If the Ber months are your favourite, then enjoy them with an autumnal staycation. These holiday parks will be offering lots of themed fun in October and beyond including Halloween celebrations
Butlin’s will have themed Halloween shows(Image: Butlin’s)
While parents have only just waved the kids back to school, we all know how quickly October half term sneaks up on us, and if you’re looking to book a staycation, now is the time.
Holiday parks across the UK will be offering special October half-term breaks, including themed activities and entertainment, so here’s a breakdown of what some of the major brands will be doing for the spookiest month.
Butlin’s – from £205
Butlin’s will be offering a range of Spooktober breaks midweek through October and during half term, which kick off with a welcome party that’s “full of Halloween hits and spooky surprises”. Its fairgrounds are being turned into Scaregrounds, with fog machines, atmospheric lights, and lots of scary monsters lurking in dark corners, while some rides will operate after dark for extra thrills.
The evening entertainment, usually known as Nights at Reds, will become Frights at Reds, billed as: “Think spine-tingling singalongs, killer party dances, ghoulish games, DJ sets that’ll raise the dead, and our brand-new Eerily Silent Disco.” There will also be daytime activities, and of course, you get access to Butlin’s waterparks and all the other fun things you’d expect from its breaks.
Book October half-term breaks now at Butlins.com
Haven – from £85
Haven is offering a range of Halloween breaks across its parks for October 2026, including half-term dates, with parks offering a variety of spooky entertainment and activities, depending on location and date.
You can enjoy a Halloween Parade at selected parks, and the usual Haven entertainment with a cute autumn edge, such as a Halloween version of the Seaside Squad Let’s Dance show. Once you’ve booked your break, you can add extras such as pumpkin carving, Halloween Make a Bear, or themed slime workshops.
Find out more about Haven Halloween breaks and book online.
Center Parcs – from £829
Center Parcs’ lodges are the perfect backdrop for an autumn break, and its parks will also be offering a range of Halloween activities for those visiting during half term. Parents can book their kids into a Halloween Bash, a party that includes games and crafts, or fun sessions such as broomstick making.
You can also enjoy the crisp autumn weather with a forest stroll, or enjoy the parks’ playgrounds, and of course, there’s the subtropical swimming paradises, which are always popular with families visiting Center Parcs.
Book Center Parcs breaks for half term online.
Parkdean – from £169
Parkdean will be running Halloween activities in 59 of its parks from October 2 to November 1, promising “live entertainment and thrilling activities”. Depending on the date you visit and the park, you could enjoy a Creepy Disco, watch a Halloween-themed show, Disturbia, or take part in a kid-friendly ghost walk.
Kids can take part in pumpkin crafts, Halloween-themed slime workshops, sand art, or pottery, and some parks will host a Monster Ball with competitions, fancy-dress, live performances, and more.
Find out more about Parkdean’s breaks and book online for October.
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