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UK Holiday Centres and Parks Market Report 2025
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The share of consumers choosing holiday centre or park visits has remained unchanged since 2022, demonstrating the resilience of demand for this holiday type, even as the post-pandemic staycation boom…
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UK Holiday Centres and Parks Market Report 2025

"Holiday centre/park breaks increasingly attract younger demographics and all-adult groups. Brands must pivot to meet the needs of a more diverse consumer base."

Sinead O'Connor - Travel Analyst

Sinead O'Connor - Travel Analyst

UK Holiday Centres and Parks Market Analysis

The UK Holiday Centres and Parks Market remained resilient, with a steady 23% participation rate from 2022, reaching over £3.70bn in 2024 despite the rise of international travel. The market presents opportunities for growth in the Holiday Centres and Parks Market size through targeting younger, affluent, and solo travellers, as well as diversifying offerings to compete with city breaks and overseas holidays.

UK Holiday Centres and Parks Market Trends

Younger demographics, especially Gen Z, show strong future interest in holiday park breaks, with a notable rise in solo and adult-only visits.

There’s a strong participation for premium experiences, with affluent consumers seeking quality accommodation, wellness facilities, and pet-friendly services.

Eco-friendly and sustainable travel options are important to consumers, particularly Gen Z.

Brands can diversify their offerings in the Holiday Centres Market to cater to solo travellers, groups of friends, and eco-conscious consumers, while also focusing and leveraging local food and drink offerings, which ranks as consumers’ top activity, which is shaping the future of the Parks Market.

Frequently Asked Questions about the UK Holiday Centres and Parks Market

  • The UK Holiday Centres and Parks market is valuedt  over 3.70bn in 2024.

  • The leading players in the UK Holiday Centres and Parks market include Haven, Center Parcs, Parkdean Resorts, Butlin’s, and Forest Holidays.

  • Key consumer trends driving engagement include increased interest from younger demographics, solo and adult-only visits, a demand for premium and eco-friendly experiences, and a focus on luxury staycations.

About The Report

The UK Holiday Centres and Parks Market Report 2025 provides valuable insights into the holiday centres and parks market in the UK, offering a comprehensive analysis of consumer behavior, market performance, and emerging trends. It covers areas such as demographic shifts, brand usage, factors influencing holiday center/park choices, and the demand for premium, eco-friendly, and adult-focused experiences. The research also explores market dynamics, including the financial performance of leading operators and consumer preferences for accommodation, activities, and sustainability. The Holiday Centres and Parks Market Report will benefit industry stakeholders like holiday park operators, marketers, and investment firms, as well as businesses looking to cater to diverse consumer segments and capitalise on future growth opportunities in this evolving market.

Key Topics Analysed in the Report

  • Participation in holiday centre/park breaks, including an increase in visits among affluent and younger demographics
  • Usage of holiday centre/park brands over the past five years, including consumer profiles for leading brands
  • Companions on holiday centre/park visits, including a rise in visits by groups of friends and solo travellers
  • Most important factors when choosing a holiday centre/park brand, including opportunities for premiumisation and innovation
  • Barriers to visiting holiday centres/parks, including price, crowding and a lack of activities
Report AttributesDetails
Published DateAugust 2025
Data Range2016 – 2030
Measurement MetricsRevenue in £
Country FocusUnited Kingdom (UK)
Consumer Data2,000 internet users aged 16+, June 2025
Number of Pages54
Market SegmentationHoliday Centre/Holiday Park Breaks, City Breaks, Touring Holidays, Physical Activity Holidays, Cottage Holidays, Caravan/Campsite Breaks
Leading CompaniesHaven, Center Parcs, Butlin’s, Park Holidays UK, Parkdean Resorts, Forest Holidays, Haulfryn Holiday Parks, John Fowler Holiday Parks, Hoseasons, Pontins

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  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    • Opportunities for the holiday centres and parks market
    • Innovate for the younger demographic
    • Cater to a diverse range of companions
    • Leverage premiumisation opportunities for the affluent consumer
    • Market dynamics and outlook
    • Market predictions
    • What consumers want and why
    • Holiday centre/park breaks remain popular
    • Graph 1: types of holidays experienced in the last five years, 2025
    • Haven and Center Parcs are the most used brands
    • Graph 2: holiday centre/holiday park brands used in the last five years, 2024 and 2025
    • Family holidays are still most popular
    • Quality accommodation, food/drink and activities appeal to holidaymakers
    • Graph 3: important factors when choosing a holiday centre/park, 2025
    • Value for money is a key concern
    • Graph 4: reasons for not visiting holiday centres/parks, 2025
    • Innovation and marketing
    • Butlin’s boosts adult-only offerings
    • Parkdean Resorts puts family time first
  2. MARKET DYNAMICS

    • Market overview
    • Revenues increase despite weak domestic holiday market
    • Graph 5: revenue of top five holiday centre/park operators, 2022-23
    • Market drivers
    • Brits are increasingly positive about their own finances…
    • Graph 6: changes in household finances, 2016-25
    • …but remain price-conscious
    • Bookings surge in the run-up to summer
    • Graph 7: holiday bookings in the last three months, Jan-Jul 2024 and 2025
    • Travel intent remains strong into the summer season
    • Graph 8: plans to book a holiday in the next three months, Jan-Jul 2024 and 2025
    • Hospitality sector begins to feel the squeeze from rising costs
  3. WHAT CONSUMERS WANT AND WHY

    • UK holiday types
    • Participation in holiday centre/park breaks remains steady
    • Graph 9: types of holidays experienced in the last five years, 2024-25
    • Affluent consumers are increasingly choosing holiday park breaks
    • Graph 10: types of holiday experienced in the last five years – holiday centre/holiday park break, 2022-25
    • 70% of holiday park users visited in the last 12 months
    • Graph 11: holiday centre/park usage in the last 12 months, 2025
    • Holiday centres and park break participation remains stable
    • Graph 12: types of holidays planned in the next 12 months, 2024-25
    • Competition comes from city breaks and touring holidays
    • Graph 13: holiday centre/park participation in the last 12 months, by types of holidays planned in the next 12 months, 2025
    • Younger consumers rank first in future interest
    • Graph 14: types of holiday planned in the next 12 months – holiday centre/holiday park break, by generation, 2025
    • Holiday centres and parks visited
    • The top five holiday centre/park brands remain unchanged
    • Haven still holds top spot for usage
    • Graph 15: holiday centre/holiday park brands used in the last five years, 2024 and 2025
    • Forest Holidays sees surge in visits
    • Haven is the top competitor brand
    • Brand affinity: Butlin’s customers love a fun day out
    • Brand affinity: Center Parcs’ guests love crafting and the outdoors
    • Holiday centre and park companions
    • Holidaymakers like to visit with their children, friends and partners
    • Graph 16: holiday centre/park visits, by companions in the last five years, 2024-25
    • Family groups favour Center Parcs, Haven and Parkdean
    • Holiday centre breaks are not just a family affair
    • Surge in visits with friends
    • Graph 17: holiday centre/park visits, by visits with friends in the last five years, 2025
    • Craft packages for friend group visits
    • Solo travellers are warming up to holiday park breaks
    • Graph 18: holiday centre/park visits, by solo visits in the last five years, 2022-25
    • Lean into the buzz around solo travel
    • Boost solo appeal by resolving key pain points
    • Choice factors
    • Quality of accommodation is front of mind
    • Graph 19: important factors when choosing a holiday centre/park, 2025
    • Activities are more valued by families with children
    • Understand Gen Z priorities
    • Provide an oasis of calm for Gen Z visitors
    • Center Parcs and Haven showcase different strengths
    • Graph 20: select important factors when choosing a UK holiday centre/park, by holiday centre/park brands used in the last five years, 2025
    • Leverage local food and drink to personalise the park experience
    • Barriers to visiting a holiday centre or park
    • Price is still the top pain point
    • Graph 21: reasons for not visiting holiday centres/parks, 2025
    • Crowding in parks is an issue for older consumers
    • Graph 22: reasons for not visiting UK holiday parks/holiday centres in the last 12 months – too crowded, by age, 2025
    • Solve the overcrowding issue
    • Affluent consumers value high-quality, exclusive experiences
    • Resolve the issues of high-earning consumers
    • Graph 23: reasons for not visiting UK holiday parks/holiday centres in the last 12 months, by annual household income, 2025
    • Showcase the positives of the luxury staycation
  4. INNOVATION AND MARKETING TRENDS

    • Launch activity and innovation
    • Butlin’s unveils new adult-only weekenders for 2025
    • Haven expands Wetherspoons partnership
    • Forest Holidays launches plans for County Durham site
    • Park Holidays introduces a steam room for 2025
    • Advertising and marketing activity
    • Adspend down slightly, but focus shifts to social
    • Graph 24: total advertising expenditure among select holiday centre and park brands*, across the channels tracked by Nielsen Ad Intel, 2023-24
    • Hoseasons recruits a Chief Relaxation Officer
    • Butlin’s gifts Luke Littler a black card weekender pass
    • Parks promote dog-friendliness
    • Parkdean Resorts emphasises the importance of family bonding
  5. APPENDIX

    • Market definition
    • Generations
    • Methodology
    • Consumer research methodology
    • Nielsen Ad Intel coverage
    • Snoop SpendMapper methodology

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