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little greentraveller Family friendly breaks by public transport

Welcome to Little Greentraveller - our guide to family holidays that are reachable without flying.

Find the finest baby-friendly accommodation and restaurants, discover family days out that keep everyone happy, be inspired by the best holidays for families whether it is in treehouses, farm stays, yurts, campsites or active breaks for kids on the move.

We've selected dozens of family holidays, from canoeing in the Dordogne to a Swedish winter wonderland and canoeing on some of Europe's great rivers. As the saying goes, Families who play together, stay together!

The Mayenne River Valley; family cycle in France

Offering gentle cycling on towpaths past locks and old mills; time for leisurely riverside picnics and cultural visits; and delightful accommodation (the first and last hotels have pools), this is a great choice for a family holiday.

Price: From £750 per adult & £435 per child based on families of 3-5 sharing

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Higher Lank Farm, Cornwall, England

This B&B or self-catering farm holiday is most definitely for young families - you can only stay at this wonderful 500-year-old working farm ...

Canfields Farm, Feather Down Farm, Sussex, England

Truly one for adventurous families, this fantastic campsite offers a play pitch, woodland walking and activities, plus some wonderful walking ...

Le Camp, Tarn et Garonne, Southwest France

A stunning six-tented luxury camp in a beautiful part of SW France. Extra king-size beds in spacious tents, well equipped communal kitchen, ...

Family holidays reachable without flying

City breaks, nature/wildlife watching holidays, and adventure activities for all the family

Family Activity Holiday, Pembrokeshire, Wales

This family activity holiday is the perfect way to spend quality time with your kids: a five day break filled with discovery, fun and ...

Family Activities is Chamonix, The Alps, France

A week of family fun in Chamonix, Alps

From a comfortable chalet base in the Chamonix Valley, this week of family adventure is hard to beat. Includes cable-car rides, mountain ...

Family walking holiday; Short Trails with a Donkey, Spain

For a few fun days with the family, wander slowly through the beautiful landscapes of central Spain accompanied by a donkey.

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The Mayenne River Valley; family cycle in France

Green Places to Stay with Babies & Children

Higher Lank Farm, Cornwall, England

Canfields Farm, Feather Down Farm, Sussex, England

Le Camp, Tarn et Garonne, Southwest France

Family holidays reachable without flying

Family Activity Holiday, Pembrokeshire, Wales

A week of family fun in Chamonix, Alps

Family walking holiday; Short Trails with a Donkey, Spain

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