YOU don’t need to spend a small fortune to treat the family to a stay at a top holiday park.
These award-winning parks are packed with indoor waterparks, loads of kids activities, coastal views and top quality entertainment.
Plus we found deals for families of up to six for as little as £2.88pp per night.
So whether you’re looking for a staycation in Scotland, an escape to Essex, or a beach break in North Wales, these top-rated resorts deliver non-stop family fun.
Orchards Holiday Village, Clacton-on-Sea
This AA four-star rated Clacton-on-Sea park has an indoor and outdoor pool, mini Segways, a nine-hole golf course, and a summer Football Fun Factory – and that’s just the start.
Put your spare 2p coins to good use in the arcade, or head off on a bike trail for quiet afternoon cycling along the fishing lake.
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Then settle down by grabbing some familiar eats from Papa Johns, Burger King, or the park’s own pub, The Mash and Barrel.
Just 17 minutes away, Clacton Pavilion adds extra thrills with exciting live shows and more than 20 rides. You can grab an unlimited ride wristband for £12.99.
The cheapest deal we found was for a four-night break for four people in November for £49 total, working out to just £3.06pp per night.
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Book a stay at Orchards Holiday Village from £49
Thornwick Bay, Yorkshire
East Yorkshire’s Thornwick Bay holiday park is ideal for outdoors-y families, with its very own private lake where you can hire pedalos, go kayaking, or try stand-up paddleboarding.
Indoors you’ll find a spacious swimming pool with a multi-lane waterslide, plus an action-packed Activity Barn with climbing walls, archery coaching, and slime workshops.
On sunny mornings, little explorers can hunt for fossils and explore the sea caves down at the bay.
When it’s time to refuel, there’s takeaway favourites like Chopstix noodles, plus sit-down dining options like the Lighthouse Bar & Restaurant. Just make sure to save room for dessert from Bertie’s Ice Cream.
With the dramatic Flamborough Headland’s moss-topped cliffs and breathtaking beaches on your doorstep, there’s endless options for things to do at this coastal holiday park.
It even won the TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice award last summer, and is rated a five-star holiday park by AA.
We found a four-night stay for four people in September for £49 total, which works out to £3.06pp per night.
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Book a stay at Thornwick Bay from £49
Craig Tara, Ayrshire, Scotland
Race down neon-lit slides and flumes at Splashaway Bay – one of Scotland’s largest indoor waterparks – which sits inside Craig Tara holiday park.
Outside of the amazing waterpark, kids can burn off energy at the Adventure Village, where there are aerial ropes courses and a giant six-metre high platform called ‘The Jump’.
Plus with dedicated sensory rooms for toddlers and a huge soft play hall, every single age group is catered to.
With plenty of indoor and outdoor activities, Craig Tara delivers the ultimate weather-proof staycation where a bout of rain could never dampen your holiday.
The cheapest deal we found was for a four-night stay for six people in September for £69 total, which is just £2.88pp per night.
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Book a stay at Craig Tara holiday park from £69
Golden Sands, Rhyl
Set right in the pretty seaside town of Rhyl, Golden Sands Holiday Park makes a brilliant base for exploring North Wales, and has collected awards from sites such as Hoseasons.
You can easily reach spots like Dyserth Waterfall and historic Gwrych Castle in just a short drive, plus Rhyl itself has its own miniature railway and golden beach.
Back on site, kids can burn off energy with NERF gun battles, an outdoor adventure playground and soft play, or splash around in the indoor pool.
This park also has fantastic evening entertainment, with family-friendly live shows, glow parties, bingo nights and mini discos.
We found a deal for a three-night stay in a comfort chalet sleeping five in September for £157, working out to £10.47pp per night.
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Book a stay at Golden Sands from £157
Combe Haven, Sussex
In sunny St Leonards-on-Sea in Sussex, this lively resort is perfect for making a splash, with a huge water complex including a lazy river and a giant Space Bowl flume.
On-site activities range from archery coaching and footgolf to a giant climbing wall.
Head to Cook’s Fish and Chips for a chippy tea, and sea view drinks at The Saxon Bar to unwind in the evenings.
You’re also just 15 minutes from historic Hastings, where you can explore historic Hastings Castle and the underground caves of the Smuggler’s Adventure.
The cheapest deal we found was for a four night stay for six people in September for £69 total, working out at £2.88pp per night.
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Book a stay at Combe Haven from £69.
Prices correct at the time of publication.