The cheapest family holidays during the school summer holidays – from £286pp

SUMMER is finally upon us, meaning it's almost time to take the little ones on a beach break.

We scoured the internet to find the best deals still available, with some starting from £289pp.

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Beaches holidays are great for adults and kids, as there are plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained.

You can do anything from relaxing on the beach and building sandcastles to swimming, snorkelling and watersports.

Most of the destinations included also have many waterparks.

This year, the school holidays in England and Wales should run from Monday, July 24 to Friday, September 1.

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We found deals for any holiday - from self-catering to all-inclusive and ones with child-free places.

No matter which accommodation board you choose, the price will include your return flights from more than ten airports across the UK.

The best deals come from holiday giants like TUI, Jet2holidays and Loveholidays.

The biggest bargains we've found are on self-catered and b&b holidays.

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Here are some of the best ones:

• 7 nights self-catering at Plaza Real Atlantichotels in Praia da Rocha, Algarve, Portugal -
• 7 nights b&b at Hotel da Montanha in Castelo Branco, Central Portugal, Portugal -
• 7 nights b&b at GHT Marítim in Calella, Costa Brava, Spain -
• 7 nights self-catering at Grand Villa Sol Apart in Marmaris, Dalaman, Turkey -
• 7 nights b&b at Hotel GHT Neptuno in Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava, Spain -

While these options include one free child place:

• 7 nights self-catering at Rodos Sun in Faliraki, Rhodes, Greece -
• 7 nights b&b at Matoula Beach in Ialyssos, Rhodes, Greece -
• 7 nights self-catering at Tabaiba Apartments in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote -
• 7 nights b&b at Nazar Hotel in Altinkum, Bodrum Area -
• 7 nights b&b at Hanay Suites in Side, Antalya Area -

Alternatively, if you'd rather go on an all-inclusive break, there are still some options available under £400pp:

• 7 nights all-inclusive at Villamarina Club Hotel in Salou, Costa Dorada, Spain -
• 7 nights all-inclusive at Sunpoint Family Hotel in Gumbet, Aegean Coast, Turkey -
• 7 nights all-inclusive at Festival Village Aparthotel in Salou, Costa Dorada, Spain -

Holiday companies will provide different extras, such as resort transfers or luggage allowance, so it's always best to double-check what's included before booking.

Prices correct at the time of publication.

If you're looking to stay closer to home, Thorpe Park has overnight stays from £92pp during school summer holidays, with 2-day park entry and breakfast.

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While Chessington has overnight stays, park entry and breakfast from £50pp this summer.

Or if you'd like to start planning your staycation for next year, Haven has also launched 2024 holidays from £4pp a night.

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