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For some people the sun and beach signify a holiday, but for us, let the mercury fall below zero and you’ll find us in our happy place! There’s something about the cold. The ability to wrap up warm and cosy to fend off the elements, cheeks tingling from exposure, sitting around open fires and snow laden trees! For the last 4 years, our winters have involved cold holidays above the Arctic Circle …

The Peak District is a diverse natural resource right on our doorstep: the 16,267 square kilometres of the UK’s 15 wild and wonderful National Parks. And they’re being discovered by a growing number of people and communities, thanks to the dedicated charities, volunteers and supporters who protect and promote them.We are already a key partner with the UK National Parks Foundation, we are turning o …

It's that time of year again, it’s Great British summer staycation season! Whether you're heading to the coast to have fun on the seaside, or up into the hills to explore the countryside, are you off camping or even hitting the British festivals for a glamping weekend? Even if you're staying in a fancy hotel, you’ll be sure to need waterproofs and wellies for days out and about enjoying what …

What Is a Mud Kitchen? What are the benefits of playing with Mud?Everyone knows how much children love to play in the mud. After all, who hasn’t made a mud pie in their life? A mud kitchen is an outdoor play station that allows children to engage in pretend and messy play by cooking with mud, sand, and water. Mud kitchens help children to develop fine motor skills, roleplay, exploration, and socia …