July staycation suggestions with a 2.5y & 4 month-old

[srisky]

As the title says, we are looking for recommendations for British holiday destinations in July that a 2.5y old will enjoy and easy with a baby. Given the non-existent summer, it would be great if there were a reasonable selection (3?) of indoor activities available. We are planning to go for a week. Happy to drive for a few hours if needed.

Thanks!

[womanofdulwich]

We went to Bristol and that was great- imax/ interactive stuff-so maybe outside Bristol and you can do beach/ country side- but if poor weather can do Bristol things.

[canela]

Around Oxford is lovely.

[buggie]

Cornwall is v well suited to families & cater v well to the uk climate (is by no means a beach & nothing else place). Think if I recommend where we stay again it will start to look like I've got shares, but needless to say, there's lots of fab family friendly accommodation down there - pm if you'd like more info (or search me + Cornwall on here!)

[angelabbie]

The new forest is lovely, holborne naish or bashley have really friendly sites where you can hire a caravan or if you prefer something nicer we have hired a lodge. The kids entertainment is good and lots going on with swimming etc. The new forest is so pretty with the wild ponies and lots of forest walks etc.

[srisky]

Thanks all for your great suggestions, hopefully we'll find something soon!

Buggie - your recommendation looks really lovely but sadly, and unsurprisingly, they are booked up :( . We must get more organised!

[oaurvey]

Taking your kids for a holiday at South West England would be great. You can tour around the places such as Cornwal, St Ives, Padstow, and more. It's the home for family frienly holidays. Your children will enjoy the beach, parks and museums. Here are more places to explore in Britain: http://www.myguidebritain.com/south-west-england. If you decided on having a south west trip, Cornwall would be the best place to stay. There are self catering holidays there such as http://www.bluechipholidays.co.uk/cornwall-holiday-cottages that offers great discounts for July.

[srisky]

Thanks, oaurvey, going to book mark this page for our next staycation, as it looks ideal.

We ended up going to the Cotswolds - we hired a 5 bed house, took my parents, MIL, SIL and her 3y old daughter. It was great (suprisingly), as there were 3 grandparents on hand to entertain, prep meals and babysit one, both or all kids (which they loved); the toddlers entertained each other and we were able to nap! There was an onsite pool, farms nearby and Cirencester is very close. All within a 2.5h drive from home, bonus :)

[sarahf]

I know this recommendation is too late but in case youvate looking for somewehere new for next year! My

friend has just renovated a house in Southwold into two beautiful holiday lets. She has two young children so the focus is very much family friendly. The decor is beautiful and the location is fabulous - about 2mins from the beach! I particularly love that area of Suffolk. Beautiful countryside, coastline and lots of great restaurants, pubs and shopping.

Sleeps 4:

http://www.bestofsuffolk.co.uk/suffolk-cottages/3chesteroad-southwold.asp

and the larger flat that sleeps 6 + 2 (the 2 being a bunk room)

http://www.bestofsuffolk.co.uk/suffolk-cottages/3achesteroad-southwold.asp

[srisky]

Thanks, Sarah, they look lovely! We must get better organised so we can make the most of UK, as it has everything for a young family without the hassle of airports...if we could only predict the weather!

[simonethebeaver]

I thought a staycation was when you stayed at home but took time off normal life and did touristy things. Aren't you just talking about a holiday?

[oimissus]

yes, I've discovered from this thread that we've been having staycations for years, by taking what I thought were our holidays in Britain. Who knew, eh?

[srisky]

simonethebeaver Wrote:

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> I thought a staycation was when you stayed at home

> but took time off normal life and did touristy

> things. Aren't you just talking about a holiday?

http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/staycation

[simonethebeaver]

Well, you learn something new every day. I would still call it a holiday though, as that's the word I've been using all my life!