Family Holidays Overview
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Family Holidays: Family holiday parks and resorts
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Why
Forget Hi-de-Hi. Forget Knobbly Knees. Forget draughty chalets. In the 21st Century, family holiday parks have changed. And changed for the better.
With the likes of Center Parcs leading the way, you’re more likely to find a wonderful world of water slides, wave machines, great family accommodation and healthy, child-friendly food.
OK, you may not be exploring the pyramids or trekking through Nepal. But then again, you may just be getting a well-earned rest, ordering food the kids like and… er… having a laugh!?
- Top left: The ShowBar
- Top right: Children Playing in a fountain
- Bottom left: Accomadation
- Bottom right: A Seaview
When
Open all year round, UK Holiday Parks can offer a cosy weekend away or a full-blown summer family holiday. With many boasting indoor pool and leisure facilities, there’s fun to be had come rain or shine.
How
take the car
Depends where you’re headed. Car is the obvious choice but come the peak summer months, Britain’s roads can come to a mind-numbing standstill. If you need to hire one then please check our Car hire page and don't forget to take a look at our travel tips pages for tips for family car journeys.
take the train
Train is the other option. And to be fair the UK’s train operators are trying their best to accommodate families in a modern fun way: kid’s carriages, food and, on some routes, even goodie bags. Just avoid those weekend engineering works! Find traintickets to all UK mainland stations online with the UK's biggest online seller TheTrainline.com.
Stay
There are now so many options to choose from. They range substantially in price and what you pay is generally reflected in the standard of accommodation, facilities, childcare and entertainment. Our recommended options have been selected for value, with some offering substantially more expensive breaks than others. Some of our particular favourites across the range include, Hoseasons holiday parks with over 380 Lodges and parks locations throughout the UK, Center Parcs, Weststar holiday parks and Butlins.
Do
Almost anything you want.
Swim, slide, run, cycle, canoe, munch, sing, surf, read, BBQ, chill, jump… the choice is endless.
Or absolutely nothing.
Eat
At one end, Butlins offers great British classics plus a great selection of kids and family favourites – pizza, pasta etc.
At the other, Center Parcs offers a slightly more continental style and sophistication – but at higher prices.
Cost
There can be a large variation in cost, depending on time of year, location, and standard of accommodation. Mid-week breaks for a family of four can cost just £49 during the low season. But expect to pay over a grand for a week with Center Parcs during August.
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Bluestone: Luxury Timber Lodges, Pembrokeshire
from £10*
Luxurious and spacious timber lodges, in stunning coastal park, with kids club, nannies & fab facilities
* from £10 per person per night on a mid-week break in January, and from £33pp per night in summer, incl free or discounted access to The Blue Lagoon
Bluestone: Luxury Studios & Cottages, Pembrokeshire
from £10*
At the heart of the village, stunning coastal park, kids club, nannies & fab facilities
* from £10 per person per night on a mid-week break in January, and from £32pp per night in summer, incl free or discounted access to The Blue Lagoon
Center Parcs, UK Holiday Parks
from £225*
Four resorts with a terrific reputation, each in 400 acres of grounds
* per 2 bedroom lodge sleeping 4 people for 4 nights
Hoseasons, UK Holiday Parks
from £30*
Britain’s leading self-catering holiday specialist with over 380 Lodges and parks locations throughout the UK.
* per person per three night break
Butlins Skegness, Lincolnshire
from £318*
Fantastic seafront fun-packed resort for all the family, young to old!
* from £318 for a family of four, (2 adults + 2 children) for 7 nights
Butlins Minehead, Minehead
from £318*
Fantastic place where everything is all under one roof. Splash Water World, go kart, fun fair and more..
* from £318 for a family of four, (2 adults + 2 children) for 7 nights
Butlins Bognor Regis, West Sussex
from £318*
Splash water world, 50 free activities, nursery, and a choice of family apartments
* from £318 for a family of four, (2 adults + 2 children) for 7 nights
Haven
Haven Holidays, UK Holiday Parks
from £99*
A wide choice of holidays and short breaks throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
* from just £99 per family for a self catering break, or from £149 half board
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- Center Parcs
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