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United Kingdom Family Travel

The UK should be firmly in anyone’s travel plans for the pure fact alone that it has such a mind-boggling history.

You can see buildings from 3700 BC and castles and stately homes such as Highclere Castle made famous by Downtown Abbey.

Visit London with the kids for iconic landmarks such as Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London as well as fabulous family-friendly museums.

But if history is not your thing, you can also get outdoors and visit beautiful national parks such as the Peak District or the Lake District or Snowdon in North Wales. They are excellent locations for family walks.

You can see peninsulas and bays, islands and lakes (or lochs in Scotland where you might catch a glimpse of the Loch Ness Monster).

We have Jurassic coastlines in Dorset and heritage coastlines in Suffolk. We have mountains (with ski resorts!) and peaks, hills and dales and lavender fields.

And after all this, why not sit back and relax in a quaint British pub with a craft beer from a local distillery while enjoying your meal of locally sourced produce?

Even the pubs are old with the oldest having served beer since 570! If you need more UK staycation inspiration, make sure to check out our new UK Family Travel site.

Souvenirs from Hamleys in London

30+ Fabulous Free Things To Do In London With Kids

United Kingdom, Europe, London
Visiting London with kids is an insanely cool thing to do. It can also be insanely expensive if you visit all of the major London attractions.  But did you know that there are also an incredible amount of free things to do in London with kids?
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August 29, 2020
The White Horse in Easton Suffolk

The 12 Best Family-Friendly Pubs on the Suffolk Coast

United Kingdom, Europe
The Suffolk heritage coastline is glorious in the summer months and with so many traditional British country pubs with fabulous beer gardens and great local produce, your inner foodie self will be spoiled for choice.
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August 28, 2020
Sunset over tents in Suffolk

15 Lovely Small Campsites in Suffolk for Families

United Kingdom, Europe, Van Life
With Suffolk being one of the most unspoiled parts of the country, it's ideal for a camping holiday and there are lots of lovely, quiet campsites in Suffolk to choose from. Located in some incredibly scenic locations, you really are spoiled for choice.
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August 27, 2020
Southwold beach front

The Best Things to do in Suffolk with Kids In 2025

United Kingdom, Europe
The 50 mile stretch of the Suffolk heritage coast is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the UK and great for families to explore with many family-friendly activities, seaside towns and the best fish & chips!
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August 27, 2020
The Sky Maze in BeWILDerwood

BeWILDerwood Review: An Enchanting Day Out in Norfolk

United Kingdom, Europe
If only there had been a BeWILDerwood when I was growing up. Well, yes, that would have been nice but actually, the great thing about BeWILDerwood Norfolk is that it's a fabulous day out for adults as well as kids and would stay it's one of the best family days out in the UK.
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August 23, 2020
Framlingham Castle

Family-Friendly Fun at Framlingham Castle in Suffolk

United Kingdom, Europe
Framlingham Castle is a fabulous example of a medieval castle in Suffolk and it's a great place for a day out with the family. I would say that it is the best castle in the country but that would be totally biased because I am from Framlingham and have many fabulous childhood memories of Framlingham Castle.
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August 21, 2020
View along the coast from the Dunwich Cliffs

The Best Suffolk Beaches to Visit During Your Suffolk Holidays 2025

United Kingdom, Beaches, Europe
Suffolk is one of the most unspoiled parts of the country and the Suffolk beaches are no exception. With 50 miles of heritage coastline in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there is plenty of space to get away from it all in this beautiful part of the world.
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August 19, 2020
Landal Sandybrook lodge

Landal Sandybrook | The Perfect Alternative to Center Parcs in the Peak District

Europe, United Kingdom
Situated just on the edge of the Peak District National Park, the Landal Sandybrook Lodges are ideally located for exploring one of the most beautiful parts of the United Kingdom. If you're looking for self-catering accommodation in the Peak District with outdoor space AND a pool, Landal Sandybrook is the perfect choice.
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May 7, 2020
Stamford Bridge Stadium Entrance

Chelsea Stadium Tour Review: Everything You Need to Know In 2025

United Kingdom, Europe, London
Looking for something a little different to do in London? We can highly recommend taking a Chelsea Stadium Tour to brush up on your Chelsea knowledge and walk in the footsteps of your football heroes. Even if you're not a football fan, it's a fun day out.
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May 3, 2020
Rows of purple lavender at the Hitchin Lavender Farm

Hitchin Lavender Farm: What To Expect From Your Visit In 2025

United Kingdom, Europe
Lavender was introduced to the United Kingdom during Roman times but farming lavender is actually relatively new to the British agricultural scene. Lavender fields are growing hugely in popularity in the UK now though with Hitchin Lavender Farm being one of the best in the country.
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March 13, 2020
Studying the guidebook at the Tower of London

Using the Klook App to book your UK activities | A review by Flashpacking Family

Europe, London, United Kingdom
Klook UK has recently launched in the UK and is an easy to use activity booking platform. You can book on their website or on their app often with great discounts, but the benefits of using the Klook app is that you have all your attraction tickets stored in one easily-accessible place.
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February 9, 2020
Colourful beach huts at Wells next the Sea beach

The Best Norfolk Beaches According to a Local

Beaches, Europe, United Kingdom
The North Norfolk Coast is home to some of the best beaches in the country. Come and explore the miles of sandy beaches. Delight at the colourful beach huts or sightings of seal pups. Comb the beaches for Jurassic fossils and then enjoy a well-deserved meal in a country pub in one of the many quaint villages.
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January 28, 2020
Butlins Minehead Go Karting

UK Center Parcs Alternatives: Best Places Like Center Parcs In 2025

Europe, France, United Kingdom
Center Parcs is a big favourite amongst people seeking action-packed, fun-filled UK family holidays but it can come at a cost, especially if you're tied to going during the school holidays. If Center Parcs is out of your budget, the great news is that there are so many cheaper alternatives to Center Parcs offering a similar experience that won't break the bank.
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January 10, 2020
Camps Bay Cape Town

The Best Family Holiday Destinations for 2025

Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Finland, France, Iceland, Jordan, London, Maldives, Middle East, Morocco, North America, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, USA
Looking for family holiday ideas for your family travels? Look no further! We've pulled together a list of the ten best family holiday destinations to help you narrow down your search. Most destinations these days are easy to travel to with a family, but these ones stand out as being exceptionally family-friendly.
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December 27, 2019
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The Most Magical Things to do at Christmas in London with Kids 2025

Christmas, Europe, London, United Kingdom
Christmas is such a magical time of year, especially for children and it's when London really does excel as a child-friendly city. Of course, there are always great things to do in London with kids, but London at Christmas is very special. We've listed 13 great things to do in London with kids this Christmas so that you can enjoy the most magical festive season in London.
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October 21, 2019
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