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Where can we take our 2.5 yr and 1 yr olds on hols in the UK that's cheap but LOTS of fun???

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Thankyouandgoodnight · 15/03/2009 21:23

Outdoorsy to make the most of the weather but not hiking up and down mountains with children in bags on our backs or anything mad and exhausting like that....

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CherryChoc · 15/03/2009 22:55

Isle of Wight, caravanning?

nickschick · 15/03/2009 23:08

Great Yarmouth to a haven site its fab!!!!

MilaMae · 16/03/2009 11:01

Devon -we have the moors and loads of beaches all free.

There is loads to do that is free,cheap and obviously expensive.

If you do decide to book something down here just shout and I'll post a list of all the best free and cheap things to do

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madwomanintheattic · 16/03/2009 11:03

camping? initial outlay but cheapish thereafter?

TotalChaos · 16/03/2009 11:05

a nice haven site - if you pick it right you'll have a swimming pool, beach, playground and soft play on site.

wishingchair · 16/03/2009 11:06

Another one to second Isle of Wight. We got a cottage near Ventnor on an old rare breeds farm. Cottage was a fairly modern bungalow connected to another ... but best bit was there was a mini adventure playground in the garden and you could do a very manageable walk (my 2.5 could do it easily) down to a beach ... it was fairly reasonable too ... £350 for a week for 3 bedrooms. Plus IoW is so small, it's really accessible and don't need to have hours in the car. I love it. Will try to find cottage and post link ...

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saggyhairyarse · 16/03/2009 12:43

Where do you live?

I really rate Pembrokeshire/Tenby. If the weather is great you are in a fab spot, if it's not there is plenty to do too. Dorset also for the same reasons. Cornwall/North Wales less so imho as reliant on good weather for activities I found.

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Thankyouandgoodnight · 16/03/2009 20:51

thank you so much everyone for all your replies. We're in london. I have to confess that I'm not really sure what sort of activities are an option if the weather is bad . I will google all your ideas now!!

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Leenie · 16/03/2009 21:23

Pontins are great with kids in all weathers, and good when you are on a budget too, thet usually have special offers on their website

saggyhairyarse · 16/03/2009 21:56

Well in/near Tenby there is a softplay, Folly Farm which has in door areas, Oakwood theme park place with indoor stuff, a Dinosaur park BUT obviously you need not do any of that if the weather is good!

Same sort of thing in Dorset, plenty of family attractions with indoor stuff if the weather is crap.

BirdyArms · 16/03/2009 22:06

We stayed here, cottages on Tredethick farm in Cornwall, with similar aged little ones and had a wonderful week. Daily animal feeding, a lovely indoor pool and indoor and outdoor playrooms. We went to the Eden project, cycled along the camel trail, went for a few walks and visited pretty seaside villages. Accommodation was lovely though not cheap. There are other similar places around.

littleducks · 16/03/2009 22:24

at that age the only need a beach, a good one with dunes and rock pools and they will be so happy

nickschick · 17/03/2009 07:38

Hemsby near Great Yarmouth is very old fashioned with lotsof little rides for weenies and a gorgeous beach with dunes.

CharleeInChains · 17/03/2009 07:43

Minehead Butlins! We go every year its outdoors and indoors and the kids love it!

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