Call the Midwife star Helen George has been inundated with warm messages from fans and friends after sharing a heartwarming glimpse into her family life during a recent holiday. The actress, best known for playing Nurse Trixie Aylward in the long-running BBC period drama, posted a series of personal photographs from what she described as a "magical" trip to Lapland in Finland.
A Special Family Getaway
The 40-year-old performer embarked on the winter adventure with her new boyfriend, Dan Innes, and her two young daughters, Wren Ivy, aged seven, and Lark, who is four. The children are from Helen's previous relationship with actor Jack Ashton. This holiday appears to mark a significant milestone, representing the first family vacation with her partner of one year, signalling the deepening and serious nature of their romance.
Enchanting Scenes from the North
Taking to social media, Helen treated her followers to a collection of captivating snapshots from the Arctic escape. One striking image shows the actress wrapped up against the cold in a faux-fur hat and scarf, her piercing blue eyes meeting the camera against a beautifully distorted, snowy backdrop. In another photograph, her boyfriend Dan is seen admiring the dazzling spectacle of the Aurora Borealis, dressed in a red jacket and black hat under the dark Lapland sky.
The album also includes tender moments of family bonding. A black-and-white photo captures Helen enjoying a skiing session with her daughters, while another shows her braving the freezing conditions in a swimsuit, presumably during a traditional sauna experience. She accompanied the post with the evocative caption: "Lows of -32°, highs of Aurora, Husky’s, whiskeys, sauna hats. Magical memories in Lapland."
An Outpouring of Support
The response from her online community was immediate and overwhelmingly positive. Friends and followers flooded the comments section with compliments and well-wishes. One admirer wrote: "Love love love these photos. Magical, you give the girls the most amazing experiences!" Another simply stated: "Just magical!" Further comments praised the "cute pictures" and expressed joy at seeing her daughters, with one person noting the bravery of her swimsuit snap in the sub-zero temperatures and another declaring the scenes looked like "absolutely heaven."
A New Chapter of Happiness
Helen's relationship with businessman Dan Innes began after they reportedly connected on the exclusive dating platform Raya. She made their romance public on Valentine's Day in 2025, sharing a cosy dinner image at The Watermans Arms restaurant in Barnes. The photo, tagged with Dan's profile, featured plates of steak and chips alongside two glasses of red wine, captioned: "The most delicious Valentine's over-ordering. Hearts and stomachs full."
Dan Innes, according to his professional profiles, is a managing director and founder of a real estate consultancy firm called Innesco, with over 25 years of experience in the sector and an educational background from Newcastle University.
Focusing on Family
This new chapter follows Helen's separation from her former partner of seven years, Jack Ashton, in 2023. The couple met on the set of Call the Midwife, where Jack played Reverend Tom Hereward, who was romantically involved with Helen's character, Trixie Franklin, on screen. Their off-screen relationship flourished, leading to the birth of their two daughters.
Announcing the split to The Mirror in July 2023, Helen stated: "Some months ago, we separated. Our two beautiful girls remain the focus, and I respectfully ask for privacy for this next chapter." The recent Lapland holiday photos suggest she is embracing this new chapter, creating joyful memories with her children and her partner. Call the Midwife continues to air on BBC One and iPlayer.
