A family break at the seaside

Stay in a spaceship, meet lions and tigers, go wild on a desert island. Here are some of the top family-friendly getaways around our coast

Why you’ll love it There are plenty of lovely hotels in the UK, but some are truly exceptional. Some make you feel good as soon as you walk through the door, and The Gallivant is one of these rare cre

From guided walks around Babbacombe Bay to sipping rosé on a sunny terrace, this inn on the beach has it all, says Sue Wilkins

Tuck into a mouth-watering three-course meal at the chef ’s pub, plus a Stein’s Fish & Chips or beach picnic

FISTRAL BEACH HOTEL AND SPA, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL

Go for big thrills the whole family will enjoy