Recommendations for a long weekend break with toddlers...

[DovertheRoad]

Hi, Can anyone recommend some good long weekend options for a break with toddlers, drivable from London (2-3 hrs max), with things to do and ideally a toddler friendly accommodation (self catering or a decent family hotel)?

We've done a fait amount of flying recently and keen to just get out of London but to give airports a rest. Any tips much appreciated!

Thanks.

[BeccaL]

Lots of places in Kent - Dymchurch and others around there are nice. Short drive (1.5hours max), Port Lympne wildlife park is nearby, beaches, Romney miniature railway. Don't know about hotel but lots of self catering places

[Gooders79]

Gladwins farm is great; 2 hours in car, animals to feed on site, indoor and outdoor play aviators for kids and indoor pool. They can organise babysitting for you if needed. Reasonably well stocked kitchens from equipments perspective and 'cook' freezer meals available too.

[lavender27]

Centre parks is fabulous for children. they have many dotted over the country. Kindergarten, and babysitters too, very family friendly . click on the link . enjoy

http://reservations.centerparcs.co.uk/

[Ginster]

We stayed here last Easter "Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort" in Lymington - so you have the New Forest all around. Day trip to Longdown Activity Farm which was great.

Room was big enough for 2 travel cots (our kids were nearly 3 and nearly 1) and they had been set up for us (and thankfully quite long cots so the nearly 3 year old still fit!) Food had 2 options I think, one was a bit hit and miss but think that was a staffing issue so hopefully sorted. It had a pool (not amazing but good enough) and nice grounds. You could walk to town (but it was a long walk) or drive.

Other option is Marwell Hotel - next to Marwell Zoo. You can get Zoo tickets included in the package and we then went to Peppa Pig World the next day (30 mins drive or so). Hotel bit old looking but great restaurant and food (and kid friendly) and swimming pool (bit dated and small but ok). Room was small but there may be bigger options. Great having the Zoo right outside!

[Khind]

We just had a lovely weekend in Alfriston in East Sussex, less than 2 hours drive. Really pretty village with nice pubs, good short walks along the river, Middle Farm which was great for petting animals and jumping about in hay, there's also drusilla's zoo. We stayed in a lovely airbnb - we were a large group but sure there must be smaller options too

[Marks2111]

new forest is great - peppa pig world is AMAZING!!! we stayed at lime wood which is a gorgeous hotel and spa, it caters for kids but there are lots of other lovely options around that area too.

[DovertheRoad]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. We're opting for the Alfriston area which looks nice. Will report back. any other suggestions still welcome!