Best weekend breaks for toddlers

14 destinations picked for this guide.

Travelling with a toddler is easier if the place is short on journeys and long on beaches, parks and animals. These destinations suit very young children, with sandy beaches, gentle walks and short distances, and many have easy transport.

HunstantonNorfolk · Budget-friendly

Striped cliffs and the only west-facing beach on the east coast

 LlandudnoConwy · Budget-friendly

A grand Victorian seaside resort beneath the Great Orme

 ScarboroughNorth Yorkshire · Budget-friendly

Britain's oldest seaside resort, with two bays and a castle

 BrixhamDevon · Mid-range

A busy fishing port with a replica Golden Hind and cliff walks

 BudeCornwall · Mid-range

Surf beaches, a tidal sea pool and a canal on the north Cornwall coast

 ChesterCheshire · Mid-range

Roman walls, medieval Rows and a riverside setting

 CromerNorfolk · Mid-range

A Victorian seaside town with a pier theatre and the best crab in England

 IlfracombeDevon · Mid-range

A hilly harbour town with Victorian tidal pools and a giant statue

 LooeCornwall · Mid-range

Two harbour towns split by a river, with a scenic branch railway

 SheringhamNorfolk · Mid-range

A seaside town with a steam railway, a park of rhododendrons and a fishing heritage

 TynemouthTyne and Wear · Mid-range

A priory on a headland above long sandy beaches, a short Metro ride from Newcastle

 HawksheadCumbria · Higher-priced

A car-free village of whitewashed cottages and Beatrix Potter

 Norfolk coastNorfolk · Higher-priced

Wide sandy beaches, salt marshes and seal trips

 WindermereCumbria · Higher-priced

England's biggest lake, with a town on its doorstep

Frequently asked questions

What makes a good toddler break?

Short journeys, a beach or park, easy access and not too much walking. A kitchen or laundry in your accommodation also helps.

Should I travel in off-peak times?

Yes if you can. It is cheaper and calmer, and nap times are easier to manage.

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Last reviewed October 2026. Prices and journey times are estimates, so check before you book. Report an error or share a tip.