The Sun Newspaper £9.50 Holiday Guide & January 2026 Codes!

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This is a full guide and review for your £9.50 Sun Newspaper Holiday – plus the codes you’ll need for January 2026. Answering questions like: How does it work / how do I book a Sun Newspaper Holiday? Are they worth it? How much do they cost? Which destinations are available? When can I book? So keep reading for everything that you need to know about this budget holiday scheme – it can be a great way to enjoy cheap family holidays across the UK and Europe.

Are the Sun Newspaper holidays worth it?

The Sun Newspaper holidays are definitely worth it – they’re a fantastic way to get away, even on the tightest of budgets. A few years ago we enjoyed two holidays – one Norfolk break which was £66 for Mon-Fri in May (including a caravan upgrade) and another for £78 to the Isle of Wight in June! Both resorts were Parkdean and it cost us a fraction of the price that it would have to book directly. (Though it’s always worth comparing a direct booking cost!) We had two holidays for less than the price of one! This wasn’t the first time that we had used the Sun Newspaper holiday offers either – we’ve done it a few times over the years, and it’s a great way to travel, and make memories with the kids, without breaking the bank.

If you fancy a family holiday, but you’ve not got much money to spend, a Sun Newspaper Holiday is a great option. We’ve actually used it twice to visit the Isle of Wight – largely due to the fact that you get discounted ferry travel too when you book through the Sun, which saves even more. We’ve never ventured abroad with the Sun Newspaper Holidays, but there are loads of campsites across Europe available, so you could even collect the codes to seek out some sunshine!

How do I book a £9.50 Sun Newspaper Holiday?

The Sun Newspaper holiday scheme has a token based offer where you collect code words / vouchers from their newspaper – once you’ve collected the correct amount of codes, you can go online to look at resorts and dates. But, don’t worry – I’ve added the Sun Newspaper holiday codes below to save you the trouble! Having said that, you’ll need to cut the codes out of the Sun Newspaper if you choose to book your holiday via the post rather than online. Booking opens on Tuesday 13th January 2026.

To book your holiday online: Once on their website: www.club950.co.uk select your favourite four holiday parks and four possible dates that you could travel – it’s as simple as that! They’ll tell you what’s available, suggesting alternatives if needed, and if there’s a holiday that you fancy you can then book it. You’ll able to add ferry crossings, linen and other extras too, depending on your requirements, and these are also usually at a reduced cost.

To book online via Sun Savers: This works the same as above, but you can book the holiday through the Sun Savers app too.

To book your holiday by post: To book via the post, complete the booking form from the Sun Newspaper, and send it with the cut out tokens found in the Sun each day. Send it to: UK holidays in the Sun, PO Box 1811, Colchester, CO2 8LF

How much is a Sun Newspaper Holiday – are they really £9.50?

Sun Newspaper Holidays start from £9.50 per person – meaning that a family of four could get away for less than £50! You can clearly see the costs associated with your chosen holiday at the time of booking, and any costs for upgrade options etc too. The prices will vary depending on your chosen dates, upgrades and specific destinations – but there are lots of very cheap and affordable options. Even if you end up a little over £9.50pp, it’s super easy to book a holiday for four for under £100 – we’ve never spent more than that. The holidays abroad, for those wanting to explore Europe, are typically a bit more expensive than the UK options but the campsites can be amazing!

Sun Newspaper Holiday Destinations in the UK:

You can easily use the Sun Newspaper Holidays to explore the UK on a budget – as they have parks all over. You can usually find holidays in places like:

Cornwall
Devon
Wales
Kent
Lincolnshire
Yorkshire
Scotland
Essex
Dorset
North East England
Somerset
The Isle of Wight
Norfolk
Sussex

Which UK holiday parks are included? Accommodation providers include companies like: Parkdean Resorts, John Fowler, Away Resorts, Park Holidays UK, Verdant Leisure, Blue Anchor Leisure, Lyons and others. You might be wondering if Butlins or Haven holidays are included in the Sun Newspaper Holidays – as they both were in the past – but unfortunately both companies have stopped taking part. Having said that, both offer their own cheap off-peak deals at various points throughout the year – with family stays sometimes even possible for less than £100. (Check out my Butlins vs Haven article for more info.)

Sun Newspaper Holiday Destinations abroad:

Collecting the Sun Newspaper holiday codes can be a brilliant way to have an affordable campsite holiday abroad too, in destinations across Europe, including:

France (there are absolutely loads of options in France!)
The Netherlands
Croatia
Spain
Italy
Germany
Luxembourg
Austria

What’s the accommodation like?

UK Review:

We’ve had some brilliant fun on Sun Newspaper caravan holidays. This was our accommodation for our 2022 Isle of Wight stay – it was well equipped and clean, and the beds were comfy too which is always a bonus! We stayed with Parkdean Resorts at Lower Hyde holiday park and it even had an outdoor pool with a flume! Check out my Parkdean Resorts: Lower Hyde Holiday Park Review. We had a fantastic holiday and the caravan worked out at less than £20 per night. Obviously, the quality of the accommodation and the site facilities will vary – so get googling before you book!

Trelawne Manor in Cornwall (a John Fowler resort) is also one of the available parks – though we didn’t book this particular trip through the Sun Newspaper – we loved our stay there. Read my Trelawne Manor Review for more info.

Europe:

The European destinations on offer are often Eurocamp campsites, or similar – there are loads of holiday parks available to choose from! In order to assist with your accommodation booking / upgrade options, you might want to check out my article: Which Eurocamp holiday accommodation should I choose? What’s included? I’ve included a couple of photos from our abroad travels, as your accommodation would likely be a mobile home similar to this:

It would also be wise to compare the cost with booking directly through Eurocamp (or similar providers) to ensure that you’re getting the best deal. The Sun Newspaper Holidays will often have extra costs for entertainment and limited options for accommodation etc so it may sometimes be cheaper to book a break with everything included directly through Eurocamp – so do your research first. Read my full Eurocamp Guide so that you know what to expect from this type of holiday. We booked these trips directly with Eurocamp, rather than using the Sun Newspaper Holiday codes, but all of these Eurocamp sites are available for 2026 – click through to check out my reviews:

What else do I need to know?

UK holidays will generally be a long weekend or a Monday-Friday stay, but you can book consecutive dates to extend your holiday to a week. Some Europe based holidays will have 4 / 7 night options. And, you can also book more than one Sun Newspaper holiday, like we did in 2022, if you fancy a few different breaks away or a longer holiday. For most bookings you’ll have the option to upgrade to a posher caravan / mobile home, and also the option of adding entertainment passes (usually around £20 for a family of four) which means you’ll be able to use the campsite facilities like the pool and watch the shows in the evening.

Some parks and campsites will include linen, others will have an additional charge, but you can always bring your own to avoid extra costs. Remember to select a dog-friendly accommodation if you’re planning on taking a furry friend! Term-time dates will have the best availability, so if you’re able to make the most of this then it’ll open up a greater likelihood of you securing the holiday that you want at a budget price. The summer months and the school holiday dates will be the first to go – and they’re usually a bit dearer – so be speedy if that’s what you’re looking for! If you can’t find any decent deals for the school holidays – check out this article for some affordable getaways in Europe: 50 Eurocamp school summer holiday deals: August 2026 from £272!

What are the Sun Newspaper Holiday codes?

These code words are valid for bookings from 13/01/2026, and the last day to book a holiday will be Thursday 29th January 2026. This time you’ll need 5 codes for a Sun Newspaper holiday, so here they are:

Code 1: TRIP
Code 2: REST
Code 3: PLAY
Code 4: F2H9
Bonus Code: WARM

When can I book a Sun Newspaper Holiday?

The Sun Newspaper Holiday codes are released a couple of times a year so remember to keep your eyes peeled for the next lot too! Research the parks that you would possibly like to stay at – use Trip Advisor and other review websites (like this one!) to get a good understanding of what will be on offer and to gauge other people’s experiences. It’s wise to have a look at the parks available whilst waiting for all of the codes to be released, it’ll be first come first served so you’ll be able to secure your holiday quickly when the time comes. For this round, booking is now live. To get more information or to book your trip away, visit club950.co.uk.

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2 comments

Rebecca j Simpson says:

8th April 2023 at 4:16 pm

Hello, it says the words are wrong is the last one supposed to be w4re or is that a mistake?

1. Natalie says:
  
  8th April 2023 at 10:00 pm
  
  Hi Rebecca, those were the January codes – the new codes for April are live / updated now. Happy holidays! Nat x