Family-Friendly England Travel Guides

Our England family travel guides are here to help you plan realistic UK days out, staycations and holidays with kids, from iconic sights and city escapes to beaches, farms, museums, woodland trails and national parks.

You’ll find flexible itineraries, free things to do, rainy-day ideas, outdoor adventures, family-friendly restaurants, transport tips and seasonal guides for school holidays and half term.

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48 Hours on Mersea Island: A Weekend Guide

Mersea Island may be small, but it’s packed with enough charm and character to make it worth more than just a day trip. From pastel beach huts and fresh seafood to alpaca walks and coastal caravan stays, this Essex gem is the perfect spot for a weekend by the sea. Here’s how to spend 48 hours soaking it all in.

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