The summer holidays have drawn to a close and the kids are back to school. But 2021 isn’t over yet and there are still opportunities at October half term and Christmas/New Year for a fabulous parent friendly holiday.

With UK holidays still in huge demand, availability is naturally limited during the remaining school holidays this year, but we’ve researched every destination on Parent Friendly Stays to find all those which still have space.

If you fancy another family trip away, our advice is don’t hesitate and get booking! All prices and availability information were correct at the time of writing.

EXCLUSIVE PFS OFFER: Grab 5% off all remaining 2021 breaks at Nettlecombe Farm on the Isle of Wight – just quote ‘PARENTFRIENDLYSTAYS 5%’ when booking. Read more about Nettlecombe Farm in our listing here, or visit the owners’ website directly (link opens in new tab).

October half term 2021

child and family friendly scotland holidays at macdonald aviemore resort

Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore

Various availability over the October half term, including jam packed entertainment programme including live panto, spooky pool parties, pumpkin decorating and more.

More information: visit our full PFS listing here, or go direct to the owners’ website to book. (Links open in a new tab.)

child and family friendly holidays at sands resort hotel

Sands Resort Hotel, Cornwall

There’s still availability from £65/night per adult at Sands Resort Hotel, including hot & cold breakfast each morning. Other benefits include complimentary baby listening service, free equipment hire, daily entertainment programme, spooky maze, Halloween arts and crafts, heated indoor pool and playgrounds, tennis, crazy golf and indoor funfair games room!

More information: visit our full PFS listing here, or go direct to the owners’ website to book. (Links open in a new tab.)

collage of images showing child and family friendly Cornwall holidays at the Esplanade Hotel

The Esplanade Hotel, Newquay

There’s great family fun to be had on the Cornish Coast this October half term at The Esplanade Hotel. Spacious family rooms, indoor pool, jungle gym, tennis courts and a cinema room playing family favourites throughout the half term, you’re sure to find something for the whole family right on the seafront of Fistral Beach. Prices from £215/night for a family of 4 over October half term.

More information: visit our full PFS listing here, or go direct to the owners’ website to book. (Links open in a new tab.)

collage of images showing child friendly isle of wight holidays at three gables

Three Gables, Isle of Wight

Three Gables sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, pet friendly. Available 7 nights 16-23rd October now £1425.

More information: visit our full PFS listing here, or go direct to the owners’ website to book. (Links open in a new tab.)

Knowle Farm, Devon

One week available from October 23rd in Clematis, our one bedroom cottage that sleeps 2+1, for £735.

More information: visit our full PFS listing here, or go direct to the owners’ website to book. (Links open in a new tab.)

Home Farm Holiday Cottages, Norfolk

15th to 22nd Oct cottages sleeping 4. From £950 – £1000.

More information: visit our full PFS listing here, or go direct to the owners’ website to book. (Links open in a new tab.)

Shorefield Country Park, Hampshire

Various availability for long weekend breaks – for example, three night stays from Friday 22 October onwards from £320 for a basic caravan, £655 for a supreme caravan or £745 for a select lodge.

More information: visit our full PFS listing here, or go direct to the owners’ website to book. (Links open in a new tab.)

collage showing child and family friendly lake district holidays at fell end holiday park

Fell End Holiday Park, Lake District

Three bedroom holiday home sleeping six available for a week from 22 October for £1015.

More information: visit our full PFS listing here, or go direct to the owners’ website to book. (Links open in a new tab.)

collage of images showing family friendly dorset holidays at littlesea

Littlesea Holiday Park, Dorset

Various holidays available for October half term, starting Friday 21 October. Caravans for £1149/week; platinum and sea view accommodation also available for around £1500/week. Short breaks also possible, for example four nights starting Monday 25 October for £573 in a two bedroom caravan or £859 in a platinum model sleeping six.

More information: visit our full PFS listing here, or go direct to the owners’ website to book. (Links open in a new tab.)

child and family friendly holidays at devon cliffs holiday park

Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Devon

Various October half term availability, for example seven nights in a four bed caravan from £1020.

More information: visit our full PFS listing here, or go direct to the owners’ website to book. (Links open in a new tab.)

child friendly treehouse holidays in new forest

Magical treehouse holidays, New Forest

Some limited availability over October half term. Stay in six bed Silvertree House with hot tub for three nights from Friday 29 October for £2832.

More information: visit our full PFS listing here, or go direct to the owners’ website to book. (Links open in a new tab.)

The Belfry Hotel, Warwickshire

Various availability over October half term, with a one night stay for four people available from £284.

More information: visit our full PFS listing here, or go direct to the owners’ website to book. (Links open in a new tab.)

Christmas 2021 and New Year breaks

Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore

Various hotel availability over the festive and New Year period. Enjoy an active entertainment programme including live bands, panto, festive films at the cinema and a NYE fireworks display.