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

211 replies

Elisabeth3468 · 06/09/2025 11:38

UK caravan holiday predicted rain every single day. Obviously I knew there was a chance the weather wouldn't be great but was hoping for a few dry days at least.
It's only a cheap caravan holiday (what we can afford) and we have a 3 year old and 7 month old.
Involves a lot of packing with two young children and it's a 5 hour drive.
We would definitely be going if the weather looked nicer .
My 3 year old is very energetic and needs a lot of running around/outdoor time. Baby doesn't sleep well in travel cot. We were planning more outdoor (free) things and not to be going to soft plays etc, although there is free swimming and soft play at the caravan site.

If we stayed home we'd do a couple of days out locally and also crack on with some house projects that really are desperate to be done so the time wouldn't be wasted.
We would obviously lose the money we paid for the holiday.
What would you do?
please no snide remarks that "you have to expect rain on UK Holiday etc" I do know that.... it's just predicted horrendous rain for the full week and stuck in a caravan with a baby and toddler without home comforts doesn't sound very fun haha.

OP posts:
InterestedDad37 · 06/09/2025 11:49

It's character-building, and a parent badge to wear with pride. Plus, some years down the line, you get to tell your grandkids about how holidays were 'in the olden days'.

EchoedSilence · 06/09/2025 11:49

I'd go. I'm sure it won't rain 24 hours a day. I wouldn't waste all that money and then stay at home.

Shudacudawuda · 06/09/2025 11:47

I would still go.
It's not likely to rain the whole time and your kids will enjoy it regardless, especially the 3 year old.

MsMarple · 06/09/2025 11:46

I wouldn't trust the weather forecast!
Why not go, and then come back early if you really aren't enjoying yourself? If there is softplay and a pool free onsite, you will definitely have things to tire out your toddler with.

Owlcat42 · 06/09/2025 11:45

Go with your gut in this case I think – stay home. Maybe check the met office or accuweather forecast as close to the time as you can, just in case the outlook gets better and it'd be worth going after all. Hope you have a good time whatever you do.

ApolloandDaphne · 06/09/2025 11:43

Sleeves should say wellies!

ApolloandDaphne · 06/09/2025 11:43

I would go. The chances are it won't rain all the time. Make sure your 3yo has a good puddle suit and sleeves and embrace the weather. I have fond memories of a caravan holiday in Scarborough when mine were about the same age and it rained a lot. We had a lovely time despite the weather and found that if we drove a little inland the weather was often a little better. Where is it you are going? People can maybe help you with things to do in the area in wet weather.

Itdoesntmatteranyway · 06/09/2025 11:42

I wouldn’t. We had this once a long time ago in an October half term; we’d got a Sun caravan holiday when they really were £9.50 each and the weather looked shite. On the off chance I looked at late deals and we ended up in Portugal for stupidly cheap. Otherwise we’d have stayed at home.

NuffSaidSam · 06/09/2025 11:41

Tricky one!

How would you feel if you don't go and then the weather is good? The weather forecast is rarely that reliable ime!

Louoby · 06/09/2025 11:41

I would go on holiday. It’s always nice to get away and make memories away from home. If you’re at a caravan park, they’ll have activities indoors and entertainment. Go away and enjoy. X

Scorpion84 · 06/09/2025 11:40

Personally I wouldn't . I hate carvavan holidays full stop so a full week of rain would send me over the edge 🤣