Where: 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 Dinoski 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 Dinoski 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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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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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.…
