8 PRICES TRACKED
Holiday club (per day)
A school-holiday club, priced per day. The surprise cost that stacks up over the summer.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
The gap: advertised vs actually paid (medians)
People reported paying 16% less than the advertised list price for holiday club.
List prices are advertised prices; paid figures are what people reported, often for different cases. Treat the gap as a signal, not a quote.
Quoted vs actually paid (real submissions)
The strongest signal there is: what one person was quoted, and what the same job actually cost them.
- quoted £30↔paid £300%
Per day, confirmed by multiple posters in the thread. Parent-reported on Mumsnet, exact region not stated.
- quoted £30↔paid £300%
Per day, holiday club run by a childminder. Self-reported on Mumsnet by the childminder herself.
- quoted £32↔paid £320%
Per day, 9am to 5pm. Parent-reported on Mumsnet.
- quoted £43↔paid £430%
Per day, parent also sends a packed lunch. Parent-reported on Mumsnet.
- quoted £50↔paid £500%
Per day, full 9am to 5pm day, reduced by tax-free childcare. Parent-reported on Mumsnet.
| Year | Region | Provider | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UK | Unknown | Summer holiday club, generalPer day, confirmed by multiple posters in the thread. Parent-reported on Mumsnet, exact region not stated. | — | £30quoted £30 | source |
| 2022 | Yorkshire | Unknown | Summer holiday club, childminder-runPer day, holiday club run by a childminder. Self-reported on Mumsnet by the childminder herself. | — | £30quoted £30 | source |
| 2022 | Central London | Unknown | Summer holiday club, central LondonPer day, 9am to 5pm. Parent-reported on Mumsnet. | — | £32quoted £32 | source |
| 2025 | West Midlands | Independent | Holiday club, per dayTudor Grange Primary Academy Langley (Solihull); holiday club full day 8.00am-5.30pm (short day 9-3pm £27.50); 2025-2026 price list | £33 | — | source |
| 2026 | Hertfordshire / Essex / Greater London | Nursery chain | Holiday club, per dayClub Excel multi-activity holiday camp; standard 1-day rate (early-bird £35), 9:30am-3:30pm; 5-day week £160; 2026 | £38 | — | source |
| 2026 | Edinburgh (Scotland) | Independent | Holiday club, per daySkool is Out, Edinburgh; holiday club daily rate (weekly £185, half-day £30); effective July 2026 | £40 | — | source |
| 2022 | Midlands | Unknown | Summer holiday club, MidlandsPer day, parent also sends a packed lunch. Parent-reported on Mumsnet. | — | £43quoted £43 | source |
| 2022 | London | Unknown | Summer holiday club, LondonPer day, full 9am to 5pm day, reduced by tax-free childcare. Parent-reported on Mumsnet. | — | £50quoted £50 | source |
Common questions
How much does holiday club cost in the UK?
Across 8 real UK prices, the median is £35, ranging from £30 to £50. These are published prices and bills people actually paid, not estimates.
Why do holiday club prices vary so much?
Nursery fees vary with the area, the hours, the child's age, and the setting. London costs far more than most of the country, and the funded hours only cover part of a full-time place.
How can I pay less for holiday club?
Compare a few settings, claim every funded hour and tax-free childcare you are entitled to, and ask whether meals and nappies are included or charged on top.
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Methodology: prices here are published prices and bills people reported paying. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix or remove it fast.