IT’S not too late to book yourself a family holiday in the UK this May half term
Whether you’re a family of adrenaline junkies looking for a stay near a theme park, or after something more relaxing in a beachfront lodge, there’s something for you.
Here’s our pick of UK family holiday deals you can STILL book for this May half term.
Haven Marton Mere, Blackpool – £269
Haven offer a 3-night stay for a family of 4 in a saver caravan for £269 from 22 May
Haven Marton Mere is a holiday village just 10 minutes’ drive from Blackpool‘s famous seafront.
New for this year, the resort has refurbished its snazzy Showbar, plus introduced the Tiger Club Show – a live entertainment game show led by Rory the Tiger.
Plus, just ten minutes’ drive from the resort will land you at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, who are revealing a brand new ride this year.
Aviktas is set to open on 21 May 2026, so there’s plenty of updates that make May the perfect time to book a family holiday to Blackpool.
Combe Haven, Sussex – £239
Haven offer a 3-night stay for a family of 4 in a saver caravan for £239 from 22 May
Combe Haven is an action-packed holiday park in St Leonard’s-on-Sea in East Sussex.
With a great seaside location on the English Channel coast just outside Hastings.
The true gem is the park’s swimming pool, with a lazy river, splash zone and Space Bowl flume.
Take a 10-minute drive to Hastings for some of the UK’s top historical sites, including Hastings Castle and the family-friendly attraction, Smuggler’s Adventure.
You can book a stay for this May half term in a caravan which sleeps up to four, meaning your last-minute holiday will only cost £60pp.
Stay in a quirky cow shed in Suffolk – £300
Sykes cottages offer a 3-night stay for 4 for £300 from 29 May
This unique stay in Campsea Ashe, Suffolk offers a selection of quirky, colourful cow sheds to stay in.
Pick between Bluebelle, Buttercup, Betsy, Dozy Dotty or Daisy for a unique staycation that the kids will love.
Each cow shed sleeps up to four and has bunk beds, a kitchenette, heating and all of your linen and towels included.
You also get access to a shared garden where you can have a family barbecue.
The site is a short drive from Aldeburgh, one of Suffolk’s most picturesque seaside towns.
Parkdean Wemyss Bay, Scotland – £256
Parkdean Resorts offer a 4-night stay from 25 May in a bronze caravan which sleeps up to 6 for £256
Perched on Scotland‘s stunning west coast, Parkdean Wemyss Bay offers an affordable coastal stay with loads to do on your doorstep.
This holiday park has plenty of activities for kids like its own amusement arcade, adventure playground and climbing wall.
There’s also an indoor pool with a paddling area, as well as steam and sauna rooms for the adults.
And if you fancy a day trip out, you can hop on a ferry to Rothesay to see its castle and gardens.
The resort also has sweeping views over the Firth, so there’s no need to leave site if you’d rather stay put and enjoy the views.
Parkdean St Margaret’s Bay – £409
Parkdean Resorts offer a 4-night stay from 25 May in a bronze caravan which sleeps up to 4 for £409
This peaceful holiday park in St Margaret’s Bay is only around a mile away from the White Cliffs of Dover, so you can tick off a famous sight with a stay here.
Plus this beautiful stretch of Kent coastline also has gems like Dover Castle and Canterbury to visit.
The resort itself is relaxed and all about the coastal views as opposed to bright and colourful entertainments and arcades.
It also has a heated indoor pool, gym and sauna to make that your trip all the more relaxing.
Park Holidays Burghead, Scotland – £409
Park Holidays offer a 7-night stay from 22 May in a gold caravan from which sleeps up to 6 for £409
This resort on the Moray Firth sits practically on the beach, plus you can even go dolphin spotting.
Burghead is a picturesque fishing town that feels much more remote and rugged than your typical busy seaside resort.
On site there’s plenty of amazing entertainment like live music and dancing, karaoke and bingo.
If you visit as a group of six, this bargain break over the May half term will cost you just £43pp!
Park Holidays Ribble Valley, Lancashire – £309
Park Holidays offer a 4-night stay from 25 May in a caravan which sleeps up to 6 for £309
For a relaxed family holiday in Lancashire this May, book a stay at Ribble Valley holiday park.
This peaceful countryside resort sits between the Forest of Bowland and Pendle Hill, both of which offer walks with wonderful views.
This Lancashire holiday park is much more about getting away from the park and out into nature, rather than offering loads of action-packed activities on site.
But it does have landscaped gardens, a children’s play area, a gym and free access to The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa.
There’s also loads of family attractions nearby like Clitheroe Castle Museum and Bowland Boar Wildlife Park.