Adventure Family Holidays in the UK

Just 6 miles south of Aviemore in the beautiful Spey Valley you will find scenic Loch Insh. From Spring through to Autumn you can join in Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Archery, Family River Trips, Salmon Fishing, Rowing and Dry Slope Skiing. Hire of equipment is available every day from April to the end of October and instruction can be provided hourly or by the week.

Fabulous self catering log chalets overlook Loch Insh and Bed and Breakfast with en-suite facilities are provided at Insh Hall Lodge, also on the 14-acre wooded site. The Boathouse Restaurant stands on the beach overlooking the activities on the water with fabulous open balcony, bar and gift shop. There are three children’s adventure areas and 3 km lochside/forest interpretation trail for those who like to stay on dry land! From December to April downhill and snowboarding courses are offered with skiing on Cairngorm Ski Slopes, just 16 miles.

Open Door Training is ideally situated in the heart of the Welsh countryside, the perfect setting for all outdoor pursuits.

We are open all year round offering a huge range of activities for family groups, birthday parties, friends or individuals who just want to get away for a holiday, weekend break or multi-activity day. Dolben Hall offers excellent facilities and well-equipped rooms on a full board basis. Activities include:

• Climbing & Abseiling
• Canoeing
• Cave Exploration
• Horse Riding
• White Water Rafting
• Archery
• Pigeon Shooting
• And lots more….

Our Ethos is that all activities should be fun and enjoyable as well as safe. Equipment is provided for all activities for the duration of your stay.

Visit Open Door Training and be sure of an action-packed adventure.

At our three UK centres we provide an introduction to outdoor pursuits in a safe, artificial environment with highly trained instructors. The great benefits that outdoor pursuits bring is that they are fun and very different to what takes place at home or at school. Each child develops new skills which may lead to an interest in the future. Our aim is for each child to grow six inches in confidence before they leave our centres!

Culmington Manor, Shropshire – a 100 acres estate located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the South Shropshire countryside, close to the Welsh border.

Abernant Lake Hotel, Powys - sandwiched between the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian mountains; a magnificent back drop for our wide range of activities.

Lockerbie Manor – 78 acres of tranquil woodland and parkland in Dumfries and Galloway are home to our activity centre on the edge of the Southern Uplands.

Save 20% off your fully inclusive Family Activity Holiday by booking via the website, or call us on 01584 861333 to discuss your individual requirements.

Nestled in woodland within the amazing Kielder Water & Forest Park in Northumberland, one of the UK’s most beautiful areas, Calvert Trust Kielder has been providing outdoor activities and holidays suitable for adults and children of all abilities, their family and friends for over 26 years. Our fully accessible facilities make us the perfect venue to explore and discover the surrounding area.

Packages available to both adults and children include Self Catering holidays, fully inclusive Activity holidays, holidays and Day packages.

Self Catering holidays include accommodation (sleeping up to 7) in one of our 4-star Scandinavian-style lodges. All lodges are fully equipped with everything you could need from HDTV and DVD player to a cooker and washing machine. Lodges are spacious and accessible for wheelchair users.

Activity holidays include accommodation in our main centre, all meals and a wide range of exciting activities. Activities offered include High Ropes Course, King-swing, Climbing, Canoeing, Sailing, and Laser Clay Shooting.

We also have a sensory room, hydrotherapy pool, games room, and computers. A take-away service for Self Catering guests is available or they can join us for meals in our dining room.

Visit our website, email or give us call for more information.

From bucket and spade seaside breaks, to adrenaline-fuelled adventures and everything in-between, we’ve got loads of family holidays to choose from in stunning locations throughout England and Wales. What’s more, with our incredible prices you’ll find a getaway that’s perfect for your family, without feeling the pinch on your pocket.

Our family hostels offer you all the facilities you’ll need to make your stay relaxing and comfortable, like private rooms, high chairs, baby monitors, grounds to run and play in and activities to keep the kids entertained for hours. We’ve also teamed up with some of the best-loved family attractions including Alton Towers, Sea Life Centres and the Eden Project, to offer you fantastic discounted rates.

We can even make meal times easier! You can choose to self-cater in our dedicated kitchens, or take advantage of our ‘Kids under 10 eat for FREE’ offer and treat yourself to a delicious home-cooked meal from our fabulous menu instead. Accompany your meal with a glass, or bottle, of your favourite beverage chosen from our drinks menu, including local ales, soft drinks, beers, wine, spirits, teas and Fair Trade coffee.

So what are you waiting for? Book a YHA family getaway today!!

For more information contact our friendly team of advisers:

Discover Gurnard Pines and experience an incredible range of sporting activities for all ages. Great leisure facilities, fantastic accommodation, family fun, professional coaching, high adrenaline, social activities and much more besides – your only problem could be how to choose!

Set within 55 acres of private woodland, a short stroll from the beach and moments from the lively yachting capital of Cowes, Gurnard Pines is the perfect destination for short breaks and family holidays. Summer or winter, your spacious modern holiday lodge or bungalow nestles in a peaceful countryside setting near the sea, complete with nature trail, woodland lake and plenty of quiet spots to sit and relax.

We’re ideally located to explore the Isle of Wight. But we are also great to come home to as well, with a choice of quality leisure facilities and activities. With active breaks to choose from all year round, we are creating more opportunities to get active, try out new sports and enjoy healthier holidays and breaks with family and friends. If you want fantastic family memories or exciting new adventures with friends, there’s so much to tempt you.

A holiday at Gurnard Pines is a break in the heart of nature. Red squirrels run through the woods, dappled shade peeps between the trees and a short walk away is a beach with breathtaking sunsets. So join us for the fresh air, freedom and flexibility to relax… naturally!

Bivouac Swinton is a sustainable and ethical holiday destination with parking, café and accommodation facilities for families. The site is on the Swinton Estate in the Yorkshire Dales, five miles from Masham, and situated on the moor edge beside the Druid’s Temple (constructed as a folly in the 1800’s) and woodland.

Facilities for families include accommodation ranging from a camping barn with family shower facilities (sleeping twelve) to luxury yurts (each sleeping up to five) and hand built woodland shacks (each sleeping up to seven). Whilst the experience is essentially rustic, creature comforts and luxuries such as quality linen, heating and a hot tub are all part of the package.

Set in 15 acres of fields, with the camping barn and yurt site adjacent to the farmhouse and the woodland shacks nestled into the trees nearby, the Bivouac Swinton site offers families an idyllic setting in which to roam and explore the big outdoors. Facilities include a family shower and toilet facilities, and a dedicated family room within the cafe, leading out to a child friendly garden.

Activities available for families at Bivouac (either on site or on the surrounding Estate) include bike hire, walking, geocache trails and orienteering, climbing, riding and falconry. Organised events include Forest School days, Foraging for wild edible food and Family Cinema nights. Further afield there are Yorkshire castles, abbeys and stately homes to explore such as Bolton Castle, Fountains Abbey and Newby Hall.

Just Lodge Holidays offer a wealth of luxury self-catering holiday lodges and log cabins for rent throughout England, Scotland and Wales and soon to be followed by Northern Ireland and Eire. We are sure you will find the prefect holiday lodge or log cabin to suit you and your families needs and interests.

Visit our website to see lodges in beautifully rural locations close to stunning scenery and glorious beaches, perfect for relaxing and pursuing leisure activities including fishing, golfing, swimming and walking or for the more energetic we have a fantastic selection of family fun parks offering a host of facilities and entertainment for the whole family. We also offer winter sports lodges for your skiing holiday in the UK as well as a selection of pet friendly and pet free accommodation.

The choice is entirely yours to discover and enjoy! Happy holiday!

Center Parcs breaks from £309.

Center Parcs operate four villages in the UK; each is set in a stunning forest environment, providing high quality holiday accommodation in fully equipped villas, apartments, lodges and treehouses. You can choose from three short break options: a 4 night midweek short break (Monday to Friday), a 3 night weekend break (Friday to Monday) or a one week holiday (7 nights) Our Subtropical Swimming Paradise, maintained at a blissful 29.5 degrees boasts a multitude of slides and pools to keep the whole family entertained for hours even when it’s cold outside. In addition, why not try something new with over 200 indoor and outdoor activities, from fencing to scuba diving and Falconry to Tree Trekking.

We also have a great range of shops, cafés and restaurants just in case you want a night off from cooking.

Enjoy a family break from only £309 per family. See site for full details... why not Book now

If you and your family are looking for an amazing activity break - The Manor House Activity & Development Centre provides a variety of exciting activities for all ages and abilities in a comfortable homely setting.

Accommodation is in our 18th Century Manor House set in the fabulous Cornish countryside. Tastefully restored and offering a ‘Country Home’ style stay that also includes a lovely warm and friendly lounge, with a log fire in the winter months and a luxury Spa Pool Jacuzzi for use of our guests in the private garden.

Family Activity Holidays
Families stay in the whole Manor House for a truly exclusive family break offering exhilarating and stimulating experiences for children and adults alike. Your holiday will be tailored to suit your specific needs and abilities, it can be as active or as restful as you decide to make it. A choice of activities are offered and selected in advance for the whole family to enjoy together or for some of the family to try independently, the children may prefer a visit to the Adventure Park, whilst mum and dad enjoy a Sea kayaking expedition or some other activity they have always wanted to do!

Activities may include:

• Surfing
• Kayaking
• Canoeing
• Sea Kayaking (minimum age/ability applies)
• Cycling
• Climbing & Abseiling (2 Activities, Full Day)
• Body Boarding
• Guided Coastal or Moorland Walks
• Orienteering
• Theme/Adventure Parks
• Visits to Eden Project, Camel Valley Vineyard etc
• Also available at an additional premium:
• Massages (adults only)
• Coasteering (minimum age applies)
• Dinghy Sailing

Our Prices are competitive and inclusive of the 5 activities (week long breaks) listed on your personal program, full board accommodation and all activity instruction and equipment provision as detailed.

Additional visits to places of interest or activities and even relaxing massages for the adults can be arranged at an additional cost. Our instructors can also provide evening activities and games or time for Mum & Dad to enjoy a quiet visit to the local hostelry or restaurant, by prior arrangement!

If you would like to know more about any of our holidays, please visit our website or contact Lesley on 01841 540 346 or by email. We look forward to welcoming you to our Centre for your ideal break!

YMCA Fairthorne Groups specialise in a range of exciting and challenging experiences for children during the school holidays. Our sites in and around Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight offer a wide range of action packed and adventure filled activity programmes including:

Daycamps: Fun and adventure for children aged 4-16 years during the school holidays. Our camps offer a variety of activities including specialised themed camps. We are Ofsted registered and accept children’s vouchers.

Residential Camps and Summer Weekends: Our dazzling themed 5 night camps and Weekend Camps for children aged 8-18 years include Equestrian, CSI, Survival, Water, and Multi-Activity Camp.

Family Camps: Parents can now join in the fun and enjoy our wonderful facilities with our 2 or 3 night stay camps.

Birthday Parties: Action packed, exciting and exhausting birthday parties with a difference for children aged 3 – 13 years. See online for full details.

Visit our website to see full details of our camps or for enquiries call 01489 772215

Get wet - climb high - stay low, whatever you want, you can do it!

Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre on the North Devon coast will give you a day or stay to remember, where adults and children alike will find fun, challenge, inspiration and laughter.

• Week long Summer Camps for children
• Family holidays minimum of 1 nights stay
• Day or half day bookings
• Learn to surf camps
• Learn to kayak courses
• RIB Powerboat charters
• Birthday parties

An English Original... Chewton Glen is a world renowned family friendly luxury country house hotel and spa set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest National Park, and just a few minutes' walk from the sea. Within easy reach of popular destinations such as Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight, it is the perfect choice for a traditional holiday with the family.

Accommodation
Most of our 70 rooms and suites can accommodate one cot and an additional bed
Duplex Suites are split over two floors, offering a sofa bed for two children downstairs and a double bed up-stairs for parents
Interconnecting room options are available
The Treehouses at Chewton Glen: Taking luxury to new heights; the Tree House Suites appear to float across a wooded valley and provide wonderfully unique and luxurious accommodation.

Food and Drink
Complimentary for children aged under 5 years
Early dining times
Children’s menu available throughout the day

Complimentary Entertainment
Kid's Club during school holiday periods and every weekend
Wii room and play station
Tree house and children’s garden
Outdoor swimming pool May – September
Indoor swimming pool every day: 9.00 -10.30 and 16.00 to 17.00
Mountain bikes for all the family including a trailer for the very little ones!
Children’s croquet set

Other Facilities
Tennis coaching
Mini spa treatments
Babysitting on request
Pony treks in the New Forest
“Peppa Pig World” 30 minutes

Experience an exclusive range of short breaks in Leicester and Leicestershire for just £109

Each Stay Play Explore break offers a choice of 3 out of 5 family attractions or themed experiences - complete with a night’s stay and breakfast at a three or four star hotel with leisure facilities.

From just£109 per family (two adults and two children*) you’ll be saving up to 60 per cent on standard rates and admission prices! Gift vouchers are also available

Stay Play Explore - Family Fun (£109)
A family of four can stay at one of these family friendly hotels: Hilton Leicester, Hinckley Island, Leicester Marriott, or Holiday Inn Leicester City and enjoy 3 of these 5 world class, educational and entertaining attractions:

• Conkers
• National Space Centre
• Twinlakes Family Theme Park
• Snibston
• Bosworth Battlefield

Stay Play Explore - Family Adventure (£109)
A family of four can stay at Hilton East Midlands or Hinckley Island and choose three fun-packed activities from a choice of:

• Adventure Club activities at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
• Ten pin bowling at Hollywood Bowl
• Cycle hire in The National Forest
• Tobogganing at Swadlincote Ski Centre
• Bush craft, orienteering or ancient woodland skills at Conkers

Stay Play Explore - Theme Parks Adventure (£159)
A family of four can stay at Hilton East Midlands or Burleigh Court and visit two fantastic theme parks:

• Drayton Manor Theme Park & either
• Twinlakes Family Theme Park or Wheelgate Park

Stay Play Explore also offers £109 short breaks for couples including Gourmet Taste of Leicestershire, City Chic and a new Glorious Heritage short break coming soon.

*Additional adult and child tickets available at time of family ticket purchase. Book your break online at www.stayplayexplore.co.uk or telephone our short break bookings team on 0844 888 5181 or 0116 299 4444. See website for terms and conditions.

Discover the World Together with a Ramblers Family Adventure, from as little as £171!

Perfect for children aged 6 to 16, as well as for parents, grandparents and guardians of all ages!

Holidaying in small groups of like-minded families with the full services of a dedicated, expert leader our holidays our ideally designed to be fun, adventurous and entertaining.

With a range of exciting holidays to choose between, from our Moroccan Escapades to our Great Alpine adventure, you can be sure to find a holiday perfectly suited to your family.

To find out more about our exciting range of family adventures, give us a call on 01707 386766 or go visit www.ramblersfamilyadventures.co.uk