At National Holidays we pride ourselves on making parents’ lives easy when it comes to organising the next family trip.

Our Special Events breaks include a wide selection of unique and one-off events that provide parents with the inspiration they need to keep the kids entertained.

If you’ve never been before, Matlock Bath Illuminations is certain to captivate the little ones as hundreds of brightly decorated boats, dressed as colourful characters, meander along the River Derwent.

Always popular with our customers, see the world’s most powerful fighter jets, vintage planes and aerobatic display teams perform death-defying stunts and manoeuvres that will leave you astounded, the whole family will love watching the drama and spectacle of a UK air show as modern and vintage aircraft are put through their paces with stunning aerobatic displays. Choose from an array a variety of shows including Farnborough Air Show, Blackpool Air Show, Cosford Air Show and more.

For an explosive time, why not consider The World Fireworks Championships in Blackpool? See the best in the business showcase their talents with displays choreographed perfectly to music.

Agricultural shows like the Great Yorkshire Show and Driffield Annual Show provide plenty of activities and entertainment for the whole family, whilst children will love seeing the vehicles at Truck Fest, before visiting Drayton Manor.

A coach break to a flower and garden show is a real treat for your senses, a chance to see spectacular displays overflowing with a kaleidoscope of colours and pungent smells, visit the best garden and horticultural events throughout the year, from Spring to Autumn.