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June 24, 2018

Van build: The rustic conversion of our VW T5 Transporter

Rustic T5 campervan conversion | Growing Spaces

I’ve been desperate to show you the finished results of our van build project – the rustic/modern country remodel of our trusty VW T5 Transporter, Algie. After working like crazy to get it all ready, we had our first proper…

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November 5, 2017

PROJECT VAN: T5 Van build update

Van build update | Growing Spaces

It’s been so long since I’ve given you an update on our VW transporter van build, that I actually can’t remember where I need to pick the story up for you. We ticked loads of the big bits off the…

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June 21, 2017

PROJECT VAN: New floor update

Van build: DIY VW T5 conversion

Not the most beautiful of posts I’m afraid, but I’ve had to accept that sharing our van build project to convert a VW T5 panel van into a camper van isn’t always going to be pretty! I’ve got a bit behind…

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May 23, 2017

Project Van: Our VW T5 camper conversion

DIY project: VW T5 camper conversion | Growing Spaces

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that we made an incredibly exciting (and rather terrifying) purchase a few weeks ago. This is our new (to us) VW T5, and I still can’t quite believe it’s ours! We’ve day-dreamed…

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April 30, 2017

Canopy & Stars: Family-friendly shepherd’s hut at Wriggly Tin

Canopy & Stars: Wriggly Tin

A week ago we were enjoying a much-needed family break in the Boundary shepherd’s hut at Wriggly Tin with Canopy & Stars. The weather was unexpectedly glorious, and it felt like ages since we’d had a chance to hang out…

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November 13, 2016

Stylish family-friendly city pad in Amsterdam

Amsterdam city living at the V Loft | Growing Spaces

I’m getting more and more particular about where we stay when we go away, so finding a family-friendly city pad in Amsterdam that also ticked the style box was a must. And the V-loft at Hotel V Frederiksplein was by far the most…

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November 8, 2016

Amsterdam city guide for creative families

Amsterdam city guide for creative families | Growing Spaces

We haven’t done a family city break, but Amsterdam was high on our travel wish list, so when we spotted cheap flights on Skyscanner we snapped them up. The twins have only just turned seven, so we needed to plan a trip…

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June 30, 2016

9 family-friendly things to do in a weekend in North Norfolk

We have just enjoyed a weekend in North Norfolk, staying in the most picturesque flint cottage – one of Norfolk Country Cottage’s 400 independent holiday cottages dotted across the county. We chose the gorgeous Blacksmith’s Cottage in Great Bircham as…

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February 2, 2016

Paddling in January: Winter at West Wittering

Our favourite beach in winter | Growing Spaces

I wanted to do something different on Saturday – I had the urge to explore, to go further afield. We had an amazing day at West Wittering around this time last year, and as the forecast was for sunshine, we…

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June 16, 2015

Europe Road Trip: Camping with views in the Swiss Alps

Engstligenalp in summer | Growing Spaces

Engstligenalp in summer Camping Grassi Views from the open-air swimming pool at Adelboden Pink buildings at the open-air pool at Adelboden Picnicking at Engstlipenalp From our overnight stop in Arrigny, we had a full day’s driving to the Swiss alps,…

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