Butlin's Cheap May Half Term UK Holidays & Short Breaks 2026

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CONSIDER YOUR MAY HALF TERM SORTED

Need something to look forward to but can’t wait until the summer holidays? Our May Half Term breaks 2026 are just the ticket! The kids are off school, the weather’s getting warmer and there’s a bank holiday in the mix, so make the most of it with an action-packed trip to Butlin’s.

Whether you’ve got an always-on-the go tot or a hard-to-please teen on your hands (or both!), you won’t be stuck for things to do during May Half Term. Swim ‘til you’re wrinkly, get stuck into endless activities and see your favourites live on stage, including The Masked Singer® Live, Maximum Pro Wrestling, and more. Consider your May Half Term 2026 sorted!

Book now to get first dibs on dates and the accommodation you want, and spread the cost with our flexible payment plan and low deposit. Worried about missing out on a sweeter deal later? Our Lowest Price Guarantee has you covered. So get your planning hat on, pick a date and lock in some family fun.

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HEADLINING 2026 MAY HALF TERM

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MORE SHOWS YOU'LL LOVE

Jack & the Beanstalk

New Peppa Pig Show

Theatre Of Rock

Animals & Mythical Beasts

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

A family play Tech Putt together at Playxperience.

PLAYXPERIENCE ACTIVITY CENTRE

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Butlin's Skypark

Soft Play

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Splash Waterworld

THERE'S SO MUCH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

MORE FAMILY FUN FOR LESS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR MAY HALF TERM HOLIDAYS

What activities are there for tots?

It wouldn't be a trip to Butlin's without those non-stop action days, and our May half term holidays are packed with things for kids under five including:

Soft play (including our NEW Skyline Gang Soft Play at Bognor Regis)
Little Stars Fairground with gentle, age appropriate rides
Butlin's SKYPARK at Skegness and Minehead
Splash Waterworld swimming pools

Find out more about all of the tot-friendly activities on offer here.

What activities are there for teens?

There's plenty of fun to be had on our resorts for older children and teenagers.

PLAYXPERIENCE, our new activity centre at Bognor Regis is not to be missed! Set over two floors and covering nearly 50,000 square feet, this immersive indoor hub features nine state-of-the-art experiences for kids and big kids alike!
The Fairground
Splash Waterworld
Archery
Precise Target Shooting
Laser Tag
Ten Pin Bowling
Aerial Adventures (climbing wall, high ropes and free fall)
Adventure Golf
American Pool
Go Karts
Fun Football & Teen's Football

What activities are there for families?

From swimming to fairground adventures, you're sure to find something every family member will love on our half term breaks May! And what's more, loads are included in the price! Click here to discover our full range of things to do.

What entertainment is there for children on May half term holidays?

As the home of entertainment, we pull out all the stops to make sure your May half term break is filled with live shows for the whole family including: