School Holiday Days Out 2026
When the schools break up, the fun begins. Your complete guide to the best family days out for every school holiday in 2026.
Summer Holidays 2026
July 22 – September 2, 2026The big one. Six weeks of entertaining the kids — and for budget families, that can feel daunting. Here's your complete guide to summer days out with your Family Adventure Pass.
Top tip: Book all theme park visits at least 2 weeks ahead in summer — demand is highest and prices rise with gate purchases. Your pass discounts apply regardless.
October Half Term 2026
October 26 – 30, 2026 (England/Wales)October half term is genuinely one of the best times to visit UK theme parks. Scarefest at Alton Towers, Halloween events everywhere, and shorter queues than summer.
Top tip: Alton Towers' Scarefest transforms the park with haunted experiences — brilliant for older kids. Book early as it sells out.
Christmas Holidays 2025/26
December 20, 2025 – January 5, 2026Christmas and New Year are surprisingly good for family attractions — many parks do special festive events, and post-Christmas deals can be excellent.
Top tip: Legoland Windsor and Chessington often run Christmas events with festive theming. Indoor parks like Codona's Aberdeen are perfect when outdoor parks are closed.
Easter 2026
April 2 – 17, 2026Easter is the official start of the UK theme park season. Many parks open for the first time all year. Weather is unpredictable but excitement is high.
Top tip: Easter can be very busy — many parks run at near-capacity on the four-day weekend. Visit Monday–Wednesday for much shorter queues.
February Half Term 2026
February 16 – 20, 2026February half term is the quiet season — many outdoor parks are closed, but it's brilliant for indoor attractions, city museums and aquariums.
Top tip: Legoland Windsor often opens for February half term with special programming. Worth checking ahead.
May Half Term 2026
May 25 – 29, 2026May half term is the hidden gem of the school holiday calendar. The parks are open, the weather can be beautiful, and it's significantly quieter than summer.
Top tip: May half term is arguably the best time to visit UK theme parks — open, warm enough, and queue times a fraction of August.
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