
30 Sep 2024
Parents – this one’s for you! If you’re wanting to plan some days out with your children over the school summer holidays and unsure of where to book that’s both kid-friendly and somewhere they’ll love equally, then we’ve done the hard work for you. We’ve rounded up some of the UK’s top options for the school summer holidays just for you!
Crafty St Martin’s is a cool, independent, family-run coffee shop / restaurant that offers brunch, lunch, and dinner menus. The team has a real passion for excellent coffee and homemade food in a relaxed, stylish and spacious environment with great pride in excellent customer service. The barista served coffee is excellent, as are the homemade pastries including cinnamon buns and doughnuts. Brunch and lunch menus include breakfast buns, avocado toast, and burgers, while the kid’s menu is always popular with the little’uns. Parents – you’ll love it (and so will the children).
The Dairy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland is a café, butchers and farm shop all rolled into one. It’s found in the heart of the countryside, offering locally sourced produce curated with care. Popular with families, there’s a great atmosphere amidst a beautiful setting. There are breakfast, lunch and evening menus available, while the wee ones under 12 can eat for just £6.50 and will get a complimentary scoop of Maud’s ice cream at the end of it.
If you’re looking for a family escape for a few days, why not consider Scotland’s Cairn Lodge? Set in the lovely Perthshire town of Auchterarder, this countryside retreat is located just down the road from the famous Gleneagles Golf Course. The hotel is comprised of 14 bedrooms with a 60 cover restaurant and a separate cocktail bar with lounge seating all round. There’s also a new fully covered and heated outdoor terrace, which is now open for drinks and dining options, ideal for families looking to enjoy the long summer evenings.
Another family-friendly option for an escape is The Slate in Bangor, Wales. The location here is magnificent, as it’s sitting adjacent to the National Trusts’ Penrhyn Castle and gardens, the university city of Bangor, which now has a landmark arts centre that’s definitely worth a visit, as well as being right on the doorstep of Snowdonia and the glorious north coastline, including the Isle of Anglesey. Run by couple Ben and Kelly since 2017, this hotel / restaurant / bar offers a brilliant gastropub-style menu, that also boasts a banging Sunday lunch and street food Saturday 12-3pm. Dogs are also welcome, too.
TGI Fridays is the perfect family experience, boasting a new kids menu that stars the Heinz Beanz Burger. It’s packed with nutrition and goodness, and we’re sure you’ll love it as much as the kids! There’s also complimentary baby food with every visit. Simply ask a team member on your next visit to Fridays and they’ll sort it for you.
Wildwood in York is part of a small collection of restaurants, serving freshly prepared food, with one simple aim: to serve great food delivered by friendly staff in a relaxed, homely environment. Whether you choose from the grill section, stone-baked pizza or freshly prepared pastas, the passion for high quality dishes is the main focus throughout. A dedicated kids menu includes tempting favourites like Margherita pizza or mini burger and fries.