared her pictures of this local hidden beauty spot on social media that I came to hear about this wonderful Woodland Trust site.…
