Hello Everyone
First time post. Cry for help.
We have a mum, dad (both reasonably active), son, 11, daughter, 6, grandmother, 80. We like to holiday in the UK and have been to many resorts etc. We like to have a decent sandy beach, self-catering and close to beach (walking can be a problem due to luggage needed, amongst other things). We don't mind driving to/parking at the beach but experience tells us this can be a nightmare (cue Weston Super Mare and Brighton, to name but two!!).
This year we were looking at Bournemouth but think it may be too "high up" generally for us to access the beach readily. Are we right to think this?
Apart from Llandudno, IOW and North West Kent/Essex any suggestions would be most welcomed by a family who don't know what to do this year.
Oh, and we go away the final two weeks of August, returning just before the August bank holiday.
Very many thanks from us here to all you knowledgeable and experienced folk out there.
musicman
How about Scarborough? Lots to do for all age groups, and the 'cliff lift' system should make it easy to access the south beach near the Spa. It's a bit hilly (like Bournemouth) but there is parking near Peasholm Park and there are open air pools, theatres and cracking fish and chips!
There's Oliver's Mount with a lake and things to do, and the local cricket ground is not far away from the centre.
The Tourist Board must have lots of helpful information and lists of accommodation available. Have a great time.
And on ' t'other side' of the Pennines, there's always Blackpool with easy access by tram on the front.
Have been to both (and I'm a red rose by origin) but ... sorry, have to reckon that Scarborough is more refined and might suit the seniors in your party better. Donkeys on the beach in both resorts (or well, there used to be ................)
There's Oliver's Mount with a lake and things to do, and the local cricket ground is not far away from the centre.
The Tourist Board must have lots of helpful information and lists of accommodation available. Have a great time.
And on ' t'other side' of the Pennines, there's always Blackpool with easy access by tram on the front.
Have been to both (and I'm a red rose by origin) but ... sorry, have to reckon that Scarborough is more refined and might suit the seniors in your party better. Donkeys on the beach in both resorts (or well, there used to be ................)
what about the isle of man
we have lots of nice beaches, steam trains, electric trams, horse trams,
castles, museums and lots of nice scenery.
not forgetting our famous manx cats
ali
we have lots of nice beaches, steam trains, electric trams, horse trams,
castles, museums and lots of nice scenery.
not forgetting our famous manx cats
ali
Thanks for the quick reply, Alsacienne, but maybe I should have put that in the "apart from..." note. We went to Scarborough/Gt Yarmouth/Peasholm Park etc. a few years back so we want to try somewhere else.
Thanks also, Ali. IOM is on our radar as a "possible". Can you recommend a good beachside self cater place and/or anything else a bit more specific? As well as the "steam trains, electric trams, horse trams,
castles, museums and lots of nice scenery." I suppose the IOM has other activities for our children to do? Any websites you can think of for us to look at?
Cheers.
Thanks also, Ali. IOM is on our radar as a "possible". Can you recommend a good beachside self cater place and/or anything else a bit more specific? As well as the "steam trains, electric trams, horse trams,
castles, museums and lots of nice scenery." I suppose the IOM has other activities for our children to do? Any websites you can think of for us to look at?
Cheers.
Around Bournemouth there are cliff railways (basically lifts) to get you up and down the cliff. Same at Babbacombe. So being 'high up' needn't be a problem.
Tenby might suit. There are self catering places in the town and a reasonably easy walk to the beaches.
Or maybe Isle of Wight - Sandown for example.
Plenty of places really...
Tenby might suit. There are self catering places in the town and a reasonably easy walk to the beaches.
Or maybe Isle of Wight - Sandown for example.
Plenty of places really...
here is the link for the isle of man tourist board there is quite a lot of info about accommadation etc
musicman where do you live BA has some special offers on certain flights
i think at the minute you can get a return ticket from Luton for £45 bookable now and to be used before the end of october.
if you need anymore info give us a shout
http://www.gov.im/tourism/
cheers
ali
musicman where do you live BA has some special offers on certain flights
i think at the minute you can get a return ticket from Luton for £45 bookable now and to be used before the end of october.
if you need anymore info give us a shout
http://www.gov.im/tourism/
cheers
ali
Hi Musicman
What about Cornwall? So many sandy beaches to try! Plenty of attractions for young and old!
Jules
What about Cornwall? So many sandy beaches to try! Plenty of attractions for young and old!
Jules
The Lizard Peninsula is beautiful, wild and rugged.
http://www.lizard-peninsula.co.uk
A trip to the Goonhilly satellite earth station is very interesting
http://www.goonhilly.bt.com/
And the beach at Kynance Cove is very nice
http://www.parcangrouse.com/kynance.htm
http://www.lizard-peninsula.co.uk
A trip to the Goonhilly satellite earth station is very interesting
http://www.goonhilly.bt.com/
And the beach at Kynance Cove is very nice
http://www.parcangrouse.com/kynance.htm
Thanks to all for the input. Fantastic!
IOW we've done to death but it is a favoutite so, again, it's on the radar.
Bobian - Cornwall is one of the places we were tyhinking of but were worried it was a little too "dead" for the younger members of the troop. You say "Plenty of attractions for young and old!". Any specifics on that? Websites to visit? Suggested palces to stay?
Thanks again for the thoughts. Much appreciated.
IOW we've done to death but it is a favoutite so, again, it's on the radar.
Bobian - Cornwall is one of the places we were tyhinking of but were worried it was a little too "dead" for the younger members of the troop. You say "Plenty of attractions for young and old!". Any specifics on that? Websites to visit? Suggested palces to stay?
Thanks again for the thoughts. Much appreciated.
Have a look here for Lizard attractions....
http://www.lizard-peninsula.co.uk/
I took my two children there a few years ago and they weren't bored
As well as the attractions listed, there's also Lands End, although that's very touristy.
We also took a helicopter flight with British International Helicopters from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly, that was great!
http://www.scillyhelicopter.co.uk/
http://www.lizard-peninsula.co.uk/
I took my two children there a few years ago and they weren't bored
As well as the attractions listed, there's also Lands End, although that's very touristy.
We also took a helicopter flight with British International Helicopters from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly, that was great!
http://www.scillyhelicopter.co.uk/
Thanks Pippy - that too is in the area we were thinking of so I'll check out all you said. Looks good.
Any suggestions as to where to stay, self catering wise, for a gang of 5?
Any suggestions as to where to stay, self catering wise, for a gang of 5?
We stayed at a holiday park in Mullion the first time and in a cottage the second time.
I'll try and find the website for the holiday park, it was quite a nice one for families and we hired the top of the range mobile home.
My kids (boy and girl) were about 8 and 10 at the time.
Will have a look on the web now....
I'll try and find the website for the holiday park, it was quite a nice one for families and we hired the top of the range mobile home.
My kids (boy and girl) were about 8 and 10 at the time.
Will have a look on the web now....
Ok, this is where we stayed....
http://www.weststarholidays.co.uk/choosePark/mullion/index.asp
It was the highest grade mobile home, the number was B9 if I remember correctly!
Very well equipped home
The one we hired was the one they use in the brochure picture
http://www.weststarholidays.co.uk/choosePark/mullion/index.asp
It was the highest grade mobile home, the number was B9 if I remember correctly!
Very well equipped home
The one we hired was the one they use in the brochure picture
This thread is really bringing back memories for me!
The Cornish tin mines are fascinating, I would definitely suggest a visit to at least one of them...
http://www.geevor.com/
And the National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek...
http://www.sealsanctuary.co.uk/corn1.html
The Cornish tin mines are fascinating, I would definitely suggest a visit to at least one of them...
http://www.geevor.com/
And the National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek...
http://www.sealsanctuary.co.uk/corn1.html
Visit one of the Wind Farms...
http://www.bwea.com/map/cornwall.html
We saw the turbines at Goonhilly, an awesome sight!
http://www.bwea.com/map/cornwall.html
We saw the turbines at Goonhilly, an awesome sight!
Found another link for you
This one is for Land's End, further links across the top of link page....
http://www.landsend-landmark.co.uk/intro.html
If you visit the Land's End Farm, don't take any food in with you, there are goats!
My daughter had some food in her hand, can't remember what it was, and she was chased by the goats because they wanted what she had!
I tried to help her, but found it difficult to walk, let alone run, as I was laughing so much, they just wouldn't give up!
This one is for Land's End, further links across the top of link page....
http://www.landsend-landmark.co.uk/intro.html
If you visit the Land's End Farm, don't take any food in with you, there are goats!
My daughter had some food in her hand, can't remember what it was, and she was chased by the goats because they wanted what she had!
I tried to help her, but found it difficult to walk, let alone run, as I was laughing so much, they just wouldn't give up!
The National Lighthouse Museum...
http://www.lighthousecentre.org.uk/
You'll find it in Penzance, just on the corner near the harbour.
Had forgotten just how much sightseeing we packed in during our two trips
http://www.lighthousecentre.org.uk/
You'll find it in Penzance, just on the corner near the harbour.
Had forgotten just how much sightseeing we packed in during our two trips
The Shire Horse Centre and Carriage Museum....
This was a favourite with my Daughter and I, both being keen riders and lovers of horses
My hub's favourite day out would have to be a cup of tea at RNAS Culdrose!
It was near to where we stayed and he is nuts about helicopters!
http://www.fleetairarm.com/pages/culdrose/
This year's Air Day is scheduled for 20th July...
http://www.airday.co.uk/
Lower Gryllis Farm,
Treskillard,
Redruth,
Cornwall,
TR16 6LA
01209 713606
Heavy horses are a major feature at this Museum, where there are ten Suffolks. Complete range of horsedrawn farm machinery, together with forty-two horsedrawn vehicles, including those from commerce (including the largest collection of horsedrawn omnibuses in the country), agriculture and pleasure, all under cover. Wheelwright's and blacksmith's shops; wagon rides.
Open Monday to Friday Good Friday until the end of October 10.00am to 5.00pm
This was a favourite with my Daughter and I, both being keen riders and lovers of horses
My hub's favourite day out would have to be a cup of tea at RNAS Culdrose!
It was near to where we stayed and he is nuts about helicopters!
http://www.fleetairarm.com/pages/culdrose/
This year's Air Day is scheduled for 20th July...
http://www.airday.co.uk/
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Pippy
2005-02-25 10:33:26
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