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Half-term holidays

Soak in spring with the family on a National Trust holiday

Make school holidays extra special and treat the whole family to a half-term getaway in 2019 or 2020. Shake off the winter blues in February, soak up the spring sunshine in May or book a late break in October.

With hundreds of unique holiday cottages, campsites, bothies and bunkhouses across England, Northern Ireland and Wales, we’re sure to have the perfect place for your half-term holiday.

Unforgettable family holidays

Fancy searching for shells before breakfast? Spotting deer as you picnic in your garden? Playing board games in front of a crackling fire? When you stay with us, you’re guaranteed a holiday the whole family will remember forever. 

Plus, every time you stay with us you help us to look after the place you’re staying in and contribute to the restoration of other special places too.

Kids enjoying Mottisfont at Easter

Easter holiday

8 – 26 April 2019 

Spend the Easter holiday with us and you’ll find lots of opportunities for Easter fun right on your doorstep. Whether you're looking to getaway for a few days over Easter weekend or for the full two week school holiday, we're sure to have the perfect holiday for you. Many of our holiday cottages are located on National Trust properties running family-friendly events, from Easter egg hunts to nature trails.

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Three children sitting on a treestump in the woodland of Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire

May half term

27 – 31 May 2019 

As the sun comes out and the weather warms, May half term is the perfect time to get the whole family outdoors. Whether you’re a beach lover aching for days at the seaside, gearing up for the next big countryside adventure, or simply want to enjoy quality time as a family, our holidays are sure to be a family favourite. Take your pick from beachfront cottages, forest campsites and sprawling country farmhouses.

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Family playing with leaves in the autumn at Morden Hall Park, London

October half term

21 October – 4 November 2019 

The crunch of leaves beneath your feet, the taste of the fruit harvest and the smell of an open fire – autumn is a feast for the senses. Our cosy holiday cottages offer the perfect base for an October half-term break. Choose from woodland hideaways surrounded by dazzling autumn colour to garden retreats in the grounds of historic houses.

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A family returning from a walk to Trees holiday cottage, Cumbria

February half term

17 - 21 February 2020 

Get ahead of the game and start planning your 2020 holiday. Why not book a post-Christmas break the whole family can look forward to? Enjoy family bike rides along the coast and walks through frost-covered woodland, then return to your holiday cottage for games in front of the fire, hearty dinners and a cup of hot chocolate.

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The coastline at Souter Lighthouse, Tyne & Wear Play Video
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Need a little more inspiration? Watch our video to see where your next family adventure could take you.

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Low Wray Campsite

Top places to camp 

Why not take the family on a camping holiday this year? From woodland pitches to sites near the beach, take a look at our best campsites and find one near you.

Exterior of The Tower holiday cottage, Norfolk

Unique and quirky cottages 

These are our real 'wow' moment cottages - from Rapunzel-esque towers, to castles on cliffs, Victorian lighthouses or a former observatory. One thing's for sure, you won't stay anywhere else that's quite the same.

The bell metal cauldron in the Warming Room at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire.

Holiday to a film location 

Fancy taking a break at somewhere you've seen on screen? From Jurassic World to Harry Potter, the places we care for have provided the backdrop to some iconic film and TV scenes.

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Whether it’s just for the weekend, a mid-week break or the full school holiday week, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable break when you spend your half-term holiday with us.

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Children in historical costume as part of a Living History event at Chirk Castle, Wrexham, Wales

Events and days out 

From nature trails and wildlife adventures, to craft workshops and dressing-up fun, you'll find plenty of family events at the places we care for to keep you busy on your half-holiday.