Make memories with these 10 fantastic family trips and activities | The Sun

WHAT’S your favourite summer memory?

Maybe a family holiday, jumping in and out of the ocean, a lazy week by the Mediterranean Sea, or a get-together with friends and family at a cosy country pub.

Every year we add to our collection, like filling a photo album with happy faces. 

To help you make the most of your summer, here’s a clutch of fantastic trips and experiences, from family-friendly holiday parks packed with activities and entertainment to a stunning Mediterranean resort.

There are ideas for learning new skills – like paddleboarding and boat-building – intrepid adventures and a classic English pub (and microbrewery); a whole host of new memories, just waiting to be made.

1. Columbia Beach Resort, Pissouri, Cyprus

Set among rustling palm trees and lush gardens, beside the azure waters of Pissouri Bay, the five-star Columbia Beach Resort is the perfect retreat for a blissfully restful week.

All the 169 spacious suites have private balconies with glorious sea, pool or garden views, with two-bedroom family suites offering extra flexibility, and the exclusive Eagle’s Nest suites delivering panoramic views and a wonderful sense of escapism.

Combine restful mornings by the pool with afternoons in Hébe Spa; then, as night falls, choose from classic Cypriot flavours, contemporary European fine dining, or Asian-Med fusion at the hotel’s three spectacular restaurants.

Columbia Beach Resort is ideally located for exploring the island – the ancient sites around Paphos and the bustling city of Limassol are both within easy reach.

To book, visit columbiaresort.com, email [email protected] or call 00 357 25 833 000

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2. Falkland Islands Tourist Board

Calling all wildlife lovers, naturalists and adventure travellers – this sea-lashed group of over 700 islands is one of the world’s most extraordinary archipelagos, home to more than 200 species of bird and five species of penguin. 

The Falklands have a wild, rugged beauty, with unique “stone runs” – rivers of rocks cascading out of the mountains – caused by the Ice Age and creating otherworldly landscapes. 

Home to the largest population of gentoo penguins in the world and around 70 per cent of the black-browed albatross population, a holiday in the Falklands offers a truly unique experience, and the unforgettable sense of visiting somewhere few people will see.

To find out more, visit falklandislands.com or follow on Facebook @FITBTourism, Twitter @FITBTourism or Instagram @Ilovethefalklands

3. Holiday Best

Holidays are precious things, but planning a trip can be a complex, stressful experience without someone to help navigate the endless choices. 

With Holiday Best you get knowledgeable staff who can advise on every aspect of a holiday, Atol protection for every package booked and a focus on sustainable travel.

And with thousands of 2024 holidays at bargain prices, it’s never too early to snap up a great deal, like a week at the four-star Kleopatra Royal Palm Hotel in the Turkish resort of Alanya for just £1,385, all-inclusive, for a family of four. 

The price includes flights, transfers and hold luggage, and a deposit of £50pp will secure your unforgettable week, with Holiday Best alongside you every step of the way.

To book, visit holidaybest.com

4. Lyons Holiday Parks

What’s the secret to a great family holiday? Plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy? Great food and fun nights out? Maybe the chance for a little peace and quiet, away from the brood? 

At Lyons Holiday Parks, all of this – and more – is on the menu, with 20 award-winning sites to choose from, dotted across the beautiful countryside and coast of North Wales and Cumbria. 

Splash zones and adventure playgrounds will keep younger ones happy, with buzzy diners and restaurants for family meals and fantastic evening entertainment. 

Choose from comfortable chalets, cosy static vans or bring your own mobile home, with self-catering holidays starting from an incredible £99 a week.

To discover Lyons Holiday Parks, visit lyonsholidayparks.co.uk

5. Cove UK

Make this the summer the kids leave their screens at home, with an activity-filled break at Solway Holiday Park.

It’s a slice of beautiful Cumbrian countryside with self-catering options for every budget, from comfortable chalets to spacious pitches for your tent, caravan or motorhome. 

Days are busy at Solway; kids can try everything from archery to zorbing, settle in at the pottery studio or join the Superhero Academy, with its own training facility. 

With holidays starting from just £203 for a family of four, it’s the perfect getaway that won’t break the bank.

Book your break via cove.co.uk/solway

6. Seago

A seaside activity that’s perfect for all the family, stand-up paddleboarding has fast become the nation’s favourite summer hobby; an accessible, affordable watersport that’s great for all ages. 

Leading chandlery website Pirates’ Cave has teamed up with Seago, a leading marine sports brand for two decades, to offer an exclusive deal: paddleboards for just £169 each.

Seago paddleboards are super stable, designed to give the best all-round experience for paddlers of all ages and ability and pack into a convenient backpack for easy transportation and storage. 

A great way to keep the kids entertained, and a fantastic addition to a day out at the seaside, this great offer means you’re equipped for the next adventure.

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7. The Three Daggers, Wiltshire

Is it a pub? A shop? A brewery? The Three Daggers is all of them and more – a welcoming inn with rooms and a neighbouring oak-timber building housing the Three Daggers Farm Shop and Microbrewery. 

Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the brewery produces four distinctive real ales, including the most popular, Daggers Ale best bitter and the award-winning Daggers Black stout. 

Make a weekend of it by booking one of the inn’s cosy rooms or choose one of the scenic cottages in the nearby village of Edington. 

And if you’re planning a celebration or wedding reception, the microbrewery can be turned into a unique event space, while those with a passion for beer can book an experience day with the brewers.

To plan a visit, email [email protected] or go to threedaggers.co.uk

8. PortAventura World, Costa Daurada, Spain

White-knuckle rides and gleaming supercars, tangles of water slides and wild west adventures – with a trip to PortAventura World you can pack a dozen holidays – and three separate theme parks – into one.

Discover Italy behind the wheel of a racing car in Ferrari Land, get wet and wild in Caribe Aquatic World and travel the world in PortaAventura, with six different destinations to explore. 

PortAventura World is easily accessible for travellers – only one hour from Barcelona Airport and 10 minutes from Reus Airport.

Booking directly with Port Aventura Holidays means every aspect of your trip – from transfers and tickets to accommodation and travel insurance – can be arranged through the same platform.

All packages are covered by ABTA/Atol protection and include one day’s entry to Ferrari World and unlimited entry to PortAventura.

To book, visit Port Aventura Holidays

9. Wyldecrest Holiday Parks presents Felmoor Park

Tranquil, beautiful and utterly unspoilt, Northumberland is a fantastic choice for a family holiday, and Felmoor Park offers a range of comfortable lodges – many with outdoor hot tubs – dotted across a gorgeous, 40-acre country park. 

There’s plenty to do on site – from walks around the lake and wildlife spotting, to hiring surfboards or paddleboards and discovering the lovely Beadnell Bay Beach. 

Beyond the park, England’s northernmost county is dotted with treasures to discover, including Hadrian’s Wall, 950-year-old Alnwick Castle and the huge range of wildlife at Northumberland Zoo; ideal family days out, before heading back to Felmoor for a hearty dinner at the Crazy Horse Saloon Bar & Grill.

Discover more and book at wyldecrestholidayparks.co.uk

10. Boat Building Academy, Dorset

Love to sail, and always dreamt of setting out on the water in a raft made with your own hands? 

The Boat Building Academy, set in beautiful Lyme Regis, offers the chance to do exactly that, with comprehensive, hands-on courses that teach aspiring boat builders how to transform raw materials into elegant, seaworthy vessels.

The six-week course is the most popular for leisure sailors, with the chance to learn skills including joinery, shaping and planking, along with the incredible satisfaction of seeing your own handmade boat gradually take shape. 

Knowledgeable instructors make learning a pleasure, and guidance is offered every step of the way.

Learn a craft while staying in the pearl of Dorset, Lyme Regis.

To book, or register your interest for a six-week course, visit boatbuildingacademy.com/

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