Best UK holidays for rainy and bad weather

Don't let rainy British weather spoil your holidays - we've found 10 hotels and holidays parks that guarantee a great break whatever the weather, and they're all great value too!

Bluestone National Park Resort, Wales

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At Bluestone National Park Resort, you'll find nearly 300 luxury five-star lodges in lovely Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, set around a traditionally designed Welsh village. It's a great all-year resort with the excellent indoor Blue Lagoon waterpark, complete with wave machine, rapids river ride, flumes and cafés. Other facilities include a full spa with thermal and treatment rooms and an indoor Adventure Centre with Lego room, interactive science exhibits at Techniquest and sensory development activities for under -1s. The lodges have free wifi, fully-equipped kitchens including a dishwasher! Visit: bluestonewales.com or call 01834 862400

Parkdean Holidays, UK-wide

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Parkdean's 24 holiday parks all have rainy day options, perfect for cheap holiday in the UK spring. Ruda's Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool in Devon has a 230-foot Big Blue Slide, rapids, waterfalls and toddlers' pool, Trecco Bay in Wales has an indoor pirate-themed pool complex, mini tenpin bowling. Southerness in Scotland has a indoor pool, complete with toddlers pool and flume. All parks have free wifi, nighttime entertainment and kids' clubs with dance classes and more. There are two- and three-bedroom caravan holiday homes as well as luxury 4-bedroom lodges behind the sand dunes of Croyde Bay at North Devon's Ruda Holiday Park. Visit: parkdeanholidays.co.uk or call 0844 335 3450

Butlins

The biggest plus at Butlins is the free Splash Waterworld at all 3 resorts - Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness. The subtropical water park is the ideal rainy day option with water cannons, flumes, raft rides and Space Bowl. There's a shallow beach area with mini slides and paddling pool for tiny tots and relaxing bubble pool for adults. Other facilities (park depending) include spas, all-weather archery centre and Junior Driving School. Breaks include activities, entertainment and Splash Waterworld. Visit: butlins.com or call 0845 070 4734

Crieff Hydro, Scotland

Set in a 900-acre estate near Perth, this hotel is activity central with over 60 options. Indoor ideas include the Lagoon Leisure family pool (with inflatables and slides during daily kids' hour), 38-seat cinema room, adult-only Victorian Spa and The Gallery with TV, pool table, table football and Xbox. All accommodation booked direct offers a best-rate guarantee, 6 hours of free daily childcare for 2-12 year olds, hotel entertainment and full use of the swimming pool and gym. So even if you can't enjoy the gardens, there's plenty of other activity to keep you busy. Visit: crieffhydro.com or call 01764 655 555

Alton Towers Water Park, Staffordshire

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Rainy days are no problem at Alton Towers' Caribbean lagoon-style Water Park. Packed with water features, from relaxing lazy rivers and bubble pools to high-speed rides like the Master Blaster water rollercoaster and Rush 'n' Rampage. There are also 70 interactive water features and games in the Wacky Waterworks Tree House. Plus if it rains continuously for an hour during your visit to the theme park you can re-visit at another day of your choice. Book your ticket online to secure the compensation and find out more information. Visit: altontowers.com or call 0871 222 9901

Rheged Centre, Cumbria

The Rheged Centre is an award-winning day out that's also a great cheap holiday destination. It has the north west's biggest 3D cinema with state-of-the-art sound and show 5 films every day. Other indoor options include the soft play area with separate section for under 5s, pottery painting and other workshops to keep the whole family busy. Accommodation is in the nearby family-owned 3-star Westmoreland Hotel which has a cosy lounge with log fire and free wifi. Visit: rheged.com or call 01539 624 351

Sands Resort, Cornwall

Sands Resort Hotel on the Cornwall coast has an indoor pool, a soft play centre, children's clubs and play areas for over 13s. Complimentary sports include tennis and a nine-hole golf course. During the holidays, extra activities include scuba diving tasters, free circus skills sessions and visits from the local zoo and aquarium. Oh, and there are bouncy castles too! For adults, there's a gym and spa if you need a spot of relaxation. There are also plenty of theatre shows, museums and galleries to explore if the rain arrives. Most rooms are family suites with extra space and separate sleeping areas for children. Visit: sandsresort.co.uk or call 01637 872 864

Luccombe Hall Country House Hotel, Isle of Wight

Set in 4 acres of clifftop gardens above Shanklin beach, Luccombe Hall Country House Hotel offers a great cheap holiday option for winter weather. There's an indoor play area, indoor pool, indoor hot tub, games room with table tennis and free wifi. Under 2s are free and children aged 2-15 pay half-price when sharing a family room with 2 adults. You can also book discounted ferry travel from. Visit: luccombehall.co.uk or call 01983 869 000

Center Parcs

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Center Parcs is the original 'holiday the British weather can't spoil'. From the Subtropical Swimming Paradise with wave machine, flumes and spa pools, the parks also offer climbing walls, badminton, junior fencing (pictured), simulator golf, Aqua Sana Spa and art classes. Other options include ten-pin bowling and children's clubs which organise everything from digital camera sessions to pottery painting. The 5 UK Center Parcs locations are Whinfell Forest in Cumbria, Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, Elveden Forest in Suffolk, Longleat Forest in Wiltshire and Woburn Forest in Bedfordshire. Each village is set with around 400 acres of natural woodland and there is lots of wildlife to admire. You're whole family will love it! Visit: centerparcs.co.uk or call 08448 267 723

Croft Farm and Celtic Cottages, Wales

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The indoor Big Play Barn is a big plus at Croft Farm, with Angora goats, rabbits and guinea pigs in Pets Corner, a hand-built wooden Wendy House , ride-on trucks and Giant Jenga and Connect 4 - older kids can enjoy table tennis or air hockey tournaments. Inside the Leisure Complex is a heated indoor pool, slide, sauna, jacuzzi and soft play area. Accommodation is in former farm buildings converted into 4- and 5-star self-catering cottages. It's pet friendly too so you really can bring the whole family along! Visit: croft-holiday-cottages.co.uk or call 01239 615 179

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