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<\/a><\/p>\n1. Quintessential Cornwall<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe charming fishing village of St Mawes is the ideal spot for a nostalgia-tinged seaside holiday: the waterfront has but one chain shop, and there is space aplenty on the docks for crabbing. Still, while it may look like the Fifties from the outside, this village has access to sophisticated food, water sports and charm that rivals the best of the rest of Britain.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThere are two beaches to explore, and Henry VIII\u2019s castle at the end of the Roseland Peninsula, looking across to St Anthony Head and Falmouth (don\u2019t miss the National Maritime Museum there).<\/p>\n
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2. Forest fun<\/strong><\/h4>\nIf you are a family that loves organised outdoor activities, Center Parcs is your best UK option. Set in Bedfordshire countryside, the Woburn Forest campus is well designed, giving a sense of rural escape while accommodating thousands of visitors. The lodges are high quality, if a little homogenous, and all feel sufficiently private and set back from the flow of bicycle traffic on the resort\u2019s roads \u2013 and dogs are welcome, too.<\/p>\n
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3. Croyde under canvas<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhether it\u2019s the prospect of marshmallows for breakfast, or hours to climb trees and explore, a bid at frugality, or even just the chance for uninterrupted family time, camping is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. It would be hard to imagine a more idyllic spot to pitch your tent than the shores of Croyde Bay.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n4. Adventure in Wales<\/strong><\/h4>\nA blossoming of attractions in recent years has made Wales a serious contender for \u201cadventure playground of Britain\u201d.\u00a0Given the abundance of scenery crammed between the peaks of Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire\u2019s 200 miles of beaches along its ragged coast, this may not be surprising \u2013 within a stone\u2019s throw of almost anywhere is a wealth of beaches, castles, woods, walks and wildlife parks.<\/p>\n
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But Wales also offers adventures to help you discover it in entirely new ways, from zip wires (zipworld.co.uk \u2013 note: most activities are for children aged seven and up) to surf lakes (surfsnowdonia.com).<\/p>\n
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5. Head to the Highlands<\/strong><\/h4>\nExplore the hills, glens, coasts, forests and marshes of the Highlands, encountering golden eagles, ospreys, otters and deer, at the Aigas Field Centre, in Inverness-shire, which specialises in themed wildlife holidays. Expect bug hunts, hikes and loch-side picnics.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nRun by the nature writer Sir John Lister-Kaye and his family from their restored Victorian hunting lodge, accommodation is in seven log cabins and an African boma-style house for two adults and two children. Home-cooked food is served in the baronial hall of the main house.<\/p>\n
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6. Swedish safari<\/strong><\/h4>\nOckelbo, 90 minutes north by train from Stockholm, is the perfect destination for anyone looking to get off the beaten track \u2013 and out of the blazing sun \u2013 this summer for an old-fashioned forest and lake adventure.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWhile mid-Sweden isn\u2019t known for tourism, its densely forested countryside offers adventures aplenty. You may see bears and wolves, and experience a new level of family bonding when you stay overnight on your own island \u2013 perhaps even skinny-dipping like Scandinavian families do. Pair this with a bit of culture in Stockholm, and you\u2019ll have a perfectly balanced family break.<\/p>\n
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7. Majestic Majorca<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe largest of the Balearic Islands, Majorca is perfect for children: it\u2019s lined with fantastic beaches and filled with a range of family-friendly hotels and villas.\u00a0From exploring a 14th-century castle on Cabrera Island to having a go at water sports on the blue-flag Playa de Munro or sailing in Pollensa Bay, there is plenty to keep active children engaged.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n8. The cool Costa<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe word \u201cCosta\u201d can conjure up images of apartment blocks and cheap lager, but the Costa Brava should not be confused with these horrors. Thanks to its geography \u2013 little coves chipped out of a rugged, hilly coastline \u2013 and its popularity with film stars and artists (including Salvador Dal\u00ed) throughout the 20th century, this is a classier sort of place.<\/p>\n
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9. On the water in Menorca<\/strong><\/h4>\nWith its unspoilt, glistening sandy beaches and turquoise water, Menorca is hard to beat. At Es Grau, on the north-east coast of the island, the Mediterranean stays at shin level for 40m out to sea, like a gigantic spa pool.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThere are two beaches to explore, and Henry VIII\u2019s castle at the end of the Roseland Peninsula, looking across to St Anthony Head and Falmouth (don\u2019t miss the National Maritime Museum there).<\/p>\n
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2. Forest fun<\/strong><\/h4>\nIf you are a family that loves organised outdoor activities, Center Parcs is your best UK option. Set in Bedfordshire countryside, the Woburn Forest campus is well designed, giving a sense of rural escape while accommodating thousands of visitors. The lodges are high quality, if a little homogenous, and all feel sufficiently private and set back from the flow of bicycle traffic on the resort\u2019s roads \u2013 and dogs are welcome, too.<\/p>\n
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3. Croyde under canvas<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhether it\u2019s the prospect of marshmallows for breakfast, or hours to climb trees and explore, a bid at frugality, or even just the chance for uninterrupted family time, camping is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. It would be hard to imagine a more idyllic spot to pitch your tent than the shores of Croyde Bay.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n4. Adventure in Wales<\/strong><\/h4>\nA blossoming of attractions in recent years has made Wales a serious contender for \u201cadventure playground of Britain\u201d.\u00a0Given the abundance of scenery crammed between the peaks of Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire\u2019s 200 miles of beaches along its ragged coast, this may not be surprising \u2013 within a stone\u2019s throw of almost anywhere is a wealth of beaches, castles, woods, walks and wildlife parks.<\/p>\n
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But Wales also offers adventures to help you discover it in entirely new ways, from zip wires (zipworld.co.uk \u2013 note: most activities are for children aged seven and up) to surf lakes (surfsnowdonia.com).<\/p>\n
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5. Head to the Highlands<\/strong><\/h4>\nExplore the hills, glens, coasts, forests and marshes of the Highlands, encountering golden eagles, ospreys, otters and deer, at the Aigas Field Centre, in Inverness-shire, which specialises in themed wildlife holidays. Expect bug hunts, hikes and loch-side picnics.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nRun by the nature writer Sir John Lister-Kaye and his family from their restored Victorian hunting lodge, accommodation is in seven log cabins and an African boma-style house for two adults and two children. Home-cooked food is served in the baronial hall of the main house.<\/p>\n
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6. Swedish safari<\/strong><\/h4>\nOckelbo, 90 minutes north by train from Stockholm, is the perfect destination for anyone looking to get off the beaten track \u2013 and out of the blazing sun \u2013 this summer for an old-fashioned forest and lake adventure.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWhile mid-Sweden isn\u2019t known for tourism, its densely forested countryside offers adventures aplenty. You may see bears and wolves, and experience a new level of family bonding when you stay overnight on your own island \u2013 perhaps even skinny-dipping like Scandinavian families do. Pair this with a bit of culture in Stockholm, and you\u2019ll have a perfectly balanced family break.<\/p>\n
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7. Majestic Majorca<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe largest of the Balearic Islands, Majorca is perfect for children: it\u2019s lined with fantastic beaches and filled with a range of family-friendly hotels and villas.\u00a0From exploring a 14th-century castle on Cabrera Island to having a go at water sports on the blue-flag Playa de Munro or sailing in Pollensa Bay, there is plenty to keep active children engaged.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n8. The cool Costa<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe word \u201cCosta\u201d can conjure up images of apartment blocks and cheap lager, but the Costa Brava should not be confused with these horrors. Thanks to its geography \u2013 little coves chipped out of a rugged, hilly coastline \u2013 and its popularity with film stars and artists (including Salvador Dal\u00ed) throughout the 20th century, this is a classier sort of place.<\/p>\n
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9. On the water in Menorca<\/strong><\/h4>\nWith its unspoilt, glistening sandy beaches and turquoise water, Menorca is hard to beat. At Es Grau, on the north-east coast of the island, the Mediterranean stays at shin level for 40m out to sea, like a gigantic spa pool.<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s the prospect of marshmallows for breakfast, or hours to climb trees and explore, a bid at frugality, or even just the chance for uninterrupted family time, camping is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. It would be hard to imagine a more idyllic spot to pitch your tent than the shores of Croyde Bay.<\/p>\n
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A blossoming of attractions in recent years has made Wales a serious contender for \u201cadventure playground of Britain\u201d.\u00a0Given the abundance of scenery crammed between the peaks of Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire\u2019s 200 miles of beaches along its ragged coast, this may not be surprising \u2013 within a stone\u2019s throw of almost anywhere is a wealth of beaches, castles, woods, walks and wildlife parks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n But Wales also offers adventures to help you discover it in entirely new ways, from zip wires (zipworld.co.uk \u2013 note: most activities are for children aged seven and up) to surf lakes (surfsnowdonia.com).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Explore the hills, glens, coasts, forests and marshes of the Highlands, encountering golden eagles, ospreys, otters and deer, at the Aigas Field Centre, in Inverness-shire, which specialises in themed wildlife holidays. Expect bug hunts, hikes and loch-side picnics.<\/p>\n Run by the nature writer Sir John Lister-Kaye and his family from their restored Victorian hunting lodge, accommodation is in seven log cabins and an African boma-style house for two adults and two children. Home-cooked food is served in the baronial hall of the main house.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ockelbo, 90 minutes north by train from Stockholm, is the perfect destination for anyone looking to get off the beaten track \u2013 and out of the blazing sun \u2013 this summer for an old-fashioned forest and lake adventure.<\/p>\n While mid-Sweden isn\u2019t known for tourism, its densely forested countryside offers adventures aplenty. You may see bears and wolves, and experience a new level of family bonding when you stay overnight on your own island \u2013 perhaps even skinny-dipping like Scandinavian families do. Pair this with a bit of culture in Stockholm, and you\u2019ll have a perfectly balanced family break.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The largest of the Balearic Islands, Majorca is perfect for children: it\u2019s lined with fantastic beaches and filled with a range of family-friendly hotels and villas.\u00a0From exploring a 14th-century castle on Cabrera Island to having a go at water sports on the blue-flag Playa de Munro or sailing in Pollensa Bay, there is plenty to keep active children engaged.<\/p>\n The word \u201cCosta\u201d can conjure up images of apartment blocks and cheap lager, but the Costa Brava should not be confused with these horrors. Thanks to its geography \u2013 little coves chipped out of a rugged, hilly coastline \u2013 and its popularity with film stars and artists (including Salvador Dal\u00ed) throughout the 20th century, this is a classier sort of place.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With its unspoilt, glistening sandy beaches and turquoise water, Menorca is hard to beat. At Es Grau, on the north-east coast of the island, the Mediterranean stays at shin level for 40m out to sea, like a gigantic spa pool.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n4. Adventure in Wales<\/strong><\/h4>\n
5. Head to the Highlands<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n6. Swedish safari<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n7. Majestic Majorca<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n8. The cool Costa<\/strong><\/h4>\n
9. On the water in Menorca<\/strong><\/h4>\n