Barracudas Activity Day Camps Reviews 

1,879
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

Evaluating 123 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the staff are extremely supportive, caring, and exceptionally well-trained in managing children of all varied ages during camps. Reviewers also warmly appreciate the wide variety of fun activities, smooth daily drop-offs, and the well-organized, safe environment provided for the kids. Some reviewers were not happy with certain activity availability, noting that children occasionally missed out on specific options like motor sports or games. A few other people also felt that scheduling gaps, long waiting periods, and crowded rooms occasionally impacted the overall daily camp experience.

What people talk about most

Staff

Reviewers mention positive feedback about staff, highlighting their warm disposition and friendly approach... See more

Holidays

Customers consistently note positive experiences with holidays, highlighting that children love the engaging... See more

Service

Clients share positive opinions on service, highlighting how well-organized the camps are and the consistent,... See more

Location

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of location, expressing satisfaction with convenient venues and... See more

User experience

Users describe positive interactions with user_experience, highlighting a safe, professional, and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Watford barracudas is excellent. This is the 6th or 7th period there for ours. Our kids love going to the extent that any trip abroad or mention of holiday away is met with moans and frowning fa... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another amazing season at Letchworth Barracudas! My daughter comes back every year and has a brilliant time with her school friends who now also attend as a result of her rave reviews in the playgroun... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son absolutely loves Barcuddas in Hinchingbrooke. So much so he doesn’t want to come home. Yes it’s expensive but it’s worth absolutely every penny. Unlike a lot of childcare camps this camp opens... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve had a really positive experience with Barracudas Chislehurst. Well-organised, good communication, and the staff clearly know how to handle kids with energy and structure. The range of act... See more

Company replied


Company details

  1. Summer Camp
  2. Children's Club
  3. Recreational and Vacation Camps

Written by the company

The UK's Favourite School Holiday Camp Provider. For over 30 years, Barracudas has been creating unforgettable experiences for children at our award-winning summer camps, Easter camps, and half-term camps. As a leading provider of Ofsted-registered holiday camps and school holiday childcare, we help children stay active, make new friends, build confidence, and have fun during the school holidays. Our camps run from 8.30am to 5.30pm (with extended hours from 8am to 6pm), providing parents with flexible, high-quality childcare and children with a safe, exciting environment packed with adventure. With over 80 activities available, including sports, swimming (where available), arts & crafts, team challenges, archery, and motor sports, every day offers something new to discover. What makes Barracudas different is that children can choose their activities every session, creating a personalised holiday camp experience based on their interests and passions. Safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment are at the heart of everything we do. Our enhanced DBS-checked staff are trained and qualified in the activities they deliver, supported by experienced management teams and excellent staff-to-child ratios. Thousands of families trust Barracudas each year for summer holiday camps, Easter holiday camps, and half-term childcare, knowing their children will enjoy an engaging, safe, and memorable experience. More choice. More fun. More confidence. That's the Barracudas experience.

Giving Every Child Such An Amazing Experience They Can't Wait To Come Back!

Written by the company

Who we are...
The UK's Number 1 holiday camp! Barracudas offers outstanding Easter camps, summer club and half term camps. Our camps have provided active entertainment for children in the school holidays for over 30 years. With an unrivalled choice of over 80 activities on offer and a choice for every session, kids love our multi-activity camps, making life-long memories and friends every year.
What we do...
We run high quality Ofsted inspected holiday clubs for children and young people aged 4 ½ - 14 years Delivering reassuring peace of mind for parents and fantastic FUN for kids. We like to think that we do a pretty good job and run a slick operation, but just to be sure we’re registered with Ofsted, who have graded us as 'Outstanding' more times than any other comparable provider. Whilst ratings for activity camps have now changed to 'Met' or 'Not Met', we continue to receive official approval.
How we do it...
We bring together professional and caring staff teams, fantastic facilities and best quality practice Committed to offering the very best childrens camps. Introducing innovative programmes and activities to always give children a choice to keep them busy and safe. We do it with enthusiasm, professionalism and FUN and always aim to give every child such an amazing experience they can’t wait to come back!

Contact info

2026 camps now live!

Discounted spaces available at Easter, summer & half term camps!

4.7

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

2K reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

No recent history of asking for reviews

This company hasn't invited customers recently, so reviews may not be representative

Replied to 100% of negative reviews

Typically replies within 24 hours

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.7

All reviews

(1,879)

92 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son's attended in few occasions the…

My son's attended in few occasions the Cambridge Long road, is always a guarantee, staff is friendly and careful, always a lot of fun going on

May 26, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our daughter loves the camp in…

Our daughter loves the camp in Chislehurst, she looks forward to it every holiday. The activities are varied and the staff are professional and make it fun for the kids.

April 7, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Holiday Camp

Both my children attending the Huntingdon camp over Easter and they had a fantastic time.
The range of activities available was amazing. My daughters favourite was swimming and my son loved the go karts, dodgeball and football.
The staff were all really friendly and supportive.
Overall I was very impressed with everything and the children will certainly be returning.

April 7, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

disappointing experience at Norwich Camp

The staff were generally average, but I do feel that more attention should have been given to safety, organisation, and the overall wellbeing of the children. The camp also felt oversubscribed. The rooms seemed quite small for the number of children attending, and my daughter found the environment very noisy and crowded, which made the experience uncomfortable for her.

I was particularly concerned about the swimming day. My daughter reported that the pool water had visible white particles in it, and children should not have been allowed to swim in those conditions. Following this, she developed a painful eye infection and is still on antibiotics, which made the whole experience even more upsetting.

I was also unhappy with the go-karting activity. On a warm, sunny day, the children were made to wear heavy outfits, and my daughter kept saying that she felt very hot and could not breathe properly. This did not feel safe, and it did not seem that there was enough attention given to how the children were coping.

Considering the cost of £60 per day, I was expecting a much better standard of care, organisation, and attention to health and safety.

Overall, this was a disappointing experience, and I would have expected a much better-run camp.

April 9, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thank you for your review and for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

I am very sorry that you were not happy about your experience at camp this Easter. Please be assured that we carefully manage the numbers of children on camp and offer good staff:child ratios to ensure safety and optimise experiences. Noise levels can vary depending on the activities and group sizes, and with both indoor and outdoor group sessions, children’s enthusiasm and participation can naturally create a lively environment. I'm sorry if this was uncomfortable for your daughter.

We operate strict swimming safety procedures to ensure the pool is only used when it is safe to do so. This includes Risk Assessments of the pool itself, as well as ensuring that fully trained staff and a qualified lifeguard are always present. I can assure you that your concerns have been shared with our Norwich team for investigation.

Motor sports is considered one of our higher-risk activities, and as such, there are important safety measures in place to protect all participants. These include the mandatory use of protective equipment such as overalls and helmets. These precautions are essential to ensure children’s safety. That said, your feedback has been shared with our recruitment team.

Thank you once again for bringing these matters to our attention. Please be assured that all feedback is carefully reviewed and used to inform potential improvements.

Kind regards,
Barracudas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic team and an amazing camp

Fantastic team and an amazing camp! My 8 year old loved it and is begging to return! What more could I want really? Thanks to all those who looked after my boy 💙

April 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Long road activity camp

My son attends Barracudas during half term, usually twice a week, and we’ve really appreciated the supportive and caring environment.
I especially want to mention Matt, who made a big difference on days when my son was not feeling good about himself. He took the time to listen and support him with patience and kindness, which meant a lot to us.
Thank you to the team for looking after him so well.

March 23, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic camp highly recommend to…

Fantastic camp highly recommend to anyone great friendly Caring staff fantastic activities with lots to choose from my son takes a while to feel comfortable around strangers this is the only camp he has wanted to go back too

April 13, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable, well-run kids camp with great staff

We’ve had a really positive experience with Barracudas Chislehurst.

Well-organised, good communication, and the staff clearly know how to handle kids with energy and structure. The range of activities keeps things varied, so it doesn’t feel repetitive even across multiple days. Drop-off and pick-up are mostly smooth, which makes the day easier to manage.

Most importantly, the kids come back happy and tired.

Not the cheapest option, but you can see where the money goes. Would use again.

April 7, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Barracuda’s is brilliant

Barracuda’s is brilliant. It is well run with lots of different activities. The teachers are very caring and my children love going.

April 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at Harpenden are spectacular

The team at Harpenden are spectacular - they are so kind, energetic, empathetic, supportive and provide both of my kids with brilliant, fun and action packed days. Can’t thank them enough and would give more than 5 stars if possible.

When you find a team and venue that works for busy working parents, it just lifts that weight off your shoulders. I know my kids are safe and happy - what more could I ask for.

April 7, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not good place- does not give equal opportunity for all kids to try the activities

My son went to a camp day in Mille school in Horsham on 9/4. He was sad not to have the opportunity to try the activities. For the Go Kart the instructor only choose five to try it and he was not chosen!! I am not sure I understand why, do we send our kids to watch other having fun. I mean a kid who is only 7 see some of his group do activity and he doesn’t get chance to join in - it just unacceptable!! He came home so sad and not happy at all.

April 9, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thank you for your review and feedback; we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

I am sorry to hear that your son did not fully enjoy his time at camp and that he did not have the opportunity to take part in the go-karting activity. As this is a higher-risk activity, participation is limited to a set number of children at a time to ensure safety. Each day, we aim to offer this activity on a rotation basis so that all children have the opportunity to take part; however, I apologise that this was not achieved during the Easter holiday period.

For each session, children are given a choice between two activities, and we ensure that an alternative engaging option is always available. I apologise for any disappointment caused and we value your feedback, which helps us to continue improving our camps for future seasons.

Kind regards,
Barracudas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience at Romford barracudas

My son went to Romford barracudas this Easter 2026 and the staff are so caring, I was really impressed how passionate they are. I felt so safe knowing he was looked after properly.

April 1, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Barracuda Watford

Barracuda Watford - highly recommended, my 8 yr boy loves it here

April 9, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful experience

Beautiful experience, my son enjoys waking up and attending the Watford Grammar School for Girls Activity camp!

April 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My kids love Barracuda’s Watford

My kids love Barracuda’s Watford. Everyday, there are loads of activities for them to choose to participate in and they love making new friends. The staff are amazing and I drop my kids off knowing they will be well looked after whilst they are having fun. Roll on the 6-week holidays!!!

April 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Watford staff are great

Watford staff are great! My son can not wait to go back every day! Lots of activities and very fun days! 🎉

April 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply the best

Simply the best. My daughter absolutely loves it !

April 2, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Twickenham, Waldegrave Camp

I sent my daughter to the easter camp. She is only just four, but has had the most wonderful three days. Her group leader gave me personalised feedback each afternoon at collection. My daughter found out she's not booked in for Thursday, and has asked that we change plans so can go!!! A huge thank you to the team!!

April 1, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2 x great experiences.

My little one, age 4, went to the October 25 camp in Horsham for a few days and loved it then was super excited to go for the entire week in Feb half term 26 at the same location.

He was happy and had a great time every day. He particularly loved the swimming, but it was clear they did loads of different activities each day. Staff were capable, switched on and good with the kids

He came home happy and tired every day. The days are long for a really little one like mine, but he loved it!

February 16, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review. That's lovely to hear.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Barnet Barracudas

My 5 year old loved the Barracudas in Barnet - would recommend :)

February 20, 2026
Unprompted review
Barracudas Activity Day Camps logo

Reply from Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Thanks for your 5* review.

Warm regards

Barracudas team

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look