England holiday parks

Vauxhall Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East England

Self catering accommodation available at Vauxhall Holiday Park. Vauxhall is one of Great Yarmouth's top holiday parks offering you everything you need for a fantastic family seaside holiday.

The first class tropical Waterworld provides hours of splashing fun for all while the wealth of facilities on offer ensure no one misses out. The under 5s enjoy their own club while kids will love Louie's Aquatic Adventure soft play area and the Arty Kidz club and teenagers are also well-catered for with the chance to meet new friends in their own programme of T-Zone activities.

The Reedcutter's Restaurant and coffee shop is on hand for tasty meals throught the day. Once the day is over the Regency Room is the place to be with sparkling cabaret glittering shows dancing and competitions for the whole family. Over 18s can relax and take in the nightly floor shows at the Starlight Club.
Once evening falls the Regency Room offers sparkling cabaret dancing competitions and family fun or you can just relax in the Starlight Club and enjoy the nightly floor shows.

• Sauna solarium*
• Entertainment for all ages†
• Children's own activity club
• Restaurant takeaways
• Louie the Lion's Treehouse adventure playground
• King Louie's goldmine*
• Mini bowling*
• Jungle adventure golf*
• Sunbathing terraces viewing and play areas
• Photo shop hire shop gift shop newsagent and supermarket

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Brimham Rocks Cottages, Harrogate, Yorkshire, North East England

Self catering accommodation available at Brimham Rocks Cottages. Enviably located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and overlooking the mystical Brimham Rocks these charming stylish and centrally heated cottages offer the perfect retreat for families and a romantic getaway“ for couples at any time of the year.

Set in three acres of landscaped gardens each cottage has been individually and carefully designed some even have four-poster beds and individual hot tubs for that little bit of extra luxury. There's an indoor heated swimming pool with communal hot tub on the terrace a games room and a children's playground plus a secluded barbecue garden.

Within easy reach of historic Harrogate Ripon York and Leeds it's easy to see why these cottages are so popular with visitors who return year after year.

• Indoor heated swimming pool (Easy access for disabled swimmers – hoist available)
• Table tennis
• Walking
• Terrace seating area with hot tub
• Private dog walking area
• Games room – pool table and table football
• 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

Allerton Country Park, Allerton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Self catering accommodation available at Allerton Country Park. Allerton Park is a quiet and relaxing holiday base ideally located for exploring the numerous attractions of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside Harrogate the Dales and Moors.

There is a launderette* and children's play area on the park available for all dates. *Charges apply.

A wealth of scenic and historic sites are close by including Knaresborough and Old Mother Shipton's Cave. Just a short drive away is The Lightwater Valley Theme Park and among the many castles and ruins to be found in the area are Fountains Abbey and Ripley Castle. The ancient city of York with its superb shopping famous Minster Railway Museum and fascinating Jorvik Viking Centre is easily accessible.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Broadway House, Cheddar, Somerset, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Broadway House. This David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation park is set in the heart of Somerset sheltered by the Mendip Hills one mile from Cheddar Gorge.

Archery shooting abseiling canoeing and caving are available.

• Bar and restaurant family room and entertainment
• Adventure playground
• Crazy golf*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Kingfisher Apartments, Norwich, Norfolk, East England

Self catering accommodation available at Kingfisher Apartments. Situated next to a stunning group of lakes associated with famous author and presenter John Bailey known as 'Kingfisher' these stylish apartments are the perfect retreat for a relaxing break in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. Guests also have use of the additional facilities at the adjacent country club which include a bar restaurant and pool tables.

Attractions abound in this scenic retreat Lenwade alone offers a dinosaur park wildlife park golf club and craft shops. Numerous pretty market towns pubs and gastropubs the Broads beaches racecourses at Fakenham Great Yarmouth and Newmarket windmills and unspoilt countryside walks are all close by.

Other places of interest in the area are • Norwich (12 miles) – castle cathedral market theatre excellent shopping bars and restaurants cinema leisure centres football • Norfolk broads • Historic country houses • Steam railway • Pubs and gastropubs • Riding school • Market towns • Cycle paths • Walks

• Games console hire*
• Children's play area
• Bike hire*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Crowhurst Park Lodges, Battle, East Sussex, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at Crowhurst Park Lodges. This exclusive award winning development of high quality pine lodges has been tastefully landscaped in the magnificent grounds of Crowhurst Park a 17th Century country estate. The lodges provide a wonderful environment for families and couples alike with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The park is a winner of the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation.

At the hub of the park the Manor House offers you charming bars a family lounge ballroom restaurant and coffee lounge. It's also the perfect setting for the elegant leisure club.

Crowhurst Park is an ideal base for you to explore the South East. You are only five miles from the Sussex coast and within easy reach of a wide variety of tourist attractions.

Elsewhere in the spacious grounds are privately owned caravans which enjoy shared use of the facilities.

• Indoor heated pool
• Children's pool
• WaterWalkerz*
• Fencing*
• Snorkelling*
• Dance studio* and gym
• Indoor short mat bowls*
• Table tennis* pool tables*
• Tennis court archery*
• Small fishing pond
• FUNdamentals* (gymnastics for under 6s)
• Spa bath sauna and steam room
• Massage* aromatherapy* and facials*
• Bar with family room
• Restaurant bar food coffee lounge and shop
• Adventure playground

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Forest Edge, Ringwood, Hampshire, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at Forest Edge. This small 9 acre park is ideally positioned to explore the delights of the New Forest and offers great access to the popular resorts of Poole and Bournemouth new for 2010 is the Surf Reef at Boscombe. Facilities on the park include an outdoor pool children's play area and a 5-a-side football/netball area whilst guests are given free passes to the facilities at Oakdene Forest Park just one mile away (featured on page 150).

• Outdoor swimming pool
• Five-a-side football and netball area
• Mini market
• Children's play area
• Games room
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Summer Leisure, Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

Self catering accommodation available at Summer Leisure. These individual waterside properties are located close to an attractively landscaped boat yard set slightly back from the main river.

Wroxham the renowned 'Capital of Broadland' is just a short walk away offering you a wealth of shops excellent amenities hotels inns and pubs.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Southport Riverside, Southport, Lancashire, North West England

Self catering accommodation available at Southport Riverside. Close to many of the outstanding beaches of the North-west coast this well-maintained park sits on the edge of the traditional Victorian seaside resort of Southport. Perfect for a greataway-from-it-all break.

The bright lights of world-famous Blackpool and vibrant Liverpool the 2008 European Capital of Culture are only a short drive away.

• Snooker/pool*
• Fishing*
• Clubhouse with family entertainment
• Lounge bar with adult entertainment (weekends only)
• Cafe and takeaway
• Adventure play area
• Amusements*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152