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UK May Half Term Ideas: Where to Go with Kids

Looking for May half term ideas in the UK? From sunny beach breaks and countryside escapes to historic towns and easy city breaks, this guide shares family-friendly places to go for a spring getaway with kids, including where to stay, what to do nearby and how to make the most of the bank holiday week.

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