8 Easter Road Trip Ideas For The Family

Squabbling over what music to put on, who pulled who's hair first and the firm assurance that someone behind you is about to be violently ill. It can only be the annual Easter road trip.

While you can only hope that your little brood will act with the grace of a family in a car advert, Fiat have come up with a few suggestions to ensure the trip itself goes as smoothly as the chocolate around the egg.

To paraphrase the saying: it’s not just the destination that counts, but the car that gets you there. However big or small the family, there has to be ample space. Nothing short of five doors, five to seven seats, and a boot with enough space to fit everything everyone needs without it feeling cramped.

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Zoom forward the Fiat 500L. Perfect for a young, stylish family, it boasts five doors, five seats, a spacious 400 litre boot, 22 interior storage compartments and a five-star EURO NCAP safety rating.

For the activity-loving family, the Fiat 500L Trekking features 17in diamond-finished alloy wheels, bold bumpers and side mouldings, and comes with Traction+ for extra grip on slippery or uneven terrain, as well as collision avoiding City Brake Control.

The Fiat 500L MPW is perfect for the bigger family. With seven seats that can be configured in many ways – the front passenger seat can fold completely flat to fit an object of 260cm in length – that’s a fully inflated paddling pool! It also has a Fold & Tumble split seating which folds to make a table. If you’ve been looking for the best family car, Fiat is where it’s at. Find out more.

You’ve got the wheels, now gather your eggs and let’s roll…

8 Easter Road Trip Ideas for the Family

Take Off To The Woods(01 of08)

What’s more magical than taking a drive to your own cabin in an enchanted forest? Take your pick from a choice of nine fairy tale locations, including Deerpark in Cornwall, Forest of Dean and Sherwood Forest. With a wide range of fully decked out luxury cabins with up to five bedrooms, as well as the wealth of activities, predicted sunshine and the glorious setting, the kids can expect a truly incredible Easter egg hunt, including eggs delivered by the Easter Bunny himself! There’s a special 10% off Easter bookings deal plus free giant egg welcome gift.forestholidays.co.uk (credit:Golden Oak Treehouse, Deerpark Forest)

Head For Wales(02 of08)

Long drives simply have to be scenic and there’s never a shortage of postcard-perfect views en route to Pembrokeshire. Bluestone is the perfect treat once you arrive: with luxury lodges and cottages designed for families, the kids can splash in the Blue Lagoon water park, fire a giant catapult at the Tournament Field or climb the trees on the high ropes at the Steep Ravine, while you treat yourselves to a well-earned couple’s pampering session at the Well Spa. Easter fun includes Easter Bunny visit, Easter egg hunt and Egg-treme Egg-splorers mystery hike.bluestonewales.com (credit:Bluestone Natural Park Resort)

Go Glamping(03 of08)

After a ride in the comfort and warmth of your car, no kid will want to be stood in a muddy field holding a tent pole. Glamped up destinations they’ll love include the gypsy caravan setting of the Wriggles Brook Gypsy B&B in Herefordshire, the out of Africa style Ling Safari Tents in Worcestershire, the futuristic feel of the Notgrove Pods in Gloucestershire (pictured), and the chill-out festival feel of the Tipi Corner in Wales and the Baby Moon Camp in North Yorkshire. Accommodation choices include yurts, safari tents, tipis, super tents, bell tents, unidomes, geo domes and, the kids will love this one, hobbit pods. glamping-uk.co.uk (credit:Notgrove Pods)

A Cracking Time In The Lakes(04 of08)

The Lake District is going Easter mad this year. The Lakeland Maze Farm Park near Kendal is putting on an egg hunt under the gaze of farm animals, there’s Easter egg crafts and decorating at Brockhole in Windermere, while The Great Peter Rabbit Easter Egg Hunt at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (pictured) involves finding ceramic Easter eggs with great prizes to boot. yourguide2thelakedistrict.co.uk (credit:The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction)

Get On The Rails(05 of08)

When you get out of the car, you might not think it a great idea to rest in another mode of transport, but this is no caravan holiday we’re talking here. How about a refurbished railway carriage? Fantastic custom-built train B&Bs include Cloughton Station in Scarborough,Trailways Railway Carriage in North Yorkshire, and the vintage Victorian charm of Railholiday Ltd Haparanda Station in Cornwall, while the Brockford Railway Siding in Suffolk comes with a family-sized hot tub. Get in!railwaystationcottages.co.uk (credit: Railholiday Ltd Haparanda Station )

Wag Tail For Wigwams(06 of08)

Easter break ideas become limited when there’s a dog in the back of the car to consider, so a pet-friendly break in a wigwam site is perfect. Choose from ten locations, including the Humble Bee Wigwams in Scarborough, the Secret Valley Wigwams in Somerset and the Pot-A-Doodle Do Wigwam Village in Northumberland. It’s not just for the furry ones, of course. The state-of-the-art, fully equipped timber wigwams, the wild setting and range of fun outdoor activities are guaranteed to make everyone start bounding this Easter. wigwamholidays.com (credit:potadoodledo.com)

Up The Treetops(07 of08)

Christmas isn’t the only holiday to feature a tree! The kids will love getting down to their Easter activities from their very own treehouse, and you’ll find family-friendly ones at West Lexham Treehouses & Bell Tents in Norfolk, Chewton Glen in Hampshire, and Sunridge Treehouse in Devon. They’ve all clearly worked out the parents will need time away from the kids going feral, and come equipped with nearby hot tubs and pampering for the grown-ups. And of course, if you really want to blow the kids’ minds, you don’t need us to point out things to do at the luxury treehouses of Alton Towers Enchanted Village.altontowers.com (credit:Chewton Glen)

Across The Channel(08 of08)

A good car means travelling out of the country by road isn’t out of the question. Sticking to the great outdoors theme, you can stay in a purpose built fairy tale house at Dihan Evasion in Brittany, France, or live like a villager picking grapes and horse riding at Kameni Dvori Vineyard Cottage in Dubrovnik, Croatia. It won’t be too late to consider a family skiing trip either. Val Thorens in France, being close to a glacier, offers a guarantee there’ll be snow this Easter.valthorens.com (credit:valthorens.com)

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