Older children will enjoy boating on the many differ- ing lakes, as well as biking in Coniston. While if you have younger children there are also a number of walking routes which are perfect for little legs and buggies.
Views over the Lake District Bristol
One of Bristol’s best child friendly attractions is Brunels SS Great Britain. Throughout the year the Trust offers fun activities such as craft workshops, historical re-enactors and ship trails as well as the chance to meet Mr Brunel himself! Bristol Packet Boat Rides is another great option for children – choose from a short floating harbour tour to a day trip to Bath. The Clifton Observatory is also a brilliant place to go for stunning views of the bridge, the city and the river Avon.
Brighton
Brighton is a vibrant and bustling place to visit and very family friendly. Its main attraction is of course its beach. Free to visit, the front also includes many playgrounds for children to enjoy for example, Peter Pan’s on Madeira Drive or Hove Lagoon in Hove. Alternatively, take the kids rock pooling in Rottingdean and Ovingdean.
Lake District
One of the country’s most beautiful natural attrac- tions. If you head up to Windermere be sure to call in at Brockhole, The Lake District Visitor Centre – the perfect day out for children and adults alike.
WITH BEST WESTERN! A 2-NIGHT FAMILY BREAK
Congratulations to Best Western who have recently launched the BW Kids club for 6-10 year olds. Created to make your children feel both at home and thoroughly entertained during your stay, joining is simple and members receive an activity pack containing a magazine, puzzles, games and much more – please visit
www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels-kids-club for more details. What’s more, Best Western are also offering one lucky reader a 2-night family break at the BEST WESTERN Monkbar Hotel, York for 2 adults and up to 3 children including breakfast and dinner.
Entering couldn’t be easier – simply email your: name, address, post code and daytime telephone number to
bestwesterncomp@lincolnbrody.co.uk before 30th April and you will be entered in the draw.*
*The winner will be the first name drawn at random. The winner will be notified no later than 7th May 2013. The judges’ decision will be final and the competition is not open to employees of LincolnBrody, Best Western or their agents. Please visit
www.lincolnbrody.
co.uk/competitions for full terms and conditions.
Terms and conditions: The prize consists of two nights’ accommodation, breakfast and dinner for two people and up to three children sharing one room at BEST WESTERN Monk- bar Hotel, York. Those hotels that do not offer table d’hote will offer a supplement towards their a la carte menu.
No cash alternative will be available and the prize is non transferable. All bookings are subject to Best Western Central Reservations’ promotional room availability. [NB this may differ from room availability for bookings made direct with the hotel.]. All additional spend (such as bar bills and newspapers) must be paid in full prior to departure. Bookings are not valid over school holidays, Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s, Easter and bank holidays. Travel to and from the hotel is not included. Any tax liability arising from the prize is the winner’s responsibility.
Promoter: Best Western Hotels, Consort House, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4GP
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Tenby The Pembrokeshire coast is famous for its amazing Great blue Flag beaches – Broadhaven and Bara- fundle beach in particular. Away from the beach, Folly Farm is perfect for children of all ages, while Oakwood Theme Park also offers plenty of family fun. Fun activities from horse riding to kayaking are available in the region, plus a trip to Pembroke Castle is another worthwhile site.
Blackpool
I have to own up to bias here as this is my place of birth! One of Britain’s oldest tourist destinations, Blackpool has been a family favourite since the 18th Century and the resort still attracts the crowds each summer. Blackpool Pleasure Beach hosts over 125 rides and attractions in- cluding the Pepsi Max Big One roller coaster and for 2013 the new Wallace & Gromit Thrill-O-Matic attraction Fun is also to be had at the Sandcastle Water- park, the Sealife Aquarium and Madame Tussauds Waxworks, not forgetting the Blackpool Tower with its recently opened viewing platform. Children will also love a visit to the Comedy Carpet to discover classic, favourite jokes painted on the ground.
Central pier at sunset, Blackpool
MUM’S TIP Leicestershire’s themed Stay Play Explore
short breaks – Family Fun, Family Adventure, Theme Parks adventure, Gourmet Taste and City Chic – include overnight B&B at top hotels and at £109 per couple or family, represent savings of up to 58% on admission and accommodation prices. Call 0844 888 5181.
www.goleicestershire.com/short-breaks
Bournemouth
Bournemouth has many Blue and Green Flag awarded sandy beaches with very safe swimming for children. Check out Alum Chine for fantastic family friendly facilities and adventure playground. Other attractions include the Oceanarium where children can get face to face with marine life from around the globe. Splashdown – the South’s ultimate waterpark with twelve flumes for family fun and Poole Pottery and Factory outlet where kids can paint a pot!
If you are planning to holiday in the UK this year, my final tip is to check online for discounts and offers on attractions and meals out. Look out for ‘kids go free’ and ‘two for one’ discounts across the country. Check out deals on hotels at:
www.travelsupermarket.com/c/hotels/
WIN!
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