Roadtrip #8 (UK Cities) – Overview
Roadtrip #8 (UK cities Tour)
Ever wanted to pack your bags, just jump in a motorhome and go off and explore Europe as a family? Well, that’s exactly what we (Catherine, Richard, Lottie & Libby) have done since September 2015.
A normal family just on an extra-ordinary adventure, so here’s a chance to explore the UK with a whistle stop tour of 10 UK cities
Long story short
How did it all start….
We’re just a normal family of 4 (& a dog) but when kayaking the Dordogne in July 2015, a switch just flipped! Life’s too short, we needed to ‘live’ not ‘exist’ So we’ve taken up a ‘once in a lifetime’ family opportunity!
So here’s the first steps onto a roadtrip adventure that’s now over 700+ days old and includes visits to over 30+ European Countries….
INTERACTIVE ROUTEMAP (uk cities tour)
Route Overview
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Hours Driven
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Cost Per Day (4 people)
Could you do it with your family?
Picture this. All your belongings safely stowed in the back of your motorhome. Imagine you sitting in the drivers seat, with the kids in the back, ready and raring to go for yet another family adventure in your trusty motorhome. The chance to discover amazing people, places, food and adventures across Europe. All for under £48/day (average in 2017) or £17,000/year.
Use our experiences to Help You
Hopefully you’ll find plenty to inspire and help you on your journey, but please shout if we can ever be of help… just drop us a line and we’ll get back as soon as we can get wifi signal!!!
We hope you enjoy these Route Specific Blog Posts below but if you have a Question, we'd be happy to help you
LifeinourVan City Reviews | Norwich | England
Norwich in England Things we did in Norwich, England What we liked about it here's just a few ideas.... Norwich is known for its fascinating medieval heritage, famous literary significance and of course its Castle! But delve a little deeper and you'll soon find...
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Lifeinourvan City Reviews | Birmingham | England
Birmingham in England Things we did in Birmingham, England What we liked about it here's just a few ideas.... With plenty of exciting attractions, Birmingham has plenty to entertain young visitors. Its vast range of museums and sporting venues make it a winner for...
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LifeinourVan City Reviews | London | England
London in England Things we did in London, England What we liked about it here's just a few ideas.... London has plenty of fun lined up, so there's no excuse for family boredom! Perhaps you fancy spending a family friendly day at one of London's museums or attractions...
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LifeinourVan City Reviews | Lincoln | England
Lincoln in England Things we did in Lincoln, England What we liked about it here's just a few ideas.... Don't forget to head up steep street to get a feeling for medieval Lincoln. then head into the superb castle or cathedral to get a feel for one of England's best...
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LifeinourVan City Reviews | Exeter | England
Exeter in England Things we did in Exeter, England What we liked about it here's just a few ideas.... At the heart of this ancient city lies a truly staggering Gothic Cathedral that dates back to Norman time. Yet dig a little deeper and you might find history under...
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5 Questions To Ask Yourself When You Visit Durham’s World Heritage Sites
Having seen the delights of one of England's most South Westerly Cities in Exeter, it was perhaps an odd one to find ourselves heading to one of the most North Easterly Cities in Durham... but as Bill Bryson once so famously said '‘If you have never been to Durham...
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Cambridge with Kids | Where to go in just 24hrs
The essence of road schooling is to experience places at first hand, to try and stimulate questions from the girls, to draw out thoughts on why things are as they are, and to then have the confidence to express this learning (or the inevitable questions that follow)....
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10 Tips For A Family Visit to Exeter
Having spent an action packed 72 hours in vibrant, attractive and interesting Exeter we have compiled our top 10 things to do for families in the city. We hope our guide enables you to make the most of your visit to this small city which really does pack a punch. 1....
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Heading home for a family Christmas!!!
Having sped through the Northern Coast of Spain, before enjoying some wonderful chances to see French Christmas Markets in full flow (Bordeaux & Angers)... we've put the pedal down and made it back in time for Christmas in the UK.... just!! e'd...
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Banishing The Winter Blues, By Finding Things To Do In York With Kids
Having loved visiting Durham earlier this week, we headed into nearby York via the easy Park'n'Ride option from Monks Cross... With Lottie gazing longingly at the myriad of shops at this 'out of town' shopping centre, we started discussing why York has grown in...
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Ever Wondered Why We Roadschool? Here’s a Great Example at Bransby Horses in Lincoln
Ever so often on our European Roadschooling Adventure, you find something that really hits the bullseye! And Bransby Horses certainly did that today! An animal welfare charity close to the beautiful, historic city of Lincoln... the perfect way to spend a day...
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Lincoln Loves Kids So Much, Our Girls Couldn’t Wait to Return…
So as our UK Cities tour draws to a close, we've seen nearly 10 UK Cities in just under a month.... but which one caught our eyes the most? Well, there's no doubt Exeter's outdoor adventures were a favourite, or London's attractions... but the one that we felt was...
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How to Spend 48hrs With Kids Discovering Norwich – Part 2
If you’re wondering how you’re going to keep the kids entertained over a weekend in Norwich, don’t worry as you don’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of free things to do with your children in and around Norwich from visiting one of the many museums or art...
read moreHow to Spend 48hrs With Kids Discovering Norwich – Part 1
Norwich is known for its fascinating medieval heritage, famous literary significance and of course its Castle! But delve a little deeper and you'll soon find yourself discovering the cities winding, cobbled lanes. Packed full of great family experiences with lots of...
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London | Half Term Treats with the Kids! – Part 2
London has plenty of fun lined up this February half-term break, so there's no excuse for family boredom! Perhaps you fancy spending a family friendly day at one of London's museums or attractions such as the iconic Tower of London or the London Dungeons. Or maybe...
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