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Ideas for a five-day August trip with my 13-year-old son

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Southlandssue · 07/06/2026 19:28

I would like to take my 13 year old son away for 5 days at the beginning of August, please help with some suggestions. Possibilities I have been thinking of are AI in the Canaries because we are relatively familiar with it. Salou including Portaventura. Not sure about a city, we have done Paris, Barcelona, Lisbon, is it too hot for sightseeing in Europe? We’d usually travel as a family of 3 but husband can’t get the time off.

Also open to any UK suggestions but concerned that will end up more expensive, could drive though.

Budget £2-2.5k

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Forgottenmyphone · 07/06/2026 19:37

Lalandia Billund in Denmark, with a trip to the Lego House?

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 07/06/2026 19:38

Futuroscope in France

user293948849167 · 07/06/2026 19:45

It will be hot in southern Europe for sightseeing.
What about AI in Majorca? Just because a shorter flight than Canaries.
Alternatively go further North, Amsterdam with Efteling?

Southlandssue · 07/06/2026 22:32

Thanks for the different suggestions, any more gratefully received

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Velvian · 07/06/2026 22:35

Forgottenmyphone · 07/06/2026 19:37

Lalandia Billund in Denmark, with a trip to the Lego House?

Exactly what I was going to suggest! No need for a car if you fly into Billund airport, everything is within walking distance. A good walk through a sculpture park from Lalandia to Lego House.

Legoland is much quieter than Windsor and has better rides and activities.

Clearinguptheclutter · 08/06/2026 08:03

Billund is great
also Amsterdam, shouldn’t be too hot
loads to do there, lots of interesting food etc

Gonnaeatalotofpeaches · 08/06/2026 08:03

Puy du Fou in France is perfect for this age.

Southlandssue · 08/06/2026 17:25

Thanks, definitely looking at Bilund and Amsterdam, although not sure if the rides are exciting enough

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MissAmbrosia · 08/06/2026 20:05

Duinrell with beach days and a trip into Amsterdam.

Sitwithit · 08/06/2026 20:16

Just to say I also came on to suggest Lalandia, Legoland and Lego House.

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