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Jun 11, 2024 · The best UK family holidays to take this year. From ski school in Scotland to sunshiney wild swimming in Cornwall, there’s a break for every brood blend right here. By Becky Lucas, Rick Jordan and Anya Meyerowitz. 11 June 2024. Getty Images.
- The Best Family Short Break Ideas in The UK
- Half Term Holiday Ideas and Family Weekend Break Ideas
- Family Short Break Ideas in Scotland
- Family Short Break Ideas in Northern England
- Family Short Break Ideas in Central England
- Family Short Break Ideas in Southern England
- Family Short Break Ideas in Northern Ireland
- Family Short Break Ideas in Wales
With cheap airfares allowing us to jet off to anywhere in Europe for a family short break, it’s easy to forget that we have an endless selection of family-friendly places to visit in the UK. Despite the unpredictable weather, exploring the UK can be great fun at any time of year. Our beaches are fabulous for sunset walks in the middle winter and ou...
The UK has some incredible wild landscapes to explore and endless villages with inviting pubs and cafes to refuel in. Some of my favourite family holidays have been in the UK: an October half term city break in York; playing on Camber Sands beach during a February half term break; and camping in Wiltshire during the May half term holiday. Hopping i...
Edinburgh city break with kids
by Marianne at Mum on the Move Edinburgh is a great fun city to visit for a family short break. It is a relatively small city, making it easy to get around with kids, and there is lots of wide-open green space, including the city-centre Princes Street Gardens. Most restaurants are child-friendly, and although there are a few hills to conquer, it is generally buggy friendly too. Scotland’s number one paid-for tourist attraction is Edinburgh Castle, which is easily visited with kids, and Edinbu...
Family short break on the Isle of Skye
by Vanessa at Wanderlust Crew For a quick UK family break during half-term, the Isle of Skyeis a great choice. With so much natural beauty and interesting history, there is something for the whole family. Getting there is half the fun, but it can be done fairly quickly. You can take the train to Edinburgh in just over four hours from London or take the overnight train for a real adventure, then rent a car and drive through the beautiful Scottish Highlands to the magical Isle of Skye. Watch ou...
Family trip to Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
by Priya at Outside Suburbia During a UK family break to Scotland we did a spontaneous trip from the Scottish Lowlands to the Scottish borders and to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England. We stopped at Melrose for some coffee and pastry, learnt about Melrose Abbey where Robert the Bruce’s heart is buried. From there we drove to Alnwick Castle, which was the set for the Harry Potter movies. It is a nice town for a short break, particularly if your children are Potter fans. Alnwick castle...
Durham city break with kids
by Sinead Camplin at Map Made Memories If you are looking for city breaks for families, the historic city of Durham in the north east of England is ideal for a family short break. It is easy to get to by car or rail and the small, compact city can be covered on foot. Kids and adults alike will enjoy exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Durham Cathedral which dominates the city skyline. Built in the 11th century, the cathedral is famous for its distinctive rounded arches and enormous carved pil...
Short breaks in the Lake District with kids
by Ellie at Five Go Exploring The Lake District is perfect for a UK family break. Although it can be packed with other tourists during school holidays, it’s with good reason. There is so much to do and many activities geared towards families. Our family of five visited for a long weekend at the beginning of the October half term. Accommodation can be pricey at peak times, so we rented an Airbnb in Burton-in-Kendal, a 20-minute drive to the busy town of Windermere. When in the Lake District wi...
Dip into three eastern counties on a glamping and cycling break
We had a fantastic October half term staying at Cupola Farmon the Norfolk / Suffolk border. Our two night break included a day of cycling at Thetford Forest as well as biking at Brandon Country Park and a cycle through the Fens from Wicken Fen to the National Trust’s Anglesey Abbey. Thetford Forestwas particularly popular with the kids – there’s an excellent pump track which the children loved racing round, trying to out-do each other’s times. Cupola Farm was a truly brilliant place to stay w...
North Norfolk short break with kids
If you’re looking for ideas for short breaks with kids, I cannot recommend North Norfolkenough. We love visiting the region at any time of year. Summertime of course means wonderful days at the seaside on the epic stretches of sand but autumn and winter are also fantastic seasons for a family short break to this region of the UK. We visited North Norfolk in early November for a half term holiday and enjoyed sunny days cycling through the vast estates at Blickling and Holkham and long walks al...
Short break with kids in Shropshire
We enjoyed a family short break in Shropshire during summer 2020. We stayed in a rather remote spot between Shrewsbury and Ludlow. The scenery was spectacular: miles of rolling hills with no development in sight. We enjoyed long walks in the Shropshire Hills, there are trails for all abilities. Shropshire is famous for its industrial heritage. Although we didn’t have time to visit, the town of Ironbridge is packed with museums including the excellent open-air Blists Hill Victorian Museum. Bli...
North Devon family break
For a peaceful family break in south west England, North Devon takes some beating. There are wonderful beaches of course, such as Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton Sands but inland there are plenty of family friendly activities. The 30 mile Tarka Trail is a car-free track perfect for walking and cycling. Dinosaur fans will love Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park and children’s imaginations will run wild hunting for fairies and elves at the Gnome Reserve. There are lots of pretty villages to...
Dorset bank holiday weekend
Dorset is a really fun short break for families. We spent an amazing August bank holiday weekend exploring the coast around Lyme Regis. Highlights included fossil hunting at Charmouth, leaping over the waves at Hive Beach and eating delicious cakes and numerous cafes. Charmouth is home to the excellent Heritage Coast Centre where visitors can learn all about the Jurassic Coast. Down at nearby Hive Beach, there’s one of the south coast’s best beach cafes – the fish and chips we had there are s...
Family short break in East Sussex
Think of East Sussex and you might well think of Brighton. However, there’s a whole area of East Sussex, closer to the border with Kent which I have completely fallen for. The countryside is beautiful: lanes wend their way past meadows and gently rolling hills. There are tiny villages and swathes of vineyards – sparkling wine to rival a certain French bubbly is produced here. And there is an incredible beach: Camber Sands. We’ve yet to visit Camber in the summertime, I can only confirm that i...
Antrim Coast family short break in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Long stretches of sand, towering cliffs and rockpools for exploring. Even in August, the beaches are very quiet and the roads are peaceful too. I know the weather isn’t always perfect but provided you have a wetsuit and you’re willing to dive into one of the excellent local cafes or pubs should the rain come, you’ll be fine. The Antrim Coast is a short drive from Belfast. The road hugs the rugged coastline, climbing steeply...
City, beach and mountains family break in Northern Ireland
The great thing about Northern Ireland is that you can tick off so many holiday boxes. All within a short drive are mountains, beaches and the country’s capital city, Belfast. We based ourselves midway between Belfast and the Mourne Mountains just outside the Georgian village of Hillsborough. We had a brilliant day out in Belfast. The Titanic Experience was a real hit with our children. One of our boys is not a big fan of museums but he was enthralled for an hour and a half, a record for him....
Anglesey in North Wales
If the weather is looking good, Angleseyis hard to beat for a beach break in the UK. There are so many incredible stretches of sand to choose from. Whether you’re looking for sandcastle building, bodyboarding or simply a swim in the sea, there’s more beaches in Anglesey than you could possibly visit in one summer. Away from the beach, the coastline is wonderful to walk along – coastal paths take in lighthouses, abandoned brickworks and incredible views towards Snowdonia. Anglesey has plenty o...
Snowdonia short break with kids
by Nicky at Go Live Young Snowdonia in North Wales is a great option for a UK family short break for those looking for a combination of outdoor activities and history. There’s so much for families to do, it will be difficult choosing what to do first! There’s castles to explore, mountains to climb, beaches to play on, ice cream to eat, and all manner of adventurous outdoor pursuits. Snowdonia has many beautiful castles to explore. Caernarfon is a great option. Much of the castle is still inta...
Short break with kids in Southern Wales
by Cathy at Mummy Travels It’s not just the scenery which is straight from a fairy tale in Wales, wherever you look there are myths and legends to be discovered, especially from the tales of King Arthur. We themed one half term break around some of the stories, starting in the south east just outside Cardiff and heading towards the west coast in Pembrokeshire via the Gower Peninsula and Carmarthen. Following Arthurian legends, you could head to the three separate lakes in Snowdonia which are...
There’s plenty to do on family holidays in England. From the dizzying rides of a vintage fairground in Devon, to glamping at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, you can find child-friendly activities for all kind of weather and at all times of year.
The best family holiday in UK depends on what you’re looking for. City breaks like Edinburgh and Oxford provide get trips away with kids or beaches like Weymouth and Blackpool can provide much fun. Our list here has a whole variety of holidays but do get in touch if you have specific requirements and we will do our best to look into it for you.
Looking for an actually cool family-friendly break in the UK? We’ve rounded up the best quirky, kid-friendly stays from north to south for 2024.
Sep 20, 2023 · From stunning coastal escapes to enchanting countryside getaways, there’s something for everyone, whether you have young children, teenagers or big age gaps to consider. Here are my top 10 recommendations for unforgettable UK family holidays across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
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Jul 13, 2023 · Whether you’re looking for a short weekend getaway or an extended holiday, there are some amazing destinations across the UK that offer something special for families. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best places for family breaks in the UK and with lastminute.com you can easily find amazing hotels to stay in too!
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