Uk holiday for family with 2 teens all different likes/dislikes

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I feel like im asking for the impossible but someone may have an idea!
We live in the midlands. When kids were toung we stayed in the uk and had some wonderful holidays in Cornwall, Wales , Butlins.
As they've got older weve gone abroad every year standard all inclusive resorts.
For financial reasons and also some health/mental health reasons we won't be going abroad next year. Still want to go somewhere in the UK tho.
Trouble is there are too many people to please. Husband doesnt want to drive too far. I have mobility issues so can't walk too far or do anything strenuous but happy to watch.
Son is very sporty and active. Has adhd and needs constant stimulation otherwise will be moaning and sulking.
Daughter likes chilling out , relaxing and isnt sporty at all!! Dont know where to start! We also have a cockerpoo that we would quite like to take with us

How old are the kids?

They will be 12 and 15

Peak or lake district? Lovely hikes/climbing/active stuff for your boy and dog, cafes, scenery and pottering for those wanting a slower pace?

A canal boat holiday? People can relax in/on the boat and others can do the locks and stuff.

Center parcs?

Bluestone in wales? Similar to center Parcs but can be a bit cheaper.

Centre parks or similar?

Potters resort in Norfolk.
all inclusive food,drink and all activities included in the price.
It is expensive but you get a lot for the money and perfect for teens as lots of different activities going on all day but also quiet places to just relax if that’s what you like to do.

I think the canal boat is a genius idea. It’s not cheap but for all of you it could be reasonable.

Something I looked at long ago was sea kayaking. I was looking at the west coast of Scotland but maybe Pembrokeshire? Gorgeous coast, lots to do or not do.

I think canal boat will only work if OP will be happy to drive the boat. Operating locks requires a lot of jumping on and off the boat which might not be compatible with mobility issues. Granted we were inexperienced and I'm sure it would get better, but we found our canal holiday quite stressful with two adults, one highly engaged teen and one who largely didn't help. We enjoyed it at the time (the activity is all absorbing, working out how to navigate everything, the canals are their own amazing, beautiful little world) but I don't have any desire to repeat the experience. I hurt my knee early in the holiday (how I'm not sure) and found the small beds a bit of a challenge to get comfortable because of that. The physical work of the locks was also quite painful but no choice except carry on.

I’d envisaged the sporty active son
doing the locks. OP and her DH driving the boat and taking it in turns with the G&Ts and the daughter lazing around on deck or inside with a good book.
We love canal or river holidays. Very relaxing and a constant change of scenery. Lots of wildlife to see too.
Some canals don’t have many locks.

I was going to say this

Somewhere such as Aberystwyth, the flat prom and beach for easy mobility for you, gentle strolls, tea shops etc for you and daughter. For the active son and husband, walks in the hills, swimming, steam train trips, historic sites to explore, possible sea fishing trips etc.
If you rented a cottage with a garden, you and daughter could laze around there.

I'd go centreparcs. My kids are 12 and 14 and love it there. Although the activities can be expensive and cost adds up. The pool is great though. We go to whinfell in the lake District so plenty of other attractions if you want to go off site. They also have a mobility bus so you don't have to walk or you could hire bikes for the kids.

Another vote for Aberystwyth, lots of nice places nearby, New Quay, Aberporth, devils bridge etc.
The Area around Llandudno is another great place as it's near to so many different things, Fish Chips and Bingo, Funfair and Market is a short drive at Towyn. Conwy a fortified walled medieval town is 10 minutes away, snowdonia is also a short drive.
Aber Falls great walk but easy to a spectacular waterfall
Betws y coed nice little village with a river
Fairy glen, a short walk through a gouache to see a nice waterfall and rivers, you could star]y at the easy end where the river and path is flat

I wouldn’t do canals.

Locks keep you busy for only so long and quickly cease to be a novelty. The rest of the time you are cruising slowly along in a cramped space and mooring spots are often miles away from any other activities.

IME.