Real Family Holiday 2019 Brochure

Escape to the outdoors Nature adventures for all the family.

www.real-family-holidays.org

ABOUT FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL Field Studies Council (FSC) is an environmental education charity providing informative and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to discover, explore, and understand the environment.

We believe that the more we know about and take inspiration from the world around us the more we can appreciate its needs and protect its diversity and beauty for future generations.

ABOUT REAL FAMILY HOLIDAYS Real Family Holidays is an initiative created by FSC. In a modern world, where households have multiple gadgets and children are more likely to ask for an iPad or the latest computer game for Christmas instead of a bike, the joys of being active outside and exploring our natural surroundings are being lost. That’s why we decided to offer affordable family holidays, where children can immerse themselves in our beautiful locations, experiencing the outdoors first hand.

Family holidays full of fun and memorable experienceS Explore stunning locations within the UK. Mix exciting activities with plenty of time to do your own thing.

Enjoy quality time as a family and make new friends.

Receive expert advice on how to explore the local area and spot wildlife.

Great value for money, even within school holidays.

REAL FAMILY HOLIDAYS OFFER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FOR MONEY, WITH THE FOLLOWING INCLUDED IN ALL STAYS: Stay in our unique Centres, all with comfortable accommodation.

All meals, afternoon cake and unlimited hot/cold drinks.

One free fun activity for all the family per night stayed.* Expert advice on how to explore the area independently. *Extra activities may be available, for an additional fee.

Scottish Highlands

Snowdonia

SOMERSET

13th April - 21st April 2019 4th July - 12th July 2019 26th July - 1st August 2019 10th August - 18th August 2019

23rd August - 31st August 2019

8th April - 11th April 2019 29th July - 8th August 2019 12th August - 22nd August 2019

Kindrogan Centre

Scottish Islands Millport Centre

Rhyd-y-creuau Centre

Pembrokeshire Dale Fort Centre

29th July - 23th August 2019

Orielton Centre

31st March - 23rd April 2019 8th July - 11th July 2019 26th July - 1st August 2019

3th August - 26th August 2019

The Lake District

13th April - 17th April 2019 22nd July - 25th July 2019 29th July - 4th August 2019 19th August - 29th August 2019

Blencathra Centre

17th August - 22nd August 2019

Yorkshire Dales

Malham Tarn Centre

5th August - 8th August 2019 12th August - 25th August 2019

SOUTH WALES

Margam Discovery Centre

Nettlecombe Court Centre

Devon

Start Bay Centre

18th February - 21st February 2019 8th April - 18th April 2019 27th May - 30th May 2019 22th July - 22nd August 2019 21st October - 24th October 2019

Box Hill, Surrey Juniper Hall Centre

18th February - 21st February 2019 8th April - 13th April 2019 3rd August - 16th August 2019

*Each Centre building has its own unique character and therefore the standard and type of facilities available may vary. *Dates are correct at the time of printing.

One free activity each night you stay, to get the whole family outdoors AN EXAMPLE OF A FREE ACTIVITY

Survive in the Wild: Shelter Building

Using all the natural materials you can find from a quick scavenger hunt, your family will be building shelters in the woodlands around the Centre. Can you make one that will keep your family safe and warm?! Aimed at over 5s, younger family members welcome with parental help.

Lasts approximately 2 hours. All equipment will be provided.

Some locations offer additional activities

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PLEASE CHECK ON THE REAL FAMILY HOLIDAY WEBSITE OR WITH THE LOCATION TO FIND OUT MORE

Are all locations the same?

AN EXAMPLE OF A PAID ACTIVITY

Under the Sea: Snorkelling

Get down with the fishes and swim along the bottom of the sea identifying weird, wacky and wonderful creatures.

Don’t worry mums and dads children will be snorkelling alongside our qualified instructors. This is suitable for beginners (as long as they can swim), or improvers.

Aimed at over 8s, younger family members welcome with parental help. Lasts approximately 2 hours. £10.00 per person. Wetsuits and snorkelling equipment will be provided however, you will have to bring swimsuits or swimming trunks.

See the full choice of activities on the Real Family Holidays website. www.real-family-holidays.org

Each location prides itself on having its own unique character and therefore the standard and type of facilities available may vary. En-suite rooms may be available at some locations, but showers and toilets are close by if not.

Are babies/toddlers welcome?

Yes all age children are welcome and we don’t charge for under three year olds (age at the time of arriving on your holiday).

Will I be sharing a room with another family?

No, each family will get their own room(s) together.

What’s the food like?

Each Centre provides healthy and hearty meals however the menu does vary per Centre. A typical day’s menu may be: A limited cooked breakfast with a choice of cereals and toast.

A packed lunch.

An evening meal with a meat or vegetarian option such as curry or pasta, a desert and a choice of fruit.

Tea, coffee and squash are * always available along with homemade afternoon cakes. * The majority of our centres have received this award.

How much participation is needed from parents in activities?

We encourage participation from parents. Yet with some activities parents will watch from a distance, for instance with the snorkelling activity most parents watch on the sand while children are in the sea. However we do have to state that we will not take children on activities without parents being there.

REVIEWS “Wow what can I say, we had such an amazing time at the Start Bay Centre situated in the beautiful village of Slapton in Devon. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived, the staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. The food was lovely and there was ample of it, the activities were well organised by tutors that were very knowledgeable. Can’t wait to book next year’s holiday.”

(Devon 2018) “Lovely location with lots of gorgeous walks nearby.

The staff were really accommodating and helpful with arrangements for our new baby. We enjoyed the activities, especially the den building! Our rooms were very nice, as were the communal spaces. The food was also excellent.

This was our third real family holiday, and we have enjoyed all of them. Hopefully more of the same next year!”

(Snowdonia 2018)

HOW TO BOOK You can book by going to our website at:

www.real-family-holidays.org or you can call the Centre you wish to visit and book directly with them.

“Both me and my son thoroughly enjoyed our stay, so much so that we stayed an extra night! The teachers were interesting, fun and so lovely. We both learnt a lot of new things about the outside world, went on our first hill walk together and built great memories. This is definitely going to be an annual getaway for us. I can’t thank the team enough. See you next year.”

(Yorkshire Dales 2018) “My two boys, 11 and 5, enjoyed the house, grounds and activities immensely. As a single parent, I got a chance to read a whole book, get plenty of rest, connect with other parents and families, and even relax. The activities are engaging for all ages and very well run. They give brilliant ideas on what kids can do outdoors and we will be doing some of these things back home. I loved it, the kids loved it, and it is unbelievable value for money.”

(Scottish Highlands 2018)