Schools out, annual leave is booked. What next? It’s time to pack those bags and head out into the great outdoors. Let the kids go free range and experience the countryside in this selection of places to run wild. We’ve picked some of our favourite family glamping locations in the UK perfect for getting a little more nature in the lives of you and your little adventurers. Jake’s Place, Devon Follow the winding path, through the vegetable patch and you’ll find a homemade cabin; a treasure trove waiting to explore, filled with delights for the big and the small. Adults...

If you’re planning a long haul flight with young children, it can be quite stressful - particularly if it’s your first time doing so! Will they cry the whole time? Will they annoy the other passengers? How will I keep them entertained throughout the journey? You can’t guarantee that your child will be a little angel when on an aeroplane, it can be a challenge for young children to sit still at the best of times. But a bit of preparation can help distract them from boredom and perhaps make travelling a little easier on everyone: 1) Take a lollipop...

With the weather improving and summer rolling in, we thought it was about time to share some more awesome ideas for family days out! This time there is a twist though… you can get a discount on all of the suggested attractions through Picniq! So get those little ones packing their Trunki cases, load up the EAT Range & PaddlePak’s and head to one of these great attractions… Longleat Safari Park The UK’s best safari park must be one of the most popular summer attractions Britain has to offer. If your little ones like animals, this is the place –...

Travelling with the kids can be a fun and exciting adventure. But getting from point A to B is often a whole different story. Young children are notorious for getting agitated and impatient when it comes to long road trips. But luckily there are a few ways to avoid the constant whines of “Are we there yet?” and keep them happy and entertained – all while building important early literacy skills too! Here are seven fun car games for your next big family road trip: I Spy (using sounds) This is a fun twist on the classic ‘I Spy’ game,...