Luxury Family Vacations in the United Kingdom

Scotland gives families room to roam, blending storybook history with wide-open landscapes made for adventure.

• Trek the Scottish Highlands: Explore glens and quiet trails together and enjoy everything from biking and horseback riding to guided hikes and canoeing on calm lochs.
• See the sites in Edinburgh: Join kid-friendly ghost walks, wander up to the castle for the One O’Clock Gun, and stroll the Royal Mile for street performers and local treats.
• Journey to the Scottish Islands: Discover sandy shores, swirling tidal whirlpools, wildlife habitats, and remarkably preserved prehistoric sites across Skye, Harris, and the Orkney Isles.

From famous cities to the peaceful countryside, experience hands-on history, theater, coastal exploring, and plenty of family-friendly fun on your England vacation.

• Explore the Cotswolds: Villages and green hills set the scene for fairy-tale castle visits, tours of the world’s best preserved Roman baths, and sipping afternoon tea at charming cafes.
• See live theater in London: Watch street performers in Covent Garden, take in city views, and enjoy a family show such as The Lion King or Matilda in the West End before visiting Shakespeare’s Globe.
• Visit London’s historic sites: Older kids and teens will enjoy tours of Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey, as well as the city’s many museums and art galleries.
• Tour film-famous locations: You and your little wizards can explore filming locations for Harry Potter in Oxford, then head to Warner Bros. Studio to step onto the sets, see original props, and board the Hogwarts Express.
• Go on a coastal adventure: Walk the Jurassic Coast or explore the cliff-lined shores of Devon and Cornwall that are a breath of fresh air for relaxed family days outdoors.

From Wales’ national parks to Northern Ireland’s rugged shores, families can venture to see mountains, wildlife, and experience stories shaped across centuries.

• Explore mountain trails: Hike the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland or explore Wales’ Brecon Beacons National Park with plenty of activities suited to active families.
• Enjoy a coastal getaway: Try surfing in Portrush, explore Northern Ireland’s rugged Causeway Coast, or discover Pembrokeshire’s beaches, sea cliffs, and islands home to puffins and other seabirds.
• Connect with cultural sites: Visit Norman castles and prehistoric circles in Wales, wander the Preseli Hills, or spend time at the Titanic Belfast museum for an immersive look at maritime history.