Best active family holidays for young kids

The choice of active family holidays suited for children aged about 5 to 11 is greater than ever. Our Top 5 list focusses on some that we guarantee will provide a trip of a lifetime for all the family.

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1) Lykia World
On the Southern Coast of Turkey set on the Mediterranean Sea, Lykia World Olu Deniz, has so much to offer as it provides endless entertainment and activities The hotel is almost a self-contained village based in a beautiful pine and mountainous views. More about Lykia World
2) Center Parcs Whinfell Forest
The northernmost of the UK’s four acclaimed Center Parcs, Whinfell Forest, set in lovely woodland on the edge of the Lake District, is popular for activity-based, weatherproof family holidays or breaks, whether with young kids with energy to burn or teens keen to do their own thing in a safe, car-free environment Most activities cost extra, but self-catering facilities and a fairly priced on-site supermarket help you stay within budget. More about Center Parcs Whinfell Forest
3) Winter Wonderland - Tailormade
Garnering great feedback from customers, Activities Abroad's tailor-made daily and longer safaris in north-west Lapland let you design your own winter holiday 230km north of the Arctic Circle You decide when to travel and for how long, then match your stay to the activities available: husky, reindeer and snowmobile safaris, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, a tour of or stay at Lainio Snow Village, encounters with Lappish culture, and much more. More about Winter Wonderland - Tailormade
4) Multi Activity and Horse Riding Holiday in Tuscany
Enjoy horse riding in beautiful Talamone in Southern Tuscany beside the Mediterranean Sea!!! This flexible package includes 2 hours of horse riding and there are also a number of other family friendly activities available . More about Multi Activity and Horse Riding Holiday in Tuscany
5) Tan Troed
Acorn's 17-acre campsite, Tan Troed, only one mile away from Llangorse Lake, in South Wales, is in a perfect location for watersports such as sailing, kayaking, canoeing and raft building As well as the variety of watersports, are the wide range of dry land activities available on-site at Tan Troed, including abseiling towers and sheltered archery ranges. More about Tan Troed