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How To Inspire Your Children To Be Creative At Home

Inspiring your children to find their passions is something that every parent strives to achieve. But with the day to day stresses of everyday life, it can be difficult to find time to encourage creativity. However, by allowing time to explore, this…

Pamper Your Pooch: Your Dog Deserves a Holiday Too

As a dog owner, spending money to make your pet happy is nothing new. But with this comes limitations when it comes to the family summer holiday. However, with several dog-friendly accommodations out there, kennel fees are now a thing of the…

Welcome Family Board Games!

Welcome Family's Favourite Board Games! Family life over the last few years has meant less time has been spent playing board games. Lockdown however has seen a huge shift in this as we all look for new ways to spend time together…

Our Favourite Blue Flag Beach!

For over 20 years our beautiful Dawlish Warren beach has been awarded the iconic Blue Flag. This flag is one of the world’s most recognised awards where a serious amount of environmental, educational, safety and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained…

Welcome Family Quiz!

Our Welcome Family Quiz is a great way to pass the time and test everyone's knowledge of their favourite holiday park in Devon! We have put together 20 questions for you all - the quizmaster can read out the questions in turn…

Welcome Family Scavenger Hunts!

We hope you are all safe and well - we are missing you all so much! We have been putting together some fun things to do with the kids during the lockdown and we are loving some of the pictures you are…

What Are the Benefits of Planned Family Time?

Family time is one of the most important things for any household, with the many benefits of family time in endless supply. But with so many people wondering how do you spend time together as a family, we have compiled a list…

Top Tips for Family Celebrations Indoors

Celebrating your birthday with a small family affair is sometimes just what you need to make the day a special one. But with so many options to choose from when it comes to activities, decorations and even the cake, it can be…

Inexpensive Ideas to Keep Children Entertained

When searching for different solutions for how to entertain children at home, there are often several options such as days out and DIY projects. But when faced with a tight budget, there may not be a lot of money to spare on…

5 Ways to Plan the Perfect Family Evening

If you’re stressed at work and have a hectic schedule, it is quite easy to forget the importance of family time as this is often sacrificed. However, this is important as it helps to lift the mood of everyone in the house…

How to Tackle Kids Boredom When at Home

When spending time with the kids at home, it can be easy for them to get bored. Regardless of the toys they have or the technology they use, it is still possible for them to become bored in their surroundings. Therefore, it…

Most Loved Shows In The West End

If you have ever visited our holiday parks in South Devon before, you’ll know how much we love our shows. You might have also noticed how much our audience love our shows. We are proud to have cultivated such a great reputation…

Limiting Screen Time For Kids During The Holidays

Limiting screen time for kids is a challenge at any time of day. However, when you’re on a break from school – whether at home or on holiday – it can be hard to commit to limiting screen time for kids when…

Why Family Bonding Time Is Important & Activities To Do

We all have hectic, busy lives with jam-packed schedules. Unfortunately, having a family seems to make everyone’s lives speed up, not slow down like you might have anticipated. Carving out specific time to be together, to get to know one another as…

Self-Catering Holiday

Packing List For A Self Catering Holiday Packing for a self catering holiday might seem like a bit of a minefield, perhaps you find you always over pack – something parents are always guilty of – or just want to make sure…

How To Organise A Holiday With The Whole Family

Planning a family holiday is so exciting – but we know it can also be a bit of challenge. Depending on how many of you there are to organise, it can become a bit of a logistical nightmare, especially when there are…

How To Encourage Children To Socialise

Socialising is important for everyone, no less children of all ages. Supporting children’s socialisation has become more and more important to parents as they become aware of the effects of tech, video games and other external factors.  As awareness around the issue…

Trivia Questions To Warm Up For The Family Trivia Quiz

Trivia quizzes are an old favourite and an absolute classic for a reason! They’re interactive and a fantastic way to get the whole family involved. Here at Welcome Family, we host a family friendly trivia quiz at the cruisers club every single…

Why You Should Attend Our Origami Workshop

Origami is an exciting, challenging yet peaceful activity for kids – but really for people of all ages – which is why it’s one of the fantastic features in our entertainment programme this year at our Family Holiday Park in Devon. All…

How To Teach Kids To Swim

Splashing around and playing in swimming pools or running into the surf as fast as you can has got to be one of the biggest joys as a kid – and an adult! Whilst swimming is sometimes more about fun at the…