Holiday Camps

Vintage colour photos of British holiday camps from the 1960s to the 1980s, documenting a distinctive form of domestic leisure that played a major role in post-war holiday culture. Taken on colour film, these images capture holiday camps during their later peak years, as organised seaside breaks and family entertainment remained central to British holidays.

This collection includes views of well-known camps such as Butlin’s and Pontins, showing accommodation blocks, entertainment venues, swimming pools, chalets, fairground rides, signage, staff, and holidaymakers. From daytime activities to evening entertainment, the photographs preserve a detailed visual record of holiday camp life during a period before overseas travel and changing leisure habits led to widespread decline and redevelopment.

All images are available as high-resolution, royalty-free digital downloads suitable for editorial, commercial, or personal use.