GONE are the days of dingy caravans in the drizzling rain – because the UK’s hottest holiday parks feel more like multi-million pound mega resorts.
Today, the best have been transformed into massive, all-action playgrounds that easily rival an overseas holiday.
These are some of the UK’S best and biggest seaside holiday parks Credit: Destination Selsey
We’re talking huge parks boasting their own on-site for cheap family meals, massive indoor waterparks the kids will love and even theme parks right on your doorstep.
Best of all, you don’t need to blow your savings to get in on the action.
We’ve rounded up the ultimate action-packed across the UK, with stays starting from an unbelievable £3.06 per person, per night – which, let’s face it, is probably cheaper than a pint at that on-site Spoons.
Here are the best to book right now for a budget-friendly family staycation.
Hopton Holiday Village, Norfolk
Grab a pint at The White Clover, the on-site Wetherspoons at Hopton Holiday Village Credit: Haven
Haven’s Hopton Holiday Village in is hard to beat – especially since it holds the current title for AA’s Holiday Park of the Year.
Fresh from a , the park now has its very own Wetherspoons pub – The White Clover – as well as a newly-upgraded pool complex that has literally doubled in size.
This sits on the golden sands of Hopton-on-Sea, and is just 12 minutes down the road from the legendary Golden Mile of Great Yarmouth.
There you can grab a bag of hot, sugary donuts and stroll the pier, drop spare change into traditional two pence machines, or even tackle Pleasure Beach’s legendary wooden – one of only two in the UK.
When it comes to on-site, this site packs in everything from crazy golf and Segway tours, to a heated indoor pool complete with high-speed flumes and slides.
Once the day is done, you can head straight to the buzzing lounge bar to grab a drink and catch the fun-filled Seaside Squad .
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The cheapest stay we found was for a four night stay for four people in a saver caravan from September 28 for £49.
That works out to just £3.06pp per night.
If you’re looking for a last-minute summer staycation, the cheapest we found was for a four night break from July 31 for four people in a saver caravan for £249, or £15.56pp per night.
Unity Beach, Somerset
Unity Beach in Somerset has its own waterpark and theme park, plus it’s close to the beach Credit: unity beach somerset
You don’t just get a holiday park stay at Unity Beach in – you get a holiday park, theme park and a newly-revamped waterpark rolled into one.
Brean Theme Park is the UK’s largest free-entry , and it packs in over 40 attractions – from outdoor rollercoasters and classic dodgems to a splashing log flume.
This also sees the reopening of the upgraded Unity Splash waterpark, which included both indoor and outdoor splash zones, waterslides, and rubber ring rides.
Kids can burn energy at the trampoline park, indoor , crossbow shooting, or even axe throwing.
Not the mention you’ve got the epic, seven-mile stretch of beach right on your doorstep.
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Trecco Bay, Porthcawl
Trecco Bay in Porthcawl, South Wales is the UK’s largest holiday park Credit: Alamy
As the UK’s – and one of the largest in Europe – Trecco Bay is a colossal coastal playground.
Situated in the seaside town of , here you’ve got a classic promenade, a seaside funfair, and a choice of stunning Blue Flag beaches right on your doorstep.
But there’s no need to leave site when you’ve got a NERF gun battlefield, bumper zorbing, pirate-themed crazy golf, and a Make a Bear station and more to pick from.
Plus the has high-powered aqua jets that twist you through the water, as well as inflatable jet skis and mini aqua paddler boats for little ones.
Even the pickiest of eaters can find something here, with top-tier high-street brands like , Papa Johns, Thunderbird Fried Chicken, and Costa Coffee ready to refuel the whole family.
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The cheapest stay we found was for a three night stay from September 7 in a bronze caravan sleeping four for £229. That works out to £19.08pp per night.
For a last-minute summer break, stay from July 25 for three nights in a bronze caravan sleeping four for £441, or £36.75pp per night.
Craig Tara, Ayrshire, Scotland
Craig Tara in Ayrshire is home to one of Scotland’s largest indoor waterparks Credit: Caravan Lodge Holidays
Haven’s flagship Scottish resort, , is a colossal playground built for non-stop family fun.
This holiday park is home to Splashaway Bay, one of Scotland’s biggest indoor , which has its own lazy river, multi-lane slides and an enormous tipping bucket.
Kids can race down a speed-tracking flume to see their name on the daily leaderboard, or zip down a twisting lit up with vibrant neon lights.
Over in the Lighthouse Harbour Adventure Village, brave kids can scale the or take a literal leap of faith from the six metre-high platform ‘The Jump’.
And if that’s not enough, you’ve got the Airspace sports hall, which is loaded with a climbing wall, electronic target zones, and a giant arena.
Toddlers are just as well looked after, with dedicated baby sensory rooms and their own interactive splash zone.
This makes for the ultimate rainproof staycation, where the unpredictable Scottish weather won’t affect your holiday plans.
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The cheapest stay we found was for a four night stay for four people in a saver caravan from September 14 for £49 total. That works out to £3.06pp per night.
For a last-minute summer staycation, book a four night stay for four in a saver caravan from August 14 for £235, or £14.69pp per night.
Littlesea Holiday Park, Weymouth
Littlesea Holiday Park in Weymouth has lots to do on-site, plus nearby attractions like Durdle Door Credit: Haven
If you’re after jaw-dropping sea views and a relaxing, slower-paced park, Haven’s is a top choice.
With its own tranquil stretch of sand on Dorset’s , Haven Littlesea overlooks the serene Fleet Lagoon and has natural wonders like the stone arch of Durdle Door right on your doorstep.
On-site, kids can get their hands dirty with guided and bug hunts, plus there’s also creative pottery classes and lively games of beach bingo.
New additions to the park include the Fun Factory and The Tiger Club Show, making its return from the 90’s era of Haven entertainment.
As for , families can tuck into a pizza at Papa Johns, grab a burger from The Smash Shack, or tuck into some delicious fish and chips from Cook’s.
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The cheapest stay we found was for a three night stay from September 28 for four people in a saver caravan for £89. That works out to £7.42pp per night.
For a last-minute summer break, you can book a three night stay from July 31 in a saver caravan sleeping four for £319 total, or £26.58pp per night.
Thornwick Bay, Yorkshire
Stay at Thornwick Bay holiday park for access to a stunning cove with clear blue waters Credit: Emma and Gordon Taylor
Haven’s AA 5 Gold Star-awarded sits right on the edge of the dramatic Flamborough Headland, giving you instant access to a breathtaking beach backed by moss-topped cliffs.
This coastal hotspot is a paradise for little explorers, who can spend their mornings rock pooling, hunting for fossils, and poking around hidden.
You don’t even have to head to the ocean to get out on the water, thanks to a private on-site lake where you can hire pedalos, go kayaking, or try stand-up .
Indoors, the Activity Barn packs in climbing walls, archery coaching, and slime-making workshops, plus there’s an indoor pool complex complete with a multi-lane .
When it’s time to refuel, you can grab a box of Chopstix noodles or head to the Lighthouse Bar & Restaurant where the kids can play in the garden’s sandpit.
Top it all off with a giant scoop from Bertie’s Ice Cream, and your next is completely sorted.
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The cheapest stay we found was for a four night stay for four people in a saver caravan from September 28 for £49 total, or £3.06pp per night.
For a last-minute summer holiday, book in for a three night stay from July 31 for four people in a saver caravan for £225, or £18.75pp per night.
Devon Cliffs, Exmouth
Devon Cliffs holiday park in Exmouth has an on-site Wetherspoons called The Red Rocks Credit: Supplied
is one of Haven’s biggest resorts, sloping right down to its very own award-winning private beach, Sandy Bay, where dramatic red cliffs meet the sea.
This boasts a massive indoor pool with a speedy four-lane slide, alongside a sea-kayaking and paddle-boarding school right on the shore.
Back up on the cliffs, families can tackle a high ropes course, bounce on bungee trampolines, race mini 4x4s, or hurtle down high-speed rubber ring tube slides.
Eating on a budget is a breeze too, thanks to the park’s on-site , The Red Rocks.
Parents can also escape for a seaside pint to the beach bar, or grab a bite to eat in the South Beach Cafe for sunsets and .
There’s also two live venues hosting everything from classic bingo to nostalgic 90’s tribute shows.
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The cheapest stay we found was for a four night break for four people in a saver caravan from September 28 for £59, which works out to £Xpp per night.
For a last-minute summer holiday, book in for a three night break for four people in a saver caravan from July 31 for £389, or £32.42pp per night.
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