England holiday parks

Valley Farm, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, East England

Self catering accommodation available at Valley Farm. Set on the edge of popular Clacton-on-Sea just a short walk from the beach pier and seaside attractions Valley Farm is a perfect choice for a family holiday. Together with an indoor pool and outdoor heated pool children will love the adventure playground while the all-weather sports court provides fun for all the family.

The surrounding area has a host of attractions to explore with Colchester home to Roman history a castle zoo and great shopping just 16 miles away.

Fishing golf and a variety of sporting facilities abound close by and the picturesque villages and famous landmarks of Lavenham Dedham Vale Kersey and Flatford Mill are all within an easy drive.

• Toddlers' pool
• Showbar with entertainment
• Children's clubs 5–11s and 12–16+
• Food Court Café and takeaway
• Amusements*
• Children's adventure playground
• Wi–Fi*
• Shop
• Fish 'n' chip shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Dawlish Sands, Dawlish Warren, Devon, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Dawlish Sands. Situated near to one of the finest sandy beaches in the country and surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside there's so much for you to see and do you'll be spoilt for choice!

Just a short level walk away is Dawlish Warren with its two miles of clean golden sands dunes and rock pools to explore at low tide – a paradise for children of all ages! You have an outdoor pool with a wide terrace for sun bathing and a heated indoor swimming pool amusements pool table and all the fun of watersports on the beach.

Once the day is over the Devonshire tap is the place to be. All the family will enjoy the variety of entertainment with cabaret dancing games competitions and children's entertainment.

This park is situated on a regular bus route and the main railway line follows the lovely river Exe past the side of the park and drops you conveniently at Dawlish Warren.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Pool tables*
• Sun terrace
• Children's club
• Children's entertainment
• Entertainments team
• Live cabaret and discos
• Licensed clubhouse
• Competitions games and bingo*
• Restaurant
• Bar snacks
• Takeaway
• Amusement arcade*
• Wi-Fi access (in club)
• Mini market gift shop and off licence
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Waterways Caravan Park, Herne Bay, Kent, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at Waterways Caravan Park. Commanding a tranquil coastal setting just a stones throw from a quaint pebbled beach this quiet park is ideal for a relaxing seaside break. Enjoy exploring the delightful Kent countryside or visit the historic cathedral city of Canterbury; there's plenty to see and do. Have fun splashing in the indoor pool and delight in family weekend entertainment on offer throughout the main season.

• Indoor pool
• Club house
• Bar
• Weekend Entertainment
• Amusements*
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Ilfracombe Holiday Park, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Ilfracombe Holiday Park. In the popular resort of Ilfracombe close to the sea this holiday park has something to offer everyone.

Among the facilities for you to enjoy on the park are two fabulous indoor pools with an in-pool spa bath sauna children's play areas and children's club. The Exmoor Club offers discos and regular evening entertainment for all the family.

There is also a well stocked shop takeaway service and bar meals available together with a variety of fare including Devonshire speciality dishes at the Country Kitchen restaurant.

Lying on Devon's Golden Coast Ilfracombe is home to a wealth of attractions and activities from shops and bars to beaches and a host of sports.

The leading resort on Devon's Golden Coast colourful Ilfracombe is home to a wealth of attractions and activities from shops bars cinema and theatre to Watermouth Castle interesting beaches surfing a host of outdoor sports opportunities and coach and boat trips.
Just 7 miles away is Woolacombe's famous 3 mile beach while Exmoor Barnstaple Lynton Lynmouth Clovelly Dartmoor and Cornwall are all within easy reach
The park also has a good bus service.

• Two indoor heated swimming pools
• Pool tables*
• Sauna and spa bath
• Clubhouse with family entertainment
• Children's club
• Restaurant
• Chef's Corner bar food
• Takeaway
• Video games*
• Internet café*
• Children's play areas
• Wi-Fi access
• Mini market
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Sea Acres, Helston, Cornwall, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Sea Acres. Boasting a truly magnificent location overlooking Kennack Sands beach Sea Acres nestles on the Lizard Peninsula in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – a perfect setting for an unforgettable family seaside holiday.

All of the holiday homes enjoy private balconies many take advantage of one of the most spectacular coastal views in the South West.

A friendly and relaxed holiday base the park offers a range of facilities for all the family from a fabulous indoor heated pool to a PADI diving school for the more adventurous. Children will love the fun of Treetops Grove together with a fantastic adventure playground and much more. In the evening you can dine alfresco on the terrace or enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant before sitting back to savour the family entertainment in the club.

• Aqua fun time
• Family Clubhouse with light entertainment
• Treetops Tots (under 4s)
• Treetops Grove featuring Maxi (4–10s)
• Reef Bar with plasma TV and decking area
• Breaker's Bistro
• Takeaway
• Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Pitch and Putt
• Activity play area
• Soft play area (under 5s)
• Amusements*
• Crazy golf*
• Adventure playground
• Mini supermarket
• 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

St Margarets Bay, St Margaret's at Cliffe, Kent, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at St Margarets Bay. St Margaret's Bay is the perfect place for families seeking a peaceful holiday. Set in mature gardens it sits adjacent to the picturesque village of St Margaret's at Cliffe just 2 miles from Dover Castle. You are surrounded by National Trust land close to the beautiful white cliffs of Dover.

• Langdon Tavern with entertainment
• Children's club 5–11s
• Boathouse Bar and restaurant
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Children's adventure playground
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Bideford Bay, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Bideford Bay. Beautifully situated on a wooded hillside affording superb views out to sea Bideford Bay centres around the old Manor House at its heart and makes a perfect base for exploring this wonderful corner of Devon.

There's something for everyone on the park from indoor and outdoor swimming pools crazy golf to the challenge of a mini assault course. Children will love the fun activities provided by their own club while teenagers have the chance to learn new skills and meet new friends.

In the evening the Manor House Showbar entertains the whole family with cabaret dancing and exciting shows.

A wealth of visitor attractions await in the surrounding area with the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly nearby dramatic Hartland Point and famous Westward Ho! a little further along the coast.

Theme parks gardens museums and a host of walking and riding opportunities are all within easy reach.

• Family entertainment
• Manor House Showbar
• Children's clubs for 5–11s and 12–16+
• Restaurant
• Takeaway
• Soft play area
• Amusements*
• Wi-Fi*
• Children's adventure playground
• Crazy golf*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Rainbows End, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Self catering accommodation available at Rainbows End. The ideal base for a peaceful and relaxing family holiday the contemporary chalets at Rainbows End are situated in 13 undisturbed acres and have private access onto a splendid sandy beach used almost exclusively by visitors to the park. Nine acres of the park are tranquil grassland and you can also enjoy a childrens adventure playground.

This is a wonderful area for getting away from it all; close by are Bacton Woods ideal for walks and picnics and the many waterways of the Norfolk Broads are within just 6 miles. You can relax on a river trip skipper your own day boat – the perfect way to discover the Broads at your own pace – or visit one of the many bird and animal centres. Bustling Wroxham has something for everyone in the family Sutton Windmill the tallest in Britain is home to a Broads Museum and Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden has miles of lovely walks ancient oaks and superb views to enjoy.

The numerous seaside attractions of Great Yarmouth Cromer and Sheringham and the historic city of Norwich with its two cathedrals cobbled streets magnificent castle and abundance of shops restaurants and nightlife are all easily accessible from the park.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Lower Hyde, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at Lower Hyde. Lower Hyde set on the edge of Shanklin is perfectly situated for exploring the numerous delights the Isle of Wight has to offer.

The park boasts a superb range of facilities. You can splash about in the fabulous heated outdoor pool relax in the indoor spa pool throw yourself into a host of activities on the all weather multi sports court or challenge the family to a game of pool. There's plenty to keep the kids happy with their own children's club and teenagers will have the chance to meet new friends and take new challenges.

A choice of eating venues and a bar provide ideal ways to start the evening before enjoying the entertainment on offer in the Showbar.

Due to steep gradients and steps Lower Hyde is not suitable for wheelchair users or persons with severe mobility difficulties.

Together with the superb range of facilities on the park you also enjoy use of the facilities at Landguard Holiday Park (p166) including indoor and outdoor pools. The Granary Restaurant and family entertainment.

• Indoor heated spa pool
• Outdoor heated pool with flume
• Water Resorts programme
• Sports Resorts programme
• Pool* darts
• All-weather multi sports court
• Children's paddling pool
• Family entertainment
• Squires Showbar with entertainment
• Children's clubs 5-11s and 12-16+
• Hudsons Bar Diner and takeaway
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Adventure playground
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152