The 12 best Eurocamp October half-term family holidays

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If you’re searching for out-of-season Eurocamp October half-term holidays then you’ve come to the right place! Lots of the Eurocamp sites shut down in September, but I’ve hunted out the best 12 options that are open for the October half-term school holidays. I’ve picked 10 sites with great indoor pools and facilities, as well as fun family days out nearby, alongside 2 options in Italy that are perfect for city visits – though the sites are likely to be quiet that time of year.

The main thing to be aware of when you book an out-of-season Eurocamp getaway is that the sites will likely offer less facilities and entertainment than you’d see in the summer months. This might mean limited or no evening entertainment, fewer kids’ activities and perhaps limited opening times for the restaurants and shops on-site too. But if you’re happy to enjoy the indoor swimming pools, explore locally and have days out nearby then there’s still plenty of fun to be had on a Eurocamp October half-term getaway – we like out-of-season holidays because the sites can be so quiet. Plus, you might get a bargain too – as autumn breaks can be really budget-friendly! So, without further ado, let’s get stuck in – here are my top 12 picks for Eurocamp October half-term holidays – have fun! 😊

1. Eurocamp: Duinrell Resort, South Holland, the Netherlands

The Duinrell Resort in the Netherlands is only a 3.5 hour drive from Calais, and it’s famous for its on-site theme park and Tiki Pool waterpark. This site is a fabulous option for October half-term Eurocamp holidays because there’s so much to do! Finn and Lola adored our stay – which includes unlimited access to the theme park – check out my Duinrell Resort Review to find out more. It has rides to suit kids of all ages and the indoor waterpark is absolutely amazing! There’s also an indoor games room, and you can visit cities like Amsterdam and enjoy a day at Efteling too (if one theme park isn’t enough!). The nearest airports to Duinrell are Rotterdam Airport and Amsterdam Airport – 30 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out the Duinrell Resort on the Eurocamp website.

2. Eurocamp: La Croix du Vieux Pont, Paris, France

Just a 2.5 hour drive from Calais, La Croix du Vieux Pont offers a great short family road trip option from the UK. It’s a well-loved resort and it’s only about an hour from Disneyland Paris and Parc Asterix – so if you fancy a cooler theme park trip it would be great for an out-of-season Eurocamp getaway. La Croix du Vieux Pont has an indoor swimming pool, so you can enjoy a dip even if the weather isn’t great, and the site has indoor games and sports rooms, as well as bowling. With both its location near the theme parks and indoor facilities for the kids, it’s a good option for Eurocamp October half-term holidays. The closest airport to La Croix du Vieux Pont is Charles de Gaulle Airport, 50 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out La Croix du Vieux Pont on the Eurocamp website.

3. Eurocamp: Landal Warsberg Campsite, Saarburg, Germany

Landal Warsberg Campsite is a lovely family-orientated campsite offering an affordable base in Saarburg, Germany. We loved our stay, have a look at my Landal Warsberg Review. It has a nice indoor swimming pool, as well as an indoor play room, to keep the kids busy. Directly next door, you can take a chairlift down into the town of Saarburg. Germany’s oldest city, Trier, and Luxembourg City are just a short drive away. An hour away you’ll also find Saarbrücken Zoo and Dinosaurierpark Teufelsschlucht (a dinosaur themed attraction park) so it’s a great spot for days out. The closest airport to Landal Warsberg is Luxembourg Airport, about 45 minutes away, or drive from Calais in 4.5 hours. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Warsberg on the Eurocamp website.

4. Eurocamp: TerSpegelt Village, North-Brabant, the Netherlands

TerSpegelt Village is one of the closest road trip options from Calais – this popular family-friendly Eurocamp site is less than a 3 hour drive from the port. Though TerSpegelt has a gorgeous lake with water sports for the summer months, it also features an impressive heated indoor pool with waterslides and a splash zone / play area for younger children so it’s great for an out-of-season getaway too. As well as this, there’s a big indoor play area for fun whatever the weather and you can also reach Efteling theme park in around 45 minutes, or Beekse Bergen Safari Park (the best zoo we’ve ever been to!) in 35 minutes. If you’d prefer to fly, the nearest airport to TerSpegelt is Eindhoven, 20 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out TerSpegelt Village on the Eurocamp website.

5. Eurocamp: Le Port de Plaisance, Brittany, France

5 star campsite Le Port de Plaisance is one of the best Eurocamp resorts in Northern France – located in Brittany, it’s well rated on TripAdvisor and offers a lot for the kids. The park boasts an indoor swimming pool with waterslides – so you can still take a dip despite travelling out-of-season. There are kids’ activities, sports and play areas (including a high ropes adventure course) – though check what’s on offer in the autumn – and you can hire bikes too. For the adults, there are wellness treatments available. The site is only 1km from the town of Bénodet if you want to do some exploring and you can reach Odet Loisirs Amusement Park in just 30 minutes. The nearest airport is Brest – about 75 minutes away – or drive from Calais in 7.5 hours. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Le Port de Plaisance on the Eurocamp website.

6. Eurocamp: Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel, North Brabant, the Netherlands

Just a 3.5 hour drive from Calais, Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel is a fantastic option that’s just a short 10 minute drive from Efteling theme park! This park is ideal for families who want a mix of relaxation and entertainment – there’s a brilliant indoor swimming pool with a toddler area, and soft play for the kids, but the setting is gorgeous too – with sand dunes and deep forests on your doorstep. If you fancy a city adventure Amsterdam is just over an hour away, and the incredible Beekse Bergen Safari Park is only a 25 minute drive from the resort – the location is brilliant for family days out. The nearest airport to Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel is Eindhoven – 40 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel on the Eurocamp website.

7. Eurocamp: Camping Fabulous Village, Rome, Italy

When we visited Rome we stayed with Eurocamp at Camping Fabulous Village and it was a fantastic base for a city visit due to its proximity to the city and the nearby train station – Vitinia Station is just a 5 minute drive away. Read more about it in my Camping Fabulous Village Review. It’s unlikely to be warm enough for a dip at the end of October, which is a shame as the pools there are lovely, but if you want to visit Rome without the summer heat and crowds it’s a great base for your city getaway. The nearest airport to Camping Fabulous Village Eurocamp is Rome Fiumicino Airport – which is about a 25 minute transfer – so it’s a good option if you’d prefer not to hire a car. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Camping Fabulous Village on the Eurocamp website.

8. Eurocamp: Domaine des Ormes, Brittany, France

Domaine des Ormes Eurocamp in Brittany is just under a five hour drive from Calais. It boasts so many kids’ activities that it’s like a mini adventure park – so it’s a popular campsite for those who like to keep busy – though do check what’s available for an out-of-season visit. It’s perfect for families who love variety as it offers everything from horse riding, to tree-top adventures, soft play, sports, a golf course and a lively indoor waterpark with slides and a wave pool. With so many activities on-site, Mont Saint Michel just a 30 minute drive away and the charming town of Dol-de-Bretagne nearby, it’s a great base for a fun holiday. The nearest airport to Domaine des Ormes is Rennes – 50 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Domaine des Ormes on the Eurocamp website.

9. Eurocamp: Camping De Twee Bruggen, Gelderland, the Netherlands

Camping De Twee Bruggen is a great option for family holidays in the Netherlands – this Eurocamp site is just under a 4.5 hour drive from Calais and the indoor pool is perfect for visits over October half-term. The site also boasts crazy golf, bowling and pedal go-karts. On top of this, it’s close to the border if you’d like to hop over to Germany for some more adventures – Movie Park theme park is an hour away. Closer to the site, Klimbos Achterhoek (high ropes) is just 30 minutes away, Burgers’ Zoo is a 40 minute drive and the nearby quaint towns are perfect for day trips – bike hire is available. The nearest airport, Dusseldorf, is an hour’s drive from Camping De Twee Bruggen. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Camping De Twee Bruggen on the Eurocamp website.

10. Eurocamp: Bella Italia, Lake Garda, Italy

Located in Peschiera del Garda, Bella Italia is one of the most popular Eurocamp holiday parks at Lake Garda. Though I suspect the site would be pretty quiet, if you’re happy to forgo the swimming pools, the location is excellent for an out-of-season holiday. This site has direct access to the beautiful Lake Garda – perfect for strolls and bike rides. Gardaland Theme Park is also just ten minutes away, but this one is especially good for city visits as from here you can visit both Verona and Venice. The nearest airport to Bella Italia Eurocamp is Verona Airport – approx 25 minute drive so if you’d rather not hire a car it works well for a short transfer time too. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Bella Italia on the Eurocamp website.

11. Eurocamp: Südsee-Camp Resort, Lower Saxony, Germany

Südsee-Camp Eurocamp in Germany is a great option for October half-term holidays. The sub-tropical indoor swimming pool complex looks brilliant, with a couple of waterslides as well as wellness facilities for the grown ups. There’s plenty to keep the little ones entertained, from high-ropes courses, to mini golf, and indoor play areas which are perfect for bad weather. Heide Park theme park is just a 15 minute drive away and Serengeti Safari Park is around half an hour away – so there are some fabulous family days out on offer nearby. You can head to Hamburg or Hannover for a day trip too. The nearest airport to Südsee-Camp Resort is Hannover, 40 minutes away, or drive from Calais in 7.5 hours. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Südsee-Camp on the Eurocamp website.

12. Eurocamp: Landal Klein Vink, Limburg, the Netherlands

The Netherlands is the perfect place for an out-of-season Eurocamp getaway and Landal Klein Vink has a lot to offer whatever the weather. This site boasts some great indoor activities, including a swimming pool, play areas, laser tag, neon mini golf and kids’ clubs. There are some great days out nearby too – you’ll find the quaint village of Arcen nearby, famous for its gorgeous castle gardens, and Toverland theme park is just a 30 minute drive away. The resort is also close to the German border if you want to explore further afield. The nearest airport is Dusseldorf – a 1 hour drive – or road trip from Calais in around 3 hours and 45 minutes. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Klein Vink on the Eurocamp website.

How do I travel from the UK to my Eurocamp holiday?

For ferry and channel crossings to/from Calais – Eurocamp have access to discounted slots which are usually significantly cheaper than booking directly. The prices fluctuate slightly, but a return on the ferry from Dover to Calais is typically £100 (it was £112 for an example holiday on 8-15th Aug and ours was £95 in September) and the Le Shuttle Channel Crossing is around £250 (it was £254 for 8-15th Aug and a similar price for us in June). These costs were based on August dates – the price doesn’t really seem to change during peak school holiday times which is awesome!

Other routes: I’m not certain how many different ferry routes Eurocamp offer, but if you are looking for affordable options to/from a different location then the Direct Ferries website is the best place to look. It’s a comparison website for ferry travel so you can easily see all of the prices from different companies, which route options are available and any current offers running. If it’s not included then Direct Ferries is definitely the next best place to look for cheap ferry options.

For Eurocamp holidays with flights – Eurocamp offer only a few package holiday deals through Jet2holidays (click to check out) so you’ll most likely need to book the flights yourself if you’d prefer not to drive. When it comes to the budget airlines, I think the best options are Jet2 and EasyJet – and for price comparison the Skyscanner website can be a great place to start. You can sort car hire easily on websites like Expedia, or book your transfers to and from the airport on the Suntransfers website before you go to make your trip stress free.

Where else can I visit with Eurocamp in October half-term?

As well as my top 12 picks, you’ll find some other parks open in France, Italy (particularly the Lake Garda area), The Netherlands, Croatia and Spain – click here to head to the Eurocamp website for all of the options available for your getaway. I picked the sites above as 10 of the 12 are well set up for an out-of-season visit, but if you’re hoping to get a little sunshine and are happy to simply use your Eurocamp holiday home as a base, then there are a few other sites you could check out. And, wherever you end up on your holidays with Eurocamp this October half-term – I hope you have an amazing trip with the kids! 😍