Reviews of active and adventure family holidays
Whether your passion is culture (pyramids and sphinxes in Egypt, for instance, or the ancient civilisations of Jordan), nature (perhaps elephant-riding in search of tigers, or whale-watching) or outdoors activities (including extreme sports such as bungee-jumping and whitewater rafting), our expert reviews of active and adventure holidays for families both in the UK and around the globe aim to inspire your wanderlust and guide you in finding the right experience for you and your kids – one that has the potential to be life-changing for you all.
North Cyprus: Snow White's St Hilarion Castle
Finding our mountain legs at a North Cyprus ruin. More
Great value family holiday ideas: Winter Wonderlands
There's plenty to get out and about for in the chillier months... More
Single Parent Family Holidays: The Brecon Beacons
The bonuses of a group holiday for a single parent family More
Family Breaks: Days Out in Berkshire
Easy reach of London and swashbuckling forest and adventure. More
A family day out: Newby Hall, Yorkshire
A family day out to Newby Hall More
Family Holidays in France: Clos Lucé, Loire Valley
Rhonda Carrier visits The Clos Lucé in France More
Family Days Out: Chill Factore, Manchester
Rhonda Carrier takes the family to a UK ski centre to experience family fun in the snow More
Family Motorhoming: The Outback with Young Kids
Louise Laurie Rogers takes her young family across southern Australia More
Family Events: Halloween French-Style
Rhonda and family go treeeek or treating just outside Paris More
Mexico City: Horrible Histories and Family Fun
Dea and kids get to grips with horrible history in the Mexican capital. More
A Family Day Out: Roald Dahl Day and Beyond
Rhonda Carrier looks at ways you can get involved in the Roald Dahl celebrations lasting through to November – and help raise money for charity. More
Family holidays: Gastronomic Adventures in Tuscany
Rhonda and family have foodie fun in the hill country north of Florence. More
Affordable Holidays: Norfolk for Free
Deborah and her crew scour Norfolk for the best free family attractions, natural and cultural More
Affordable Holidays: Wales for Free
Nick tells us about family holiday options and excursions in Wales on a tight budget More
Festivals with Kids: Camp Bestival
Lilly and family get on down in Dorset’s family-friendly festival. More
A Family Trip: In the Footsteps of Roald Dahl in the Chilterns
Follow the trail of Britain’s best-loved children’s writer on the day now named for him. More
Family Holidays with Teenagers: The Norfolk Broads
Our cycling expert and his teenage family leave their bikes behind to take the broads view. More
The Brains of the Family: Learning Holidays
Abigail rounds up the trips that will leave all the family enlightened More
Eduvacation: On Holiday with the National Curriculum
Former teacher Georgina considers how to combine fun, freedom and learning within your annual trip. More
Taking Kids Out of School: A Mother’s & Teacher’s View
Former primary school teacher Georgina and her son play hookie to take a campervan jaunt around Britain. More
Antigua family holidays: Packing a family-sized punch
We take a long-haul trip to experience first-hand the fun for families throughout Antigua... More
Family holidays: Home or Away?
Holidaying in the UK versus going abroad. More
Lykia World: A Childrens' Paradise
We experience this fantastic family friendly resort More
Single Parent Holiday: Desert Adventure in Tunisia
Judy takes her son to Tunisia for an adventure More
Family Holidays: Near-Disasters With Kids
The perils and delights of travelling with youngsters. More
Southern France Family Holiday: Canoeing trip on the Herault River
Fiona and her son use paddle-power to discover an astonishing region of France. More
A Themepark for Younger Children
Legoland family themepark More
Kent: A great family journey by steam train
Dea and family take a trip on the Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. More
Gleneagles Hotel: It's not just about Golf!
Five-star family fun at Scotland's Gleneagles. More
Summer family Pyrenees holiday: Hiking and Walking with Kids
Teresa introduces her kids to walking in the mountains. More
Family Holidays in France: Somme Battlesites
Battlefield history comes alive in northern France. More
A Galloway Family Break: Forest Parks, Kids Bookshops and Football
Log cabin life in Scotland's biggest forest park. More
St Moritz: A Summer family break to the Swiss Alps
St Moritz is best known as a backdrop for James Bond . More
Train Travel with Kids: The Best Family Rail Trips
Georgina details the best train trips to take with kids. More
Europe Family holidays: Mark Warner San Agostino Resort, Greece
A family holiday where parents can do their own thing and not feel bad about it More
Family holidays: Fun or Learning, or Both?
Rhonda explores whether holidays can be more educational than school More
Family holidays: Wild Camping in Scotland
Andrew and his teenage kids taste the heady freedom of camping on the Isle of Skye More
Family breaks: What’s the Story in Balamory?
Sarah and family see double in Balamory… sorry, Tobermory More
Family holidays: Christmas and New Year in Brazil
Rachel McLeod and family head to South America for the festive season More
Family holidays: Japan: a Teen’s-Eye View
A trip to Japan with teenagers More
Family days out and family attractions: Top 10 Museums for Families in Europe
Georgina gives the run-down on some of her favourite European museums. More
Eduvacation: Absent-Minded Holidays?
Do holiday absences really lead to lost learning? Dan dissects current government policy. More
From Camping to Treehouses: Domaine des Ormes, Brittany
Experiencing the lows and highs of a Breton campsite More
Pierre & Vacances Port du Crouesty: A Holiday in Southern Brittany
Rhonda and family check out a family-friendly resort on the beautiful Morbihan coast. More
Safari So Goody: The Best Family Safaris
There’s only one real way to see wildlife and bring ‘The Jungle Book’ to life, and that’s on safari. More
Because You’re Worth it: A Family Holiday on Lefkas
Abigail regains her sanity at a family-run, family-friendly complex on the Greek island. More
Rhonda Carrier's favourite family holiday: Poitou-Charentes
A gîte-based holiday in western France. More
The Daddy of All Weekends: Center Parcs Elveden
2 Dads, 6 Kids, 48 Fun-packed Hours… More
Camping in France: Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont
Rhonda and family discover that there’s more to La Pont du Vieux Croix than location, location, location... More
Life-Changing Trips: Family Gap Years
Rhonda assesses the pros and cons of taking your family on a ‘trip of a lifetime’ More
Family holidays: Volunteering Holidays
Georgina hand-picks the best volunteering breaks for families around the globe More
Life-changing Holidays: Trekking in Nepal with Kids
A trip to the Nepalese foothills with young kids opens up a new world of family travel for Andrew & his happy band. More
Finland with Kids: Bear-hunting in Kuhmo
Tracey and her son Angus go in search of real-life teddy bears. More
Single-Parent Travel: A First-Hand Account
Georgina assesses the ups-and-downs of lone-parent travel. More
A Parents’ Break in Yorkshire: Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa
Rhonda Carrier checks out an award-winning retreat that’s perfect for a weekend with the kids – but preferably without! More
Family Days Out: Top 5 Most Haunted English Heritage Sites
With the spooky season upon us, take the family in search of ghostly goings-on. More
Family Travel: 10 Reasons to Take the Train with Your Family
Georgina finds many compelling reasons to let the train take the strain on family holidays. More
Travel with Kids: the Overnight Train to Florence
Rhonda and family take the slow route to Italy. More
Family Adventure Holidays: Egypt with Kids
Nick and family find that kids and culture can go together More
UK Family Breaks: Center Parcs Sherwood Forest
One family discovers a holiday village where everyone’s a child at heart. More
Family Breaks: Where to See… Bird Life
From barn owls to quetzals and hummingbirds, Georgina shares the best places to introduce kids to winged creatures. More
Family Days Out: Winter Ice Rinks
Rhonda seeks out the nicest ice around the globe for this year’s skating season. More
Family Days Out: UK’s Best Sledging Spots
Tracey rounds up the UK’s best spots for those living on the sledge. More
Family Winter Holidays: Santa in Lapland
How to see the wood for the pine trees when it comes to Santa holidays. More
Family Travel: Green Places to Stay in Africa and the Middle East
Georgina hunts down the best eco safari lodges and other green lodgings for families. More
Family Holidays: Green Places to Stay in the Americas
Georgina hand-picks the finest eco accommodation for families in America and the Caribbean. More
Family Holidays: Green Places to Stay in Asia
Georgina tracks down the most family-friendly green holiday options across Asia. More
Planning a trip to Center Parcs?
A guide on how to make the most of your break More
Child-Friendly Beijing: Insider Tips to the Chinese Capital
Travel agency founder and father of three Peter Danford shares his tips for enjoying Beijing with children. More
Greek Family Holidays: Mark Warner Lakitira Beach Resort
Lucy Ace and family get into the holiday groove on the family-friendly Greek island. More
Green Places to Stay: Australasia and the Pacific
Georgina unearths some of the most eco-friendly family holiday spots ‘down under’. More
Family Days Out: UK’s Best Science Venues and Events
Tracey sounds out Britain’s best science experiences for kids. More
UK Family Breaks: Center Parcs Whinfell Forest
Rhonda discovers a family holiday that doesn’t forget that parents need a break too. More
Family Holidays: Best Places to Learn Survival Skills
Georgina roots out the best places to teach kids bushcraft and survival. More
Family Holidays: Mums' Breaks with Kids
Rhonda tracks down the best places to combine a little ‘me’ time with some family fun. More
Leave the Kids: Mums' Breaks Without Children
Rhonda asks what mums really want, and where they can get it. More
UK Family Breaks: The Forest of Dean
Lily assesses the pros and cons of a weekend break in forest cabins with extended family. More
Family Holidays: Where to Find… Fossils and Dinosaur Remains
Georgina digs deep to uncover the world’s most fertile fossil and dinosaur-bone hunting grounds. More
Family Days Out and Holidays: Best Chocolate Museums and Attractions
Rhonda tests out the tastiest sights for chocoholics round the world. More
Family Holidays: Island-Hopping in Greece
Theodora revisits a childhood holiday from the perspective of a parent. More
UK Family Holidays: Cornwall in the Rain
Abigail and family make a splash at some of southern England's wetter attractions. More
UK Family Breaks: The National Forest
Rhonda and family get on their bikes in southern Derbyshire. More
Family Holidays: Best Dads’ Breaks
Rhonda checks out the best solo and family breaks for fathers. More
Family Holidays: Insiders' Guide to Mallorca
Abigail gives the low-down on the Spanish island. More
UK Family Breaks: A PGL Family Activity Holiday, Devon
Rhonda and clan sample an adrenaline-fuelled break at Barton Hall. More
Family Holidays in Europe: Wild Swimming in France
Lily and family take the plunge – or try to – in south-west France. More
Family Activity Holidays: Whitewater Rafting with Kids
Theodora and son joy-ride along an Indonesian river. More
Family Holidays: Mark Warner Sea Garden Resort, Turkey
Nine-year-old Joe Cook and his Dad Andy (43) give their verdicts on the Aegean Coast resort. More
Family Activity Holidays: Diving with Kids
Theodora relives the awe – and the anxiety – of her son’s first scuba-diving experience. More
European Family Holidays and Breaks: The Bernese Oberland
Rhonda and son experience the high life of the Swiss Alps. More
Long-Haul Family Holidays: Hamilton Island, Australia
Nicole and family find a piece of paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. More
Family Adventure Holidays: An Interview with Ben Fogle
Takethefamily catches up with the adventurous traveller and father to two. More
UK Family Holidays: The Isle of Mull With Kids
Our Travel-writing Competition winner in the adults category. More
Turkey Family Holidays: Hot-Air Ballooning in Cappadocia
Our Travel-writing Competition winner in the kids (under-13s) category. More
North Africa Family Holidays: Morocco, A Teen’s-Eye View
Our Travel-Writing Competition winner in the teens category. More
Africa and Middle East Family Holidays: Jordan With Kids
Georgina and son discover history with a vengeance. More
Indian Ocean Family Holidays: Sri Lanka with Kids
Georgina and son go off the beaten track for wonderful wildlife, eco camping and more. More
Lapland Family Holidays: Saariselkä, Finland
Rhonda and son experience the chills and thrills of a Lapland holiday. More
Parents’ Breaks: Soar Mill Cove Hotel, Devon
Rhonda makes a bid for freedom – and fitness – at a family-friendly Devon hotel. More
Family Holidays: Where to See Sealife
Georgina casts her net for the best places to spot whales, dolphins and more. More
France Family Holidays: Alpine Adventures in Morzine
BBC journalist and travel company director shares his holiday inspirations. More
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