Every year parents face the dilemma of keeping their children entertained over the summer holidays, as well as making sure they spend their time off school productively they also want to go away on holiday where they can lounge in the sun whilst the children play on the beach or by the pool.

This situation may be familiar to many but this year it’s been made worse by the financial crisis with many larger families unable to afford the annual trip to the Mediterranean or wherever their annual holidays normally take place. The hassle of flying is now becoming a growing concern for UK tourists especially families with young children, it all makes the checking in and the various added security measures a major stumbling block for your family vacation.

This year however many families are taking advantage of the rare UK sunny weather and vacationing in the United Kingdom. There are lots of activities that could rival many typical package holidays to Greece or Spain meaning that by choosing to holiday in the UK you won’t be compromising on the fun.

For instance there are many beach resorts dotted around the coastline of our island country with many well known seaside towns such as Blackpool, Bognor Regis and Skegness, Skegness can actually provide the traditional British seaside experience in safe European Blue flag awarded beach guaranteeing safe water and beach conditions for children.

Many other popular activities in these resort towns include mountain bike riding, which is great through the British countryside or one of the many dense forests. Further inland there are many rocks and crags waiting to be climbed or abseiled down. Nature hikes to the top of the many hills and mountains in locations such as the Lake District can really give you some great views as well as coming face to face with much of the wildlife and sights the UK countryside has to offer.

The UK has a roaring tourist trade with many foreign tourists flocking to our country every year, as well as the many history-rich castles, ruins and museums there are plenty of new tourist attractions such as the many theme parks like Thorpe Park and Alton Towers hidden away in the English countryside.

It’s because of the roaring tourist trade that there are many hotels and accommodation options throughout the country. In the city there’s plenty of self contained apartment style hotels for those looking to enjoy a city break, or if you’re venturing off into the countryside then there are holiday cottages and caravan parks for those looking for a more peaceful stay.