OUR TOP SUMMER BREAKS
HEADLINING 2026 SCHOOL SUMMER HOLIDAYS
MORE SHOWS YOU'LL LOVE
ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
THERE'S SO MUCH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
SUMMER 2026 FAMILY HOLIDAYS
From the moment you rise to the moment you rest on our summer breaks in 2026, you can go all in with unlimited fairground thrills, pools with looping water slides, ice cream pitstops, endless activities…the lot! And that's not all. Get your accommodation sorted with our choice of rooms and apartments, roomy caravans, lodges and even hotels - all part of your fantastic summer 2026 UK getaway. And there’s more. Think pile-’em-high bottomless breakfasts, yummy pizza and classic fish and chips - all part of our mouthwatering food and drink offering.
Forget long airport queues, lost luggage and delayed flights. Instead, hop in the car with the kids and head straight to Butlin's for the ultimate family summer holidays in 2026.
We’re the Home of Entertainment, and while we can’t guarantee the sun, we can promise non-stop fun for you and your children, on our family summer holidays. Whether you have toddlers, young children, tweens or teens, we have something for all ages. For seven weeks of UK summer holidays in 2026, expect eye-popping performances from big-name acts including Diversity, Maximum Pro Wrestling (both new for 2026!), and The Masked Singer (returning with new characters), along with our other exclusive live shows. Are you ready to Butlin's for your summer family holidays in 2026?
HOW TO FIND A CHEAP SUMMER HOLIDAY
Finding a great value summer holiday is all about stretching your budget further, and Butlin’s is built for that. When there's loads already included, you can plan full days without constantly adding extra costs along the way. A few simple choices can help keep the price down: be flexible on dates, pick the accommodation style that suits your budget, and consider an apartment with kitchen facilities so you can mix in easy meal options. Then set a daily spend for treat extras like arcades or snacks, and lean into what’s included, like pool sessions, activities, and evening shows.
SUMMER BREAKS & GETAWAYS FOR FAMILIES
Butlin’s summer breaks are designed around family time, with different activities for different ages, so everyone has something to look forward to. Whether you’ve got tiny tots, tweens, or teens, you can build a plan that works for your family, then come together later for big entertainment.
- For tots: gentle shallow pools in Splash Waterworld, character fun including Peppa Pig, interactive shows, plus soft play and other age-appropriate activities
- For kids: high-energy activities like fun football and archery, unlimited fairground rides, and arcades for in-between moments
- For teens: more independent fun, sporty sessions like teens football, laser tag, PLAYXPERIENCE activity centre (Bognor Regis only)and evening entertainment they’ll genuinely rate
- For everyone: family-friendly accommodation, tasty food options, and West End-quality shows that make the nights feel special
CARAVAN PARKS OPEN DURING THE SUMMER
Our caravan accommodation is open during the summer at Skegness and Minehead, giving you a great-value way to do a Butlin’s break with your own space to unwind in. Whether you’re looking for a comfy living space or something a little more luxurious, you’ll have a place that works for your stay, with the resort’s entertainment and activities close by. Perfect for a few nights away or a longer summer stay, a caravan break makes it easy to keep everyone happy. Do your days your way, then head out for a brilliant line-up of shows and entertainment in the evenings.
WHEN ARE THE SCHOOL SUMMER HOLIDAYS IN 2026?
England and Wales:
- Starts: Friday 17 July 2026
- Ends: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Scotland
- Starts: Thursday 2 July 2026
- Ends: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Of course, the exact dates for the school summer holidays in the UK will vary depending on where your child's school is located, and whether they attend a state school or public school (public schools usually have a longer break over the summer, up to ten weeks in some instances).
No matter when the kids break up for summer, though, make this year a memorable one and go all in at Butlin's!
WHAT TO EXPECT ON A SUMMER HOLIDAY BREAK AT BUTLIN'S
As the Home of Entertainment, we guarantee non-stop fun on your UK summer holidays! Expect eye-popping live performances from headliners Diversity or The Masked Singer™ Live, as well as brand new, exclusive shows for 2026, including:
You can view all our shows and entertainment here.
When you’re not being dazzled by our live entertainment, you can jump headfirst into a whole heap of activities both day and night! Sunny summer days call for loads of time spent outdoors (and ice cream, of course), and you can go again and again in our fairgrounds, play all day in Butlin’s SKYPARK; the UK’s most exciting playground, take part in a Fun Football session, or take on our Aerial Adventures!
Of course, we know the British weather doesn’t always play ball, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops – we’ve loads to do when it’s raining. From our Splash Waterworld swimming pools, soft play areas, and character photoshoots, to arts and craft sessions, there’s loads to do on your summer holiday holidays! Find out more about our huge range of things to do here.
Our cheap summer holidays have so much included in the price: west end quality entertainment, loads of daytime activities and comfy accommodation – plus, with our range of food and drink options to suit all tastes and budgets, we really do offer great value summer breaks!
