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Reviews of UK holidays and breaks

A perennially popular choice for family holidays and breaks, the UK remains as attractive an option as ever, with the benefit of minimal travel costs. Our family travel experts, many of whom live or repeatedly holiday in the places they write about, have got the UK covered, whether it's child-friendly self-catering properties, from cottages to standard or luxurious tents or farmstays, or welcoming country-house hotels where the kids get their own amenities including play areas and activity programs. We also bring to you a range of city-break write-ups showcasing the best of urban Britain when it comes to families, and reviews of family breaks in some of the country's classic seaside resorts.

A Family Break in Lincolnshire

United Kingdom, England, Lincolnshire
Rhonda and family discover the retro delights and big skies of this lost-in-time county.

Best Places for Surfing and Bodyboarding with Kids in the UK

United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Guernsey, England, Cornwall, Devon, Yorkshire, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Berwickshire, Wales, Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire
We look at the finest spots in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to take the family on a surfing break.

Best Places for Canoeing and Kayaking with Kids in the UK

United Kingdom, Channel Islands, England, Cornwall, Cumbria, Dorset, Manchester, Merseyside, Liverpool, Northumberland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
We share the top spots to take to the water in England, Scotland and Wales, from lochs dotted with deserted islands to the open sea.

Best UK Walking and Hiking Destinations with Kids

United Kingdom, England, South East England, Cornwall, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, New Forest, Kent, Somerset, Suffolk, Sussex, Eastbourne, Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales, Snowdonia
We look at great walking and hiking spots in England, Scotland and Wales with kids of all ages, from tots in child-carriers to reluctant teens.

Best Places for Cycling and Mountain-biking in the UK with Kids

United Kingdom, England, South East England, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Dorset, Kent, Norfolk, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
We round up the best places around the UK to take your kids cycling or mountain-biking, whether for a day out for a short break.

The Spookiest Sights in Edinburgh with Kids

Edinburgh
We find out why the Scottish capital is one of the best places to bring ghoulish-minded kids.

Luxury family holidays inspiration

Africa & Middle East, Asia, Australia & Pacific, Caribbean, Europe, Indian Ocean, North America
Get inspired by our hand-picked luxury family holiday options in Europe and around the World

Best luxury self-catering family holidays with young children

Europe
We have selected the best self-catered places for families to stay in the UK and Europe.

Best Family Holidays with Surfing Lessons

Europe
Our favourite places for the family to learn to ride waves hand picked for you.

Unusual Places to Stay in the UK with Kids

United Kingdom, England, Devon, Norfolk, Suffolk, Sussex, Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales
Our hand-picked recommendations for Britain’s quirkiest places to stay as a family for a UK short break.

A Family Break on the Chatsworth Estate, Peak District

Derbyshire, Staffordshire
Rhonda and family take a winter warmer on the Chatsworth Estate.

A Family Holiday at Bluestone National Park Resort, Wales

United Kingdom, Wales, Pembrokeshire
Angelina and clan rate the Pembrokeshire holiday village.

A Review of the Children's Spooky Underground Tour, Edinburgh

Edinburgh
Dea and family go underground in Scotland’s capital.

A Wild Camping Holiday with Kids in Scotland

Scotland
Andrew and his teenage kids taste the heady freedom of camping on the Isle of Skye

A Leeds Family City Break

Yorkshire
Guns and gore lure Rhonda and her boys to Yorkshire’s biggest city.

A UK Family Break in the National Forest, Derbyshire

Derbyshire
Rhonda and family discover the Rosliston Forestry Centre with its family-friendly cycle routes.

A Family Cruise Holiday in the Hebrides, Scotland

Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland
Rhonda sees wildlife galore and discovers sustainable communities on a family-friendly cruise around Skye and the Small Isles.

A Parents’ Break at the Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa, North Yorkshire

Yorkshire
Rhonda Carrier checks out an award-winning retreat that’s perfect for a weekend with the kids – but preferably without!

A Kids' Session at Cucina Caldesi, London, and Other Family Cookery Classes

Jordan, Greece, Peloponnese, Ireland, County Kerry, Italy, Tuscany, United Kingdom, England, Cumbria, London, Oxfordshire, Yorkshire
A review of a kids' cookery class in London and round-up of other family cooking experiences in the UK and abroad.

An Edinburgh City Break with Kids

Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Edinburgh
Dea and family revisit a much-loved city.

A Kids' Day Out at Elemental UK Beach Club, Cornwall

Cornwall
Rhonda Carrier waves her sons off on coastal adventures at Swanpool Beach in Falmouth.

A Family Break in Alderney, Channel Islands

Channel Islands
Rhonda and crew canoe over Roman ruins and sleep in a Victorian fort on the remote island of Alderney.

A Family Break on Sark, Channel Islands

Channel Islands
Dea and kids find a magical spot for everything from coasteering to sheep-racing.

5 Great Ideas for Christmas Family Holidays or Breaks

Vienna, Denmark, Paris, Lapland, New York
Inspiration for taking the kids away for the festive season, whether to visit Santa, hit the ski slopes or bask in the sunshine.

Top 15 Family Rail Journeys Around the World

Morocco, India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Sicily, Turkey, Istanbul, Mexico, Peru, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Scotland
Georgina scours the globe for the best family adventures by train.

A Family Winter Break on the Llyn Peninsula, Wales

United Kingdom, Wales, Snowdonia
We appreciate the chance for some family time and beach fun on the Welsh coast.

Top 5 No-Bookings Family Campsites Around the UK

United Kingdom, England, Cornwall, Cumbria, Scotland
The best sites that invite you and the kids to just pitch up, without reservations.

A Family Sailing Holiday on the Norfolk Broads

Norfolk
Our cycling expert and his teenage family leave their bikes behind in favour of a boating break.

Top Valentine’s and Romantic Breaks with Kids

Prague, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence–Alpes–Côte d'Azur, Alpes Maritimes, Greece, Rhodes, Venice, Andalucia, Mauritius, Mexico, Berkshire, Cornwall
Places where you can combine quality family time with some 'us' time.

Top 5 Places to Meet Santa Around the World

Finland, Paris, Lapland, Sweden, New York
We take a tour around the globe in search of the best places to meet Father Christmas.

8 Unmissable Theme-park Hotels around the World

Dubai, Asia, Japan, Europe, France, Ile de France, Marne-la-Vallée, Paris, Picardy, Italy, Italian Lakes, Spain, Costa Brava, USA, California, Southern California, Los Angeles, Florida, Orlando
Rhonda takes a journey around the globe in search of the best places to stay at some of our favourite theme parks.

An Easter Break at the Bluestone National Park Resort, Pembrokeshire

United Kingdom, Wales, Pembrokeshire
Lucy and family rediscover the joys of the Welsh holiday village.

A Family Break at Metropolitan by COMO, London

London
Rhonda revisits a hip hangout from a parent’s perspective.

A Family Surfing Break in Guernsey, Channel Islands

United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Guernsey
Rhonda discovers a surprising family-friendly surfing destination within a short hop of the UK mainland.

A Short Break at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Surrey

South East England
Rhonda and sons go out of Africa at the themepark, zoo and safari-themed hotel.

A Day Out on the RIB Herm Explorer, Guernsey

Channel Islands, Guernsey
Rhonda and crew set sail for some wildlife action in the Channel Islands.

A Review of Alton Towers Theme Park and Hotel

Staffordshire
Rhonda and family check out the new and the old at the UK’s biggest themepark

A Family Break at the Old Swan and Minster Mill, Cotswolds

The Cotswolds
Rhonda and crew discover a child-friendly oasis deep in the Oxfordshire countryside.

A Review of the Cotswold Water Park, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire

The Cotswolds
Rhonda and crew take to the water in central England

A Review of Yotel, Gatwick Airport

Sussex
Rhonda checks out a child-friendly capsule hotel at the UK's second-busiest airport.

A Family Break at One Aldwych, London

London
Rhonda charts a family love affair with the stylish Covent Garden hotel.

A UK Family Break in Haworth, Yorkshire

Yorkshire
Dea takes her kids on a stroll down memory lane.

A UK Family Break at Loch Ness, Scotland

Scotland
Ben and family go Nessie-spotting.

A Family Break at the Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Cornwall

United Kingdom, England, Cornwall
Rhonda and son take to the waves with a surfing lesson at a family-friendly hotel on the Cornish coast.

A Family Glamping Holiday at Cuckoo Down Farm Yurts, Devon

Devon
Abigail and son head to Devon for a blast of bucolic bliss, Mongolian style.

A Mums' Break at the River Cottage Cookery School, Devon

Dorset
Nicole and friend take time out from family life in the quest to become domestic goddesses.

Top 10 Mums' Breaks Without Children: UK and Abroad

India, Bali, Caribbean, Saint Lucia, France, Malta, Mallorca, Maldives, Leicestershire, Hampshire, New Forest, London, Surrey
Rhonda asks what mums really want, and where they can get it.

UK Campervan Holidays with Kids

United Kingdom
Georgina gives the lowdown on family campervanning in the UK.

A Day Out at Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands

United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Jersey
Sarah and family discover the grand and mysterious Channel Islands sight.

A UK Family Break in Galloway, Scotland

Scotland
Rhonda and family enjoy log cabin life in Scotland's biggest forest park.

A Family Break at Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire

Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Perthshire
Suzanne and kids enjoy some five-star family fun at the famous Scottish hotel.

A Family Day out at The Look Out Discovery Centre and Coral Reef, Berkshire

South East England
Swashbuckling forest adventures within easy reach of London.

A Single-Parent Outdoor Activity Holiday in the Brecon Beacons, Wales

United Kingdom, Wales
Judy and Joe enjoy a sociable holiday including zipwiring and climbing.