FANCY a UK staycation with the family this summer holidays?
We’ve found UK family holiday deals for July and August that won’t break the bank – and will be sure to keep the kids (and grown-ups) smiling.
With schools across the country breaking up as early as July 17, the countdown to summer is officially on – just make sure to check the term time dates for your area.
You can book a family summer holiday at big-name parks from Haven and Parkdean Resorts from as little as £16.19pp per night.
Here’s our pick of affordable family getaways in the UK you can take during the school summer holidays.
Sunnydale Holiday Park, Saltfleet, Lincolnshire
This beachfront holiday park has charming coastal villages and a seal sanctuary on your doorstep – and you can stay for around £16pp a night.
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This gem of a park in Saltfleet, Lincolnshire, is an ideal choice if you want a peaceful park with direct access to the beach – without the crowds and noisiness of larger resorts.
Despite being a smaller park, it still has plenty to see and do such as a heated indoor pool, an on-site fishing lake, an outdoor adventure playground and evening entertainment shows.
Take a trip to nearby Mablethorpe (15 minutes’ drive) to visit adorable seals at the Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre.
Here you can also meet rescued reptiles, birds, meerkats and even monkeys. Entry costs £15 for adults and £11 for children.
Plus you can chill out on the sands of Mablethorpe Beach, or take a ride on the Mablethorpe Sand Train for £2.
Parkdean Resorts offer a four night stay at Sunnydale Holiday Park from July 20 for £259 total, which works out to £16.19pp per night.
The deal is for a stay in a Bronze caravan, where double-glazed caravans come with a fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom and everything you’d need in a budget-friendly base – plus there’s dog-friendly options, too.
Book a 4 night stay at Sunnydale Holiday Park for a family of 4 in July for £259
Haven Littlesea Holiday Park, Weymouth, Dorset
This AA 5 Gold Star-rated holiday park in Weymouth gives you direct access to the vast Jurassic Coast, with famous spots like Chesil Beach on your doorstep.
The holiday park itself is a large seafront site packed with activities for all ages.
There’s a large outdoor pool to cool off from the summer heat, plus a heated indoor option for any rainy days.
Younger kids can hop in a mini 4×4 for an off-road adventure, bounce around on the bungee trampolines or play with slime and make crafts during the Creative Sessions.
Older kids and thrill-seekers of the family can take on the outdoor climbing wall, the NERF gun training camp or scramble their way through the inflatable arena.
We found a Haven Hideaway deal for four guests to stay three nights in a Saver Caravan from July 17 for £259 total, or £21.60pp per night.
Book a 3 night stay at Littlesea Holiday Park for a family of 4 in July for £259
Withernsea Sands Holiday Park, Yorkshire
This holiday park in Humberside was awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award last summer, and it’s surprisingly affordable even though it’s one of the most highly-rated parks.
Reviewers have praised its ‘extremely good’ evening entertainment, kind staff and cleanliness of the site and caravans.
There’s also a heated indoor pool, a kids club, sports courts and mini golf – plus a bar, restaurant and Costa Coffee when you need to fuel up on food and drink.
As for evening entertainment, families can meet the Starland Krazy Krew of animal characters, as well as play bingo and watch performances from live singers.
Not only does the site give you direct access to a Blue Flag beach, but it also makes for a great base to explore nearby coastal towns of Hornsea and Bridlington.
We found a deal for a three night stay in a Bronze Caravan from July 17 for £257 total, or £21.50pp per night.
Book a 3 night stay at Withernsea Sands Holiday Park for a family of 4 in July for £257
Orchards Holiday Village, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
It’d be hard to get bored at this action-packed park in Clacton-on-Sea, with a busy activity schedule and Clacton Pavilion on your doorstep.
This expansive park offers unique activities like mini segways for kids, Footgolf and, this summer, a Football Fun Factory where aspiring footballers can put their skills to the test.
There’s plenty more for families to dive into like the FunWorks amusement arcade, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and a nine-hole golf course.
Plus for something more relaxing you can take in the scenic surroundings by hiring a bike or spending an afternoon set up by the fishing lake.
For food and drink, pick from familiar favourites like Burger King and Papa Johns, or settle down for pub favourites in the Mash and Barrel.
Here you’re only 17 minutes’ drive from Clacton Pavilion Fun Park, where there’s over 20 rides along the seafront, adventure golf and live entertainment shows. An unlimited rides wristband costs £12.99.
We found a Haven Hideaway deal for a three night stay in a Bronze Caravan for four people from 31 July for £295 total, or £24.58pp per night.
Book a 3 night stay at Orchards Holiday Village for a family of 4 in late July for £295
Combe Haven, Sussex
This holiday park in St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex is a lively resort with lots of high-energy activities.
This park is perfect for kids who like to make a splash, with an outdoor pool, lazy river, and a giant Space Bowl flume.
There’s lots of sports on offer, too, such as archery coaching, football and Batfast (a sport like Squash with an interactive screen).
For a bite to eat, grab a meal from Cook’s Fish and Chips and sit on the seafront, and relax with a drink at The Saxon Bar and enjoy the sea views.
Here you’re also around 15 minutes’ drive from historic Hastings, where you can visit Hastings Castle or go undertake the Smuggler’s Adventure in the town’s caves and tunnels.
Haven are offering a three night stay from July 17 in a Saver Caravan for four people for £275 total, or £22.92pp per night.
Book a 3 night stay at Combe Haven for a family of 4 in July for £275
*Prices correct at the time of publication.