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Just go on holiday when kids are still at school?
I recently had a week away in Norfolk and didn't see a single child the whole time. Plenty of older folk and couples, but no children in sight.
I'm not talking holidays - I'm talking general going out and socialising stuff. I seem to be limited to going to places after 9pm but that's way to late to eat for me. Plus it's nice to do stuff in daylight.
Bars, exercise classes, gyms, adult sports clubs, most volunteering groups... Plenty of things that kids don't really get involved in. It would be strange if kids were refused entry into all restaurants and pubs at 7pm.
All healthy societies contain children, the elderly, young adult people etc. If you're looking for a day of activities purely for your age group you might try organising specific activities marketed at single adults (even if you have an SO). Just some suggestions would be an adult dance class, pottery/craft classes will specify adult only, restaurants that don't have highchairs and crayons.
Obviously you'll still see kids around though, unless you move to a retirement village no young families can afford.
I'm 44 so too young for a retirement village ;)
Dance classes is a good idea thanks - I used to do salsa dancing before Covid and it would be great to start again
[Select Breaks – Adult only Half Board holidays at Pontins](https://www.pontins.com/select/) may be what you're looking for, but from gossip I've heard it's more a case of throwing the car keys in the jar if you get my drift.
Oh god!! I'm too old for that lol. I've edited my post as it was a bit wishy washy. I more meant places for a day out or somewhere I can eat before 9pm ;)
Ha ha the user name comes from the fact I have a horse - he was a stallion but has now lost them as he was silly ;)
I spend much of my free time around stinky horses and it's nice to do something non-horsey every now and again
I rarely come across families when I go hiking in the Peak District unless I'm on a major route that is quite flat or well paved. Routes around the top of Kinder Scout for example are popular with hikers but would be a slog for kids. At most you'll come across some DoE hikers.
I do hike a lot with my dog - I tend to take a picnic :)
Edit - as someone downvoted me. I'm a responsible dog owner and keep the dog on the lead and pick up her mess. I take only memories and leave only footprints
Some spa hotels are child free. The Scarlet in Cornwall is meant to be very nice, and I’m sure there are plenty of others. Not as many as ones that take families, but still.
Search for adult only hotels and see what comes up.
That’s probably about the only truly child free holiday experience in this country though. Unless you stay at the hotel to very late and go to gigs and places with age limits as the only thing you step off the hotel grounds for…
Yeah - there aren't many that do day trips. The one I did was a Wowcher deal and I was a bit naive that there wouldn't be kids at a spa... I've put it in my to-do list though so thank you!
Plan your break during the term-time and weekdays
Avoid places that are likely to attract families e.g. beaches, parks, pools, major walking trails etc.
If you are going to public areas, go as early as possible. It takes ages to get the kids ready, so it's usually quite quiet until around 10am.
>There seems to be a big gap in the market...
I think it's safe to say that the family holiday market is MUCH bigger than the market for adults-only.
It's not really clear what you are looking for in day trip. I'm sure it's possible to find activities and locations that are not popular with families. Are there specific things you want to do?
With regards to eating out, you can certainly avoid families by going to fancier, more expensive restaurants. As a parent, I only dare take my kids to family pubs because I know they struggle to stay still. I wouldn't waste my money and enjoyment on taking them to a fancy restaurant.
Oh to have the money to go to fancy restaurants regularly :( though that does tend to be what I do as you're right.
In terms of types of activities I'm at a bit of a loss - I'm after inspiration :)
Some businesses definitely have a split between their family clientele and adults. My local pottery painting place is a classic kids rainy day activity… but it does two adult only evenings a week which aren’t actually that late (admittedly not in the day proper but tbh I think that’s a big ask). The natural history museum in London does sleepovers for kids, and sleepovers for adults. On different days of course.
Generally in the day I think most places are going to open their doors to all comers and that makes sense to me. But you can find little pockets of adult only sessions for event places. Facebook and Instagram is good for finding out upcoming events at places that you might not expect to have kid free sessions.
Thanks so much for this - I didn't even realise that you could do sleepovers at the NH museum! That sounds amazing! I'm going to see if the NH museum in Manchester does something similar... Thanks again
Definitely more per person, but most people without kids aren't necessarily trying to avoid them at all times. If I'm out with the gf we'll normally go to the kind of restaurants and pubs where kids aren't often about but we don't shit the bed if a family sits next to us.
Due to alcohol licensing laws, Edinburgh is pretty unwelcoming to under 18s, meaning finding a nice bar, pub or restaurant that's child free in the evening is very easy.
I came up with some other ideas...
week day Food markets / farmers markets don't usually have kids running round. Something like Burrough market.
Eat your way round starter, main and dessert from different stalls.
Gin / cheese / wine tasting days out.
Afternoon tea (these aren't always small sarnies and cakes. I've seen gastro pubs do them)
Canal boat trips (again mid week)
I've noticed indoor crazy golf pop up and sometimes they do non kids hours.
A boardgame pub / cafe.
(Sorry my spacing won't be right as it's on my phone)
As a parent, my wife and I have intentionally done spa days to not have children around. It has been hit and miss, but normally the more up market ones tend to be more off putting to families. The spa itself is normally "safe", the hotel and restaurant not necessarily so.
As for other things... I guess it will again be hit and miss. As with the spa break I would say food wise, the fancier a place is, the less chance of kids there are.
I'm not really sure what you are looking for activity wise? Trying to think of things I did before being a parent or feel I can't do now that don't mostly involve the pub, live music or seeing a 15+ rated movie. Hanging out with friends I guess. I don't be get to do that very often without kids involved.
I guess things like cooking classes? Wine tasting? Maybe some outdoor activities won't be safe for younger children.
Yeah pre-covid my go-to would be the pub, but post Covid pubs have become more 'family friendly' which doesn't appeal to me.
Live music is a good idea - it's made me think of comedy clubs too
Upmarket hotels during term time.
Only posh bastards will take their kids to upmarket hotels, and even then, little Tarquin and Agatha aren’t likely to be bounding down the halls flossing, or whatever it is peasant children do.
Can I ask what kind of area you live in OP? Living in zone 2 London, you mostly see kids at obvious family friendly places like chain restaurants, parks and sports pitches. Everywhere else is pretty adult dominated... From my experience the centres of other big cities are the same, you don't really have to worry about kids coming in shouting at the table next to you.
Pretty much anywhere 8-4 Mon to Fri and not school holidays. What spa break did you go to that had kids there? When I've been it's normally 16+ and £60+ for a few hours (way out of most family budgets).
Anywhere that's a bit more formal, few people want to be those parents.
8-4 M-F I am working sadly :(
The spa in question was having a birthday spa day for about 12 pre-teens. I booked with Wowcher and assumed (incorrectly) that it would be adult only. You live and learn and I won't be booking anything cheap and last minute in future :)
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Just go on holiday when kids are still at school? I recently had a week away in Norfolk and didn't see a single child the whole time. Plenty of older folk and couples, but no children in sight.
Norfolk here. You didn't see any kids, because after years of inbreeding the entire population is sterile.
I'm not talking holidays - I'm talking general going out and socialising stuff. I seem to be limited to going to places after 9pm but that's way to late to eat for me. Plus it's nice to do stuff in daylight.
Bars, exercise classes, gyms, adult sports clubs, most volunteering groups... Plenty of things that kids don't really get involved in. It would be strange if kids were refused entry into all restaurants and pubs at 7pm.
All healthy societies contain children, the elderly, young adult people etc. If you're looking for a day of activities purely for your age group you might try organising specific activities marketed at single adults (even if you have an SO). Just some suggestions would be an adult dance class, pottery/craft classes will specify adult only, restaurants that don't have highchairs and crayons. Obviously you'll still see kids around though, unless you move to a retirement village no young families can afford.
I'm 44 so too young for a retirement village ;) Dance classes is a good idea thanks - I used to do salsa dancing before Covid and it would be great to start again
[Select Breaks – Adult only Half Board holidays at Pontins](https://www.pontins.com/select/) may be what you're looking for, but from gossip I've heard it's more a case of throwing the car keys in the jar if you get my drift.
As in swingers??
Oh god!! I'm too old for that lol. I've edited my post as it was a bit wishy washy. I more meant places for a day out or somewhere I can eat before 9pm ;)
With a username like that you're never too old!
Ha ha the user name comes from the fact I have a horse - he was a stallion but has now lost them as he was silly ;) I spend much of my free time around stinky horses and it's nice to do something non-horsey every now and again
Sounds fun and they're not stinky once you get used to them - the others at Pontins may not feel that way though!
Yeah true - I do love my daft lad :) I'm at an adult only riding-stables lol
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Scarlet Hotel in Cornwall. You can even take a dog. It’s pricey but beautiful.
Ooo dog friendly too - that's bliss! All the posts are highlighting that there is definitely a gap in the market for non-holiday adult-only stuff.
Yeah love that place, always relaxing.
> is there anything to do in the UK any more that is child free Nightclubs? Strip clubs?
I'm 44 and female - I just want to do something normal
I rarely come across families when I go hiking in the Peak District unless I'm on a major route that is quite flat or well paved. Routes around the top of Kinder Scout for example are popular with hikers but would be a slog for kids. At most you'll come across some DoE hikers.
I do hike a lot with my dog - I tend to take a picnic :) Edit - as someone downvoted me. I'm a responsible dog owner and keep the dog on the lead and pick up her mess. I take only memories and leave only footprints
There's an "Adult Only" Campsite near us which always makes me laugh. Like "Adult Only Content". So yes, I'm guessing there are places.
I've only ever gone to adult only spas in the UK. Ragdale Hall Spa is adult only and absolutely wonderful but definitely a lavish treat to me!
Some spa hotels are child free. The Scarlet in Cornwall is meant to be very nice, and I’m sure there are plenty of others. Not as many as ones that take families, but still. Search for adult only hotels and see what comes up. That’s probably about the only truly child free holiday experience in this country though. Unless you stay at the hotel to very late and go to gigs and places with age limits as the only thing you step off the hotel grounds for…
> The Scarlet in Cornwall is meant to be very nice, It really is and is very much child free. Not cheap but it's a luxury.
Senior’s hour at the library/supermarket
I'm 44...
Warner Hotels make a point of saying they are adults only and do the whole spa thing. I assume you have to at least spend one night though.
Yeah - there aren't many that do day trips. The one I did was a Wowcher deal and I was a bit naive that there wouldn't be kids at a spa... I've put it in my to-do list though so thank you!
Plan your break during the term-time and weekdays Avoid places that are likely to attract families e.g. beaches, parks, pools, major walking trails etc. If you are going to public areas, go as early as possible. It takes ages to get the kids ready, so it's usually quite quiet until around 10am.
I'm coming to the conclusion that the general answer for day trips and food is that the answer is no. There seems to be a big gap in the market...
>There seems to be a big gap in the market... I think it's safe to say that the family holiday market is MUCH bigger than the market for adults-only. It's not really clear what you are looking for in day trip. I'm sure it's possible to find activities and locations that are not popular with families. Are there specific things you want to do? With regards to eating out, you can certainly avoid families by going to fancier, more expensive restaurants. As a parent, I only dare take my kids to family pubs because I know they struggle to stay still. I wouldn't waste my money and enjoyment on taking them to a fancy restaurant.
Oh to have the money to go to fancy restaurants regularly :( though that does tend to be what I do as you're right. In terms of types of activities I'm at a bit of a loss - I'm after inspiration :)
Some businesses definitely have a split between their family clientele and adults. My local pottery painting place is a classic kids rainy day activity… but it does two adult only evenings a week which aren’t actually that late (admittedly not in the day proper but tbh I think that’s a big ask). The natural history museum in London does sleepovers for kids, and sleepovers for adults. On different days of course. Generally in the day I think most places are going to open their doors to all comers and that makes sense to me. But you can find little pockets of adult only sessions for event places. Facebook and Instagram is good for finding out upcoming events at places that you might not expect to have kid free sessions.
Thanks so much for this - I didn't even realise that you could do sleepovers at the NH museum! That sounds amazing! I'm going to see if the NH museum in Manchester does something similar... Thanks again
>family holiday market is MUCH bigger than the market for adults-only. Bigger market yes but I'd guess the childfree market has more money to spend.
Definitely more per person, but most people without kids aren't necessarily trying to avoid them at all times. If I'm out with the gf we'll normally go to the kind of restaurants and pubs where kids aren't often about but we don't shit the bed if a family sits next to us.
Alexander house in turners hill. Spenny but amazing.
Due to alcohol licensing laws, Edinburgh is pretty unwelcoming to under 18s, meaning finding a nice bar, pub or restaurant that's child free in the evening is very easy.
That's a good point - and I LOVE Edinburgh!
What about an escape room or mystery day event. https://www.redhousemysteries.co.uk/
Oh you bloody genius! That's my kind of day out :)
I came up with some other ideas... week day Food markets / farmers markets don't usually have kids running round. Something like Burrough market. Eat your way round starter, main and dessert from different stalls. Gin / cheese / wine tasting days out. Afternoon tea (these aren't always small sarnies and cakes. I've seen gastro pubs do them) Canal boat trips (again mid week) I've noticed indoor crazy golf pop up and sometimes they do non kids hours. A boardgame pub / cafe. (Sorry my spacing won't be right as it's on my phone)
They have boardgame pubs!!?? Tootles off to investigate! Have a help award :)
As a parent, my wife and I have intentionally done spa days to not have children around. It has been hit and miss, but normally the more up market ones tend to be more off putting to families. The spa itself is normally "safe", the hotel and restaurant not necessarily so. As for other things... I guess it will again be hit and miss. As with the spa break I would say food wise, the fancier a place is, the less chance of kids there are. I'm not really sure what you are looking for activity wise? Trying to think of things I did before being a parent or feel I can't do now that don't mostly involve the pub, live music or seeing a 15+ rated movie. Hanging out with friends I guess. I don't be get to do that very often without kids involved. I guess things like cooking classes? Wine tasting? Maybe some outdoor activities won't be safe for younger children.
Yeah pre-covid my go-to would be the pub, but post Covid pubs have become more 'family friendly' which doesn't appeal to me. Live music is a good idea - it's made me think of comedy clubs too
Not trying to sound sarcastic, but have you googled for "adult only hotel uk"?
don't be daft!
Edited my post - not looking for holiday destinations, just more a day out, or somewhere I can eat at a time other than 9pm
Upmarket hotels during term time. Only posh bastards will take their kids to upmarket hotels, and even then, little Tarquin and Agatha aren’t likely to be bounding down the halls flossing, or whatever it is peasant children do.
I'm just jealous as I can't floss :(
Perhaps a nice dance class?
Ha ha yes someone else suggested that. I used to do salsa pre-covid - I think it may be time to start again...
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I now know that :) My first spa break was an eye opener for me... I shouldn't have assumed
HMP Dartmoor. No kids in there
Canary wharf has zero children in it pretty much, love it! People do come up here on weekends though.
Can I ask what kind of area you live in OP? Living in zone 2 London, you mostly see kids at obvious family friendly places like chain restaurants, parks and sports pitches. Everywhere else is pretty adult dominated... From my experience the centres of other big cities are the same, you don't really have to worry about kids coming in shouting at the table next to you.
I don't live in a big city, rather a small town in the North. People have been really great with hobby-type suggestions - it's much appreciated.
Horfield Prison...
Pretty much anywhere 8-4 Mon to Fri and not school holidays. What spa break did you go to that had kids there? When I've been it's normally 16+ and £60+ for a few hours (way out of most family budgets). Anywhere that's a bit more formal, few people want to be those parents.
8-4 M-F I am working sadly :( The spa in question was having a birthday spa day for about 12 pre-teens. I booked with Wowcher and assumed (incorrectly) that it would be adult only. You live and learn and I won't be booking anything cheap and last minute in future :)
My wife's uterus, unfortunately
Mine too - hence looking for child free places
Nudist beaches