Dalmeny Resort Hotel

• Family entertainment calendar
• Rooms with sea view
• Full spa and gym

Families won’t find anywhere better than Dalmeny Resort Hotel in St Annes, in Lancashire. It’s got a handy postcode on the main promenade, overlooking the beach and pier – so you’re a short walk from all the action. But it’s the entertainment that sets this hotel apart from the rest.

They’ve got a dedicated entertainment team during school holidays and weekends. So younger guests can get stuck in with pool parties, sports, arts and crafts, treasure hunts and films. There’s a kids’ arcade, a cinema, a squash court and pool and table tennis. Boredom’s not an option for grown-ups, either, with a ballroom for evening entertainment. Expect crazy science and magic shows, quizzes and live musicians. If things get a little too much, you can also retreat to the health club, where you’ve got a gym, a heated pool, a sauna and a steam room.

As for food and drink, you won’t go hungry. The restaurant sorts breakfast, lunch and dinner, with kids’ menus, afternoon tea and daily happy hours. Plus, you’ll find lots of locally sourced produce on the menu, like beef from the Ribble Valley or locally caught fish. And, if you upgrade to a sea view room, you can take in the spectacular sunsets without leaving the hotel.