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When considering family holidays it can seem a bit daunting whether all of your requirements will be met, will it be too hot or cold? Is there enough for the kids to do? Can the adults enjoy themselves too?

Holidays with kids can take some good planning to ensure it all runs smoothly. Package holidays can be a good deal for families with children, many now do offer good baby and child friendly facilities. Remember to check with the tour operator and the hotel to ensure the facilities are actually the ones advertise to avoid disappointment. Some resorts offer supervised activities for children and playgroups to ensure they are safe and not bored. If you are on a large budget private nannies can be hired to help look after the infants.

Butlins holiday resorts offers a child friendly holiday within the UK offering both self catering and hotel stays. There are a number of kids clubs that cater for children up to 16 covering infants to teenagers. A wide range of activities are on offer to keep the children occupied, these include football, cricket, ten pin bowling, trampolining, crazy golf and others. There are supervised sessions in the pools and toys for toddlers to play with. The children may also bump in to favourite characters such as Bob the builder on site.

The Cotswolds offers a great place for a family holiday. Along with its outstanding natural beauty and picturesque villages it offers plenty for the whole family to do. Warwick Castle is a great place for a day out with thousands of years of history, it brings all that history to life. At the West Midland Safari and Leisure park, you can see the wild animals as you drive through it and the Leisure park will keep the kids entertained. Cotswold Water Park & Keynes Country Park is great for those that like outdoor activities whether you like camping, cycling, caravanning or water sports it is all catered for here.

The Sands Resort in Cornwall offers some good facilities for those looking for family friendly accommodation. Most of their rooms offer separate sleeping areas for children, baby monitors and even sony playstations! There are kids clubs and entertainment to keep them stimulated and amused. With the great coastline of Cornwall to see and enjoy this resort offers something for both children and parents.

Holidays with kids can be a challenge, ensuring that you have planned and researched your holiday can go a long way to ensuring its success. There are now places you can go to in both the UK and overseas that offer family friendly facilities. So all that remains is for you to get planning and enjoy your family holiday!

Holidays with Kids

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