Keeping the Kids Entertained whilst at Holiday Parks, Camping, or on Campsites.

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We all know, that especially in the UK you have to be prepared for all types of weather. With a little investigation and forward planning, if you are going to have your vacation in a Holiday Park, Campsite or Caravan you can be guaranteed fun for the whole family whatever the weather. It really shouldn’t feel that you are entertaining the kids, but having fun, and making memories.

Here are my ideas to do just that!

1. Investigate the surrounding area

Before you get to the site or park area, it really worth looking to see what theme parks, and activities are available. This will also give you chance to perhaps pre-book and to use discounted vouchers. Theme parks, often use these schemes, but even pottery painting cafes or Zoo’s for example, have discounts available if you prebook. Even if you plan for just one or two of these more expensive types of activities, they are a great way of breaking up your stay.

2. Swimming

Lots of the parks and sites, have indoor and outdoor swimming pools. So whether you want to swim or join in with pool activities, this a great thing to do and fantastic exercise too. Sometimes they even offer lessons, a great idea, if anyone needs an intensive course to learn to swim. If you book with for example Richardsons Holiday parks they have a fantastic year round pool.

3. Kids Clubs

Often there will be children’s clubs, that are supervised by the campsite staff. Children love having fun with other children, and making childhood holiday friends really is part of growing up. There are often organised activities, for different age groups, and each group has a different fun name.

4. Making you own fun….for free!

There are so many free ways of having fun as a family, I thought I would list some suggestions:

Bring your own board games and playing cards. Even good on a rainy day!
Building a den, or shelter together.
Going on a treasure hunt.
Croquet or swingball.
A nature trail, collecting things that you have found along the way.
Campfire music or singing.
Art projects, using the nature around you.
Football.
Playing in the park, swings etc.
Pens, Paper and craft with things you have brought from home.
DVD’s how about movie night? Just buy popcorn and have fun. Remember no popcorn fights!

5. Evening Entertainment

Why not dress up one evening in fancy dress or silly hats, have a trip to the cinema, or a lovely meal out. Most parks also offer organised evening entertainment a disco or a show, even talent contests.

6. The Beach

If you are close enough to the coast this is a perfect activity to do. I’ve got to say this is a firm favourite with my girls. You can arrange, a beach football or volleyball match, or build sandcastles. How about rock pooling or going for a paddle in the waves, all free and great fun!

Holiday Park Guru has advice on holiday parks around Europe for travellers in Germany, France and the Netherlands

Well, I think that is enough ideas to have fun, whilst at a Holiday Park, Campsite or Caravan. Now, where can I book!

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