Family holidays and travel with children to United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is a small island made up of the countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This small landmass is rich in culture and history and is a popular holiday destination for people from around the world, and with four distinct countries within its borders the UK boasts a varied experience for visitors and locals alike.

Visitors to England can enjoy the delights of one of the World’s most famous capital cities. London is home to such gems as the Crown Jewels, London Tower and the London Eye, as well as the unique shopping areas of Camden Market and Carnaby Street. Upper crust locations like Bond Street and Mayfair are a great place to visit for some exclusive shopping, and its bustling streets provide plenty of fun entertainment options for children, with the world famous Madame Tussauds at its heart, or the chance to take in a musical in its famous theatre district.

Head to the West and visitors can spend time in Cardiff, the beautiful Welsh Capital city that is famous for producing personalities like Charlotte Church, Colin Jackson and Dr Who! With a wide range of museums and theatres on offer, as well as Castles to visit, ghost walks to enjoy and mediaeval villages to visit, this city will keep kids occupied for hours.

North of the English Border lies Scotland, a stunning and unique landscape that is a combination of famous cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow, and the rugged, mountainous regions of the northern highlands. Here and there are dotted some of the world’s most famous stretches of water, including Loch Lomond and Loch Ness, both of which attract visitors throughout the year who come to enjoy the stunning scenery from their banks as well as to have fun on the water itself.

Northern Ireland offers a lush green landscape and a coastline that has been formed by centuries of erosion at the hands of the rough Atlantic Sea. Famous for its lively people, interesting accents and local alcoholic drinks – namely Guinness – this country is a great place to enjoy some family friendly hospitality, and it’s capital city, Belfast is no exception.

Leaving all the main cities behind, and there are plenty of sights to see across the country. Lovers of the Great Outdoors will revel in the many National Parks, from the peaks of Snowdonia, to the rolling landscape of the Brecon Beacons. The highest mountain in the UK, Ben Nevis, is a haven for climbers and walkers, and with plenty of snow in the winter, it offers plenty of family fun for skiers as well.

The United Kingdom is a versatile and interesting country to spend your holidays as a family. With every type of accommodation available, from luxury hotels and ancient castles to seaside holiday camps and bed and breakfasts, there is guaranteed to be a trip that is exactly what your family is looking for.

Some of UKs top attractions are:
Alton Towers – Staffordshire
The Deep, Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire
Jorvik and Dig – York, Yorkshire
Legoland – Windsor
Thorpe park - Berkshire
Longleat - Wiltshire
Babbacombe Model Village – Devon
The Eden Project – Cornwall