Renowned for its sweeping coastal views and lush hills, Devon is one UK destination benefitting from the ash cloud as bookings are up 70 per cent. From fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast to cycle trails, there is simply loads to do. Visit www.visitdevon.co.uk

the outdoor swimming pool. The village is surrounded by woodlands trails and coastal walks with some quirky sights along the way including a dog cemetery, Victorian viewpoint and Ghost Garden. Family suites from £220 per night with breakfast, portmerion

of activities on offer or places to stay within the UK.Yes, the weather can be temperamental at times, but it doesn’t rain constantly. In any case, Britain is a great family holiday destination whatever the weather. Children can have just as much fun exploring

soothing power shower is just yards away. Enjoy a barbecue of pheasant kebabs, a woodland walk or go deer-spotting. Children also receive an activity pack including a nature trail and magnifying glass.It costs £495 for seven nights for a family of four

and babysitting.The concierge will help you arrange bicycling, hill and mountain walking, a museum or art trail, horseback riding or a visit to Viking Splash Tours. And they can even arrange a picnic basket, too. Family rooms cost from £384 per night

and mountain-biking trails. There’s also an award-winning spa, and children’s activities include an Einstein workshop where children can learn about science and on-site children’s entertainment at The Hideaway Club with a games room and crèche. Prices start

A new Legoland Hotel will be opening at Legoland Windsor in March 2012. Featuring themed rooms, exploding toy boxes and treasure trails, prices start from £285 per room, including two days’ entry to the park.If a lack of decent sleep is affecting

communal campfire. The beach is right on the doorstep to explore and there are plenty offootpaths, trails and bridalways with bike hire at the farm from £5 per day and £3 for a child seat.Nearby, families can enjoy pony trekking, fishing, go karting

in Victorian times, Tenby remains a great destination for a traditional family seaside holiday. The town has three wide, sandy beaches (North, South and Castle). Other outdoor activities include hiking the coastal trail, windsurfing, sea kayaking, golfing

money, which may be why a recent survey revealed that more than half of us will stay in the UK for our holidays this year.The good news is that while a break in the UK may not seem like the most exciting prospect to you, to your children there is a world