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So Rachel and I introduced the hashtag #UKexplore to you all in April 2016, three years ago. Since that date Charly has stepped in and an amazing 39500 photos have been tagged.

We would love to hit 40k photos this month and to encourage you to tag more photos we have an extra prize to give away at the end of this month.

We have teamed up with the lovely people at Rubbastuff who are going to give away one of their amazing Family waterproof picnic mats in a bag.

We’ve had one of their waterproof picnic mats for years and it goes everywhere with us as it’s so small and light. Washes well too.

This year there is a huge new range of designs available to choose from and I’m really excited that they’ve sent me a National Trust one that I can’t wait to get out and use!

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AD | So @theordinarylovely and I introduced the hashtag #UKexplore to you all in April 2016, three years ago. Since that date @charly_dove has joined me as my co-host and an amazing 39500 photos have been tagged. We would love to hit 40k photos in April 2019 and to encourage you to tag more photos we have an extra prize to give away at the end of April.  We have teamed up with the lovely people at @Rubbastuff who are going to give away one of their amazing Family waterproof picnic mats in a bag. We’ve had one of their waterproof picnic mats for years and it goes everywhere with us as it’s so small and light. Washes well too.  This is their #NationalTrust one which is a fab new addition to the #MiniTravellers household. So please do come along and join us tagging your photos #UKexplore To join in it doesn’t have to be a photograph one of the 534 National Trust properties (although we do think they are amazing); we want to see your ‘off the beaten track’ spots, too. It could be the most marvellous of meadows, the perfect place for a picnic, the loveliest lake for skimming stones, or rambling routes for running along. Wherever and whenever you’re out exploring, simply take a snap and upload it to Instagram so we can all share in your adventures and explore the UK with you. All we ask is that you use the #UKexplore hashtag so we can find you. You don’t have to be a blogger, anyone can join in and be in with a chance (every month) to win a National Trust day pass for your family and in April there will be this extra prize! #traveltheworld #traveltherenext#postcardsfromtheworld#traveldeeper#travelstroke #travelling#trip#traveltheworld #igtravel#getaway#travelblog #instago #travelpics#tourist#wanderer #wanderlust#travelphoto#travelingram #mytravelgram#visiting#travels#travelphotography#tagsta_travel #beauty

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To win one of their fabulous mats just join in with #UKexplore and we will choose a winner! Rubbastuff will then send you out a Family sized mat! It’s as easy as that. UK delivery only.

So what have we been up to in the UK this last month? Well we’ve had three lovely weekends with different friends. We’ve been to Criccieth in Wales and had two fun weekends here on the Wirral.

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Happy Monday Morning! What have you all got on today? I’ve got PT first thing and then a full day of writing planned in. I need to get #Berlin #Hamburg and #Criccieth written up as well as some brand pieces too! Kids are still asleep after a few late nights this weekend so catching up on some admin in bed before the craziness starts. Have a fun day. #ukexplore #criccieth #northwales #visitwales #familytravel #familytrip #ukftb #blackrocksands #rainyday

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We had a fab time on Saturday with the @how2beadad team. Absolutely amazed that each and everyone of us is looking at this photo – how often does that happen!! There was a break in the weather on Saturday afternoon and we escaped for a walk before a few drinks and dinner! We’ve not known these guys long but they feel like old friends. #ukexplore #ukftb #familytime #familytravel #curiouslittleexplorers #fearlessfamtrav #wonderfulwirral #lovewirral

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Absolutely lovey 24 hours with this gorgeous gang @otisandus.blog and @travelynnfamily – do go and follow them both if you don’t already. Only @mrminitravellers missing as he had to take the shot! We’d just been on the beach and it was soooo cold we decided to walk back along the #wirralway which was more sheltered and then took the opportunity to get this! We’ve laughed a lot, chatted a lot, drank a few glasses of vino and eaten lots of food. What more could you want! #familytravelbloggers #familytravel #ukexplore #lovewirral #fearlessfamtrav #curiouslittleexplorers #daughtersarethebest #wirralwalks

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When I am exploring the UK I tag all my UK days out photographs #UKexplore on Instagram and if you aren’t following me over there I’d love you to do so! You can also keep an eye on what we’ve been getting up to.

Just in case you aren’t aware what #UKexplore is, it is our Instagram community that we have invited you all to join in with and share your favourite places across the UK and your outdoor adventures. To join in it doesn’t have to be a photograph one of the 534 National Trust properties (although we do think they are amazing); we want to see your ‘off the beaten track’ spots, too. It could be the most marvellous of meadows, the perfect place for a picnic, the loveliest lake for skimming stones, or rambling routes for running along. Wherever and whenever you’re out exploring, simply take a snap and upload it to Instagram so we can all share in your adventures and explore the UK with you. All we ask is that you use the #UKexplore hashtag so we can find you. You don’t have to be a blogger, anyone can join in and be in with a chance to win a National Trust day pass for your family. So without further ado, who have I chosen this month….

(Do click on their links if you would like to follow them on Instagram)

Some of my favourites from March are

@travelynnfamily and @jenni_isdancingintherain and @jennihorsley

@lovelostwithiel and @foxglove_and_ivy and @mandycharlton

@_maris_world_ and @anoptimisticadventure and @kidsandcompass

This month’s winner of the Day’s Family Pass to a National Trust property of their choice is Melissa Hardie-Russell with this fabulous photo at Coventry Cathedral posted on their Instagram feed and tagged #UKexplore.

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#igerscoventry #knifeangel #stopknifecrime #igerscapturesclub #coventry #cityexplore #cityofculture2021 #thisiscoventry #hellocov #igers_uk #captureeverymoment #coventrycapture #asylum_1984 #ukexplore #ukshooters #coventrycathedral #knifecrimeawareness #thoughts #everyonehasastory #everylifematters #photoedit #huaweiphotography #huaweip20pro #igersengland

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We look forward to seeing all your photographs next month and huge thanks to the National Trust for providing the prize.

Terms & Conditions

1. Please only submit (on Instagram) your own photos.
2. Add the #UKexplore hashtag.
3. The challenge runs from 00.00 on the first of the month to 23.59 on the last day of the month.
4. Only photographs uploaded during those times are eligible for that month’s competition.
5. Winners will be announced on Mini Travellers and Podcast on the second day of the following month and will be notified on Instagram.
6. Winners have 28 days to provide their address in order to receive their National Trust Family Admission Day Pass (exclusions apply and can be made available upon request). The pass can be used by up to 1 adult and 3 children, or up to 2 adults and 2 children for one day only. There is no cash alternative.
7. Including the #UKexplore hashtag indicates approval for the images to be posted on Mini Travellers and Podcast, and the corresponding social media channels.
8. The judges’ decision is final.