Toddler & grandparents - help finding a holiday that everyone will enjoy!

[KittenBiscuit]

My parents have offered to take me and DS away for a week's holiday in the UK, said that I can book wherever I want, but I am really struggling to find something that I think we will all enjoy.

My DS will be 2.5 years old on the dates we've agreed, so the location obviously needs to be somewhere with lots of fun toddler things to do. My DPs however are in their 70s/80s, fit and well thankfully, but somewhere super-active, like Centre Parcs or Butlins, wouldn't really suit them.

This is the first time I have been away with DPs since having DS. We previously have enjoyed largely cultural holidays, visiting museums, galleries and stately homes - not something I think DS would get much out of just yet.

I think self-catering accommodation, a cottage or cabin type, would be best, so I can relax with them in the evening after putting DS to bed. Can anyone help me with any suggestions please?

Or if your DC likes trains then Romney Sands might be a good option! I wish I'd known about it when DS1 was little (he's 15 now 🥺)

Thank you all so much for your great suggestions, I really appreciate it! ☺️

Oh, another suggestion that worked well for us. The Cotswolds Water park. Lots of their accommodation (New England style houses) is on Airbnb and other holiday home agencies. It's a really peaceful location. There are lots of playgrounds, lovely walks around the lakes, and The Cotswold Farm Park not far away is fantastic for little ones. It's big, and not at all your average petting farm. It's also a lovely place for the likes of your parents. It's really well done.

White table used to be nice for you g children.

Whitstable.

We holiday once a year with GPs and our children ranging from 6-2 years now. We tend to get a holiday cottage. Places we have been

• Cornwall- Bude
• Norfolk
• Suffolk- Southwold
• St David's (maybe too far)
• Sussex- Chichester
• Devon- Croyde

I agree with @Inanutshell1 i wouldn’t take elderly parents who enjoy museums and national trust properties anywhere near haven, centre parks, or anything similar! Forest holidays are nicer as the sites are more natural and there’s not much in the way of organised activities but they tend to be a bit more remote.
can you not just rent a house somewhere with plenty to do nearby? Also accept that with 3 generations you can not please all the people all of the time and it’s ok to go your own ways some of the time.

You are allowed to leave site at a Haven....

My DPs are not elderly but they love museums and NT properties but also love Center Parcs. Haven/caravan park they're a bit split on as one DP is fine with them (the one that grew up going to that type of hol!) and the other isn't keen but would still go along if out of season. I don't think enjoying culture or city breaks means you can't also enjoy a slower paced break and/or seeing your grandchild enjoying themselves in a playground, painting pottery or at a kids disco or whatever. I mean, I like all of those types of things myself anyway.

sandy Balls holiday resort New forest.highly recommended.

Premier cottages is worth a look. We went to a few that had several self catering lets all around an outdoor space with play equipment. If you go in September there will likely be other toddlers there. Our children loved playing out with their new friends once we got back from our day at the beach/zoo etc