England holiday parks

Winchelsea Sands, Rye, East Sussex, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at Winchelsea Sands. In an enviable location just a short stroll from the beach Winchelsea Sands backs onto open fields and commands delightful views of the glorious Sussex downs.

An excellent base for exploring this beautiful and peaceful corner of England a host of orchards hop fields and pretty villages surround the park. Historic Rye the ancient Cinque Ports the numerous attractions of Canterbury and many places of interest are all within easy reach.

Among the facilities for you to enjoy on the park are an attractive outdoor heated pool children's play areas and a children's club. Once the sun goes down you can relax or be entertained by the occasional shows and dancing in the family entertainment venue.

• Outdoor heated swimming pool
• Sports field
• Clubhouse with family entertainment
• Plasma TV with Sky Sports
• Children's Club
• Takeaway
• Amusement arcade*
• Adventure playground with under 5s play area
• Wi-Fi access (in club)
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Castaways, Bacton-on-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Self catering accommodation available at Castaways. Boasting a wonderful setting overlooking the stunning North Norfolk coast this cosy little park sits in the peaceful village of Bacton-on-Sea.

Many of Norfolk's delights are within easy reach including the traditional resorts of Great Yarmouth and Cromer historic Norwich and the beautiful Broads.

With so much to see and do in the surrounding area Castaways makes a superb base for discovering this lovely county. And after a day's exploring the Jolly Roger Bar offers the perfect place to unwind and relax before enjoying the fun-packed family entertainment.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Gwel an Mor, Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Gwel an Mor. Gwel an Mor whose Cornish name means 'view of the sea' is set in a stunning location perched on a hilltop overlooking the ocean and just a short walk from the beach. Voted one of the top ten coastal holidays by the Guardian in 2008.

Close to the fishing village of Portreath this stylish holiday village holds the < >David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation and is the perfect place for a family holiday or romantic break. The club house includes an indoor heated swimming pool together with jacuzzi steam room and sauna. Why not spoil yourself with a relaxing treatment in the beauty therapy suite or a meal in the superb restaurant. Outside you can enjoy the putting green or a game of croquet.

Gwel an Mor are proud to announce they have been awarded the 2009 Cornwall Tourism Gold award for Self Catering Lodges and outstanding customer service.

There's plenty to see and do in the area too. Whether you prefer surfing or building sandcastles or simply admiring the breathtaking views from the coastal path Gwel an Mor is a great place to relax and unwind.

• Sauna and Jacuzzi
• Beauty Therapy Suite*
• Putting green
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Children's play area
• Wildlife Conservation Centre

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Solway Holiday Village, Silloth, Cumbria, North West England

Self catering accommodation available at Solway Holiday Village. Situated in one of the most beautiful corners of England Solway Holiday Village offers you the perfect setting for your family holiday and is ideally situated for exploring the Northern Lakes and Hadrian's Wall

There is something for everyone with the emphasis on families. There are good facilities including a fabulous indoor fun pool an all-weather football pitch and mini 2 lane bowling alley.

Silloth is a peaceful Victorian seaside resort surrounded by lovely countryside and ideally situated for short breaks and touring.

• Jacuzzi
• Licensed clubs with karaoke and entertainment
• Children's Club (4–12s)
• Bistro with takeaway
• Mini 2 lane bowling alley*
• Amusements* pool*
• Children's indoor play area*
• Sky Sports
• Crazy golf*
• Children's play area
• Animal Farm
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

White Acres, Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at White Acres. Enviably situated in 184 acres of country park and boasting 13 magnificent fishing lakes this is a beautiful five star park. It has recently gained an Award of Special Distinction by the David Bellamy Conservation Scheme in addition to the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation and combines a magical location with the ultimate in holiday fun for all the family.

Nationally renowned for its superb angling White Acres offers great sport and competitions for all ages and abilities together with a fantastic range of family leisure activities. There's an indoor swimming pool with a well equipped gym and plenty on offer for children too with a host of play areas and all the fun of Treetops Grove kid's club and the Freestyle Club.

• Solarium* sauna spa bath
• Beautician*
• Toddlers' pool
• Treetops Tots (under 4s)
• Treetops Grove featuring Maxi Multi and Milli (4–10s)
• Freestyle Club (10–15s)
• Lakeside Club with cabaret
• Angler's Arms
• M's Pizzeria and Grill
• Fish 'n' chip shop
• Strike's Diner
• First Bite Café
• Wi-Fi access ( in designated areas)
• Mini 10-pin Bowling*
• Amusements*
• Activity playroom with soft play area
• Adventure play area
• Crazy golf*
• Tackle shop
• Mini supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Sunnydale, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, East England

Self catering accommodation available at Sunnydale. Nestling on the edge of the beautiful Lincolnshire coastline Sunnydale offers you a peaceful rural retreat for a relaxing family holiday.

A wealth of attractions await in this popular area from lovely walks in a nature reserve and a sandy beach within just 2 miles golf freshwater fishing theme parks and bustling Skegness and Fantasy Island. Historic Lincoln with its wonderful castle affording magnificent views good shopping and river cruises is easily accessible.

• Curlew Country Club with entertainment
• Windmill Lounge Bar
• Bar food
• Children's club 5–11s
• Indoor soft play area*
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Adventure playground
• Kiosk
• Launderette*

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

Summerfields, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East England

Self catering accommodation available at Summerfields. Summerfields offers the choice of attractions you'd expect from a popular holiday park on the East coast. Among the parks closest to the famous sandy beaches of the lovely Norfolk coastline this is a real family centre offering a super fun holiday for all.

You'll love the glass-fronted heated indoor swimming pool and the Summerfields Show Bar Cabaret Club with live music dancing bingo and freshly prepared food and takeaways. The Horizon Suite also offers family entertainment nightly.

A soft play area keeps the children happy while kids aged 5–11 enjoy all the fun games and competitions every morning with the Elle Elephant Club.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Sports area
• Darts and pool competitions
• Football pool* and darts
• Spa bath
• Sauna*
• Vertical fast tan solarium*
• Summerfields Show Bar Cabaret Club with entertainment and dancing nightly
• Horizon Suite and family room (this is a first floor venue and is accessible by stairs)
• Fully air conditioned Show Bar
• Bobby's diner and takeaway
• Elle Elephant Club for 5–11s
• Soft play area (height restrictions apply)
• Bowleasy mini 10-pin bowling*
• Outdoor play area
• Amusement arcade*
• Bingo* Holiday Bingo*
• Miss Summerfield Adult talent competitions
• Junior talent and pool contests
• Crazy golf*
• Tuck shop and gift shop

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Stanwix Park, Silloth, Cumbria, North West England

Self catering accommodation available at Stanwix Park. Stanwix Park has everything you need for the perfect holiday. Situated on Cumbria's Solway coast next to a designated area of outstanding natural beauty with breathtaking views and sunsets over the Solway Firth. Only minutes away is the popular seaside Victorian town of Silloth with its wide granite set streets 36 acre green striking promenade and sandy west beach. Stanwix Park is adjacent to a top class 18 hole golf course. The Lake District National Park Roman Wall and Gretna Green are within easy reach by car.

At Stanwix Park you can enjoy the perfect holiday combination – a choice of comfortable holiday accommodation plus an excellent range of leisure facilities and entertainment to enjoy.

• Spa pool sauna steam room and vertical sun shower*
• Children's pool and water features
• Entertainment complex – Sunset Inn family clubroom fun games disco and children's entertainers. The Sky Bar Pub and Dunes Cabaret is for adults only with bingo live groups and cabaret
• Garden Café
• Amusements*
• 10-pin bowling*
• Putting*
• Video games*
• Soft play area (under 6s)
• Adventure play park
• TV
• Supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Thorness Bay, Cowes, Isle of Wight, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at Thorness Bay. Enjoying a rural setting amidst woodland sloping gently down to the sea Thorness Bay offers you a superb base for a family seaside holiday on the delightful Isle of Wight.

There's something to suit everyone in the family on the park from splashing around in the indoor swimming pool to the array of sporting activities at hand. Children will love the fun and games provided by their own club.

At the end of the day savour a delicious meal before taking in the fabulous entertainment of the Regatta View Showbar. Alternatively you could simply sit back with a quiet drink in the Boathouse bar and restaurant relax and watch the boats go by on the Solent.

• Indoor heated fun pool with slide
• Water Resorts programme
• Sports Resorts programme
• Pool* Darts
• All-weather multi sports court
• Family entertainment
• Regatta View Showbar
• Children's club for 5–11s and 12–16+
• Boathouse bar and restaurant
• Children's adventure playground
• Wi–Fi*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152