Videos Archives - Elle Steer

Getting Christmas Started on the Santa Express at Statfold Barn Railway

January 13, 2023November 22, 2019 by Elle Steer

When it comes to paying a visit to the man himself (Santa, Father Christmas, Mr Claus whatever you like to call him. Santa Christmas is the latest favourite in our house) we always like to try and find a new experience. We only see one Father Christmas in the festive season and, like most things in life, we like to find something just a little bit different, or out of the ordinary. To find somewhere you get the whole Christmas experience with bonus points if it can also double up as a day out in itself.

A Relaxing Weekend at Center Parcs {Part 2}

January 13, 2023August 3, 2018 by Elle Steer

Following on from Center Parcs Part 1 we thankfully awoke on Sunday to blue skies, had a fairly slow morning having a cooked breakfast at the lodge and playing in the games room before heading out to the park which a 10am on a Sunday was really quiet. Top tip! There’s a fair few parks … Read more

A Relaxing Weekend at Center Parcs {Part 1}

July 29, 2018July 29, 2018 by Elle Steer

It’s no secret in our family that we love Center Parcs. We have been every year since Eva was born (until the realities of not being able to go midweek in term time hit the holiday budget hard when she started school that is) I even went on my hen weekend. I mostly just love that it has everything you need or could want from a break right on your doorstep yet you can also feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, just you. It might not surprise you that it is the latter option that suits me down to the ground. There is something for everyone, the choice is literally yours.

Hello. I'm Elle a travel and photography obsessed Mum of two based in England. With my family lifestyle and travel blog I love to share affordable attainable travel and days out in the UK and beyond. We love to discover off the beaten track (as well as the more trodden occasionally too) experiences to see as much of the uniqueness of the world and culture as we can, around school and a corporate 9-5. Hidden gems are our jam and give me mountains and beaches over crowds and cities any day of the week. In the UK we love the outdoors, waterfalls, hikes and sharing the best of British beaches. We also adore a National Trust. Nothing better than a National Trust on a quiet Sunday. I hope to inspire and help you realise travelling with children doesn't have to compromise your travel plans. Come along for the ride..