Enjoy a day on the beach with all the family! The UK boasts some incredible coastlines, from the well-loved Cornwall coast to the secret sandy spots in Scotland. There is something for everyone!  Perfect for long walks, sandcastle making or laying back for some well deserved relaxation. 

Beaches

Whatever your child's age there is always something to enjoy. Get cracking in  a multi-level play area where kids can climb, clamber and slide over all sorts of adventurous obstacles. What’s next? What about a ball pond where your children can dip and dive in a pool full of colourful balls? All of the above would make for serious family fun. Of course parents are not forgotten either as a cafe is never far away. You can relax with a tasty coffee and a slice of cake. What more could you want?

Indoor and Soft Play Areas

Think you can only surf in exotic locations? Think again!  There is some amazing surfing to be had throughout the UK from Newquay to North Wales. While surfing might seem super cool from the outside (and it is!) is it surprisingly family friendly and something you and the kids can all enjoy. So why not hit the beach and give surfing a go? Getting a lesson is the best way to start to learn to surf. Group lessons are usually the most popular. The instructor will take you through a warm up then basic safety, and then explain how to paddle and stand up. After this you take to the water and try and catch your first waves!  Expect to stand on the first or second lesson. Surfing is quick to get the hang of, highly addictive, and takes a lifetime to master meaning you will never stop learning! Before starting to surf you will need to know how to swim as this is a water based sport! 

Surfing

Looking for an easy access waterboard sport? Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) might be for you! Easy to pick up in just half an hour, glide across lakes, rivers and seas on your paddle board. Kids can start from as young as 5 and lots of our partners have child and teen sized paddleboards.

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)

Bodyboarding is one of the most popular water sports nowadays. If you haven’t tried it yet, you should add it to your list of  So, what is bodyboarding? Simply put, bodyboarding is the art of riding waves while in a prone position (lying down on the board). This is very different from surfing where you’ll be in a standing position while riding the waves. Fun for all the family and easy to pick up! Bodyboarding isn't restricted by age, but boarders must have a good swimming ability, strength and fitness.

Bodyboarding

Discover the trees like never before. Scramble, climb and jump through high rope assault courses, don't forget to bring your courage!  A great outdoor activity for families and adults alike, and dotted throughout the UK. Why not try the adventure for a day out on your next staycation?   

High Ropes Courses

Weather is too nice to stay indoors? Want to stretch your legs? Children need to run wild?  Then head to one of the UK's fantastic parks and playgrounds on offer and breath in that fresh air!

Parks and Playgrounds

Why not consider learning to sail on your next staycation? Take to the sea and harness the wind to discover the joy of sailing.  Unlock new adventures and areas by learning to sail, or even discover more about your local area!  From age 8, children are allowed to participate in RYA learn to sail courses. Why not try sailing on your next staycation. 

Sailing

Aside from roving funfairs which can pop up in towns and cities for a week before travelling on and are a great bonus if you find one, the UK has many, many fantastic Theme Parks that are open all year round and provide a great day out for everyone in the family.  Even the faint-hearted members who don't want to scream themselves hoarse on Oblivion or the like can take a gentle boat trip or something serene around quite often attractive grounds. These parks are a real treat for kids and grown ups alike.  You might plan your holiday to be near one, visit for the day or just get lucky and find there is one right where you are holidaying.  They often need booking in advance as they do limit numbers to some extent, and the well-known ones such as Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Chessington are so large that you might need more than one day there!  They can be pricey, especially if you have a big family, so always keep a look out for 2-for-1 deals and vouchers, as you could make a good saving. Many seaside locations  - like Blackpool Pleasure beach - have seafront funfairs which are usually in action all year round (although on a very windy day, given their location, some things might close for safety!) so it is always a good idea to check these out too.  Most of these you can buy tickets on the day.

Theme Parks and Funfairs

If you decide to take a holiday in the UK to an area you don't know (or maybe you do but want to know more), an excellent way of seeing around and actually getting to see the "best bits" is by taking a tour with a local guide or someone in the know. Walking tours, cycling tours, boat tours, pogo-stick tours (ok maybe not the last one) - whatever suits your family best, can be booked online or at local visitor information centres and make a real difference to your stay.  You can find out the history of a place, local facts or even go on something weird and wonderful like a ghost walk or follow in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes or Jack the Ripper.  Eek.  An open top bus journey can take away the hours pounding the pavement to look around a large city. Boat trips and river cruises are also a great way of seeing a lot of things in a small amount of time, giving you a completely different aspect of the town you are visiting.  Join a large boat or charter something smaller yourself and follow the river along to get a better look at all the surround countryside.  

Tours and River Cruises

Get jumping at one of these trampoline parks! Great exercise, great fun, and a great indoor activity for those rainy days! Burn some energy by leaping and bouncing about these parks, learning new tricks, and having a fun-filled day! Lots of the trampoline parks also have soft-play, or specific areas for smaller guests, which means everyone can get involved!  Why not give trampolining a go! 

Trampoline Parks

Causeway Coast and Glens is located on the northern tip of Northern Ireland. It boasts a fantastic coastline that is perfect for long walks and is a great spot for the surfers out there. It is also home to the world famous Giants Causeway. 

Causeway Coast and Glens

Northern Ireland is a truly wonderful place for a holiday.  With gems around every corner such as Cuilcagh Lakelands and the Marble Arch Caves, The Giants Causeway, The Gobbins Cliff path and the Nine Glens of Antrim as well as wonderful beaches with clear waters - Portstewart, Portrush and Newcastle -  there is a huge amount to explore.  With the vibrant city of Belfast as its heart, there is a true adventure waiting to be had here. 

Northern Ireland

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Wales

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland make up the extraordinary United Kingdom; home to mountains, caves, rivers, dramatic coastlines, medieval villages and vibrant cities.

Discover Causeway Coast and Glens
Causeway Coast and Glens is located on the northern tip of Northern Ireland. It boasts a fantastic coastline that is perfect for long walks and is a great spot for the surfers out there. It is also home to the world famous Giants Causeway.

Things to do in causeway-coast-and-glens

Beaches

Indoor and Soft Play Areas

Surfing

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)

Bodyboarding

High Ropes Courses

Parks and Playgrounds

Sailing

Theme Parks and Funfairs

Tours and River Cruises

Trampoline Parks

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Discover Causeway Coast and GlensCauseway Coast and Glens is located on the northern tip of Northern Ireland. It boasts a fantastic coastline that is perfect for long walks and is a great spot for the surfers out there. It is also home to the world famous Giants Causeway.

Things to do in causeway-coast-and-glens

Beaches

Indoor and Soft Play Areas

Surfing

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)

Bodyboarding

High Ropes Courses

Parks and Playgrounds

Sailing

Theme Parks and Funfairs

Tours and River Cruises

Trampoline Parks

Sign up to our email to stay updated

Discover Causeway Coast and Glens
Causeway Coast and Glens is located on the northern tip of Northern Ireland. It boasts a fantastic coastline that is perfect for long walks and is a great spot for the surfers out there. It is also home to the world famous Giants Causeway.