Things to do on holiday with older children

Entertain your older children on a Forest Holiday
We have plently to do on our Cabin sites to entertain older children, with a wide range of exciting Adventure Activites, bike hire and unique Forest Ranger Activities.

At Forest Holidays, we’ve got a loads of fun activities lined up to ensure your family holiday is lots of fun. Immerse yourself in the magical forest and enjoy the many activities available at our Cabin sites in England and Scotland. 

Join our Forest Rangers for fun activities whilst learning about the forest and its fascinating wildlife. Kids will love Forest Survival where they can learn basic survival skills such as map reading and foraging for food.  For the night owls, Dusk Watch lets you discover the nocturnal wildlife that inhabit the forest – learn how bats communicate with the aid of bat detectors. 

If you’re looking for adventure on your family holiday, our Forest Walks and Trails provide great walking and cycle routes. With adults and children’s bikes, child seats and tag-a-longs available, the whole family can join in.  For the dare-devils, children and adults can enjoy outdoor adventures such as rock climbing and abseiling, canoeing, kayaking, cave exploration and more.*

Take life at your own pace on your log Cabin break. Whether you fancy a fun-filled family adventure holiday or a relaxing holiday, you’ll find the best of both worlds at Forest Holidays.

Whether you’re looking for school term holidays or short weekend breaks with the kids, experience a truly memorable family holiday at our log Cabin sites. 

*Please note that minimum age groups apply and activities vary from Cabin site to Cabin site. 

Adventure Activites for older children
Climbing
The Cornish Coastline is some of the most recognisable and rugged in the UK and every cove and wave is calling out to be explored.
Canoeing
Canoe or Kayak on the River Wye or take on the challenge of Symonds Yat Rock by climbing up and then abseiling down.
Mountain Biking
Situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, Cropton is perfectly placed to explore this fantastic area either by foot, mountain bike or even by small aircraft!
Gliding
Situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, Keldy is perfectly placed to explore this fantastic area either by foot, mountain bike or even by small aircraft!
Gorge Walking at Argyll
Many of the activities at Argyll are water based, although there is plenty of opportunity for land based activities if you don’t fancy getting your feet wet!
Canoe at Strathyre
Watched over by Ben Ledi, Loch Lubnaig lends itself to being explored by canoe.