Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in England

When you stay at Holiday Inn Nottingham by IHG in Nottingham, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of University of Nottingham and Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. This hotel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Loughborough University.

• Loads of restaurants
• 3 championship golf courses
• Activities like high ropes and archery

You’ll never get bored at the Celtic Manor Resort. This five-star hotel, on the outskirts of Newport in Wales, has enough restaurants and bars for every day of the week, a trio of golf courses, and endless activities.

Its three golf courses hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup. Budding golfers can hone their swings at the golf academy or driving range. But the activities don’t stop there. Because this place serves up everything from axe throwing and adventure golf to archery and a high ropes course. Plus, it’s all set in 2,000 acres of Welsh countryside, so walks are a must.

Relaxing is easy, too. The hotel’s Forum Spa has been voted Spa of the Year at the Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards. And there are bars and restaurants for days. There’s an eatery specialising in Welsh food, a grill, an award-winning steak joint and an Asian-inspired restaurant. What’s more, the bars list includes a cellar bar for watching sports, a Johnnie Walker bar in the golfing clubhouse and a handful of other watering holes.

With a stay at The Carpenters Arms in Newbury, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Highclere Castle and Sandham Memorial Chapel. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from North Wessex Downs and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from West Berkshire Museum.

Centrally located in London, Hilton London Metropole is within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Regent's Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from The British Museum.

With a stay at Green Haven Guest House in Stratford-upon-Avon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Warwick Castle and American Fountain. This bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from New Place.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow by IHG in Marlow, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and Higginson Park. This family-friendly hotel is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from LEGOLAND® Windsor and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Windsor Castle.

Located in Cambridge, Holiday Inn Cambridge by IHG is in the suburbs – a 5-minute drive from Cambridge Business Park and 5 minutes from St John's Innovation Centre. This spa hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Cambridge Regional College and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from River Cam.

With a stay at Channel View Guest House in Weymouth, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Jubilee Clock Tower of Weymouth. This beach hotel is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Lulworth Cove and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Weymouth Bay.

Located in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), The Chelsea Harbour Hotel & Spa London is within a 10-minute drive of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. This luxury hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Big Ben and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

Located in Coquelles (Calais Fréthun), Holiday Inn Calais-Coquelles by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Cité Europe and Channel Outlet. This spa hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Les Six Bourgeois and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Museum of Fine Arts Calais.

With a stay at ibis Birmingham International Airport – NEC in Birmingham (Marston Green), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Resorts World Birmingham and National Exhibition Centre. This hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from O2 Academy Birmingham and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from The Mailbox.

A stay at The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kensington High Street and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Hyde Park.

Located in Birmingham (Great Barr), The Great Barr Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Utilita Arena Birmingham and National SEA LIFE Centre. This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Broad Street and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Bullring & Grand Central.

A stay at DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Business Design Centre and Barbican Centre. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Coal Drops Yard and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

With a stay at London Marriott Hotel Regents Park in London (Camden), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Regent's Park and 12 minutes from Piccadilly Circus. This luxury hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Buckingham Palace and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Big Ben.

Located in Slough (Colnbrook), Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is within a 15-minute drive of Windsor Castle and Thorpe Park. This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.2 km) from LEGOLAND® Windsor and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Ascot Racecourse.

With a stay at Greyfield Farm Cottages in Bristol, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Chew Valley Lake and Mendip Hills. This cottage is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Thermae Bath Spa and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Roman Baths.

With a stay at ibis London Sutton Point in Sutton (Sutton Central), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Surrey Hills and Wimbledon Tennis Club. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Buckingham Palace and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from London Eye.

With a stay at Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford in London (Stratford), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Westfield Stratford City and 15 minutes by foot from London Stadium. This hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Tower of London.

Located in Richmond (Kew), Kew Gardens Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and The National Archives. This hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Wembley Stadium and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Buckingham Palace.