Bank holiday breaks & getaways

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Escape the everyday

Escape to the forest for a bank holiday weekend filled with outdoor adventures, proper relaxation and time to break free from routine. Discover your perfect UK bank holiday short breaks in one of our 13 unique locations. It’s time to find your Forest Feeling.

Bank holiday dates for your diary

Book while you can

  • Family Christmas dinner at Forest Holidays cabin

    Winter bank holidays

    Christmas break 23 - 27 Dec 2025
    New Year's break
    30 Dec 2025 - 2 Jan 2026

    Rediscover that festive spark on a winter holiday this December. 

    Boy eating chocolate in the forest

    Easter bank holidays

    Good Friday break 1 - 4 Apr 2026
    Easter break 6 - 10 Apr 2026

    Gather the whole family together to relax and just be. Springtime barbecues, outdoor adventures and plenty of fresh forest air.

    Couple walking at Deerpark, Forest Holidays

    Early May bank holiday

    1 - 4 May 20264 - 8 May 2026

    Woodland rambles, outdoor dining, bubbling hot tubs, birdsong and beautiful views. This is what long weekends are all about.

    Female group of friends in the hot tub at Forest Holidays

    Spring bank holiday

    22 - 25 May 2026 | 25 - 29 May 2026

    Soak up the feelgood vibes in a hot tub cabin under the stars. The perfect way to spend your extra bank holiday. 

    Family on the decking at Forest Holidays

    Summer bank holidays

    28 - 31 Aug 2026 | 31 Aug - 4 Sept 2026 (England)
    31 Jul - 3 Aug 2026 | 3 - 7 Aug 2026 (Scotland)

    Escape to the forest for a long weekend break. Unwind in a hot tub surrounded by swaying trees and dine alfresco in the evening glow.

    Family winter walks through the forest

    St. Andrews Day

    30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026 (Scotland)

    Make the most of the bank holiday in Scotland and nab a 3-night break. Get back to nature, with all the comforts of home.

Two golden Labrador dogs sitting down on a forest trail

We're pet-friendly

Our cabins are the perfect base for bank holiday breaks with dogs. Go for long walks in the forest, then enjoy a snooze by the log burner. Discover the best dog-friendly local attractions to really get their tail wagging.

Unwind in nature with all the comforts of home

  • 1-6 guests
    2-3 bedrooms
    Silver Birch at Ardgartan Argyll, Scotland
    Silver Birch

    Branch out on wild adventures with a Silver Birch as your base. With all the essentials for hassle-free bank holiday getaways.

    Hot tub

  • 1-8 guests
    1-4 bedrooms
    Golden Oak cabin
    Golden Oak

    Your home from home in the heart of the forest. Relax on the decking, fire up the barbecue and sink into your private hot tub.

    Hot tub

    Log burner

    Barbecue

  • 1-6 guests
    2-3 bedrooms
    White willow premium cabin at Forest Holidays new location a Delamere, Cheshire
    White Willow Premium

    Whether you’re after a peaceful place to recharge or summer adventures to remember, reunite with friends and family on an authentic forest experience.

    Hot tub

    Log burner

    Outdoor kitchen

In-cabin personal chef

Celebrate in style and enjoy an incredible night in with your own personal chef experience, brought to you by yhangry.

Get an exclusive £100* off at check-out.

Just use code: FOREST100

Book your chef

Easy to add-on extras for a relaxing bank holiday break

Pre-book through your account and we’ll do the rest

  • A couple relaxing in their hot tub at Forest Holidays

    Early check-in & Late check-out

    Why not make the most of you bank holiday break with early check-in and late check-out? Simply login to my account and add to your booking. Hurry, limited availability!

    Manicure extra at Forest Holidays

    In-Cabin Spa

    Melt away the everyday, with woodland sounds all around. Pick from a range of relaxing spa treatments — all with a personal therapist, from the comfort of your cosy cabin.

    Woodland afternoon tea

    Woodland afternoon tea

    Enjoy a laid-back morning catching up over an afternoon tea. Tuck into a mouth-watering menu, including freshly baked pastries and much more. 

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