One of the biggest advantages of living in Birmingham or the wider West Midlands is location. We’re almost in the middle of the country, which means some of Britain’s best countryside, towns, cities and holiday destinations can be reached without spending the entire day in the car. And autumn can be one of the best […]

The accommodation is booked. The children are ready. The suitcases are packed. You’ve brought everything downstairs, opened the boot and suddenly realised there’s a fairly major problem. It’s not all going to fit. If that sounds familiar, you’re certainly not alone. October half-term can involve a surprising amount of luggage. Coats, boots, waterproofs and warmer […]

October half-term is a fantastic opportunity to get away with the family before winter arrives. Whether you’re heading to Wales, Center Parcs, the Lake District, a holiday park or even driving across to Europe, an autumn break can be just what everyone needs after the first few weeks back at school. There’s just one problem. […]

October half-term has a habit of arriving much faster than expected. One minute the children are heading back to school after the summer holidays and the next you’re trying to work out how you’re going to fit four suitcases, coats, walking boots and everything else into the car for an autumn getaway. For many families, […]

If you’ve got a family holiday approaching and have suddenly realised that everything isn’t going to fit in the car, a roof box can be the perfect solution. But that creates another question: Should you buy a roof box or simply hire one when you need it? There isn’t one answer that’s right for everybody. […]

One of the most common questions we’re asked at West Midlands Roof Box Hire is: “How much can I actually fit in a 470-litre roof box?” It’s a good question. A figure such as 470 litres doesn’t necessarily mean very much when you’re standing in your hallway looking at four suitcases, several bags, coats and […]

You don’t need to drive to an airport or cross the Channel to have a great holiday. The UK has an enormous variety of destinations that are perfect for weekend breaks and longer staycations. From the mountains of Wales and the Lake District to the beaches of Cornwall and traditional villages of the Cotswolds, there’s […]

The summer holidays may be over, but September can actually be one of the best months of the year to pack the car and head off on a UK road trip. The busiest weeks of July and August have passed, many popular destinations become noticeably quieter, and the weather can still be surprisingly good. For […]

Summer may be drawing to a close, but that certainly doesn’t mean the travelling has to stop. September and autumn can actually be some of the best months of the year for getting away. The roads are often quieter, accommodation can be cheaper than during the main school summer holidays and many of the UK’s […]

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