Eco Caerhys Camping

Doubtless the kids will want to head for a sandy beach – so give in gracefully and head for Whitesands Bay (15 minutes’ drive), a popular spot for swimming and body surfing. For a more unusual swimming spot, how about the Blue Lagoon (five minutes), a flooded slate quarry with a tiny pebble beach – and also a cool coasteering destination? There are inland kids’ attractions aplenty too, from the zoo and nature trails at Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm (15 minutes) to the rollercoasters and Ferris wheel at Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo (50 minutes). If they’re still demanding more action, try them out on the thrill rides at Oakwood Theme Park (45 minutes) – where there’s a 3D cinema to cover you on rainy days. If you’re after more relaxing pastimes, St Davids (15 minutes) is the smallest city in Wales, and proud owner of a stately, 12th-century cathedral to potter around. Right across the Alun river is the dramatic ruin of the Bishop’s Palace. If history’s not your thing, you can rally your spirits in the city's pubs, cafés and cute little tea shops.