WITH temperatures soaring towards 38C this week, a holiday close to home can feel like being abroad.
And when there’s UK holiday parks with plenty of last-minute summer availability, there’s no better time to set off on a cheeky spontaneous staycation.
If you bag one of these last-minute offers, you could be cooling off in giant waterparks, floating down lazy rivers, or feeling the sand between your toes on the beach.
And with prices tumbling to entice holidaymakers, you can bag an action-packed family break from as little as £7.71 per person a night so here’s our pick of the best last-minute bargain holidays you can book right now – before they all sell out.
Cleethorpes Beach, Lincolnshire
If you’re looking for a last-minute getaway with loads to do for the kids, this park has plenty of excitement on-site. It’s also ideal for a dip in the sea, thanks to its direct beach access.
Sunny days are best spent cooling off at the outdoor splash park, dropping a line in the peaceful fishing lake, or tackling pedal go-karts and mini golf outdoors.
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For bigger thrills, kids can scale the giant climbing wall or battle it out in the NERF training camp.
Feeding the family is easy too, thanks to Slim Chickens, Papa Johns, Burger King, and even its very own on-site Wetherspoons pub.
Last-minute three night break in a Bronze caravan sleeping eight for £185 total, working out to just £7.71pp per night.
Todber Valley Holiday Park, Lancashire
Fancy a last-minute getaway to a relaxing holiday resort with two national parks on your doorstep?
Todber Valley sits in Clitheroe, where caravans are surrounded by nothing but rolling hills and greenery.
But if you do fancy a slice of history, you’ve got Clitheroe Castle and Museum just under 20 minutes’ drive away.
For kids, there’s an outdoor adventure playground and sports courts to burn off energy, and for grown-ups there’s a pub with a pretty beer garden that’s perfect for enjoying the sunshine.
Three night break for six people in a Bronze caravan for £313, working out to £17.39pp per night.
Combe Haven, Sussex
Set in sunny St Leonards-on-Sea, this Sussex park centers around an epic waterpark complex with a lazy river and a giant Space Bowl flume
Out of the water, you can test your aim with archery coaching, tackle Footgolf, or scale the massive climbing wall.
For dinner, tuck into a proper chippy tea at Cook’s Fish and Chips, then head to The Saxon Bar for evening drinks with sea views.
Plus historic Hastings is just 15 minutes away – ideal for exploring its famous castle and delving into the underground caves at Smuggler’s Adventure.
Three night break for four people in a Saver caravan for £279 total, working out to £23.25pp per night.
Craig Tara, Scotland
Perched on the dramatic Ayrshire coast, Craig Tara is one of the biggest Haven holiday parks in the UK.
This seaside spot delivers non-stop action no matter what the weather is doing. The star attraction is Splashaway Bay – one of Scotland’s largest indoor waterparks – with multi-lane slides, thrill flumes, a lazy river, and a toddler splash zone.
Indoors, the massive Airspace sports hall keeps the momentum going with climbing walls, soft play, a golf simulator, and electronic target walls.
Outdoors, at the Lighthouse Harbour Adventure Village, you can brave an aerial ropes course or take the plunge on the six metre-high ‘The Jump’.
Last-minute three night break in a saver caravan sleeping six people for £339 total, working out to £18.83pp per night.
Butlin’s
Butlin’s have a selection of last-minute breaks for the remainder of the summer holidays that can cost you as little as £22.50pp per night.
There are three and four night breaks available across all three locations – Skegness, Minehead and Bognor Regis.
Included in the price you’ll get waterpark and fairground access, as well as daytime activities like soft play, football and arts and crafts.
Plus you’ll be able to catch one of this summer’s exclusive shows before they end for the season, including performances from Diversity, The Masked Singer and Maximum Pro Wrestling shows.
We found one three night break at Minehead, including access to Diversity and The Masked Singer shows, for £269 total, or £22.42pp per night.
Prices correct at the time of publication.