Family Christmas holidays from £179 with Santa visits and festive fun

Christmas has a habit of making even a simple family day out surprisingly expensive. Add a visit to Santa, something to entertain the children and a few festive treats, and the total can climb before anyone has bought a souvenir.

So the prospect of a Christmas-themed holiday with accommodation from £179 is rather tempting.

That’s the starting price for Parkdean Resorts’ festive breaks, which bring a selection of seasonal activities and entertainment to six of its UK parks.

The breaks form part of Parkdean’s Winter Wonderland programme, with participating parks offering a festive schedule that can include Santa visits, skating, pantomime and Christmas crafts.

Some activities are included, while others cost extra, and the programme varies between parks and dates.

For younger visitors, there are new tots’ activities for 2026, with options including an elf academy, festive songs and a search for Santa. Selected parks also have PAW Patrol meet-and-greets with the characters dressed for Christmas.

The six Winter Wonderland parks are Camber Sands, Cayton Bay, Trecco Bay, Ty Mawr, Warmwell and Vauxhall. That gives families a choice of destinations across England and Wales, although the cheapest option will depend on when and where you travel.

Parkdean offers both weekend and midweek breaks, so it’s worth comparing the length of stay as well as the headline total, and there are separate options for anyone who wants to spend Christmas Day away, plus New Year breaks for families keen to carry the celebrations into 2027.

If a festive family escape sounds like something your budget wouldn’t stretch to, that £179 starting price might give you a reason to think again.

To explore the Christmas breaks, compare dates and see what’s available at your chosen park, click here.