THINKING of heading on a UK staycation this year?
Here’s some inspiration: we’ve rounded up our most popular holiday parks booked via Sun £9.50 Holidays in 2025.
There’s truly something for everyone in these parks, from families with water babies and adrenaline junkies, to resorts with beachy cocktail lounges and poolside saunas.
Seal Bay Resort
Seal Bay was the top pick for Sun £9.50 holidaymakers last year – and it’s clear to see why.
The Cove resort is in Selsey, Chichester – where there’s plenty of attractions to visit such as the Harbour Park amusements and the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum.
However there’s no need to leave the resort itself, with so many activities to choose from.
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With digital darts, climbing walls, axe throwing, archery and surfing on the cards, you won’t be stuck finding something to do here.
Hendra
Hendra is a five-star, family-run holiday park in Newquay, Cornwall.
This resort has loads of unique events and activities you won’t find at many other places.
Choose from bush craft survival skills, sea scooters, making your own cuddly bear and plenty more activities that make lasting family memories.
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Accommodation comes as classic caravans, houses and retreat lodges – all with a contemporary style and a super homely, cosy feel.
There’s plenty more unique things to do on your doorstep, too, from visiting the local Lobster Hatchery to the popular Camel Creek Adventure Park.
HOW TO BOOK WITH HOLS FROM £9.50
There are FIVE ways to book our Holidays From £9.50:
- Book with Sun Club: Join Sun Club at thesun.co.uk/club for £1.99 a month. Go to the Sun Club Offers hub and find the Hols from £9.50 page. You do not need to collect any codewords or Sun Savers codes. Booking opens on Tuesday, January 13.
- Book with Codewords: Simply collect FIVE codewords printed in The Sun daily from Saturday, January 10 to Thursday, January 29. Then enter them at thesun.co.uk/holidays to unlock booking from Wednesday, January 14. Previous hols bookers can book a day early on Tuesday, January 13 by using the bonus codeword sent via email.
- Book with Sun Savers: Download the Sun Savers app or register at sunsavers.co.uk. Then go to the ‘Offers’ section of Sun Savers and click ‘Start Collecting’ on the ‘Hols From £9.50’ page. Collect FIVE Sun Savers codes from those printed at the bottom of the Sun Savers page in the newspaper from Saturday, January 10 to Thursday, January 29. Then enter or scan the codes on Sun Savers to unlock booking from Wednesday, January 14. Or if you are already a Sun Savers member, use the bonus Sun Savers code we will send you to book from Tuesday, January 13.
- Book by post: Collect FIVE of the codewords printed in The Sun each day from Saturday, January 10 to Thursday, January 29. Cut the codeword out and send it back with the booking form – found in paper on Saturday, January 10 or online at thesun.co.uk/holidays.
- Book with The Sun Digital Newspaper: Sign up to The Sun Digital Newspaper at thesun.co.uk/newspaper. Then download the Sun Savers app or sign up at sunsavers.co.uk, log in to Sun Savers with your Sun account details (the same email and password you use for your Digital Newspaper) and enjoy automatic access to Hols, without the need to collect Sun Savers codes daily. Booking opens on Tuesday, January 13.
Unity Beach
In pretty Brean Sands, Somerset, Unity Beach is a top choice for UK holiday parks.
It’s great for families who like to make a splash, with its indoor pool, outdoor heated pool, waterslides and toddler splash park.
There’s also an 18-hole golf course and all-weather sports pitch for the sporty ones in the family, plus there’s discounts to be had at Brean Theme Park for the adrenaline junkies.
The food here is particularly good. It can be hard to choose what to have for dinner when picking between pizza, fish and chips, Chinese and Indian cuisine.
Parkdean Resorts Trecco Bay
Trecco Bay Holiday Park remains a popular choice, and it’s even one of the largest holiday parks in Europe.
Known for its buzzing atmosphere, it’s hard to run out of things to do at Trecco Bay.
Take little ones along to the outdoor wet play zone, bowling, amusements and more.
The site’s cocktail bar Aloha, on the other hand, is a popular spot for the grown-ups.
If you do want to leave the giant park and explore the local area, there’s a range of award-winning beaches to explore nearby – Trecco Bay Beach itself has just been awarded a Blue Flag for the 14th year in a row.
St Ives Bay Beach Resort
St Ives Bay Beach Resort in Cornwall has some seriously breathtaking views, and accommodation just steps from the beach.
Choose to stay in a Stargazer caravan for the ultimate nighttime view, or a brand new luxury pod for a mini slice of coastal paradise.
Spend your days lazing by the indoor pool or putting your spare change to good use in the site’s arcade.
It goes without saying that the beach here has to explored – and there’s even a surf school if you want to get out onto the water in style.
Parkdean Resorts Camber Sands
Camber Sands in Sussex is a popular beach destination for a reason – and it’s no surprise that Camber Sands Holiday Park is a popular place to stay, too.
Take your pick from four heated pools and waterslides, racing the family in fun karts, or reaching new heights at the Clip & Climb.
Accommodation sees brand new, pet-friendly caravans and lodges just a stone’s throw away from the beach.
Outside, there’s seven miles of golden sands to stroll, and the pretty medieval town of Rye is only a 10-minute drive away.
Parkdean Resorts Southview
Southview Holiday Park near Skegness has plenty to see and do within the resort itself, as well as out and about.
Kids can try their hand at pirate mini golf, an outdoor adventure playground, a gaming arena and more.
And for the parents, burn some energy in a gym session or unwind in the indoor pool complete with a sauna and steam room.
Nearby you’ve got the beaches of Skegness and the rollercoasters of Fantasy Island to visit, as well as fun indoor activities like Laser Quest if a rainy day strikes.
Parkdean Resorts Cayton Bay
Cayton Bay Holiday Park in North Yorkshire is an activity-packed holiday park in a coastal setting.
If you and the family are into all things adventure activities, you won’t get bored here.
Spend your days climbing high ropes, running around in bumper zorbs and even trying out hoverboards.
Accommodation comes in the form of caravans and luxury lodges – and if you’re feeling ultra-fancy, you can opt for a cosy lodge with a hot tub.
Nearby you’ve got Scarborough harbour and Filey Beach to explore.
Parkdean Resorts Kessingland Beach
Kessingland Beach Holiday Park sits on a pretty Suffolk coast with plenty of beach and forest to explore.
Whether you’re heading out for a family bike ride or taking a bucket and spade to the golden sands on your doorstep, this holiday park is in a pretty unbeatable location.
And if you want to spend the day out and about, the nearby Somerleyton Hall and Gardens has loads to explore, including a hedge maze.
Southwold pier is also nearby, lined with amusements and ice cream shops.