With the summer holidays just around the corner parents all over the country are planning trips and breaks to keep the kids entertained for a whole six weeks. You might have a family holiday in a far flung country booked, but if you haven’t got the time or budget for a foreign holiday there are some great places in Britain that the kids will love.
Whether you want to go camping, stay in a cosy B&B, book yourself into a holiday resort, or have a little bit of luxury in the country, there are plenty of places to choose from across the UK.
Here are a few of the best options for a great holiday on home soil with the kids.
Junior Farmer breaks, Carmarthenshire
If you live in the city it can be hard to find time for the kids to get outside and get their hands dirty. Luckily for you Cwmcrwth Farm in Wales is a traditional rare breed farm where your kids can meet all of the animals and have a hands-on holiday.
Collecting eggs, brushing the horses and feeding the piglets and lambs are all part of the farming experience that your kids will love.
PGL kid’s activity holidays, nationwide
Holiday specialist PGL aims to make their children’s holidays affordable for the parents and great fun for the kids. Cycling, rock climbing, surfing, swimming, abseiling, and assault courses are just some of the activities available.
Retro retreat, Cornwall
Your kids might not fully appreciate just how accurate the renovations of this 1950’s style bungalow in Cornwall are, but that won’t stop them enjoying their holiday. Park View bungalow gets every tiny detail right, from the American diner-style kitchen to the Pear’s soap in the bathroom.
As the bungalow is just five miles from Bude it’s the perfect destination if you’re looking for a good old fashioned seaside holiday.
A touch of class, Hampshire
Just because you’re travelling with kids it doesn’t mean you can’t stay in a luxury hotel. The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire welcomes children with open arms. They’ll find rubber ducks and miniature bathrobes in the bathroom, a gourmet kids’ menu, and a whole host of indoor and outdoor activities. Hampshire is a great place for children with places like Paulton’s family theme park for the thrill seekers or Staunton country farm for the nature lovers.
Wonderful walks, Suffolk
Kids love the great outdoors and although you can do a walking tour just about anywhere in the UK Suffolk has some of the best scenery. Crumbling Norman castles and exciting market towns will keep your children fascinated and all the walking will certainly get them fit.
They’ll need a comfortable pair of shoes to keep their feet happy. A pair of converse shoes will not only make sure they look fashionable, but also make sure they’re not complaining about blisters the moment you leave the hotel.
Keeping kids entertained can be hard work, but just make sure you’ve got plenty of pennies for treats and a camera so you can capture those happy memories of your family holiday. Now get booking and enjoy!
Rob Rudd is a seasoned writer and family man. He likes nothing more than packing up the tent and children and heading for some coastal UK resort to brave the latest onslaught from the British weather.
