"Family holiday" airfields
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"Family holiday" airfields
Looking for suitable places to go with the family (2 kids under 4) in the UK which ideally, are located next to, or very close to an airfield so we can arrive at accommodation within a matter of minutes of landing. ie without hassle of bundling all gear into a taxi etc.
Came across Branscombe in Devon when browsing the other day but no idea how good it is.
Any other recommendations from personal experience?
thanks.
Came across Branscombe in Devon when browsing the other day but no idea how good it is.
Any other recommendations from personal experience?
thanks.
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Texel (EHTX). Hotel on top of the airfield restaurant so you park the aircraft directly in front of your hotel room. Bike hire from the airfield manager himself, lots of beautiful scenery (including the Slufter, an inland tidal wetland), museums (including Ecomare, a seal hospital/wetland museum) and of course the beach within a few kilometers.
I realise the flight might be a bit long for under-fours but if you route along the beach the whole way it's easy navigation and there's lots to see.
I realise the flight might be a bit long for under-fours but if you route along the beach the whole way it's easy navigation and there's lots to see.
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How about Skegness? They seem to cater for that kind of thing.
Edit to add:
I see you are in the NE of England, so Skegness might be too near for you.
Edit to add:
I see you are in the NE of England, so Skegness might be too near for you.
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Backpacker, did you realise the request was for a place IN THE UK?
1) that's anyone's own decision - O/P may have his reasons, such as an IMC rating
2) have you conveniently forgotten about the mandatory customs clearance?
That said, I admire your patriotism!
2) have you conveniently forgotten about the mandatory customs clearance?
That said, I admire your patriotism!
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2) have you conveniently forgotten about the mandatory customs clearance?
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The General Aviation Report (GAR) form is a form you fill in and fax to the appropriate UK authorities an appropriate number of hours in advance (details on the back page of the form). This basically allows you to fly into and out of the UK direct via any UK airfield - it does not have to be a customs airfield. Obviously there are some limitations, but it's very convenient for private flying.
It's only relevant for the UK side of things though. For the mainland Europe side of things you need to fly via a customs airfield such as Texel.
Download here: HM Revenue & Customs
It's only relevant for the UK side of things though. For the mainland Europe side of things you need to fly via a customs airfield such as Texel.
Download here: HM Revenue & Customs
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Newquay are not altogether unreceptive to GA.
Branscombe has a caravan site adjacent to the runway and has a good beach nearby.
Bolt Head at Salcombe also a good spot
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Thanks for the responses
Alderney - seems a good choice (and Guernsey for that matter)
Crail = Scotland = rain?
Texel - abroad and have IMC rating so no thanks (not with kids anyway)
Blackpool - hardly worth flying for TBH
Newquay / Perranporth - both good choices
Bolt Head - looks lovely!!
What about Roserrow or other Devon / Cornwall hotspots?
Alderney - seems a good choice (and Guernsey for that matter)
Crail = Scotland = rain?
Texel - abroad and have IMC rating so no thanks (not with kids anyway)
Blackpool - hardly worth flying for TBH
Newquay / Perranporth - both good choices
Bolt Head - looks lovely!!
What about Roserrow or other Devon / Cornwall hotspots?
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Yes, thank you. However, if I'm in mainland Europe, there is more chance I could get "stuck". This will be our first holiday with the kids on a reasonably long journey in the aircraft so I would just like everything to go smoothly.
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Thanks for the responses
Alderney - seems a good choice (and Guernsey for that matter)
Crail = Scotland = rain?
Texel - abroad and have IMC rating so no thanks (not with kids anyway)
Blackpool - hardly worth flying for TBH
Newquay / Perranporth - both good choices
Bolt Head - looks lovely!!
What about Roserrow or other Devon / Cornwall hotspots?
Alderney - seems a good choice (and Guernsey for that matter)
Crail = Scotland = rain?
Texel - abroad and have IMC rating so no thanks (not with kids anyway)
Blackpool - hardly worth flying for TBH
Newquay / Perranporth - both good choices
Bolt Head - looks lovely!!
What about Roserrow or other Devon / Cornwall hotspots?
Take a look at the Devon Strut airfield page. That will point you in the right direction
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Doesnt quite meet the no taxi requirement but Tralee Bay Holiday Park is only a short hop from Oban. Or Dornoch for Grannie's Heilan' Hame (Haven) Holiday Park.
Had a fantastic family holiday last year at Bluestone in Pembrokeshire. Not a million miles from Haverfordwest.
Had a fantastic family holiday last year at Bluestone in Pembrokeshire. Not a million miles from Haverfordwest.
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Perranporth would make a nice holiday with kids who want to muck about on a (rather "lower class" ) beach. Or for kids who do not mind walking (there must be some of those ) there are lovely walks along the cliffs and down below.