10 last minute UK summer holidays you can book right now that are CHEAPER than a takeaway

WOULD you rather spend £15 on a takeaway pizza, or use that money to go on a mega family holiday?

Your next family getaway in the UK doesn’t have to involve saving up for months and months.

Not when we’ve found entire family holidays for less than the price of a pizza.

Order a large pizza from Domino’s and you can expect to pay at least £14.

A six-piece tenders bargain bucket from KFC costs £15.99, and a chicken sharebox from McDonald’s on its own will set you back £13.69. And that’s all before you add drinks and delivery on top.

We’ve found 10 UK family holidays that cost less than all of the above – priced at £12.50pp or under.

So put down the delivery apps, and start packing your bags. Here’s the best family holidays you can book right now for less per person than a Friday night takeaway.

1. Devon Cliffs, Exmouth

Backed by dramatic red cliffs and perched above its own, award-winning private beach, Devon Cliffs is one of Haven’s top coastal resorts.

This holiday park is ideal for kids who love to make a splash, with a massive, four-lane indoor waterslide that plunges you straight into the indoor pool – plus a rubber ring tube slide outside.

Out on the beach, you can take part in sea kayaking and paddle-boarding lessons.

Back on land, there’s adrenaline-pumping activities like high-ropes courses and mini 4×4 off-roading.

Keeping costs down for meals is a breeze thanks to the resort’s own Wetherspoons pub, The Red Rocks, where you can eat familiar favourites like curries and pizzas and enjoy cheap pints.

Another dining option is the South Beach Cafe, which serves up seaside cocktails with sunset views.

When night falls, two live entertainment venues keep the whole family entertained with everything from classic bingo to 90’s tribute acts.

2. Marton Mere, Blackpool

Just a ten-minute drive from Blackpool’s famous seafront, Haven’s AA five-star rated Marton Mere holiday park has so much to do that you’ll barely want to leave site.

Family days here are spent braving free-fall airbag drops on ‘The Jump’, conquering the huge climbing wall, and getting competitive at the NERF Training Camp.

For something a little more relaxing, you can float down the outdoor lazy river or take a gentle swim in the heated indoor pool.

Feeding the family is hassle-free too, with on-site options including Papa Johns, Burger King, and Cook’s classic seaside fish and chips.

Evenings centre around the newly-upgraded Showbar, packed with exciting entertainment like interactive game shows.

Best of all, you’re just moments from the iconic Blackpool Tower, the world-famous Illuminations, and Pleasure Beach’s newest thrill rides such as Aviktas, which opened earlier this summer.

3. Billing Aquadrome, Northampton

Sprawling across 235 acres of lakes and countryside in Northamptonshire, Billing Aquadrome is designed to keep even hard-to-please teenagers off their phones.

Where else can kids feed alpacas, ride on a BMX pump track, learn TikTok dances, and ride a miniature railway all in one afternoon?

Kids can go full Total Wipeout on the lake’s massive inflatable obstacle course, while younger ones get stuck into slime-making and outdoor survival workshops.

When the sun goes down, the outdoor cinema becomes a popular spot with its open-air cinema screenings, plus there’s also silent discos and live shows in a giant outdoor amphitheatre.

Refuelling the family is easy thanks to loaded burgers at Smash’d Town and sweet snacks from the Bak’D & Swirls dessert shop.

To top it all off, you can fall asleep right on the water’s edge by booking a stay in a cosy lakeside pod.

4. Littlesea, Weymouth

Overlooking Dorset’s tranquil Fleet Lagoon, Haven’s AA 5 Gold Star-rated Littlesea Holiday Park puts natural wonders like Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast right on your doorstep.

When you’re not out on a nature hike, there’s unique activities like pottery classes, an inflatable arena and games of beach bingo on-site.

Plus there’s plenty of Haven holiday classics too, like a crazy golf course, archery and football sessions.

Keen swimmers get the best of both worlds with heated indoor and sunny outdoor pool – plus it wouldn’t be a proper seaside holiday without getting in the sea.

The park is also only a 10-minute drive from the town centre of Weymouth and the historic Nothe Fort.

5. Orchards Holiday Village, Clacton-on-Sea

Active families are spoilt for choice at Essex’s AA four-star Orchards Holiday Village.

The park packs in a nine-hole golf course, mini Segway hire, Footgolf, and pop-up Football Fun Factory sessions into one site.

Soak up the countryside views by cycling around the large fishing lake, or if the weather plays up, spend those spare two pence coins winning prizes in the amusements.

A stay here isn’t complete without a visit to Clacton Pier and Pavilion, which is 17 minutes’ drive from the park.

This well-loved seaside spot has over 20 exciting rides that you can take on with a £12.99 unlimited ride wristband.

6. Butlin’s

What’s better than a family weekend away at Butlin’s?

There’s an abundance of activities across the popular Bognor Regis, Skegness, and Minehead resorts.

On rainy days, kids can spend hours conquering the massive Splash Waterworld waterpark, loaded with high-speed flumes, raft rides, and wave pools.

The action centres around the Skyline Pavilion, where the stage hosts West End-quality live productions, pantomimes, and character meet-and-greets with TV favourites.

Add in high-ropes courses, archery, soft play arenas, and direct beach access – and your schedule is packed from morning to night.

Plus, make sure to make use of the traditional fairground for unlimited spins on the dodgems and carousels.

7. Parkdean Looe Bay Holiday Park, Cornwall

From crabbing off Banjo Pier to exploring the giant biomes of the Eden Project, Parkdean Looe Bay puts proper Cornish adventures front and centre.

On-site, kids can splash around in the heated pool, tackle wildlife trails, or join in with action-packed tots’ activity sessions.

Nighttime brings live family entertainment alongside quality park dining, with all inclusive food and drink options up for grabs on selected midweek breaks.

Off-park, you’re just minutes from West Looe’s sandy coves, quiet rockpools, and Nelson, the town’s legendary bronze seal statue.

Historic harbour pubs like The Jolly Sailor serve up hearty home-cooked meals and fresh local catches straight off the boat.

Plus, with the Monkey Sanctuary and Polperro‘s ancient fishing village right around the corner, you’ll never run out of day trips.

8. Hopton Holiday Village, Great Yarmouth

Haven’s Hopton Holiday Village isn’t just another bog-standard holiday park – it’s the reigning AA Holiday Park of the Year.

Sitting in Norfolk’s Hopton-on-Sea, here you’ll get direct beach access to signature flat, golden sands and gentle waves.

Fresh from a massive makeover, parents can even grab a cheap pint and family meal at the park’s brand-new, on-site Wetherspoons, The White Clover.

Kids won’t get bored either, thanks to a newly upgraded pool complex that has doubled in size and comes stacked with high-speed flumes and an inflatable arena.

On dry land, little thrill-seekers can tackle everything from a Mini Aerial Adventure and climbing wall to Segway tours and go-karting.

When night falls, pull up a seat at the buzzing lounge bar for a drink while the kids go wild for the Seaside Squad live shows.

You’re also only 12 minutes from Great Yarmouth’s legendary Golden Mile, where you can tackle giant seafront rides.

And if you don’t visiting outside of peak travel seasons (which – let’s be honest – makes for a much more peaceful break anyway) you can bag a serious bargain.

9. Unity Beach, Somerset

Unity Beach in Somerset is an absolute powerhouse of a holiday park. And lucky for you, it’s available with The Sun’s £9.50 holidays.

What really sets this park apart is that it has its very own theme park and waterpark right on site.

Thrill-seekers can tackle over 40 attractions at Brean Theme Park, from spinning rollercoasters to classic log flumes.

Then head over to the newly-upgraded Unity Splash waterpark or fast slides, rubber-ring rides, and heated indoor and outdoor pools.

Throw in an 18-hole golf course, plenty of sports, and direct beach access, and you’ve got a non-stop holiday where boredom simply isn’t an option.

10. Seal Bay, West Sussex

Perched on a private mile of coastline in Selsey, Seal Bay delivers a classic seaside family holiday, but with a thoroughly modern upgrade.

When you’re not out enjoying the beach, there’s a massive, tropical water complex with plenty of slides and splash pads, plus a sunny outdoor lido surrounded by cabanas.

This holiday park also boasts its own on-site funfair, plus activities like ten-pin bowling, pottery painting, and high-ropes climbing courses.

When day turns to night, the resort comes alive across its multi-million-pound entertainment venues.

You’ll get to see some all-singing, all-dancing theatre productions with everything from acrobatics to pyrotechnics on stage.