The Story so far

We’re a family from the North East of England — navigating the daily grind like most, but grabbing every chance we can to escape it. Weekends, holidays, random Tuesdays… if there’s a window of time, we’re off ticking something off the bucket list.

Our adventures range from local days out and theme parks to chasing sunshine (or just dry weather), exploring new cities, and dancing badly at festivals. This site is where we collect all of it — the wins, the fails, the messy, memory-making middle.

So Why From Pillar to Coast?

It’s about moving from the routine — the structured, the stressful, the “pillar” of everyday life — toward something lighter, freer, and more soul-filling… like the coast. It's not always a beach (though we love those too), but it’s always a breath of fresh air. Whether we’re road-tripping, climbing trees, or just finding joy in something new, this is our way of escaping the ordinary.

Meet the Family

  • A woman with brown and blonde hair, styled in a high messy bun, smiling at the camera. She is wearing earrings and a white shirt. The background shows a light-colored wall and a curtain.

    Mum / Linz

    Engineer by day, mum all the time. I’m the brain behind From Pillar to Coast (well… when the brain’s actually working), the voice behind the blog, the memory-keeper, chaos-coordinator, and occasional accidental comedian.

    If it’s not written down or filmed, there’s a 99% chance I’ll forget it ever happened, which is half the reason this site exists in the first place!

    I’ve got a serious case of wanderlust and I’m on a mission to pass it on to my kids — one adventure, detour, and dodgy sat-nav moment at a time.

  • A boy with blonde hair wearing an orange shirt and blue jeans, relaxing on a brown plastic chair on a porch, holding a phone, with a calico cat lying in a chair next to him. Outside, there is a grassy yard with a section of broken paving stones and red and white caution tape.

    Cohen

    Our resident quiet genius with a sharp wit and even sharper comebacks. His taste buds have taken a wild turn lately, and he's now experimenting in the kitchen — I taught him the basics, now he’s emptying the fridge and raiding my meal prep. You'll also find him behind a PC, chilling at a music festival, casting a fishing line, or wandering through a new city with his signature laid-back vibe.

  • Lexah

    The chatty, compassionate, and occasionally dramatic teenager navigating the emotional rollercoaster of growing up (while also chickening out on actual rollercoasters — or anything else that even mildly nudges her out of her comfort zone). She’s a summer bike-rider, winter TikTok-binger, make-up enthusiast, and always ready with a running commentary — or a perfectly timed eye roll. Forever scheming up the next adventure, game, or family challenge, she keeps us on our toes and her little sister firmly in the fun zone.

  • Young girl with blonde hair smiling inside a wooden train or bus with large windows, wooden interior, and a white ceiling.

    Raine

    Loud, bossy, and brilliant. Give her five minutes and she’ll be halfway up the nearest tree — or plotting how to climb something taller. She’s the kind of kid who could probably run this whole operation if we gave her the login. Outdoorsy to the core, she lives for a challenge, laughs in the face of fear, and is first in line for anything that spins, flips, or drops at a theme park. With a flair for TikTok dances and a face that says everything, Raine brings the energy, the attitude, and the soundtrack to every adventure.

What You’ll Find Here

This is part blog, part vlog hub, part resource centre — and all about adventure. Expect:

  • Real stories of travel, trials, and triumphs

  • Festival guides, destination tips, and days out

  • Bucket list dreams (and the ones we’ve done!)

  • Affiliate recommendations and free downloads

  • Honest chaos and plenty of laughs

Whether you’re a fellow parent, single explorer, or dreamer, we hope you find something here that sparks inspiration or makes you smile. Join us — we’re just getting started (again).

The Family Tree

How to Navigate Our World

There’s a lot going on around here — but don’t worry, we’ve made it easy for you to find exactly what you’re looking for:

🏕 Adventures – Head here for our Adventures section for days out, and epic weekend missions. You’ll find these split into categories like Destinations, Theme Parks, Festivals, and Airports, plus an interactive map to explore everywhere we’ve been.

📌 Bucket List – Our big, ever-growing list of dreams, dares, and places we’re dying to tick off — linked to blogs of what we’ve already done. Got a suggestion? Leave us a comment! We might not tick them all off, but if they’re not on the list, they definitely won’t happen. So on they go — big or small, near or far.

📝 Blog posts - dive into our stories, tips, and travel inspiration! Read about our latest adventures, from city breaks to wild escapes, discover handy guides and how-tos to make your trips smoother, get honest reviews of places we’ve visited and things we’ve tried, find inspiration for family fun, solo travel, and everything in between. Whether you’re planning your next getaway or just love a good travel tale, our blog has something for everyone!

🛠 Resources - browse our Amazon links for the travel essentials we love and trust, check out our favourite gear and gadgets through handy affiliate links, grab free printables and planners to make trip planning a breeze, explore our packing lists, family travel hacks, and loads more helpful tips.

📲 Social media - want even more adventure? Check out what we’re up to across all our channels! Watch our latest travel videos and vlogs on YouTube, catch quick tips, behind-the-scenes fun, and family moments on TikTok and YouTube shorts, and scroll through our favourite snaps and stories on Instagram. Join the conversation and connect with us on Facebook, follow along for real-time updates, travel inspiration, and plenty of laughs—see you online!

📬 Newsletter & Updates – Want to stay in the loop? Join our mailing list for monthly updates — or follow us on social media if you can’t wait that long. Pop your details in below.

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Can you help us tick one off?

If you’ve got tips, connections, or want to help us bring any of these adventures to life, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re a kind soul wanting to support our journey (every little bit helps!) or a brand looking to collaborate, sponsor, or work with us, let’s make magic happen together.

✨Get in touch using the contact form or buy us a coffee to fuel the next adventure!

We can’t wait to share the journey with you.