School's out! Ideas for entertaining the kids

As the school holidays are here, every parent dreads hearing 'I'm bored!' when on holiday so it makes sense to plan carefully and pack wisely. At Harrogate Holiday Cottages we've lots of children of varying ages between us so we hope that we really are the specialists when it comes to staying with children in Harrogate.

Self-catering is a good choice for many families as staying in a hotel is costly enough, but becomes impossibly expensive if you've a family to feed several times a day every day and it can be inflexible. There's loads of free fun to be had in Harrogate and the surrounding area - Enjoy a family picnic in Harrogate's superb Valley Gardens enjoy the paddling pool, the wooden castle, zip wire.  There's lots of traditional fun to be had with crazy golf and pitch and putt too.

Knaresborough has lots to offer the family, a short and easy train ride from Harrogate, stroll along the riverside, enjoy refreshments in one of the many riverside cafes. Hire a boat or play soldiers in the castle ruins.

For days out Fountains Abbey - "Get Medieval" 31st July - 2nd August, join medieval actors around their encampment.  Enjoy a garden party at Harlow Carr - help them celebrate their 60th Anniversary with a picnic in the award winning gardens. Or just visit for the gardens as there's so much going on throughout the holidays, it's a nice flat bike ride or walk from Valley Gardens, just ask a friendly local when you get to the park.

Child friendly holidays in Harrogate really can be easy as it's a town that caters surprisingly well for kids. Our friendly team at Harrogate Holiday Cottages know the area inside out, and are familiar with all of the properties available so they'll be able to advise you on the best locations and the best properties for you and your children.  So why not call Harrogate Holiday Cottages today on 01423 523333 or book online at www.harrogateholidays.co.uk. If you haven't already!