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Help a mum out… where to go in the uk (or abroad?!) with a 2.5 year old?!

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Muuuman · 20/12/2024 15:04

Looking at somewhere to take ds in spring or summer. Don’t know where to start really… is it even worth it at 2.5? Will he get much out of it?! Have a reasonable budget but don’t want to spend for the sake of it! I thought uk better than going abroad but maybe not?

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xmasdealhunter · 20/12/2024 15:42

Pendine Sands (North Wales) is definitely worth a look. It's got two playgrounds, you're near the beach as well as countryside walks, there's a pool and entertainment for toddlers (paw patrol, story time in the mornings etc). Pendine Sands Holiday Park, Wales | Parkdean Resorts It's a fairly quiet holiday park, unlike the bigger ones which tend to be noisier/busier (so better for toddlers!)

ComtesseDeSpair · 20/12/2024 15:41

I think at 2.5, holidays are really just the same shit in different scenery tbh (and sometimes possibly more shit, because he’ll be out of routine and in unfamiliar surroundings.) If it’s mostly for his sake, he’d probably appreciate a series of day trips (zoo, beach, adventure playground etc) more than a holiday.

If you want to go away, a resort usually has enough activities going on to keep small ones occupied, whilst also having things like bed and food close at hand for when it all gets a bit much. Places like Croatia and Montenegro tend to be less crowded and touristy than e.g. the Canaries.

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Muuuman · 20/12/2024 15:38

@magnoliasweets thank you

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magnoliasweets · 20/12/2024 15:37

At that age you're best off going somewhere like Butlins or Haven. Reasonably cheap and plenty to do on-site. They gets bad rep, but we've been a few times with our young DC and they loved it every time.