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21/03/2024

Family-Friendly UK Destinations To Visit This Summer

The UK is filled with many beautiful family-friendly towns, villages, and regions with endless attractions and activities that provide authentic learning experiences. Domestic trips are becoming popular, with over 118 million trips made in 2018. From golden sand beaches, sprawling green hills, or historic locations, you and your family are bound to find exciting adventures to embark on. In addition to creating lasting memories and a stronger bond, you will also learn to appreciate what the UK has to offer. This article has collated three of the best places to visit with your family and the fun activities you can do to have a wonderful holiday. Read them below.

Northumberland, England

Family-Friendly UK Destinations To Visit This Summer The Oliver\\\'s Madhouse

The Northumberland region is the perfect destination for families seeking a little thrill and adventure. It is filled with stunning castle ruins, untouched beaches, and picturesque towns with endless activities. There is something for everyone in Northumberland. You can enjoy a relaxing boat cruise, explore the wonders of its vast wilderness, and enjoy a lovely swim at one of its various waterfall spots, such as the Hareshaw Linn Waterfall and the Linhope Spout Waterfall. 

There is so much to do in this region that you cannot use a day to fully immerse yourself. Luckily, several families and pet-friendly lodging options help you plan the perfect overnight stay in Northumberland with your family. 

St Ives, England

Located in the Cornwall region, St Ives is England’s little Mediterranean replica, perfect for families looking for a tropical break without leaving the country and incurring associated costs. Its breathtaking landscape will be sure to inspire your kids to capture its beauty through art or photography. Or to simply be in awe of the beauty of nature. You can catch an ongoing exhibition or art festival if you are lucky. 

There are also several relaxing beaches in St Ives that are excellent locations for families, with several water activities, including surfing, swimming, and sunbathing. You might even chance upon a dolphin or whale sighting if you’re there long enough! That would surely delight the kids.

 

The Scottish Highlands

Family-Friendly UK Destinations To Visit This Summer The Oliver\\\'s Madhouse

Unsurprisingly, this destination was named one of the best regions worldwide in 2019. If you want to have the perfect family-friendly holiday, then you must visit the Scottish Highlands. It is filled with tons of activities for nature lovers and adventurers.

You can start your holiday rowing along some of Scotland’s most beautiful lochs. If your kids feel brave, they might have a blast searching for the infamous Loch Ness monster. The availability of several hiking trails allows you to exercise while taking in the breathtaking views of Scotland. So, on having a fun and challenging adventure, this is a location you should consider. 

So, there you have it! Some of the best family-friendly destinations will make your next family trip more exciting and keep your children talking about it for years. All it takes is a little planning; you should be ready to go. Have an amazing time.

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About Jaime

Jaime Oliver is a multi-award-winning parenting and family blogger from Nottingham who has been sharing her parenting journey online at The Oliver’s Madhouse since 2012. Jaime writes about life with her 2 little boys from days out and adventures to milestones and moments there is no parenting or family topic she wouldn’t share to normalise and celebrate the differences in parenting.



When Jaime is not writing about her family she is can be found writing about her journey of self-discovery in learning to cook and fall in love with her home again on her food and interiors blog notTHATJaimeOliver.com

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