England holiday parks

Broadland Sands, Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Self catering accommodation available at Broadland Sands. Broadland Sands is a perfect setting for your holiday with extensive facilities and close to Suffolk and Norfolk's beautiful coastline. Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park the shows and attractions of Great Yarmouth Lowestoft just along the coast and the beautiful Norfolk Broads are all waiting to be explored and enjoyed.

A wealth of outdoor and sporting activities are close by together with theme parks glorious country houses and the historic city of Norwich. The Bure Valley or North Norfolk Railway is a must for kids of all ages!The numerous attractions of both Norfolk and Suffolk await visitors to this gentle unspoilt corner of England. The famous Broads begin at Oulton just 2 miles away while nature reserves bird sanctuaries and country parks abound.

• 45m flume and children's pool
• Club complex with entertainment
• Garden conservatory with bar and restaurant
• Games Zone*
• Takeaway
• Crazy golf and pitch and putt
• Children's playground
• Children's entertainment
• Sports Bar with Sky TV
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Newlands Park, Charmouth, Dorset, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Newlands Park. Just 15 minutes' walk from the beach and village at Charmouth this family run park on the Jurassic coast has been awarded the David Bellamy Silver Award for Conservation and offers you the ideal base for your Dorset holiday. Set on a hillside between Bridport and Lyme Regis this is Thomas Hardy country with rolling hills thatched cottages and a rugged coastline.

For fossil hunters the coastline is a paradise and Weymouth Poole Exeter and Bournemouth are all within easy reach. The surrounding area has a host of tourist attractions while the park offers all the facilities you need to make the most of your holiday whatever the weather.

• Indoor heated swimming pool* (£1.50pp per session)
• Outdoor heated pool with water slide
• Pool tables*
• Walking
• Restaurant and takeaway
• Bar and entertainment
• Adventure playground
• Children's Club (5–10s) and entertainment
• Amusements*
• Soft play area
• Wi-Fi access*
• Shop
• Launderette*

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

Darwin Forest Country Park, Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Self catering accommodation available at Darwin Forest Country Park. Our "Best in Britain 2009" award winning park Darwin Forest in the heart of the Peak District is the perfect woodland setting for you to relax enjoy your holiday and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind.

This David Bellamy Gold Award winning park is situated in a peaceful location between Matlock and Bakewell in the Derbyshire Dales and only 5 miles from Chatsworth House. This is an ideal spot from which to explore the moors dales and picturesque villages and towns of the Peak District one of the most popular National Parks in the world.

The Evolution Leisure Centre includes a large indoor swimming pool gym spa steam room and sauna as well as massage and beauty therapy facilities.

A state of the art indoor children's play zone - brand new for 2010 - will provide hours of fun and entertainment for younger children.

Your fully insulated lodge is warm and snug in winter cool in the heat of summer and discreetly positioned within the beautiful woodland setting.

• Spa* steam room* sauna* (over 16s)
• Massage and beauty treatments*
• Forester's Inn bar meals takeaway
• Brand new for 2010 - children's indoor play zone*
• Children's adventure playground
• Mini golf*
• Games room amusements*
• DVD hire*
• Shop launderette*
• Wi-fi access

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

River Valley Country Park, Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at River Valley Country Park. Enviably situated in one of Cornwall's most picturesque valleys this peaceful park awarded the David Bellamy Silver Award for Conservation sits just a few miles from the glorious sandy beaches of both the north and south Cornish coast. Situated in a quiet valley where the river Hayle flows down to the north coast making it perfect for a tranquil holiday.

A haven of rural tranquillity and relaxation yet ideally situated for touring River Valley nestles in 18 partly wooded acres alongside its own clear shallow stream. Shop available (Mar 29–Nov 1) and launderette* available for all dates. *Charges apply.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Landguard Holiday Park, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at Landguard Holiday Park. Landguard is a beautifully kept holiday park boasting the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation. There are spacious indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a licensed club with entertainment where your children are welcome with you all evening.

Shanklin a bustling Victorian town with good shopping and fine beaches is just half a mile away. Ventnor with its beautiful gardens and museum or Alum Bay with its fascinating coloured sands are both close by.

Due to car parking arrangements Landguard may not be suitable for wheelchair users or persons with mobility difficulties.

Landguard has a modern playground just for the under 12s special planned pool areas for paddling and splashing and children's entertainment in the club. For older children there is another play area whilst the swimming pools can be enjoyed by everyone.

Together with the superb range of facilities on the park you also enjoy use of the facilities at Lower Hyde including an indoor pool outdoor pool with flume and family entertainment.

• Indoor and outdoor heated pools
• Water resorts programme
• Pool*
• Paddling pool
• Jesters Family Club
• Children's club 5–11s
• The Granary Restaurant and Takeaway
• Oasis Bar café
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Outdoor play area
• Bingo*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

South Lakeland Leisure Village, Carnforth, Cumbria, North West England

Self catering accommodation available at South Lakeland Leisure Village. A gateway to Cumbria South Lakeland Leisure Village awarded David Bellamy Gold Award for conservation nestles in a stunning lakeside location perfect for those looking to relax in a stunning and exclusive retreat. This beautifully landscaped park offers superb state of the art leisure facilities including a health and fitness club large swimming pool and fully equipped gym. For those looking to relax during their stay enjoy being pampered and take advantage of on-site beauty treatments or enjoy a delicious meal in the Mediterranean style Waters Edge restaurant.

Ideally situated for exploring the many delights this wonderful area has to offer the Lake District and ever popular Windermere are just 20 minutes' drive and the famous Yorkshire Dales National Park is also within easy reach.

• Steam room*
• Beauty treatments*
• Restaurant and bar with outdoor terrace
• Children's play area
• Small laundry facility*

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

Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, Central England

Self catering accommodation available at Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest. Individually set in 40 acres of private woodland the log cabins in Sherwood Forest are your perfect choice for a holiday right in the heart of beautiful Robin Hood Country.

This makes a great all round base for touring with open countryside and cities waiting to be explored. You will find a host of scenic and historic attractions.

For those not wanting to venture too far the park offers a wide range of facilities to suit all ages and all tastes.

Shops are just 2 miles away and the immediate area has many good restaurants and inns. A car is advisable to get the most from your holiday.

• Air hockey*
• Giant draughts
• Play areas (1–5s & 3–12s)
• Shuffle Board
• Skittles
• Mini croquet
• Mini putting
• Four hole pitch and putt*
• Gift and sweet shop
• Outdoor adventure play area (3–12s)
• Animal corner
• Children's mountain bike circuit
• Crazy golf*
• Robin Hood movie props collection
• Equipment hire*

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