Sue Radford reveals where she and her family travelled for a 'much cheaper' caravan break in the Netherlands - as they make their way back to the UK days after husband Noel appears in court for speeding

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'Britain's biggest family' - The Radfords - have come a long way from their former days of financial hardship and strict £250 budget for weekly shops.

The clan from Morcambe, which boasts 22 children, is now better known for their regular holidays - both in the UK and further away.

And mother Sue Radford, 49, yesterday shared details of their latest getaway, revealing a camping spot in the Netherlands, which she said on Instagram had been 'lovely'.

Sharing an image on Instagram Stories, she wrote: 'Let's start the long journey home Netherlands you've been lovely.'

Then in a follow-up Story, she shared further details of exactly where they had been. 

According to Sue Radford, mother of 'Britain's biggest family', they saved money by holidaying in the Netherlands rather than the UK

According to her post, the family visited Cappen De Twee Bruggen, in Winterswijk, Gelderland.

She wrote: 'This is where we stayed. We paid just under £500 for each caravan, compared to £1.2k a van to stay in the UK for the week, so definitely much cheaper, but obviously have to travel much long.

'But if you don't mind travelling, I'd definitely recommend doing it, we did the tunnel which for us is just easier.'

Praising the location further, she added: 'Have to say this site is lovely and will definitely bring the motorhome next time as the pitches are huge.'

Sharing additional information about the site, Sue noted that linen can be hired for £90 a week, but that the faily 'just took [their] own duvets'. 

The post comes a day after father Noel, 53, appeared in court (on Friday) over charges of speeding in a Porsche.

He has been accused of driving over the 40mph speed limit along the Bay Gateway link road in Morecambe on December 14 last year. 

In addition, he is being charged with failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a Porsche.   

According to Sue, the family holidayed at Cappen De Twee Bruggen, in Winterswijk, Gelderland, which she said was 'lovely'

The hearing, at Preston Magistrates Court, was held privately as part of the SJP (Single Justice Procedure).

Under this system, courts are able to issue fines and convictions without defendants having to attend court.

Noel did not enter a plea, and his case has been listed for trial on September 2, 2024. 

Noel and Sue Radford became known after they debuted their first TV series, 15 Kids and Counting, in 2012.

They've become familiar reality TV faces since then, as well as gaining a following of almost 530,000 people on Instagram.

Just before last Christmas, they aired the fourth season of their show, whose name has been updated to 22 Kids and Counting.

Since they debuted on TV, showcasing their financial hardship, and their £250 shopping budget for the family of 17, their lifestyles have changed significantly.

So much so, that in their recent book titled The Radfords: Making Life Count, Noel revealed he'd splashed out on three Porsches in just three years.

Noel Radford with his youngest 11 children in the family's Morecambe home. The family shot to fame in 2012 with debut TV show 15 kids and Counting - they have since expanded their brood

Among their other expensive purchases, the family owns a motorhome, which cost £40,000, and which they declared is the 'best thing' they have ever purchased.

Another lavish purchase is the hot tub, which is reportedly worth £27,00, that they installed in their garden.

And for Christmas 2022, they spent another large chunk of money, buying some £7,000 worth of gifts.

Holidays are another of the family's major expenses, with the Radfords reportedly enjoying a Florida break which cost them a whopping £60,000 in Summer 2023.

It was followed weeks later with another weekend away, marking 18 holidays in 20 months for the family. 

Their income is reported to come from paid Instagram posts (though Sue has previously said she 'hates' the term influencer). 

Alongside their Channel 5 TV series, the family also document their daily lives in vlogs, which are shared with their 358,000 YouTube subscribers.

And in the past two years, the Radfords have worked with brands such as George at Asda, The Next Step, Emma mattresses, Frubes, StudioCanal and EE on sponsored posts.

Sue with the family's campervan, which she and Noel bought in a previous episode of the hit series. The motorhome is estimated to be worth £40,000 

Speaking to FEMAIL, Jamie Ray - co-founder of specialist influencer marketing agency Buttermilk - estimated that the family can charge up to £15,000 for a single post on their feed.

The industry expert said this impressive fee is based on Noel and Sue's 'combined status as TV and social media influencers'. 

Breaking down how influencer agencies determine their fees, Jamie says they take into account the talent's followers, engagement rate, audience demographic as well as the type and quality of content.

The Radfords also make money from YouTube adverts. 

Since they started their YouTube channel in 2018, Noel and Sue have uploaded over 419 videos, according to social media analytics website Social Blade.

However, they are currently only 270 videos on their channel, so they have presumably made some private. 

Although their brand deals on this platform are less frequent than their Instagram partnerships, the family have had their videos sponsored by brands such as The Food Warehouse, TalkTalk and Zanussi over the past five years. 

Given the couple's rising stardom and increasing fanbase in the US, Jamie claims that Noel and Sue easily earn thousands from each sponsored video. 

Noel and Sue Radford pictured on their 30th anniversary in the Maldives in October 2022, one of their many holidays over the last couple of years

They explained: 'With 350,000 subscribers, the Radford family could collect in excess of £10,000 for a dedicated YouTube video.' 

In the past four years, the Radfords have posted 15 sponsored videos on their channel - which Jamie estimates could have earned them at least £150,000.

However, some of these videos (such as StudioCanal's sponsorship) were in conjunction with Instagram posts too - meaning they were part of a wider brand deal which could have been even more lucrative.

What's more, the expert noted how the couple will also be earning passive income from ad revenue too. 

According to Jamie, YouTube creators receive £15 for every 1,000 viewers who watch an advert.

Social Blade shows that the channel has received over 70.4m views in the past five years - meaning they could have made £1,050,000 in ad revenue.

Of course, they also have their television show, although this is likely less lucrative than some of their other income streams. 

Noel, 53, and Sue, 49, have been married for more  than 30 years and now share 22 children, making them Britain's biggest family 

Despite the fact the family have now filmed 30 episodes, brand expert Andy Barr - CEO of digital marketing and branding agency 10Yetis - believes Noel and Sue will have been paid less than £10,000 for each show. 

He explained: 'The typical fee per episode is going to be in the thousands rather than the tens or hundreds of thousands that people often think is the case with TV shows of this nature. 

'If they continue to get commissioned for a fourth or fifth season, then they are going to be able to command a higher fee.' 

For the first season, Andy estimates the family will have gotten £1,000 per-episode - meaning they may have gotten £10,000 by the time they were finished filming.

Off the back of this success, the expert said this could have negotiated their way up to £3,000 per episode in season two. 

He currently estimates that the Radfords make £5,000-an-episode. Although it might not be the payday most people would expect, Andy says Noel and Sue will be more interested in the exposure. 

The couple has welcomed 22 children together over the past 34 years. (Noel and Sue pictured with 19 of their children in their Morecambe home following the birth of their daughter Heidie in April 2020)

He added: 'If the production company behind it sell the show to a bigger TV network or one of the large streaming platforms, then the fee will go up even more. Quite often in situations like this, the subjects of the documentary get higher payments based on licensing deals, so if the show sells overseas for example, they will receive more.

'To be honest, the fee that they are getting paid for the show will be dwarfed by the endorsement opportunities that they can command because of their high follower number social media accounts. They have half a million followers on Instagram and nearly 400k of subscribers on YouTube alone.'

They also own a pie shop, Radford's Pie Company, which appears to be busy, with the brand posting on social media in March 2021 that it was unable to reply to all messages due to being so busy.

That week alone, they said they had sent out 500 pies, and still had more orders to fulfil.

In the most recent episode of their show, Noel revealed that he has made over 2.5m since 1999 - which means their total sales would be around the £9,375,000 mark. 

One of the family's income streams includes the pie shop owned by Noel (pictured) which seems to provide a steady source of income for the family

However, without an accurate cost of production, it is impossible to estimate the company's gross profit.

Alongside the Radford Pie Company, Noel and Sue Radford are also the directors of the TRF21 Limited - a business that was set up in January 2019, which was the same year they began doing sponsored YouTube adverts.  

After looking at the couple's Companies House accounts, finance expert Rick Smith - Managing Director of business management consultancy firm Forbes Burton - says it's possible that the pair use TFF21 to pay themselves a wage.

Highlighting the couple's different use for the businesses, Rick said: 'It's worth noting that TRF21 Ltd has an SIC (industry classification) of 73120  [which means it is involved in] 'Media Representation Services'.

'Radford's Pie Company Ltd has one of 47290 [which means] 'Other retail sale of food in specialised stores'. This would indicate the companies had been set up for specific reasons.'

In their most recent statement, it appears as though Noel took £276,500 out of the company - but has since repaid £152,300.  

In contrast, Sue received just £1 from the company last year and put over £81,830 back into the business - meaning TF21 is effectively in debt to her.

And finally, the Radfords - like all other UK parents - are also entitled to government grands for their super-sized family.

The current weekly rate for child benefit in the UK stands at £26.50 for the eldest child, and a subsequent £16.95 for all additional children. 

Parents can receive child benefits for their family up until the age of 16 if they stop their education or training. 

The family is known for their lavish lifestyle, including this September 2023 trip to Disney World, Florida - which allegedly cost £60,000

Benefits can be extended to the age of 20 if the children are still in education or training. 

With 12 of their children under the age of 16, it means that Noel and Sue could receive £154,51 per week for all their large family, which adds up to £669.50 a month in benefits. 

That said, if either Noel and Sue are earning over £50,000-a-year then they will have to either pay the High Income Child Benefit charge or opt out of the payments.

If they were to opt for the former, then the couple are required to repay one per cent of the benefit for every £100 above £50,000 they earn.

Noel and Sue Radford were recently contacted for comment on a story about their earnings and income, but declined to comment.