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Top 5 UK Sports Holiday Destinations to visit in 2024

Avoid the stress of the airport and explore a range of action-packed holiday locations in the UK, our top five destinations are sure to keep your adrenaline-loving children entertained!

1. The Lake District
The Lake District is England’s largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Lake district is popular with tourists for many reasons, as well as the stunning scenery and beautiful walks, the Lakes offer plenty of opportunities for water sports, whether you fancy paddle boarding over Lake Windermere, cannoning at Fell Foot Park, or kayaking at Derwentwater, your family will have plenty to choose from!

2. Llechwedd, Wales
Hidden away in the slate mines of North Wales is the legendary Zip World activity center, home to the world’s first underground and above ground adventures. Your thrill loving little ones will love playing underground golf in a cavern, and will go wild on Bounce Below, an underground net experience! There is nothing quite like Bounce Below, it must be seen to fully appreciate its wonderful uniqueness, down a disused mine trampoline nets (which cover twice size of St Paul’s Cathedral) sprawl across the mine in a maze, set a glow with neon lights, it is a one-of-a-kind experience not to be missed!

3. Cornwall
A wonderful way to strengthen the family bond, create fond memories, and keep active on holiday is surfing. Not just famous for its delicious cream teas, Cornwall is renowned for its many beaches, which are ideal for surfing as a family. Our favorite beaches include Perranporth, Newquay and Polzeath. All have lifeguards on patrol, and surf schools ensuring the safety of your little ones. Cornwall also offers some great rock climbing; scenic cycling and the Eden project is sure not to be missed!

4. The Peak district
Discover the beauty of the Peak District with its rolling hills which are jam packed full of adventures, in UK’s original national park. Our favorite activities include cycling the Monsal trail, hiking Mam Tor, hopping across the steppingstones at Dovedale, exploring the Speedwell Cavern by boat, or having a splash of a time with water sports at Carsington Water. However, no visit to the peak district is complete without a visit to Chatsworth House and Gardens, you will easily get your steps in exploring the majestic house and gardens, and children will adore the farm. New for 2024 is a secret tunnel from the farmyard to the woodland adventure playground featuring a 12-meter slide, sure to keep them entertained for hours long!

5. Aviemore and the Cairngorms
“One of the top 20 places to visit in the world” according to National Geographic Traveller Magazine. The UK’s largest National Park, in the Scottish Highlands, offers a multitude of fun activities for your adventurous kids. Pay a visit to Cairngorm Mountain between December and April for a skiing and snowboarding adventure. If you are new to snow sports and need to learn to ski or snowboard, Lecht ski schools offer lessons with qualified instructors. Alternatively, The Cairngorms is home to some of the best cycling in Scotland, family friendly trails include the Glenlivet estate or for the more adventurous why not try The G2 Adventure Hub near Aviemore, who offer a world class natural playground with the opportunity to tackle white water rafting or zip high amongst the trees.

Which destination will you try first? Which destinations would you add to the list?