It's a great feeling when you leave the everyday world all behind - spontaneously or not. This is our guide to an amazing family weekend break. And with so many options around nowadays, they're a great way to get some really cheap family holidays.

Family weekend breaks: home or away?

Heading abroad could be an option to provide a couple of days of much-needed sunshine. But, if you don’t fancy the hassle merely for a short break then stay in the UK.

Choose a weekend break that you can savour: doing exactly what you want and exactly when you want to do it. With the option of taking advantage of speciality weekend breaks there is bound to be something that appeals to you, and now could be the perfect time to bag a bargain break.

Types of family weekend break

The range of weekend breaks can prove very diverse. Choose from:

• Heritage sites
• Cultural and theatre breaks
• Murder mystery themes
• Golf breaks
• Horse racing weekends at some of the UK’s leading venues.
• Spa-inclusive
• or even Fawlty Towers Tribute weekends!

Options for weekend breaks could include a restful and indulgent spa break. Here you can take some time-out with the chance to receive the latest spa treatments, whilst leaving the woes of the recent economic downturn at the entrance to your enticing spa hotel. Although many spa hotels are located in the countryside, some can be found in or around urban fringes of large cities, therefore allowing you to have an indulgent weekend and also take in some of the best features of city life.

Popular family break destinations

Many popular UK destinations such as London, York, Bath and Edinburgh continue to pull in the visitors at weekends. Not only do those cities all offer the chance to see some remarkable historical sites, they also offer tremendous shopping and a bustling nightlife.

And of course, a trip to London also offers the opportunity to take in the latest West End blockbuster, such as 'Mamma Mia' or 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat'; in addition to the vibrant sights and sounds of the UK’s capital. Whatever you want to do to get away from it all, a UK weekend break could be the start.

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