Several UK holiday parks have opened bookings for Christmas 2026 breaks, offering a range of festive activities and accommodation options for families planning a winter getaway.
Center Parcs Winter Wonderland
Center Parcs will offer Winter Wonderland breaks across its parks from November 6 to January 7. The parks will be decorated with lights and decorations, and the wooden lodges with open fireplaces provide a festive backdrop.
Included in the price are Elf Playtime, festive shows, and a Santa parade. Extras such as Brunch with Santa, Christmas Sensory Play, and Festive Pottery Painting can be added. Christmas shops will serve festive food, including hot chocolates and bratwurst from tipis. A freshly cut Christmas tree can be added to accommodation, with bows and baubles to take home.
Parkdean Resorts festive breaks
Six Parkdean Resorts will offer Winter Wonderland breaks in 2026, with December short breaks starting from £179. Festive activities will be available at Camber Sands, Cayton Bay, Trecco Bay, Ty Mawr, and Warmwell parks. Vauxhall Park in Great Yarmouth will offer Christmas breaks for the first time.
New for 2026 are festive breaks for tots, including PAW Patrol meet and greets, festive themed messy play, and Starland Krazy live shows. Pantomimes, skating rinks, and Santa experiences will be available, with all-inclusive dining options on midweek breaks starting on a Monday.
Haven's eight festive parks
Haven will offer festive breaks in November and December across eight parks: Craig Tara in Scotland, Cala Gran in Blackpool, Devon Cliffs, Hafan y Mor in North Wales, Kent Coast, Primrose Valley in Yorkshire, Rockley Park in Dorset, and Seashore in Norfolk. Four-night breaks start from £69 for December midweek dates.
The Seaside Squad will provide festive entertainment, with line-ups being finalized. In previous years, pantomimes, Christmas shows, and festive discos were included, with optional bookable activities like Santa's grotto visits, making reindeer food, and Christmas arts and crafts. Festive food includes a three-course Christmas dinner, and all accommodation will have its own Christmas tree. Some parks have Wetherspoons branches with festive menus.
Butlin's budget-friendly option
Butlin's offers Christmas breaks starting at £39 for four nights for the whole family. This includes a Father Christmas Express Delivery experience, where kids write a letter to Santa and deliver it. Festive breaks run from November 23 to January 2 across its three parks.
Included are festive shows like the Skyline Snowstorm with indoor snow, and the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime, plus a festive pool party and Rockin' Christmas event. Dining plans offer options from roasts to Christmas puddings. The least expensive stays are Comfort Rooms, with upgrades to apartments, caravans, and chalets available.
Away Resorts Winterfest
Away Resorts will host Winterfest at Tattershall Lakes, Sandy Balls, Retallack Resort, and Mill Rythe, with breaks starting at £306 for three nights. Sandy Balls will host a Festival of Light in its ancient woodland, while Tattershall Lakes will have the Winterfest Spiegeltent with pantomimes and Christmas music.
Some parks offer candlelit concerts, family-friendly Elves Misbehaving shows, or festive Play Tots Showtime. Festive food includes Christmas day menus, and accommodation options include lodges and caravans, some with hot tubs. Bookings are open online from November 20 to December 20.
