S ometimes you can’t beat a staycation . Thanks, in part, to the temperamental weather, the UK has a huge array of indoor activities to entertain families. Step outdoors, meanwhile, and there are pretty, pastoral scenes and rugged landscapes to explore – from the Lake District and Cornwall to Northumberland and Devon .
Not forgetting our varied coastline, characterful towns and historically important cities. There’s plenty to excite all members of the family, no matter if they’re two or 82. The UK offers gorgeous walking and hiking , beautiful wild swimming spots and plenty of trails for activities like mountain biking and running.
Head to one of the major cities like London or Manchester and you’ll be spoilt for choice with child-friendly galleries and theatres, as well as reaturants that cater for all ages. Whether you want to show the children a world-class museum or simply go for a romp in the hills, read on to discover our favourite family holiday spots, then choose your own adventure. Combine traditional seaside fun with monster appreciation on the fossil-lined Jurassic Coast.
Lyme Regis has become a quietly stylish spot and makes a splendid base. It is flanked by two beaches: one sandy and the other (Monmouth) made up of grey pebbles, with a section of ammonite pavement at one end. The town’s Dinosaurland Fossil Museum has more than 12,000 specimens on show, including a collection of Ichthyosaurs.
Explore old-fashioned seaside resorts at Swanage and Weymout.