To not go on holiday because it's raining all week?

I'd still go. We had a trip planned to a National Trust property last week and the forecast showed a % chance of rain every hour. In actuality it was small bursts of rain for 15 minutes then an hour or two dry- even with some decent sunshine- we used brollies and dipped inside at the rain times, get some tea and had some lovely outdoor fun otherwise. I think it looks worse on the forecast than it is in actuality. Exploring tourist attractions somewhere new is always interesting- any museums nearby you could dip out to? Often free and most are really good at having kid friendly activities.

I think it really comes down to your individual preferences and priorities. I went away in the UK last Easter, and the rain was terrible. We left a couple of days early, and the people on reception at the holiday site were really surprised that we weren’t staying until the end. But the lodge we were staying in was less nice than our own home, and we’d exhausted the obvious indoor options. The weather was also much nicer back where we live.

However, there were loads of families on the site making the best of it in waterproofs and looking quite accepting of the terrible weather, so clearly we aren’t all the same!

The last caravan I stayed in was amazing. Do people still think caravans have no running water and a bucket for a toilet?

You couldn’t pay me to go with kids that age to be honest. Stay home. It’ll be such hard work.

I would go .A change is as good as the rest they say .My DC loved swimming and being in a caravan will be exciting for them .I think even an hour or two break in the weather will be fine.A walk along the beach collecting shells and playing in the sand .

because not everyone lives 30mn away from Cornwall? 😂

The Op isn't going camping.

Camping is tents in a field. The OP said it’s a caravan! They have solid roofs, showers and kettles!

It depends what sort of caravan it is, to be honest. Super cheap and cheerful, no where comfy to sit, no where to hang up a wet coat - I’d skip it. Somewhere a bit more comfy (but still in a caravan) i would do it. Holidays when children are little are super hard. You don’t have to stay all week. We travel thst far to visit family so the distance wouldn’t put me off.

We go to that area once a year and the weather is rarely as consistently bad as it is set to be.
and, randomly, the pub at Mawgan Porth beach used to do a great “tinies” meal - cucumber sticks, bite of bread, cheese etc - which I remember various of my babies enjoying whilst we ate waiting for the weather to pass. (My other great pub food recommendation is the Ring of Bells at St Columb Major, the town has a launderette if you need it).

The 5 hour drive would put me off not the holiday itself! Why so far?

I would rather drink bleach than go camping in the rain.

I would go, 3 days of swimming abd soft play plus the extra entertainment. Of you're really not enjoying it you can cut the trip short.

Yes child wrangling away can be more difficult away than at home but a change of scenery can be a real breath of fresh air.

Literally what is the point in being a family if you spend the majority of the day separate? This actually makes me feel really sad

I'd go and plan to come back early if we were having a shit time.

Morning soft play, back for nice lunch in the caravan, afternoon swim. Adults could even swap going solo a few times to give the other a rest in the caravan. Drive out for some chips in the evening.

Kids will love it and its a change of scene.

No it doesnt! Why do you think that?
Met Office says “For example, a 70% chance means a 7 in 10 chance that precipitation will fall at some point during that period.
Precipitation means falling water (rain, sleet, snow, hail or drizzle).
We show the chance that at least 0.1mm of precipitation will fall within 1 hour, on the hourly forecast. Or 0.3mm within 3 hours on the 3 hourly forecast. This precipitation may fall across the whole time or fall in a short sharp burst. The weather symbol can help show the difference between light and heavy precipitation.”

I would go. Make it an adventure. Take some wellington boots and do a splash and muddy puddle day. Go on a wildlife hunt. I’m sure you will enjoy it

I'd still go and make the best of it But I love caravan holidays.

I'd still do the beach and walks during the day with swimming and soft play and then the kiddies entertainment (if there is any) during the evening

I wouldn’t in your situation

I’m south east and it is glorious today. 22 degrees, clear blue skies sunny sky

tomorrow… 23 degrees and sunny all day

Are you asking mumsnet because your partner wants to go?

I would go and pack a very small cheap toy wrapped for every day as an emergency. If the swimming is indoors the kids will be happy with that everyday. Put the baby in the soft play to get the crawling out.

We did a similar break when kids were the same age and while the weather was pretty good, it would have been ok if it wasn't. Just trade off the three year old while the younger one naps for quiet time each.

If you go I thoroughly recommend getting a wetsuit for the 3 year old and head to the beach when dry. We used wetsuits on our kids at uk beaches to play in on the sand to keep warm - not to use in the water. They will be easier to buy cheaply at the beach. We get on the beach all the way through the year as long as it’s now raining

I wouldn't go with kids of those ages. I think your gut instincts are right. We abandoned a holiday once at the baby + toddler stage as it was just so much harder than being at home, and we weren't even staying in a caravan

I'd still go.

I always book either a silver or gold caravan (Haven) so they tend to be very pleasant to stay in. Some even have a dishwasher which I don't have at home!

I'd take a couple of blankets for the sofas for movies. Popcorn. Board games. Books. Drawing stuff.

Extra socks and wellies, brollies etc. Then you can still do a walk and a play when it's not raining. Stick a towel under your pram for drying swings and slides.

I don't mind being cosy in the caravan though. When I'm at home I've always got this pressing feeling that there's stuff I SHOULD be doing. I don't get that if I'm not there. Plus I focus more on giving the kids quality time whereas at home I've always got stuff I need to juggle as well as them.

If all that sounds awful to you though then don't go. Your kids are too young to realise they're missing a caravan stay and will still get time with you.

As someone who has just returned from a holiday where it rained 5 days out of the 6 we were there, I wouldn't go. Was a nightmare being stuck in a small space with toddler with barely any of her toys etc. We spent ages looking for things to do inside which wasn't a lot for young kids.