Family holiday parks Northern Ireland | 5 heartwarming reasons your kids will want to visit every year

“When are we going back? Can we stay another week?”

You smile when you hear your children ask this from the back seat of the car. 

“We’ve only just left” you say to them as you reverse out of the family holiday caravan park. 

They’ve had an amazing week though and you got to see them try and do so many new things. 

Watching their eyes light up as they caught a frog by the river or your child's delight when they won a game of risk makes your heart swell with pride. 

It was a great decision to come to this family holiday caravan park in Northern Ireland you think to yourself as you join the main road back to the port. 

“We’ll definitely be returning” you say aloud, you’d have a mutiny on your hands otherwise. 

Family holiday parks in Northern Ireland are a great getaway for parents who want to create lasting memories with their children. They’re a trip in nature that lets the little ones grow and develop their own personalities and passions. 

You see your children’s faces burst with excitement as they try new things and find new hobbies. There are so many reasons why your children will love coming back to a family holiday park every year and below we’ve listed the 5 reasons we think are the most heartwarming.

You’ll see them make friends who they’ll want to see them again and again

Caravanning isn’t a solitary activity, not if you’re in a family holiday park anyway. You’ll be surrounded by other families all wanting the same thing: a nice relaxing trip away.

Because you’re in such close proximity to other people your children won’t be able to help but make a whole host of new friends. Family holiday parks have a range of activities and sports centres where children can play and socialise. 

Taking your child away for the week and letting them meet some new people is a vital part of their development and before you know it they’ll have built their own holiday gang of friends they’ll want to see again and again.

They’ll develop a love of board games and want to return every year to win the annual family monopoly trophy 

You can no longer claim to be the king of the monopoly board. The last time you checked your child couldn’t walk and now they’re charging you rent for landing on Mayfair. 

Family caravan holidays let you switch off and get some quality time with the kids. With all the latest technology gadgets left at home your children will have to make do with the old board games you grew up with. 

But their boredom will soon turn to excitement as the dice start rolling. The competitiveness will kick in and they’ll forget all about the Playstation. You’ll get to spend some family time together and, as much as they’d try to deny it, board game night at the caravan will be one of the top reasons they’ll want to come back next year.

You’ll see them wonder at nature and they’ll want to return to their favourite swimming spots

A family holiday park in Northern Ireland is a great excuse to get out of the city and back to nature. If your kids are used to the concrete jungle, a week in the wide open countryside can be revolutionary for them. 

The chance to play in fields, swim in rivers, go on bike rides. These all have the potential to be life changing experiences and your child could find their new passion or hobby riding down a cycle path or by the side of a river. 

They won’t be able to wait to get back into nature and will be looking forward to your next yearly caravan holiday the second they leave the park.

They’ll get up close and personal with you cooking and they’ll count down the days until they can help you in the caravan kitchen again

It’s important for children to know where their food comes from and how to prepare it themselves. After all, mum and dad aren’t going to be there to cook their dinners forever. 

Back at home they’ll probably be doing homework upstairs or watching TV whilst you cook away in the kitchen. A caravan holiday won't allow for that separation though. They’ll be right there with you watching you chop and maybe getting their hands dirty making a cake or dough. 

Cooking together on a caravan holiday is a great way for kids to learn a bit about food and for you to show them a thing or two. 

The fun you’ll have in the kitchen will likely be brought back home but nothing will beat the fun evenings you’ll spend together cooking up a storm in the static caravan.

You’ll see them fall in love with their favourite restaurant and they’ll want to go back every year

Caravan holidays aren’t just about home cooked meals. You can use your caravan as a base of operations and explore your surrounding areas. Forts, ruins, shops and restaurants. 

Before you know it you’ll be dragged into somewhere by your excited child. That’s the restaurant choice sorted then. Whether it’s the food on offer, the atmosphere, or the friendly staff, your child will find something they love and want to return again and again. 

And you can help but smile as they chomp down on their fish fingers and chips year after year.

Make heartwarming memories today

A caravan holiday is the best way for you to have a fun, family filled vacation that you’ll remember for a lifetime. Your kids will love the chance to get away and spend time with you and you’ll get to see them grow and develop in heartwarming ways. 

If you’re interested in booking a caravan holiday or purchasing a caravan you get in touch with Lifestyle Homes to arrange a viewing. You can see our available caravans here.