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Family Holiday Breaks

Seven days and seven nights of relaxation and entertainment !

Curtis family on a Legion holidayThe Legion provides families of serving and ex-Service personnel the chance to take a week-long break and get away from the stresses and strains of everyday life.

We offer holidays between Easter and the school half-term each year, which in 2013 is 22 March to 25 October. We normally organise the holidays on a Friday-to-Friday basis, but can look into other options where necessary.

Our Break Centres in Bridlington, Southport, Portrush and Weston-Super-Mare as well as some of the UK's top holiday providers, aim to give families a week of fun, activities, exciting day-trips and memorable experiences, all in traditional British seaside resorts.

It was a great family holiday that has given us a great high after a very low year.

Unwind and take life as it comes, perhaps venture out and about to explore the many attractions of the local area or spend a lazy day at the beach - all our centres are located on the sea front close to town centres. Most importantly you will have time to be together.

Family holidaying at Bennet -HouseEach Break Centre package includes six night's full board accommodation, free activities and entertainment, with travel to and from the centres also included. Breaks at Parkdean Holiday Parks and Haven Holiday Parks provide seven nights mobile home accommodation with a programme of daytime and evening entertainment and food vouchers to use in the onsite catering outlets.

All of this funded by The Royal British Legion. 

FAQs

Beach holidayHere we've answered some of your frequently asked questions:

Where can I go?
The Legion owns and operates four Break Centres (equivalent to high-standard, hotel-style accommodation) in England and Northern Ireland, and we also make use of Parkdean and Haven holiday parks around the UK, and they're all near the coast. Click here for the full list of locations. And click here for more information about Parkdean Holiday Park facilities.

What's included/How much does it cost?
We aim to provide a free holiday that should only require a minimum amount of spending money. The Legion does assist, where possible, with the cost of food and transport. For more information about what's included click here.

Who can go?
The Legion can assist those who are Serving or who have Served in the UK Armed Forces, along with their dependants and carers. Some restictions apply, please see our 'How to apply' section below for more information.

Can you help me to identify a suitable location for my family holiday?
We're keen to be as flexible as possible in order to accomodate your family's circumstances, but we can only work with the information that you provide. If you are struggling to find a suitable location, we'd gladly help you to identify something suitable, if you tell us what you have in mind.

I've applied for a Legion Family Holiday - what happens next?
Once your application has been approved the Poppy Breaks Coordinator will contact you as soon as possible to assist in organising your holiday. Essentially, we'll confirm what date you'd like to go away, which location and any specific requirements your family may have.

If you have applied for a Legion family holiday but have not yet been contacted, please first contact your local Legion County Office. They will check that your application has been sent to the Legion's Head Office and once submitted we will do our best to contact you as soon as possible.

Have more questions? Please email familyholidays@britishlegion.org.uk. 

Family holiday video

This short video gives a glimpse of the great time that families have on our holiday breaks (hosted on our YouTube channel).

How to apply

Are you eligible?

If you are part of the currently serving or ex-Service community who are eligible for Legion help and if you answer YES to just one of the questions below, then you and your family qualify for a Family Holiday Break.

  • Are you a one parent household because of bereavement or break up of the family?
  • Is one parent currently serving on overseas operations or is to be deployed?
  • Is one parent caring for a disabled partner?
  • Is one parent suffering from mental or physical trauma?
  • Have you not had a holiday away from home in 2 years?
  • Do you support your household with less than £30,000 gross annual income per year?

For further information on how to apply for a Poppy Family Holiday Break, call Legionline on 08457 725 725 or contact them by email.

Please also see our Poppy Adventure Breaks service which offers breaks for young people.