England holiday parks

Oakdene Forest Park, Ringwood, Hampshire, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at Oakdene Forest Park. Oakdene Forest Park is the perfect choice for your family holiday near the New Forest. Relax and explore the area by day and then enjoy evening entertainment. The park offers immediate access for walkers and cyclists to the Hurn forest as well as the easily accessible 26km Castleman Trailway. Bournemouth with its award winning beaches is just 9 miles away and new for 2010 is the Surf Reef at nearby Boscombe.

The indoor pool has a flume and shallow beach area while the outdoor pool area boasts two shallow fun pools. To relax Oakdene offers a sauna steam room and spa bath or if you are feeling energetic there is the state of the art gym crazy golf and table tennis. For children there is a play area and Game Zone with video games.

The Oakdene Country Club offers a bistro style eating area and the Oak entertainment suite where you can dance the night away to regular guest groups or a disco.

• Oakdene Country Club including Oak entertainment suite** and children's club
• Bar and Colour Café/takeaway
• Sauna and steam room and spa bath
• Children's play area
• Internet kiosk
• Amusements*
• Wi-Fi access* (within club house)
• Crazy golf*
• Shop with bakery and off licence
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

The Ridgeway, Frodsham, Cheshire, North West England

Self catering accommodation available at The Ridgeway. Surrounded by mature trees and woodland walks in a designated area of Special County Value for Landscape this peaceful park is ideally suited for enjoying the beauty and tranquil atmosphere of this charming county.

A superb touring base the park is bordered by the wonderful 32 mile Cheshire Sandstone Trail. Chester with its many attractions is just 8 miles.

There is a launderette* and free Wi-Fi access on the park (available for all dates).

*Charges apply.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Dartmoor Edge Lodges, Exeter, Devon, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Dartmoor Edge Lodges. Set along the fairways of the prestigious Fingle Glen golf course these Scandinavian lodges afford stunning views across rolling Devonshire countryside.

Each lodge boasts spacious living areas featuring pitched cathedral-style ceilings tasteful furnishings and a contemporary luxurious finish. Some lodges have private outdoor hot tubs making this perfect for the ultimate romantic break!

Situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park this is an excellent base for exploring the numerous treasures awaiting in the coast and countryside of Devon – the popular south coast and lively seaside resorts are within just 30 minutes' drive. The contrasting wild beauty of Dartmoor and quieter north coast are also both easily accessible.

• Bar and restaurant

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Island View, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at Island View. Enjoying a superb location just 300m from the safe sandy beach restaurants cafés and bars of Colwell Bay this peaceful park sits in its own secluded 2½-acre grounds. An excellent base for touring the numerous attractions of this beautiful holiday island.

The Isle of Wight is a paradise for lovers of marine pursuits and within walking distance of Island View are facilities for fishing boat hire and deep sea fishing with abundant opportunities to sail waterski jet ski and windsurf all over the island.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Castle Brake Holiday Park, Exeter, Devon, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Castle Brake Holiday Park. Located on idyllic Woodbury Common only 1.5 miles from the village of Woodbury this friendly family run park sits just a short drive from Exmouth Budleigh Salterton Exeter and Sidmouth.

Together with plenty of green space – perfect for gentle walks and enjoying the local wildlife – the park also offers a superb bar and restaurant. Guests can also use the facilities at sister park Ladram Bay (p106). Charges may apply.

• Bar bistro & takeaway (evenings only)
• Children's play area

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Lime Tree Park, Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Self catering accommodation available at Lime Tree Park. Set in the heart of the Peak District Lime Tree Park stands in its own valley next to a wooded limestone gorge and boasting a backdrop of a magnificent old railway viaduct this is your ideal choice for exploring the glorious Derbyshire countryside. The historic spa town of Buxton offers a wealth of lovely buildings. Castleton and Bakewell with their wide range of scenic and historic attractions are close by.

The park provides a well equipped children's play area payphone shop with good tourist information TV lounge with pool table* launderette* Mar 7–Oct 31. *Charges apply.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Welcome Family, Dawlish Warren, Devon, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Welcome Family. For bags of fun and loads to do at great value low prices choose Welcome Family. All guests receive a warm and friendly welcome from this family run park dedicated to providing the very best in customer service and standards. The park boasts four fantastic indoor pools and a heated whirlpool perfect to relax in whilst the kids go mad in the fun packed Jolly Roger Club. Enjoy the amusement arcade mini golf and adventure playground not forgetting the superb sports stadium; families truly are spoilt for choice. The park comes alive in the evening with fabulous shows games and competitions guaranteed to keep you entertained all night long. Enjoy free entry from 2010.

Just a short stroll to the award winning beach you'll discover miles of golden sands just waiting to be explored. Seaside towns zoos caves castles and the magnificent Dartmoor National Park are all within easy reach. With so much to see and do both on and off the park and superb value for money accommodation it's so easy to see why most customers return to Welcome family year after year.

Other facilities include shops café and takeaway plus a launderette.

Beautiful Dartmoor the English Riviera and a host of local attractions are all within easy reach for days out during your stay.

• Indoor heated water leisure centre: four feature packed pools spectator area
• Sports ground
• Cruisers Club
• Children's Jolly Roger“ Club and games arcade*
• Multi channel cable TV
• Café and takeaways
• Hire service* with computer games*
• Mini golf
• Adventure playground
• Shopping plaza
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Chesil, Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Chesil. Commanding spectacular views overlooking the Fleet Lagoon to Chesil Bank and the Portland Peninsula beyond Chesil offers the perfect location for a wonderful holiday.

A family park with a warm and friendly atmosphere also offering great facilities. Children have their own safe play area whilst the indoor pool is just perfect for family fun. Add this to the new look and action packed entertainment programme and you have the recipe for the perfect family holiday.

A wealth of things to see and do await you in this beautiful area with the centre of Weymouth just 3 miles away. After all nowhere does seaside like Weymouth. This fantastic Georgian seaside resort boasts a beautiful sandy beach and safe bathing waters. The picturesque Old Harbour offers a wealth of dining and entertainment options with freshly caught seafood a speciality.

Chesil is within easy reach of great attractions and days out such as the Sealife Centre Abbotsbury Swannery and Monkey World. The park is well served by buses.

• Sauna/Solarium*
• Clubroom and bar with nightly entertainment
• Soft play area for under 5s
• Takeaway
• Children's outdoor play area
• Wi-Fi access*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Meadow Lakes Holiday Park, St Austell, Cornwall, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Meadow Lakes Holiday Park. Set in 56 glorious acres of idyllic meadows woodland and lakes this small and friendly non working farm awarded the David Bellamy Silver award for Conservation offers a perfect base for a relaxing family holiday. The lakes boast superb coarse fishing and children of all ages will love the various small animals. Together with an outdoor swimming pool takeaway and a children's play area there's sure to be something to suit everyone at Meadow Lakes Holiday Park.

A vast array of visitor attractions await in the lovely surrounding countryside from beautiful walks along the Roseland Peninsula to numerous picturesque fishing villages harbours gardens theme parks museums and a wealth of safe bathing beaches.

• Outdoor heated swimming pool
• Table tennis*
• Pool tables*
• Tennis*
• Coarse fishing lakes*
• Paddling pool
• Takeaway
• Children's playgrounds
• Shop/off licence/gift shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Highfield Grange, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, East England

Self catering accommodation available at Highfield Grange. Set on the famous Essex 'sunshine coast' Highfield Grange sits just 2 miles from the golden sandy beaches and bustling promenade of popular Clacton-on-Sea. Within easy reach of beautiful 'Constable country' and boasting a wealth of on site facilities including first class entertainment and children's activity programmes the park ensures something to keep everyone in the family amused day and night.

An excellent touring base in a region of contrasts Highfield Grange is ideally situated for exploring the tranquil Essex countryside and superbly placed for enjoying day trips to London via the A12. Closer at hand Clacton offers numerous seaside attractions and a fabulous shopping village while Colchester England's oldest recorded town is home to an award winning zoo – a must for kids of all ages – and a wealth of family amenities.

Flatford Dedham the Tendring Scenic Drive and the seaside resorts of Frinton Walton and Holland-on-Sea are all within easy reach.

• The Grange entertainment centre
• Children's club for 5–11s and 12–16+
• Boathouse Bar and restaurant with sunterrace
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Adventure playground
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152