Toddler & OAP friendly holidays in UK

ljcpdc · 28 May 2008 at 7:46PM

Hi all,Just wondering if anyone can recommend a suitable place for a mid-week break for a 4-generation family holiday Sep/Oct time please? We would have to take into consideration use of wheelchair (unsteady on feet almost 90 yr old) & buggy - oh fun!!Last year we visited an Edinburgh B&B - it was really hard work so any assistance for this years trip would be hugely appreciated. One idea was Center Parcs...Thankyou in advance.

Older_but_not_wiser_2 · 28 May 2008 at 9:14PM

A haven site might be suitable - they have caravans with disabled access, stuff for the kids, and bingo for the oldies :j

And there's usually sites of local interest nearby.

buxtonrabbitgreen · 28 May 2008 at 9:30PM

I took my mum and my then small children to Butlins one year. Mum said she wasn't likely to enjoy it as she didn't like bingo.
However everyone had a lovely time. The entertainment venues have somthing for everyone but can be quite crowded and a little overpowering for the elderly.
If you do go for Butlins make sure you tell them you need a ground floor apartment for disabled access when you book.
I found it quite good, as when mum wanted a rest in the afternoon, I could take the kids on the funfair and wear them out so they were not too much for her.
About a week after we got home she said she really missed have the kids aobut, and I was worried that they would wear her out.

code-a-holic · 28 May 2008 at 9:59PM

What about the new Bluestone holiday village in Pembrokeshire, West Wales.
www.bluestonewales.com
Looks like it suits all ages and will be lovely and new!
Im in Pembroekshire and can vouch for it being a lovely place. Many people that visit often move here, buy a holiday home/caravan or retire here!

margaretclare · 28 May 2008 at 10:23PM

A haven site might be suitable - they have caravans with disabled access, stuff for the kids, and bingo for the oldies

Please note that not all older people like bingo - some of us would run a mile to avoid it.

Spendless · 28 May 2008 at 10:43PM

we've gone to Center parcs several times taking my 80+ nan and my 2 young children. Last time they were aged 3 and 6. We mainly go to the pool, but you have to wade thru a bit of water first to get to the pool side. My nan just manages this with our help so I suppose it depends on how steady on her feet your relative is. There is a buggy park nearby, for you to put little one's pushchair. We have only ever been to Whinfell CP. So not able to tell you the set up of any of the others.