Easter country cottages with animals
Easter is all about spring lambs and fluffy chicks so base yourself on a working farm for a country cottage holiday this April.
Katie ChownFarm
PYO Fruit picking at Ashprington
Pick Your Own Fruit Farm does not sound like a thrill-a-minute day out for children used to theme parks and soft play areas, but I defy any child not to love the experience of standing in a warm field eating just-picked fruit with berry-stained fingers.
Philip Eley
The Somerset Cider Farm
You can’t really go to Somerset and not visit one of the regions cider farms, now can you? Land’s End Farm in Mudgley is one of the best.
Kylie Barton
Things to do in Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh is a small but charming market town on the edge of the Dartmoor. It is set in perfect rolling countryside, and has the standout attraction of the beautiful Buckfast Abbey; but there are many more reasons to visit this pretty town, so here is my guide to things to do in Buckfastleigh.
Philip Eley
Family day out at Longdown Activity Farm in Hampshire
Longdown is an activity farm where you can visit the animals in the New Forest, an enjoyable day out in Hampshire for all the family.
Kylie Barton
Family Holidays: Donkey Sanctuary
Famously there is no entry fee and no car parking charge for visiting the Sanctuary. We’re an open charity and people are welcome to visit 365 days a year. The donkeys are here and need feeding, so we’ll be open!
James Chubb
Family Day Out at Finkley Down Farm in Hampshire
Spring is just around the corner, and it is the perfect season to visit one of Hampshire’s farm animal parks.
Kylie Barton
Animal antics in South Devon
For small children, larger zoos can sometimes be overwhelming, so a visit to somewhere small, quiet and friendly can make a perfect day out. Here's some animal antics to spot in parks across south Devon.
Philip Eley
Rainy day at Pennywell Farm
By Diary of a Devon Mum (Clio FitzHerbert)
Clio Fitzherbert
