Booked to go to Cornwall next week and it’s looking like rain all week, AIBU to feel down about it?

[C1239]

Got the week off next week, booked a caravan in Cornwall and looking at the forecast it’s looking pretty rubbish. I can’t help feel annoyed about it! I know I should be grateful to just have a week off work but how do I get into happy holiday mode?! Any any tips of how to make the best of a rainy caravan break?!

In a caravan?

Tuesday is the only properly pissy day. The rest just looks showery.

God I hate UK holidays. Unutterably depressing. How could you not want to go somewhere DIFFERENT? Hear different voices, eat new food, experience a different way of life, an unfamiliar culture. I don't want to eat shit provincial UK pub food and visit castles in the fucking drizzle.

I’m one of those weirdos for whom the idea of going somewhere swelteringly hot abroad is ten times less appealing than going to Cornwall in the rain. And packed theme parks in Florida? Now I would need a lot of alcohol to get through that.

OK, not at all recently, but 2 places we took kids of around 9 and 11 when the weather was iffy during Easter holidays, were the Shire Horse Centre (lovely gentle giants*). and the Seal Sanctuary - largely for seal pups that ended up injured after storms, etc.

*Kids were fascinated to see one of them peeing - it looked like gallons! 😂

Living in Cornwall, the weather pays absolutely no attention to the forecasts. It is hugely changeable, so I'd be optimistic it won't all be bad. I infinitely prefer a walk in the beach when it's elemental (and quiet), but obviously not all will agree. Surfing's just as good if not better in the rain - you're wet anyway. Another couple of suggestions to add to the list - Bodmin Jail and the Bodmin and Wenford Steam Railway. Cardinham woods is great for walks and bikes, and has a lovely cafe.

@C1239 well Friday it's lashing down otherwise weather is pretty good. I used Looe because it's central. Who's your weather forecast go to.

God I hate UK holidays. Unutterably depressing. How could you not want to go somewhere DIFFERENT?

@Hoolihan Erm, how about a little thing called money, for instance? Abroad is not an option for everyone unfortunately, for all sorts of reasons.

Have to agree

there is nothing like getting out of your country and experiencing another and its culture

Ooh dear, bad weather on that French coast as well.

@OldFan

going abroad is often cheaper than a holiday in the UK, especially somewhere like Cornwall

Book a surfing lesson. It won’t matter if it rains because you’ll be soaked anyway. There are some great places for beginner surfers in Cornwall. Where are you going?

😂🤣 of course I forgot the UK is one culture only.
I would love to be able to afford to take my kids to wonderful places I've visited in the past, however this isn't possible. But I can assure you they have great holidays and fantastic memories. Learning about the history of a variety of places in the UK.
I think saying the UK is shit for holidays, as a pp did, is rather ignorant and generalizing.

We are here now. It is glorious today and so lots of people out. Off to Eden in a bit for the second time this week - we will have a wander outside and have tea and cake.

In my experience of around 25 Easters spent in Cornwall, it doesn't rain in the pub. The worst week of weather we ever had here was one August.

OP, if you say where you are staying then there will be lots of recommendations

If you've not been to Cornwall I really do think you're missing out. The scenery is stunning whether wet or dry, and there are so many things to see and do.

@RosesInWater I was referring to the board game Monogamy.

All fab suggestions that don't cost a fortune. Another one I'd highly recommend is Bodmin Jail - fascinating place and a wonderful tour. Kids loved it too.

I don't think I could get that negative about a holiday, regardless of the weather.

We never used to go caravanning at Easter because it was too cold, too rainy. But last year was glorious. Clearly not this year.

OK, sorry I hadn't heard of that one! Had a look, and it looks perfect for your romantic trip to Wales. I think... 😂Enjoy.

No, Air B&B

DH and I had our honeymoon in Venice, stayed in a little apartment across the water from the main bit, short boat ride everyday, cost around £1500 altogether and that was with splashing out once we got there.

Totally get it, thats why we always go to the Med. I love guaranteed sunshine on holiday, but I think most people would be expecting rain at Easter in Cornwall. I just meant to reassure her that the kids would still enjoy it just as much (and hope she still enjoys abit of a break too).

Tenerife. That was unutterably depressing. Cornwall is a delight.

If you look at the forecast here https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2641589]
Sat & Sun OK, Monday looks OK in Parts, Tues OK in the morning but afternoon a washout, Weds & Thurs you should be able to find some non rainy places.

We're stuck at home. Wish we were in Cornwall in the rain.

Board games? Boring. Can do at home.
Treats? elaborate?

Cornwall is a gamble anytime of the year OP. We go every year but nice weather is game changing. Depending on where in cornwall you go if it's raining you're only left with a million pub lunches and rainy cold walks.

Literally just walked in to my home after a week away self catering in a tiny cottage in UK
Forecast before we left was abysmal..but in the end it wasn't so bad...a few showers but not rain all day everyday as forecast,we even saw some sunshine !! ...so don't despair it might be better than you think ..pack wet weather clothes ,board games, etc etc