Purple pitcher plants at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

The joy of learning from your children while travelling

Family travel brings unexpected joy: watch your children connect their classroom knowledge with the real world, like finding purple pitcher plants at the Eden Project. The Sarracenia purpurea may not be a plant you are familiar with. It is certainly one I didn’t know about…
A summer evening visit to Polperro Harbour, Cornwall.

Can you park at the harbour in Polperro, Cornwall?

You can’t park at Polperro’s picturesque harbour in Cornwall; discover why cars are banned and how far the mandatory, flat-rate parking lot is. Polperro is one of the prettiest villages in Cornwall, and it still has the ring of authenticity about it. Despite a multitude…
The Wollemi Pine at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

Where can I see a Wollemi pine in the UK?

The Wollemi pine, a rare "dinosaur tree" rediscovered in Australia, is now on display in the UK; find out exactly where to see this critically endangered species. To skip the explanation, and book tickets to the Eden Project, head this way. The history of the…
The beach at Lizard Point, Cornwall.

Is it safe to swim at Lizard Point Beach, Cornwall?

Lizard Point Beach in Cornwall, while scenic, is unsafe for swimming due to unpatrolled waters, strong currents, large breaking waves, and the risk of being cut off by the tide. Britain’s southernmost beach Lizard Point Beach in Cornwall is the southernmost beach on mainland Britain.…
A monkey on my car at Longleat.

Will the monkeys at Longleat damage your car?

The Monkey Jungle at Longleat Safari Park is tremendous fun – but many of the laughs come from watching other people’s cars being attacked. The first safari outside Africa Longleat Safari Park near Warminster in Wiltshire was a genuine pioneer when it opened in 1966.…