Holidaying in Pembrokeshire? Take advantage of the free costal bus rides
Visitors to Pembrokeshire in south west Wales throughout August can give the car a rest and take a Puffin bus along the National Park’s stunning coastline for free every Tuesday and Wednesday. Just turn up, hop on a coastal bus and visit some of many unspoilt beaches and fishing villages or walk a section of the path along the coastline.
The coastal bus services form part of the Pembrokeshire Greenways project, which has been set up to encourage people to access the coast and countryside by public transport and enjoy outdoor activities. The buses serve the most popular sections of the Pembrokeshire Coastal National Trail and are the perfect transport solution for visiting the area.
A fun way to explore this lovely seaside town and solve the crime of Margate's Missing Masterpiece. The Coates family donned their deerstalkers to solve the mystery.
For a holiday the whole family will enjoy you need to find a beach where children can play while adults relax, and all with minimum stress. Look out for prestigious Blue Flag Beaches which are awarded for everything you need, including water quality, safety, amenities and environmental impact. To ensure you do not end up with a beach holiday headache, here is lowcostholidays' guide to some of Europe’s finest Blue Flag beaches.
The Tamarind Hotel in Barbados has just reopened after a multimillion-pound revamp and as soon as travel journalist Lucy Daltroff arrived she discovered a welcoming and fun, family-friendly feel about the place.
Sicily is a popular holiday destination all year round, with each season offering its own distinctive charm. September is a particularly great time to visit the beautiful island – and you can take advantage of Eurocamp’s fantastic "September Sun" discounts!
Get a taste of Greece and experience some of the delights of a Greek holiday – in the heart of London. Gabriel's Wharf has been transformed into a Greek beach until 27 June.
Thanks to Keycamp’s spring sale, available on bookings made between 2 April and 12 April, families and couples arriving up to 30 June can make considerable savings with some great fixed price deals, meaning that seven nights in Lake Garda costs from just £109 per party.
Healthy Options, the wellbeing holiday experts, has joined forces with London’s leading women-only gym, Sequinpark, to offer guests the chance to sample a week-long exercise break designed around relaxation and fun this summer.
Brighton, the city by the sea, offers children free entry to many attractions including Sea Life and The Royal Pavilion plus deals at selected restaurants
Health Optimisation Summit explores the latest innovations, trends, and strategies in health and performance. Founder Tim Gray reveals his top health tips for making the most of your vacations.
We like to test equipment comprehensively, so after Anne Coates reviewed the smarTrike Traveler ActiveStroller, her daughter Olivia took it on holiday to Portugal to see how it faired on the flight. Here are her thoughts along with her husband's.
Whether you're thinking of backpacking, day trips, commuting or school bags now is a great time to see what's on offer from Mountain Warehouse. Anne Coates tries out their Bolt Backpack.
The smarTrike Traveler is the ?rst convertible stroller that transforms into a trike with a simple push of a button. Anne Coates put it through its paces with Lizzie. And there will be a further review when the family goes on holiday accompanied by the smarTrike Traveler ActiveStroller. .
Even in the UK we have to be careful of the sun's rays especially on the sensitive skin on babies, children teens and not to forget adults and older people. This UV Protection Beach Shelter from Mountain Warehouse is perfect for the beach, park and garden and is compact and light enough to pack for your holidays abroad writes Anne Coates.
100 funny, informative poems to answer questions about the world, each one bought to life by Joe Berger. Perfect for children who love asking questions and love hilarious – as well as factual – replies.
Birmingham Rep presents its family Christmas classic The Snowman for its 28th year at Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End, the Peacock Theatre, with a six-week run from Saturday 22 November 2025. Booking now.
Lego have a reputation for creating must have products. This was no exception. "It’s the best thing I’ve ever had, Nana!" said Christine Mayle's grandson who spent three weeks building this amazing Lego castle.
The perfect activity gym for a newborn which grows and adapts as the baby does, offering appropriate activities for different developmental stages in the first year or so of life, writes Anne Coates.
Super Charlie received a five heart review from Christine Mayle for its cinema release and if you missed it on the big screen it's soon to be available to view at home on all major digital channels.
With beautifully crafted wooden accessories and food to delight young chefs, this set from Melofaver makes a great complement to any existing culinary toys or is a great start-up set, writes Anne Coates.
Nurseries and primary schools will be gearing up to learn about Diwali – The Festival of Lights – falling on 20 October this year – which involves five days of celebrations. Find out more with these books from QuartoKids.
A huge number of Brits write wills without including critical elements, costing families thousands in legal fees and sparking bitter inheritance disputes, reveals legal expert Stephanie Hutton.
The Cave Downwind of the Café, The Hunt for the Fog Town Moose and Alone on My Rock – three colourful picture books to delight young readers and adults alike, reviewed by Anne Coates.
Lizzie loves penguins – and taking photos – so what better digital camera for her to try out than the Penguin from The Zoofamily which has recently launch its toys in the UK. Perfect for small hands.
To celebrate the launch of The Zoo Family range of child friendly adventure toys including video cameras, walkie-talkies and binoculars, we have a competition to win a Unicorn Kids Digital Camera.
From Tuesday 16 to Saturday 21 September, 2025 parents dining with their children can enjoy a complimentary main course from Bella Italia’s mouth-watering menu in one of their UK restaurants.
Giving children's early art attempts a new edge, Doodle Copy from Canal Toys provides reusable templates for young artists to create pictures – and then print them off to be coloured in.
In a welcome addition to the increasingly popular young adult romantasy market , Kiera Azara strikes just the right balance for younger teenagers in her new series, writes Elaine Hewlett.
Foldable Baby Standing Shower Support from Orzbow fits into walk-in showers perfectly, offering safer washing – especially useful if you don't have a conventional bath, writes Anne Coates.
Hay fever sufferers know the common, at times unbearable symptoms, that affect the eyes, and contact lens wearers have extra problems. Here's what to do, by Francesca Marchetti.
We're delighted to team up with QuartoKids with a competition for five readers to win two books from their bestselling series Little People, BIG DREAMS®.
Muddy Puddles has been one of our go-to places for outdoor toddler clothes and we were delighted to review this waterproof jumpsuit plus matching wellies, writes Anne Coates.
The latest impact report from Working Families Legal Advice Service shows that the charity’s helpline and 200-plus advice and guidance pages reached one in ten UK parents.
For bites and stings, Puressentiel has a number of products that can not only repel insects in the first place, but also soothe bitten, sore and itchy skin, writes Dr Tim Bond.
We had ten copies of the 50th anniversary edition of Richard Scarry's Best Counting Book Ever to be won. Here are the names of the winners who will receive their prize from HarperCollins Children's Books.
An engaging picture book from the award-winning author of Colin's Castle. In this second book, Colin the vegetarian vampire prepares for a visit from his Grandma. What could possibly go wrong? asks Anne Coates.
Natasha Da Souza and her daughter Theia loved this product! The premise is very simple – paint your picture, apply fluffy paint and decorate with accessories. The results were great!