4 Ways to Keep the Kids Amused | News | Allens Caravans
Allens Caravans

While using your caravan for any short breaks in the UK over the winter with your family, you might encounter a few problems regarding how to prevent children becoming easily bored. They can’t play outside in sub-zero temperatures, so they may easily see being limited to your caravan as not the best place where they can have fun. But it doesn’t have to be this way if you just take a few things with you in advance which are guaranteed to keep the kids amused, and provide them with a host of activities perfect for winter family caravan holidays.

Board games

Connect 4, Guess Who, Kerplunk – the list of popular family games available to enjoy is endless! If you already have some family favourites then make sure to bring them along, if not you can buy them from your local toy store, which is likely to have offers on for board games in the run up to Christmas. Even a simple pack of card can work wonders for keeping your kids entertained, with rules for family friendly card games such as Go Fish available freely online on websites like Wikihow or e-how.

DVDs

Whilst you may not be able to watch live television, bringing a TV with a DVD player is ideal for family film nights on your caravan holiday. Sneak in their favourites into your luggage for a surprise, and if you don’t have a DVD player for your television, you could alternatively bring your laptop if it has a DVD drive and use a HDMI cable to stream from your computer.

Books

Nothing will keep your kids quieter than a good book. Not only will it help give parents some peace and quiet, but it’s something all the family can join with after a long day of trekking outside. If your kids are slightly younger and not able to read just yet, the quiet environment of a caravan during winter will prove the perfect place to start helping them to learn.

Write postcards and letters

Encourage your kids to get creative and draw pictures of all their adventures they’re having on holiday to send back home to grandparents, aunties, uncles and other loved family members. Whilst also providing kids with an imaginative and colourful activity, it’ll also save you venturing outside to look for postcards if the weather becomes too daring to delve into.

Latest News

Allens Partners with QuickMove!

  Allens Caravans are pleased to announce they have partnered with QuickMove Properties Lt...

Gadgets for Caravans

At Allens, each of our caravans is kitted out with all the necessary appliances, and our latest mode...

Help With Your Energy Bills – The Park Homes Warm Home Discount Scheme

Did you know that there are over 250,000 people who live permanently in static caravans in the UK?

Other articles you may enjoy

Allens Partners with QuickMove!

Allens Partners with QuickMove!

  Allens Caravans are pleased to announce they have partnered with QuickMove Properties Lt...

Gadgets for Caravans

Gadgets for Caravans

At Allens, each of our caravans is kitted out with all the necessary appliances, and our latest mode...

Help With Your Energy Bills – The Park Homes Warm Home Discount Scheme

Help With Your Energy Bills – The Park Homes Warm Home Discount Scheme

Did you know that there are over 250,000 people who live permanently in static caravans in the UK?

Tackling the Cost of Living by Moving to a Park Home

Tackling the Cost of Living by Moving to a Park Home

The cost-of-living crisis reared its ugly head towards the end of 2022, and while 2023 is now well a...

Living in the Cotswolds: A Short Guide

Living in the Cotswolds: A Short Guide

The Cotswolds is easily one of the most beautiful areas of the UK – with rolling hills, incredibly...

Moel Famau – Is It A Hill Or A Mountain?

Moel Famau – Is It A Hill Or A Mountain?

Moel Famau is the highest hill in the Clwydian Range, providing lovely woodland and moorland setting...

£7.5 Million Investment In Aber Bay Holiday Park Facilities

£7.5 Million Investment In Aber Bay Holiday Park Facilities

Read about how Allens Caravans’ £7.5million investment in its Aber Bay holiday caravan site will ...

Christmas in Warwickshire

Christmas in Warwickshire

With the most magical time of the year fast approaching, you might be wondering what’s on in Warwi...

Christmas in the Cotswolds

Christmas in the Cotswolds

Christmas is fast approaching which means there’s lots going on in and around our residential park...

Four Things To Avoid When Buying A Static Caravan

Four Things To Avoid When Buying A Static Caravan

Buying a static caravan is a significant financial commitment. Read our guide and make sure that you...

North Wales’ Most Beautiful Lakes

North Wales’ Most Beautiful Lakes

North Wales is rich in natural scenery, with beautiful lakes being the star of the show. Discover No...

Packing for a Static Caravan Holiday

Packing for a Static Caravan Holiday

When using your holiday home for the first time, it can be tricky to know exactly what you should be...