Slow Travel Family Breaks: Perfect escapes in Britain's special places

This book provides parents with a selection of wonderful experiences for all ages across Britain, focusing on the local, authentic, sustainable, educational, and fun. It also includes a list of the most authentic, interesting, and child-friendly places to stay and eat.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 456 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2022
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Holidays are a cherished time for families to nourish their bonds and create unforgettable experiences. This comprehensive book serves as a guide for parents, leading them to a myriad of delightful activities across Britain that cater to all ages. From local discoveries to authentic encounters, sustainable ventures to educational explorations, and pure enjoyment, this book offers a treasure trove of possibilities. It doubles as a little black book, showcasing the most authentic, captivating, and child-friendly places to stay and dine.

Seasoned family travelers and travel writers Jane Anderson and Holly Tuppen have curated a hand-picked selection of destinations, attractions, and activities for families to enjoy throughout the country. From the enchanting wildlife and stargazing on the Scilly Isles, Guernsey, and Sark to foraging and wild swimming in the Cairngorms, there is something for every family member to relish.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the New Forest with stomps and bike rides, explore organic farming in Somerset, embark on ranger-led tours in Kent, enjoy canoeing and steam train rides in Devon, discover street art in Bristol, indulge in baking in Wales, witness city regeneration in Liverpool, embark on Swallows and Amazons adventures in the Lake District, explore Dracula's haunts in Yorkshire, and capture wildlife photography in Northumberland. Scotland boasts a diverse range of experiences, including Dumfries and Galloway, Edinburgh, the Cairngorms, the Isle of Lewis, and the Outer Hebrides. From forest adventure activities to encounters with dolphins, whales, and basking sharks, there is an abundance of excitement and adventure waiting to be discovered.

Parents yearn for UK holidays that provide nourishment for the soul, offer a break from the digital world, encourage a slower pace, and allow children to appreciate nature, culture, arts, history, food, and fellow human beings. While this guide may be considered a slow journey, it lacks none of the excitement and wonder that await families willing to explore and embrace the richness of the United Kingdom.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 132 x 197 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784778705