Can anyone recommend a fun and child friendly destination

jay-jay

in the UK. Im hoping to take myself dh and two children away for the weekend of the 22nd May for 3 nights. Kids love Haven but unfotunately we hated it. Is there any where else people have been too and loved. We would love a pool and entertainment but either one or the other would be ok. Hoping we can do it for £500 or less ( not counting spending money) . Priced CP and dont fancy paying the prices, been before and cant understand how they can charge wot they do:eek: Also prefer to avoid hotel with young children. Hoping someone has some ideas as ive trailed net for two days and cant come up with anything lol!!

Thanks

bluepricey

have you tried park resorts like haven but more quieter and usually have pool and entertainment

inspector_monkfish

jay-jay wrote: »

in the UK. Im hoping to take myself dh and two children away for the weekend of the 22nd May for 3 nights. Kids love Haven but unfotunately we hated it. Is there any where else people have been too and loved. We would love a pool and entertainment but either one or the other would be ok. Hoping we can do it for £500 or less ( not counting spending money) . Priced CP and dont fancy paying the prices, been before and cant understand how they can charge wot they do:eek: Also prefer to avoid hotel with young children. Hoping someone has some ideas as ive trailed net for two days and cant come up with anything lol!!

Thanks

have u tried CP and put in the discount code PPPX ?

Cluedo_2

try john fowlers they have so fab holidays and have great entertainment fo the kids.......

inspector_monkfish

jay-jay wrote: »

in the UK. Im hoping to take myself dh and two children away for the weekend of the 22nd May for 3 nights. Kids love Haven but unfotunately we hated it. Is there any where else people have been too and loved. We would love a pool and entertainment but either one or the other would be ok. Hoping we can do it for £500 or less ( not counting spending money) . Priced CP and dont fancy paying the prices, been before and cant understand how they can charge wot they do:eek: Also prefer to avoid hotel with young children. Hoping someone has some ideas as ive trailed net for two days and cant come up with anything lol!!

Thanks

Isle of Wight?

took our 2 kids here when they were 8 and 3, and found it very child friendly.
has an indoor pool with spa
and is literally right on the beach

they have an offer for 3 nights in May for £139pp including ferry crossing

http://www.sandringhamhotel.co.uk/

The_Plush_Doormat

I have been to Potters (in Norfolk) loads of times. It is not cheap, but there is a wide variety of entertainment for adults and kids. The food is really good, and you can eat as much as you like. Second, third, ad infinitum helpings are offered at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wear loose clothing.
Highly recommended. (I DO NOT WORK THERE nor receive any COMMISSION - covering my back here from all the hecklers).

jay-jay

Thanks guys, just read your suggestions which im going to take a look at now. Whats John Fowlers is it a holiday village, Ive never heard of them before so thanks for the suggestion. Love the idea of the isle of wright!

jay-jay

Thanks for the code for cp but unfortunately its not working for me but it may be im not inputting correct criteria but appreciate you posting

chattycathyuk

I also hate Haven Camps and i didnt like butlins, however we did try haven Hafan y Môr in Pwllheli North Wales and we really liked it, the pool is huge, theres all new things there now.

When we use to go, we booked privately, i find this alot cheaper and you can get a top class caravan for half the price you would pay haven!

http://www.directcaravanholidays.co.uk/
http://www.ukcaravanfinder.co.uk/

ive been to most places in north wales so if you are thinking about going here, you could pm for more advice

inspector_monkfish

jay-jay wrote: »

Thanks for the code for cp but unfortunately its not working for me but it may be im not inputting correct criteria but appreciate you posting

actually i think it only works when its not on a school holiday week, or the weeks either side

i believe your dates are school holidays, or near to them

gingerdad

How about ribby hall village near preston a bit in between haven/center parcs

GD