7 Best Baby and Toddler-Friendly Places to stay in the UK

When you are going away as a family for the first time, your holiday will be very different, especially when you are taking a baby or toddler away. Your holiday priorities significantly change, and you will now be looking for family-friendly accommodation, places with lots of suitable activities and the right facilities and space for everything you need.

If you are planning a holiday with your young children in the UK, these are some top recommendations for places to stay:

Trevorrick Farm Cottages, Cornwall

Staying in a cottage will give you plenty of room to make yourselves at home, providing a safe place for children to play, without worrying about disturbing other people staying in the accommodation. Trevorrick Farm Cottages, near Padstow in Cornwall, is a great option for toddlers, as it has a small toddler-age playground, as well as activities such as feeding farm animals and riding the pretend combine harvester, which is a big favourite with the little people.

Wild Duck Holiday Park, Norfolk

Caravan parks are also a good option for taking babies and toddlers because you have your own space for your family, as well as lots of on-site facilities at the more family-orientated parks. Wild Duck Holiday Park has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool for your family to enjoy and there are lots of forest trails nearby from pram-friendly walks. The nearest beach is three miles away, so that is another good option for a family day out when the weather is warm enough.

Kiln Park, Tenby

Another caravan park that is perfect for entertaining younger children is Kiln Park in the picturesque seaside town of Tenby, Wales. As well as heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, there is a dancing water splash zone and kids’ paddling pool, which are all ideal for under 3s. You also have the nearby beach and there is an onsite soft play centre, so there are plenty of things to do for smaller children.

Greenwood Grange, Dorset

You can still enjoy a luxury holiday when you have a young family, you just need to know where the best places are, and Greenwood Grange is just the place. You can stay in a luxury cottage, while still having family-friendly facilities such as a playroom, outdoor play areas and swimming pool.

Thornwick Bay Holiday Village, Yorkshire

This holiday village offers everything you need for a fun family holiday. Onsite facilities include an indoor activity barn, play area, adventure trail and indoor heated pool with an area for babies and toddlers. You are also close to the beautiful beaches at Filey and Bridlington.

Crieff Hydro, Perthshire, Scotland

The Crieff Hydro is a large family resort with lots of accommodation options including lodges, apartments, and cabins. Activities and facilities are available for children of all ages, including a ball pool with a separate baby area, nature trails, swimming complex and onsite cinema, which could be great fun if your toddler is old enough to enjoy a film.

Golden Sands Holiday Park, Devon

Golden Sands is one of the most popular family holiday parks in the UK, due to the abundance of children’s facilities and entertainment. As well as having indoor and outdoor swimming pools, there is an adventure playground and entertainment aimed at toddlers. The site is also close to several great beaches to visit.

Holidays with young children require a lot of good planning, from choosing the right accommodation and location to remembering to pack all of the essentials. You will probably find that your car gets filled up with luggage very quickly, with items like a cot bed, toys, sterilising equipment, and other much-needed items. Therefore, you should consider buying a roof box, so you have enough room to take everything you need for a great family holiday.

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