Family holidays are important. Kids remember almost everything from their childhood, because it doesn’t last for long. A week away might not sound like much, but to kids it’s exciting, it feels like forever and memories of that week will probably stay with them for a long time. That’s why it’s important to make your family holidays both as fun and as exciting as possible.

One of the best things about spending time with kids is that they’re not fussy. They don’t need to be taken to the other side of the world on expensive holidays. You’ll have a great time wherever you are, if you find something you can all do together and just enjoy the chance to get away from your routine. Sure, you could jump on a plane and spend two weeks doing watersports in Australia – you’d probably all have a great time. But after all the stress of the bookings, flights, cost and organisation, not to mention the inevitable jetlag, is it really that much better than spending the time closer to home doing something together that you all enjoy? 

UK family holidays are more popular than ever, especially since the recession hit. There are a huge number of leisure resorts, theme parks and family attractions with activities and entertainment that people of all ages will appreciate. Many of them offer great deals for families during the school holidays and run kids clubs and organised games and activities for younger kids so parents can get a bit of time to themselves.

TLH leisure resort in Torquay is one of many family oriented destinations that offers a huge range of sports and activities for all ages including swimming pools, tenpin bowling and family entertainment in the evenings. They also do a big range of special breaks for people with specific interests such as golf or bowling holidays, so there really is something for everyone. With all this under one roof, somewhere like this could be the perfect place for a family break that everyone will enjoy and treasure the memories forever.