A UK family vacation is the perfect introduction to kid-friendly international travel. With no language barrier other than one of the charming United Kingdom accents, children will feel at ease to explore the best of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Raise your pinkies at afternoon tea in a historic castle or a posh London hotel; learn all about royal (and sometimes scary!) history at the Tower of London or Edinburgh Castle; hike around the Isle of Skye; explore the political and film history of Belfast; and cheer on your favorite professional soccer team (also known as football). London and Edinburgh are two of Europe’s most-loved cities and have many accommodation options that work well for families, like apartment-style hotels within walking distance of all the attractions. Throughout the UK countryside, families return year after year to castles, manor houses, and country estates that offer onsite kid-friendly activities, with no driving required.