Enjoy even better value breaks at Paultons Park this May half term
Discover the park’s first ever indoor dark ride and enjoy all Paultons Park has to offer for just £48 per person per night
Paultons Park has revealed its latest family-friendly Official Short Break packages, coinciding with the launch of the park’s newest ride, Ghostly Manor.
Families visiting the Hampshire attraction this May half term will be among the first aboard the brand-new indoor dark ride. Ghostly Manor, opening on Saturday 17th May 2025, is a £3.5m spooky interactive ride for guests that are brave enough and aged five and above. Upon boarding the four-seater ride carriages, guests are armed with their own Phantom Phaser, a device to capture and contain mischievous ghosts and misbehaving spirits that have escaped into the Manor. At the end of the adventure, each rider is presented with their ghost-catching score, revealing who has the best ghost hunting skills.
James Mancey, deputy managing director at Paultons Park, commented: “We are immensely excited to see guests immerse themselves in the world of Ghostly Manor this May half term. Dr Kinley’ haunted manor brings a fascinating ghost hunting story that will thrill children and parents alike, further adding to the park experience for the whole family.
“Late spring is the perfect time to make the most of a Paultons short break and no matter what the weather brings, there is so much for families to enjoy. Our short break packages offer a value-for-money staycation allowing visitors to make the most of their time at Paultons Park. Our partner hotels are located a convenient distance from the park, with forest walks, outdoor activities, shopping centres, and restaurants also within easy reach.”
On select dates during the May holidays, a family of four can enjoy a stay at the Holiday Inn Express M27 J7 for £86 per person per night* with one night of accommodation, and two days at Paultons Park. Visitors who want to extend their stay can make the most of the 2-night break packages at the Holiday Inn Express M27 J7 starting at £60 per person per night**.
Alternatively, the Apollo Basingstoke has availability on a variety of dates in May. Prices start at £80 per person per night for a family of four*** and include accommodation for one night and two park days. 2-night break packages start at £48 per person per night on selected dates****.
Ghostly Manor joins five themed worlds and over 70 other rides and attractions at Paultons Park for families to enjoy during the school holidays. Alongside the hugely popular Peppa Pig World, Paultons is home to Midwestern Americana themed Tornado Springs famous for its free-spinning Cyclonator ride and Storm Chaser coaster. Guests can immerse themselves in Wild Lands, home to a variety of animals including Fennec Fox and Slender-tailed meerkats, and discover the curious creatures of Critter Creek. The park’s dinosaur themed world, Lost Kingdom welcomed the mini log flume Splash Lagoon in 2024 expanding the offering for younger visitors.
Paultons Park is situated near several convenient transport links into Southampton and Portsmouth and is also a short two-hour car journey from London.
Visitors can find out more information and book a short break package on the Paultons Breaks website: https://www.paultonsbreaks.com/.
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Notes to editors
Please note that prices displayed are correct as of 23rd April 2025 but are subject to availability and may change at any time without notice.
*1-night half-term breaks from £86 per person per night, £341 for a family of four (based on 2 adults, 2 children over 1m)
**2-night half-term breaks from £60 per person per night, £473 for a family of four (based on 2 adults, 2 children over 1 metre)
***1-night school holiday breaks from £80 per person per night, £321 for a family of four (based on 2 adults, 2 children over 1 metre)
**** 2-night school holiday breaks from £48 per person per night, £384 for a family of four (based on 2 adults, 2 children over 1 metre)
