Rainy day on holiday: 12 things to do with kids

A rainy day on holiday doesn’t have to be a lost day. In fact, they sometimes make the best memories. With these 12 ideas nobody spends the day bored — indoors and out.

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Staying in

1. Build a den — from blankets, chairs and cushions. Instantly the whole afternoon sorted.
2. Card and dice games — grab a packing-list classic: Uno, Ludo, Yahtzee.
3. Bake or cook together — something simple with what you have. The process is the game.
4. Movie afternoon — those offline downloaded films come in handy now.
5. Update the travel journal — the perfect rainy task, and the memory stays.

Heading out (rain is fine)

1. Wellies on, puddle hunting — the classic. Who finds the biggest puddle to jump in?
2. Pool or water park — rain above, warm water below.
3. Museum, aquarium or indoor playground — check ahead what the destination offers indoors.
4. Explore the city under an umbrella — empty streets, hot chocolate, fewer tourists.

Good to know

• Always keep one rain plan in mind
• Rain jacket and boots belong on the packing list
• A game and a book in the suitcase save any rainy day
• Ask your accommodation for nearby indoor tips