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Where to take my 3 DC by myself?

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yellowduckredduck · 25/02/2026 10:16

I am a teacher, currently on mat leave but going back to work after Easter. I’m lucky to have a good number of Mum friends but don’t have any who are also teachers with young kids, DH not a teacher. I want to make the most of school holidays so debating taking my three DC away on my own during the Easter hols, just to beach in the UK.
Am I mad to consider this?! DC are 6, 4 and 10 months, all boys.
Any recommendations for cheap, safe holiday parks which are near the beach but also have enough to do that will make it easier for me?!

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Forgottenmyphone · 25/02/2026 13:04

Haven Hafan Y Mor in north Wales has direct beach access, kids clubs and an indoor swimming complex with lazy river and slides. There’s loads to do onsite.

CandiedPrincess · 25/02/2026 13:21

Forgottenmyphone · 25/02/2026 13:04

Haven Hafan Y Mor in north Wales has direct beach access, kids clubs and an indoor swimming complex with lazy river and slides. There’s loads to do onsite.

Pool is closed at Hafan until at least June.

Also, OP you need to be aware that at most holiday parks the ratio is 1 adult to 2 children under 8 so swimming might not be an option.

SMM2020 · 25/02/2026 13:24

No not mad, just needs a lot of planning and prep.

Definitely would trump for a holiday park - how far are you able to travel? Would help narrow down places. We stayed at a lovely one in Bude a few Easter’s back but would be a drive to the beach but plenty of places to explore locally especially if the weather is not the best.

yellowduckredduck · 25/02/2026 13:33

Bude is definitely an option, was it sandymouth that you stayed?
We are based in Wiltshire so thinking Dorset/Devon/Cornwall.
I was fearing that about swimming as local leisure centres have that policy, that would be a great shame !

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SMM2020 · 25/02/2026 13:43

We stayed at Wooda Farm which is nearby - it doesn’t have a pool though if you’re really set on that. They did have some really lovely play areas, a little farm (I say that loosely, some chickens, goats etc) our then two year old loved it but we were close enough to Tintagel, Boscastle etc for walks and things

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