Easter is always a popular time for a getaway, especially if you have children as it is one of the longest school holidays in the calendar. Its also placed just at the time when winter is banished by the first spring sunshine so Easter Breaks with kids are a great opportunity to wash away the grey skies and get your spring and summer of to a good start. Of course the tourism industry is well aware of the popularity of an easter break with kids and so it’s at this time that many popular attractions and holiday parks open the doors for the first time in the year.
Whilst the options available for an Easter break are as varied as they are at any other time of year, the spring weather and the early hints of summer tempt a lot of people to appreciate the countryside and generally Easter breaks focus on holiday parks, rural cottages and everything involving the great outdoors.
Easter Break Dates for 2012
The Easter holidays can occur on any weekend between the 22nd of March and the 25th April. This years Easter weekend is in early April with Good Friday on the 6th, Easter Sunday on the 8th and Easter Monday on the 9th. For the majority of schools in the UK the Easter break is a fortnight on either side of the Easter weekend itself.
Easter Break Ideas
There are loads of options to choose from when deciding what to do on your Easter break with the kids in tow. Price wise, now is a great time for a break abroad – whilst we are only just seeing the early days of spring here in the UK, destinations a little further afield are already beginning to enjoy summery temperatures and you’ll not have much trouble finding yourself a good deal compared to peak summer prices.
But that first spring sunshine is enough for most people to use the Easter break as an opportunity to enjoy the best that the Britain has to offer. If you looking for a low hassle getaway then holiday parks like Haven, Centreparcs or Butlins are in full swing by Easter. If you’d prefer to take the opportunity to enjoy quieter surroundings then a Easter Cottage break in perhaps the Lake District or Scotland are other options.
Activity breaks are increasingly popular and are a great way to enjoy the outdoors whilst also having a bit of structure in your break and keep the kids occupied – you can either experience it with them or use the opportunity to enjoy some downtime. This time of year is also a good opportunity to enjoy a classic British seaside holiday which will allow you and the kids to see what the traditional British seaside resorts can offer whilst still giving you the option to jet off abroad in the summer.