Holidays in Britain and Ireland

I always recommend the Isle of Wight. I have such happy memories from holidaying there as a child. So much so I often take my step children there for a short break.

There are beautiful beaches, walks & places of interest. I think we've done just about everything there is to do ? The Needles and Blackgang Chine being the kids favourites. Along with the arcades on the beachfront.

https://www.isleofwight.com/

There's several links on here that might be of use to you...

http://hitchedshoppinglist.com/travel/

HTH

Jo

KB3 - IOW was a regular for me too as a child. I don't think OH has ever been so that's a definite possibility. I wonder if Black Gang Chine is still open or whether it's all fallen in the sea now?

Thanks ashke, I'll have a look at that.

If you're thinking of Ireland, I'd strongly recommend the North over the South atm. The Republic is soooooo expensive atm with the Euro having taken a battering and the tax increases etc

If you drive, you can cross the border for a day in Dublin or whatever, but NI has stunning scenery and a reasonable amount of things to do for families.

Google the NI tourist board for more info.

https://blackgangchine.com/

Whoo- hoo its still there!!!! I used to love the IOW when I was a kid. It's like stepping back in time. Haven't been in years!

What about somewhere like West Wales - its beautiful there and lots of wonderful clean beaches - Tenby and Saundersfoot are my faves for seaside town-type locations however if you head north on the peninsula you will find more remote beaches. Pembroke has a fab castle for the kids.....

Where are you located and how far are you willing to travel?

Also, I'm not sure if this is the kid of thing you are after but 3 guys I work with highly recommend Feather Down Farms:

http://www.featherdownfarm.co.uk/

Some fantastic ideas, thank you everyone. Now I want more than one holiday though ?

I've never been to Northern Ireland that sounds appealing.

KB3 - just off to have a look at that link ?

Eg of expensive - when we were in Dub before Xmas, it was 14.50 Euro for a beer and vodka & diet coke. Which is about 14 of your english pounds at today's crappy rate. Bag of crisps = about 80p in a shop. 80 farking p.

Crieff hydro near Perth is nice - you can choose self catering or family rooms in the hotel itself - they do free childcare and there are lots of activities - ask roobarb, she's been a few times ?

We've been looking for something similar... there are a few places near Loch Lomond too which are nice ?

www.mrandmrssmith.com has some lovely places you can look at - nice boutique hotels

I love Cornwall for lovely scenery, nice places to stay and lots of nice places to eat too (only trouble is getting there - its an awfully long way, that said I really want to do the sleeper down there)

IoW is lovely - we spend a week there are my BIL's holiday home each summer. Have a look around Seaview which is a really pretty area

If you do decide on N.Ireland we have just booked these for the summer https://limepark.com/

They are in a great spot with plenty of things to do see around them.

HTH