The UK is my home country, so I have plenty of tips and secrets to share. If you’re a first time visitor, you might like one of these epic UK road trips.
I’ve lived in Bristol since 2016, so trust I’ve made it my business to find the best of everything, from stylish Airbnbs to creative restaurants, brunches and treats.
And I lived in London for 13 years, so you’ll find lots of insider knowledge on everything from the best afternoon teas to the most Instagrammable streets.
We also travel often around the UK, so have tips for cities and counties from Edinburgh down to Cornwall. As always, we’ve sought out some of the most special and unique accommodation on offer.
UK Road trips: Best UK road trips | Best Scotland road trips
UK destination guides: Bristol | Isle of Mull | Frome | Liverpool | London | York
UK family travel guides: Birmingham with kids | Cornwall with kids | London with toddlers | Edinburgh with kids | Manchester with kids | Best UK family Christmas breaks
UK Accommodation guides: Best of UK Airbnb | Unusual places to stay in the UK | Bath Airbnb| Brighton | Bristol Airbnb | Bristol hotels | Cornwall Airbnb | Cornwall lodges with hot tubs | Cornwall: Watergate Bay Hotel review | Cornwall: Rosewood Yurt | Cotswolds Airbnb | Cotswolds: Lucknam Park Hotel | Devon Airbnb | Devon lodges with hot tubs |Lake District Airbnb | Lake District lodges with hot tubs | Liverpool Airbnb | Liverpool hotels | London hip hotels | Norfolk Airbnb | Norfolk shepherd’s huts | York Airbnb | York: North Star Club
Bristol travel guides: 89 best things to do in Bristol | Bristol’s most stylish Airbnbs | Best brunches in Bristol | Best Bristol cafes | 54 best independent shops in Bristol | Best restaurants in Bristol | Best bakeries in Bristol | Things to do at Christmas in Bristol | Best hotels in Bristol
London travel guides: How to spend 3 days in London | London’s most hipster hotels | Best views in London | Best afternoon teas in London | How to find the village feel in London | Around the world in 7 London meals | Instagrammable places in London | How to spend 24 hours in London like a Londoner | London with toddlers.
At Bridges and Balloons, we talk a lot about finding that elusive balance between a holiday kids enjoy and one that retains the style of travel you enjoyed pre-parenthood. Many people are put off the idea of travel altogether once they have kids, while others see package holidays as the only available “easy” option. But … Read more
We love all sorts of family travel – from annual holidays in classic seaside towns to epic bucket list trips that broaden everyone’s horizons. For this post, we’re focussing on the latter. We asked expert family travel bloggers to help us put together an ultimate round-up of bucket list family vacation ideas. From African safaris … Read more
Is there anything better to do on a Sunday than going for a roast with friends? I love one at home, but sometimes going to a pub or restaurant is just the ticket for a lazy Sunday. And in Bristol, as with all things foodie in the city, we’re spoiled for choice. This list isn’t … Read more
I (Victoria) can more or less call myself an expert in Bristol’s cafes (I write most of this blog from them!), but it’s taking me a while to get into speciality coffee (for years, all single estate coffee tasted like ayahuasca to me!). So while my love for fancy coffee is growing, I decided to … Read more
I moved to Bristol in 2016 when our kids were but a dream. So my first posts on the city focused more on the grown-up offerings in Bristol. Now that dream’s alive and we have two little boys, I’ve become something of an expert on the best things to do in Bristol with kids. From … Read more
A guide to the best of Christmas in Bristol and beyond… The festive season can be a bit like Marmite, and I’m definitely on the lovers side. Mulled wine, the scent of cinnamon and fairy lights galore are among my favourite things. And I embrace all the events and activities that Christmastime delivers. We’re lucky … Read more
I love the magic of Christmas – the time with family is always a highlight for me, but I also love all the bits that go with it: the twinkling lights, mulled wine, carols and parties that bring magic and festivity to the season. And that Christmas magic makes for an amazing family Christmas break. … Read more
We’re huge fans of Cornwall with its gorgeous sandy beaches, dramatic coastline and cute seaside towns. We like it so much we got married there. And since having kids, it’s become a favourite family holiday destination. It has oodles of things to do, from simply hanging out on the beach to visiting the incredible Eden … Read more
We’ve just returned from a dream of a stay at Rosewood Yurt – the kind of trip that’s a tonic for the soul and feels like a rest even with little kids in tow. Starry skies, cosy mornings and days by the sea conspired for a perfect trip. Before I share all the details, I’m … Read more
The UK’s second biggest city, Birmingham (or “Brum” as it’s known locally), is filled to the brim with exciting attractions for families, including museums, galleries, amusement parks and zoos. And if you step just a little outside the city, you’ll discover even more to do in the countryside of the West Midlands, from castles to … Read more