How to explore the UK with children

Travelling with children is a great way to strengthen your parent and child relationship, having to live close in a smaller space than normal. However, sometimes their overexcitement can sometimes cause trips to become more complicated. It is therefore vital that there is a rough itinerary created with children in mind. 

The most important thing to take into consideration is how much time the children will be able to sit for whilst travelling. Take into consideration the vehicle you are travelling in, choose one that offers additional comfort meaning your child/children should be able to sit for longer. 

Four Top Tips to make travelling with children as stress free as possible

1. Research your route  – decide a route that you know offers good campsites with amenities that you and your family require. Our BritStop guides can help you find an array of hosts who will most suit your needs and suits where you are planning on travelling to. 
2. Stick to 2 hour travel times – children want nothing more than to be outside exploring and enjoying themselves rather than sitting and travelling, by sticking to a 2 hour travel time you can simply download a film for them to watch and once the films are over you will be close to your destination. 
3. Think about where to sleep overnight – similar to researching your route it’s always great to find a campsite that meets all of your needs. 
4. Find places to visit – Before confirming where you wish to travel, research into the area and make sure there are plenty of activities you know your children will enjoy. Or if you’re travelling a further distance find an activity that is along your route helping to break up your travel time and allowing time for your children to explore.  

The best Campervans for family travel

At California Campers we have a wide range of campervans available to hire all offering different features. Below we have collated out top picks to help you have the best family holiday. 

1. The Marco Polo – This van does not compromise on either comfort or style. Combining both smart looks and dynamic performance the camper van comes fully equipped with a larger living space perfect for families. This van is also great for first time camper van drivers providing a more car-like driving experience. 
2. The Volkswagen Two Tone California Ocean – The California Ocean is the perfect van for families of 4. With additional features including automatic gearbox, apple car play, and electronic pop-up roof everything you could need in a campervan is here. The van has excellent kitchen space with a gas stove, sink, built-in fridge, and chairs and awning offering the perfect way to wind down after a busy day exploring. 

Things to consider when packing for your holiday 

Do not overpack, despite our vans being spacious they are still smaller than a typical hotel room or apartment you would normally book meaning storage is limited. Most campsites now offer laundry facilities meaning that you can wash items so that you don’t pack as many outfits. 

Pack a small indoor toy box, this can include their favourite books, board games like Monopoly, and some DVDs, these are perfect on rainy days where you need to entertain the children. 

Don’t pack a full week’s worth of food, when going on camping holidays it can be hard to remember that you do not need to be prepared for all circumstances. Avoid buying meals until you’re there, that way you will know how many food facilities are around and so will help you determine how many meals you will need to cook. 

Start your family campervan adventure with California Campers 

A key tip California Campers recommends understanding is when travelling with children flexibility is key. Ensure to relax and embrace the freedom Campervans allows you. Once stresses have been alleviated you can replace them with unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.