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Help! best UK holiday destination

Hi all,
I grew up abroad and returned to the UK 5 years ago. It seems a bit silly traveling abroad for holidays as I haven't seen much of our home. Can anyone please suggest the best place to holiday(a weeks worth) in England/UK for a family of 4. (2 young ones 9 months and 5 year old)
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  • krissy08 wrote: »
    Hi all,
    I grew up abroad and returned to the UK 5 years ago. It seems a bit silly traveling abroad for holidays as I haven't seen much of our home. Can anyone please suggest the best place to holiday(a weeks worth) in England/UK for a family of 4. (2 young ones 9 months and 5 year old)

    Without doubt, it has to be Devon or Cornwall.
    A proper English holiday!
    Please take the time to have a look around my Daughter's website www.daisypalmertrust.co.uk
    (MSE Andrea says ok!)
  • Please take the time to have a look around my Daughter's website www.daisypalmertrust.co.uk
    (MSE Andrea says ok!)
  • simplepete
    simplepete Posts: 201 Forumite
    I reccommend Tenby (wales) or St.Ives in Cornwall. very beautiful places. But I do also love Great Yarmouth and Brighton, which are both great for kids!
  • lady_stardust
    lady_stardust Posts: 230 Forumite
    Living near Brighton, it is fun for a day trip but not ideal for a family holiday unless you don't mind traffic and stag and hen parties. Go a few miles along the coast to Eastbourne. I would second Great Yarmouth though, and Dorset is great for younger kids too.
    Self employed and loving it :D

    Mummy to Natasha 25/09/08 :heart:
  • teaonshirt
    teaonshirt Posts: 88 Forumite
    try sunny hunny thats hunstanton in norfolk you will love it unspoilt and a lovely sandy beach
    no 30 of the "104 films club":beer:
  • wannabe_a_mum
    wannabe_a_mum Posts: 274 Forumite
    South Devon - Torquay/Paignton area if you want coast

    Gloucestershire/South Wales border - Forest of Dean area is beautiful for family holidays
  • M4RKM
    M4RKM Posts: 5,132 Forumite
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    When i was a kid, i had my summer holidays in either Anglesey, which is beautiful, and north Devon, Woolacombe (i think). Both places are amazing, and you should be able to find plenty to do...

    M
  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 13,759 Forumite
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    Back to Scotland for us this year - 2 adults and a 2 year old.

    Our biggest mistake ever for a UK holiday was Cornwall - for many reasons we just didn't enjoy it and failed to see why people raved about it.
  • bbford
    bbford Posts: 717 Forumite
    daveyjp wrote: »
    Back to Scotland for us this year - 2 adults and a 2 year old.

    Our biggest mistake ever for a UK holiday was Cornwall - for many reasons we just didn't enjoy it and failed to see why people raved about it.


    Where in Scotland would you recommend - Is Nairn any good for families do you know?
    How much ?????????!!!
  • ashleyrossuk
    ashleyrossuk Posts: 175 Forumite
    I would really recommend edinburgh, lots to do!

    Might be slightly biast as i live only 10 miles away but, never been stuck for things to do with my little one (four now). If you want more information just Pm me and i can give you LOADS of info of what to do and see.

    Also we usually holiday in ayr and have a fantastic time.
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