Getting away for family weekend breaks can be such a great tonic in amongst he monotony of day to day routines. Just having a change of scene, a change to the routine – it can be really refreshing and invigorating. We have rounded up the best weekend breaks for families across the UK. Opportunities to be somewhere new and to unplug and reconnect. These family weekend breaks UK wide are perfect for all ages and a great chance to get away. Browse through these weekend breaks for families and find your perfect trip away with kids.
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Jersey
It’s easy to head over to the Channel Islands for weekend breaks with kids and it really feels like a longer holiday. Fly in or take the ferry over from Poole or Portsmouth. Stay at The Golden Sands which is a gorgeous hotel and perfect for a weekend away with kids. This four star hotel has family rooms and it’s right in the centre of St Brelade’s Bay. It is a beachfront hotel making it lovely for any time of the year. Jersey is perfect for short family breaks with so much to see here from the gorgeous beaches to historic castles like Mont Orgueil and amusement parks like aMaizin! Adventure Park. Jersey really is one of the best weekend breaks for kids and adults alike. Find out more about the hotel below.
London
London is a great city and it would be very hard to run out of things to do here. From free museums like the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum to attractions like London Zoo and the London aquarium it’s one of the best short breaks for families. Stay at the Hilton London Metropole which has Superior Queen Rooms which will comfortably fit a family. With an indoor heated pool it’s got everything to relax after days spent out sightseeing. Ideal for a family weekend away, this four star hotel also comes in at a great price for city centre accommodation.
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Pembrokeshire, Wales – weekend breaks for families
Get away from the world and breathe in the fresh Welsh country air on short breaks with kids to Pembrokeshire. The coastline here is spectacular and offers many outside pursuits from kayaking to horse riding. Whatever age your kids are weekend breaks to Clydey Cottages will be one they won’t forget. There are a whole variety of properties to choose from at Clydey and a whole host of onsite activities to enjoy. There’s a wonderful indoor heated pool, a huge playbarn and an onsite farm you can help feed the animals in. In winter there’s an endless supply of logs to burn and in summer the wonderful gardens to enjoy. If you’re looking for family short break ideas they don’t come much better than Clydey.
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Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight has been welcoming generations for family mini breaks and it’s perfect for a weekend away. Take the ferry from Portsmouth, Southampton or Lymington and enjoy everything the island has to offer. Some of our favourite activities are visiting Queen Victoria’s seaside home, Osborne House, enjoying the Blackgang Chine theme park (the oldest theme park in the UK) and clambering across Carisbrooke Castle. Stay at The Hambrough hotel which has suites for families. Situated above picturesque Ventnor the beach is just a five minute walk away. The hotel provides a great breakfast and it’s the perfect location to get out and explore the surrounding area from. Great for weekend breaks with children in the UK.
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Inverness
Scotland is wonderful for a weekend away with children. Inverness is fantastic for mini breaks with kids, there’s so much to do here to fire up imaginations. Of course there’s the beautiful Loch Ness which you can take a cruise across and look out for Nessie. While you’re there stop at the evocative Urquhart Castle which is perfect to explore. Culloden, the site of the last Jacobite Rising is also a wonderful place to visit with kids and just outside of Inverness. Stay at the Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, right on the edge of the River Ness and just a few minutes walk in to the centre of the city. The hotel has great family rooms and there’s an indoor heated pool to enjoy too. All in all Inverness is one of the best weekend getaways for families.
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Blackpool – weekend breaks for families
When it comes to cheap family weekend breaks Blackpool is perfect and can provide a lot of fun. There’s plenty to do here from taking a trip up the iconic Blackpool Tower to visiting Madame Tussauds. This is somewhere with a large amount of accommodation options too so ideal if you’re looking for last minute family weekend breaks. Stay at the Metropole, a lovely Victorian hotel located between Blackpool Beach and the Promenade. There are really nice family rooms and evening entertainment if you want it. Perfect for fun weekend getaways for families.
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Cornwall
There’s nothing better than mini breaks for families by the sea. There’s something so refreshing about it and Cornwall is always the perfect tonic. We have had some fantastic weekend breaks for families in Cornwall and it really does work in every season. Head to the beaches on clear days to build sandcastles or go rockpooling and if the weather is looking less cheerful then the Eden Project is always a great choice. Stay at Fowey Hall Hotel, perfectly set up for those travelling with kids. They have great family suites and an indoor heated pool to enjoy after days out sightseeing. There’s a kids club and beautiful grounds to blow off steam in too.
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Oxford – weekend breaks for families
Oxford is wonderful for weekend breaks with kids. There are some fantastic museums here from the incredible Pitt Rivers Museum to the very creative Story Museum. Blenheim Palace is also in the city for a great trip out and there are lots of Harry Potter filming locations scattered through Oxford. Stay at the Jurys Inn which is close to the city and ideal to nip in and out. They have an indoor heated pool which kids will love and there’s an onsite Marco Pierre White restaurant. All in all setting you up for one of the best weekend breaks for families.
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The New Forest
The New Forest is a beautiful area of the UK to escape to. Stretching across Hampshire and Wiltshire this is a lovely area to wander through the forest and see the beautiful New Forest ponies who freely roam. You can even take a day trip to the Isle of Wight. Stay at the lovely New Park Manor Hotel with its indoor pool, kids club and luxuriously furnished bedrooms. This is a hotel everyone will enjoy.
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We hope you’ve enjoyed our round up of the best weekend breaks for families. Do let us know if you have any questions or if you book a stay at any of these hotels and how it goes. Why not check out our guide to the best top UK luxury family hotels for more inspiration. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to to be the first to hear about great offers and deals.