UK Family Breaks - South East England

With Bank Holiday season coming up, it's important to a plan fun-filled family break with plenty to see and do. From life-size dinosaurs to thrilling zip wires, medieval castles to spooky caves, we have come up with a host of ideas guaranteed to make the kids egg-static.

South East England

From sand castles to sailing and piers to promenades, the South East's seaside resorts cater kids of all ages.

Rollerblade along the five-mile promenade in Eastbourne or go body surfing and swimming – and never lose the kids again. The KidzSafe wrist band scheme means you are only a phone call away.

Re-live 1066 at historic Battle Abbey near Hastings, featured in ITV's wartime drama Foyle's War. Wander the cobbled streets of quaint Rye and explore turreted Bodiam castle, medieval Canterbury and Roman Colchester.

Scare yourself witless on Adventure Island’s white-knuckle rides in Southend or stroll Clacton-on-Sea’s fun-packed pier – candy floss and all!

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