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Top rain-proof UK holiday parks with indoor pools, arcades and fairgrounds

HAVE you ever been worried your getaway will be ruined by rain and you’ll be stuck in your room watching Netflix?

Well, the UK gets its fair share of rain and if you don’t want your holiday to be ruined, you might want to consider a holiday park with lots of indoor activities and attractions.

There are a number of holiday parks across the UK that have a lot of indoor attractionsCredit: Parkdean Resorts

From heated pools to soft play, there are some great holiday parks across the UK with indoor attractions – and some are even available this month and in February.

Cheddar Wood Resort & Spa, Somerset

Down in Somerset, you could head to Cheddar Wood resort & Spa with Darwin Escapes.

The countryside resort features a number of different lodges to choose from and activities for all ages.

When wet and miserable, head to the resort’s pool tables and two-lane bowling alley for a bit of competitive fun.

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Alternatively, head to the indoor heated pool for a splash about.

As part of the Go Active programme, families can have a go at a number of indoor and outdoor activities.

For indoor options, check out the sea scooter sessions at the pool or get stuck into a craft session.

Adults can even get some R&R at the Eden Spa where you can get a muscle massage from £50.

A three-night stay from January 30 for up to eight people costs from £399.

Parkdean Resorts’ Trecco Bay in Wales

Over in Wales, you could head to Parkdean Resorts’ Trecco Bay.

At the park, visitors will find a Splashland, which boasts an indoor swimming pool with a huge waterslide.

If you prefer your kids to keep dry, then head to the Arts and Crafts Den, which runs creative activity sessions throughout the day including painting pottery or building a bear.

There’s a sports dome too, which hosts a number of activities for kids to enjoy.

And for older kids who enjoy video games, there is a VR experience to test out.

A three-night stay from February 26 for four people costs from £141.

Parkdean Resorts’ Trecco Bay in Wales even has a VR experienceCredit: Parkdean Resorts

Butlin’s Minehead

Butlin’s is a great option if you want to stay inside.

Over at the biggest Butlin’s site – Minehead – visitors can enjoy various restaurants, a vintage fairground, the Skyline Pavilion and even a Chapel.

There is the indoor swimming complex with a Master Blaster flume, Black Hole and Space Bowl slides and a Blue Comet flume.

In the Skyline Pavilion, there are a number of bars, restaurants, shops, arcades and even the Skyline Stage where guests can catch a range of entertainment.

For little ones, there is also soft play.

Minehead has two soft play areas, one for kids up to the age of 14 and the other for toddlers.

For something calmer than running around in a play area, Butlin’s Minehead has shows you can catch as well, including Peppa Pig and the Dinosaur that Pooped.

And who doesn’t love a good arts and crafts session?

The resort hosts sessions for kids of all ages led by their trusty Redcoats.

For example, there can be painting sessions lasting an hour.

A stay at Butlin’s Minehead for four-nights from February 2 costs from £39, which is just £2.44 per person, per night.

Butlin’s Minehead is the biggest of the three resorts and includes an indoor swimming complexCredit: Butlins

Sandymouth Holiday Resort, Bude, Cornwall

If you love a Cornish getaway, but are scared the weather could ruin it – head to Sandymouth Holiday Resort.

Located in Bude, the holiday park is the perfect base to explore Cornwall but also stay at when the weather takes a turn.

There’s a heated indoor pool, with a separate shallow pool for little ones to splash in.

And you can use sea scooters, mini jet skis and Waterwalkerz in the pool too.

For dry fun, there is an indoor soft play area with a shipwreck, hidden slides and blocks to build your very own ship.

In the evenings, the holiday park also hosts dance sessions, music and family games.

Kids even get the chance to meet Charlie Bear for a hug and a photo.

A three-night stay for four people from January 23 costs just £125, which is equal to £10.42 per person, per night.

Center Parcs is great fun for both kids and adults with a huge subtropical swimming complexCredit: Alamy

Center Parcs, Woburn Forest

Located an hour from London, Center Parcs Woburn Forest in Berkshire is the perfect escape from the city when the weather is grim.

The site is one of Center Parcs’ newest villages and is home to a number of accommodation types, as well as activities and restaurants.

One of the main attractions is the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, which has a number of rides and slides.

For adults wanting a pamper session, there is the Aqua Sana Forest Spa with 25 experiences including the world’s first Mineral Room.

Kids over 12 years old can enjoy Interactive Darts, where there is a high-tech dartboard that tracks your throws.

There is also Interactive Shuffle, where your scores are automatically tracked as you try to make the perfect shot.

If you enjoy mini golf, Puttify is a mini golf course on the next level with neon lights and technology features throughout.

For kids over the age of three, there is a Gamebox too, where you play games in immersive worlds with your body as the controller.

A three-night stay costs from £699 in February.

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And some of these holiday parks don’t cost much eitherCredit: Center Parcs

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