Family Activity in Wales That’ll Leave the Kids Screaming for Joy

The problem with family activities is that they seldom satisfy anyone. In the interest of compromising between the parents’ desire for safety and wholesome values and the kids’ yearning for adventure everyone is left with a bland, unexciting experience. This isn’t always the case, after all, but how many times can you swing on a tire from the backyard tree or watch giant foam-rubber mascots dance before you want to run screaming to the next stop on your itinerary? For me, once. I am pleased to announce that I’ve discovered where I’ll be spending at least one weekend on my next trip to the UK.

Clyne Farm in Wales boasts the world’s muddiest assault course, abseiling (in the state we call it rappelling), horseback riding, gadget racing… the list goes on and on. Now, not everything there is suitable for kids. I would not recommend letting anyone under 15 scale down a wall with only a rope between themselves and disaster, but having done so myself at fourteen I am not really in a position to tell anyone how to behave.

I haven’t gotten through reading all about what Clyne Farm has to offer but as far as I’m concerned, from their customer testimonials photographs and proffered activities they are a top notch british attraction.

Travel to Dublin

With its rich heritage, attractive architecture and famously good atmosphere, Dublin never fails to disappoint. One of Europe’s top tourist destinations, it is bustling with a wealth of activities. Catering to varied tastes and budgets, Dublin also offers its visitors the chance to see breathtaking countryside a stone’s throw from the city.

Renowned for inspiring some of the world’s most feted wordsmiths, no trip to Dublin would be complete without a little celebration of James Joyce and George Bernard Shaw. The Dublin Writers Museum should be the first port of call for anyone wishing to explore Ireland’s literary heritage, as it brings 300 years of history to life. The James Joyce Museum and the simple Victorian home commemorating the birthplace of Shaw are also must-sees.

But the best thing about Dublin are the people. Ireland was recently voted as one of the top 20 places to live, rated on such factors as gender equality and sense of community among many others. You can expect friendly faces and warm conversation at any of the local pubs, and neighborly good will just walking down the street.

English Family Attractions

Longleat House is Wiltshire should definitely be included in your tour if traveling with the family. While adults will enjoy finding out about the enthralling history and exploring the opulent rooms; kids will love the safari park that has lions, tigers, giraffes and monkeys as well as a petting zoo.

Your England tour does not just have to be about history, head out into the countryside that has inspired artists and poets for centuries. From sparse moor land and dales up in the north, to the lush meadows of the south east there is clear diversity. The east of England has some fine examples of inland waterways that allow travelers to tour the river and canal system by boat and catch a glimpse of some native wildlife. If you want to treat the kids to a thrill, rent a powerboat and head off on the Thames. During the summer months the Thames is a mecca for boating enthusiasts and amateurs.

As an island nation, England has many miles of distinct coastline. The white cliffs at Dover are of course well known but there are many gems dotted away in coves and bays. The north east has a rugged coast that is battered by the North Sea, the beauty and entrancing views of powerful swells are sure to amaze. Your England tour should also include the south west; Cornwall and Dorset are warmer than other parts of the country while the waves are increasingly attracting surfers to the region.