5 Simple Ways to Entertain Children on a Long Car Journey (Plus, the Perfect Cotswold Pit Stop for a Refreshing Break)
Here at Bensons, we know what it’s like travelling with children. As a family-run business rooted in the Cotswolds, we’ve made plenty of journeys, armed with games, snacks, and the occasional deep breath.
To help you enjoy the ride (rather than just endure it), we’ve pulled together five simple, screen-free ways to keep kids happy on the road - plus one easy way to keep the grown-ups refreshed too.
1. 🎧 Story Time on the Go
Download a few audiobooks or podcasts before you set off. From fairy tales to fun facts, listening together brings calm to the car and gives everyone a moment of shared focus.
2. ✍️ Keep Hands Busy
A small creative kit goes a long way. Think sketchbooks, coloured pencils, or stickers all tidy, portable, and perfect for little artists in the back seat.
3. 🎲 Road Trip Classics
Nothing beats “I Spy”, the alphabet game, or spotting coloured cars. Old-school games are easy, cost nothing, and get kids to look out the window instead of down at a screen.
4. 🍎 Smart Snacks
Chopped fruit, oat bars or crackers in easy-to-reach tubs help avoid the hangry moments. A few favourite nibbles can keep the car calm and content.
5. 🛑 Plan a Proper Stop
Look for a place that offers more than fuel and a loo. Somewhere to stretch, breathe, and pick up something fresh and local makes a big difference.
🧃 Refreshment for All at Gloucester Services
If you're passing near Gloucester, don’t miss Gloucester Services a unique stop set in the countryside, complete with a farm shop full of local produce.
You'll find a selection of Joosed Fruity water cans chilled and ready to enjoy on the go. Make it part of a kids' picnic box deal or grab from the chilled drinks section. Made with whole-pressed British fruit right here in the Cotswolds, our drinks contain no added sugar and nothing artificial - just real flavour you can feel good about.
They're perfect for keeping kids hydrated… and for giving grown-ups a moment of proper refreshment too. Whether it’s a cold can of Joosed Fruity Water to keep you going on the motorway, or a can of Joosed Fruity Water Apple and Blackcurrant to sip once you’ve parked, we’ve got you covered. All our cans are recyclable too!
From Our Orchards to Your Journey
At Bensons, we believe food and drink on the go should be made with care, just like it is at home. That’s why our juices are pressed, not made from concentrate, and produced with British fruit in the Cotswolds.
So next time you're travelling, pack the games, prep the snacks, and look out for us at Gloucester Services!
