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Today, June 2nd, is National Fish and Chip Day. It's a day to celebrate this traditional meal of the working classes throughout the United Kingdom. Where did this meal come from? Founded in 2015 by National Edible Oil Distributors Association. But the history of fish and chips as a meal comes from the late 1800s when trawl fishing the North Sea brought in plenty of readily available fish. This made it reasonably priced. The working class at the time tended to have physically demanding jobs meaning they needed a high calorie diet. Battered fish and with chips provided this, and because...

Beachcombing The glory of Britain’s beaches does not have to peak in the summer. Beachcombing is a great way to keep kids entertained whilst enjoying the great outdoors. Here are just a few examples of what you might find…   FossilsThere are many great spots in the UK for finding ammonites, trilobites, and even shark teeth. But the Jurassic coast in Dorset is one of the top destinations for a day of a fossil finding. Shells From long razor clam shells, to the pearly shell of the common oyster, Britain’s beaches are full of treasures. Why not see how many...

There’s nothing like a day at the seaside to give everyone that wide awake feeling but what do you do with all that energy when you’ve finished the sand castle competition, and it’s too chilly to paddle? We have some intriguing beach facts as well as a sand-tastic set of beach games for the whole family to enjoy. Have fun, and don’t forget the sun cream (or the jumpers!)By Fi Darby   DOWNLOAD THE PDF HEREA4 OR PRINT AND FOLD TO POCKET SIZE Up to 11 years old Sand Shapes Fun fact: Waves change the shape of a beach a little bit every day. Game: Jump...

We loved Gwynver beach so much we decided to camp for a few nights right above at Trevedrafarm. It's an amazing spot, with a sea view, just a short walk from the beach. .  (The picnic bench was a lucky find - The PACMAT made a perfect table cloth). After a day on the beach, it's easy to head back to camp to clean up and have supper before going back down to the beach to enjoy the last of the day and the fabulous sunset. . 

We packed up camp near Plymouth and drove on down, almost to Lands End, to the tiny fishing village, Mousehole. It's a popular, picturesque village just west of Penzance. With narrow streets and traditional fishermen's cottages. The harbour dries out, revealing a sandy beach for young families to play on. It's a stunning location and a great base for a family holiday with rock pooling, window shopping and coastal walks.  It's a short drive from this sheltered harbour over to the wilds of the north coast, perfect for surfing. After a morning of splashing about, we checked the kids into...