What makes a parent friendly holiday?

Every parent knows the patter of tiny feet changes your life forever. It certainly makes a big difference when it comes to booking holidays! Gone are the days of relaxing in the sun for hours and toddlers tend not to be too keen on sightseeing. And with the amount of additional paraphernalia you have to pack for just one small extra person, flying can be more hassle than the worth of it.

The easy answer is to book a family friendly holiday closer to home. Check out Haven Holidays’ 35 family holiday parks around the UK. With fabulous beach-side locations and a relaxed welcome for kids of all ages it’s a great value-for-money choice, especially if you take advantage of their early season discounts.

And there’s loads for little ones to do, most of which is included in the price.

PAW’s club is specially aimed at 1-4 year olds with lots of fun activities from making things to making music – but toddler-friendly fun doesn’t stop here! There are indoor soft play areas, outdoor play parks and heated indoor swimming pools with splash areas perfect for tinies. You can even take part in Water Baby sessions to encourage water confidence – or Learn2Swim lessons. Check out several parks which boast separate ‘SplashZones’ where kids can enjoy water fun in complete safety.

‘Family Friendly’ service in restaurants and café bars means plenty of high chairs available, bibs and wipes, bottle-warming and colouring sheets with crayons to keep little ones amused.

In the evenings, kids are genuinely welcome in the venues – so families can enjoy a night out together without worrying about babysitters. Little ones will love the party dances and early evening shows with Rory the Tiger, Bradley Bear and friends.

And Haven offer some excellent price deals for families – a four night Spring break at Burnham on Sea will cost around £179 for a family of four in Superior self-catering accommodation – or book a weekend at Primrose Valley on the North Yorkshire coast from £195 in a similar two bedroom holiday home. Cots and high-chairs are available to hire. Check out the half price holiday offers available on selected dates in May and June if you book before March 5th.

For immediate bookings, the latest special offers and more information, visit Haven.com.

Networking and good advice makes parenting easier – so if you’ve enjoyed all that Haven has to offer – spread the word by voting for them in the Tommy’s Parent Friendly Awards. Every vote counts and it will only take a few minutes – click onto the Tommy’s website at Tommys.org/parentfriendlyawards.