England holiday parks

Lakeland, Grange over Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Self catering accommodation available at Lakeland. Located close to Grange-over-Sands in the heart of the majestic Lake District this friendly park combines spectacular scenery with excellent facilities – everything you need for an unforgettable family holiday.

Winner of the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation Lakeland's beautiful grounds are home to a wealth of fabulous facilities.

From indoor and outdoor pools to family sports activities and fun-packed kids clubs. Once evening falls the family can enjoy a vibrant programme of entertainment.

This is a wonderful area offering an abundance of attractions – cruise around Ambleside or Bowness visit South Lakes Animal Park Beatrix Potter World or take in some of the many historic houses. The Victorian seaside resort of Grange-over-Sands is nearby.

• Entertainment venue
• Shows discos and cabarets
• Kids' clubs
• Café bar and grill
• FunZone play area
• Convenience store and bakery
• 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

Crake Valley, Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

Self catering accommodation available at Crake Valley. This small wooded holiday park holds the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation. It is situated in an elevated position above Coniston Water with views of the Old Man of Coniston and surrounding fells. Ideal base for touring the lakes with all main attractions within easy reach. Laundry* and drying* room available for all dates. *Charges apply.

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

Frenchmans Beach, Rye, East Sussex, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at Frenchmans Beach. Whatever your taste Frenchman's Beach offers you the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday – a splendid location on the South Coast next to a nature reserve and just a mile from the beach.

Battle (of 1066 fame) is close by and the historic south coast Cinque Port of Rye is nearby – its ancient town centre with cobbled streets and timber framed buildings and the constant bustle of its fascinating fishing harbour offer a wealth of interests.

• Covered leisure complex with heated fun pool
• Sauna*and spa bath
• Play field for football and general sports
• Pool table*
• Clubhouse with family entertainment discos and Plasma TV with Sky Sports
• Playground for 5–14s
• Children's club
• Amusement arcade*
• Bingo*
• Wi-Fi access (in club)
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Nodes Point, Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at Nodes Point. Enjoying a spectacular location in 65 acres of parkland running down to the beach Nodes Point offers you a superb setting for a family holiday.

This is an ideal base for exploring the Isle of Wight or you can just relax and enjoy the park's facilities. Younger children will love the adventure playground and the indoor pool with its waterslide and older children are well catered for with all the fun and activities on hand in their own clubs.

Once the day is over you could enjoy a meal in the Harbour Diner before taking in the sparkling entertainment provided in the Celebrity Showbar alternatively you might prefer to simply unwind with a quiet drink in the Harbour Bar and watch the sun go down across the bay – whatever you're looking for there's something for everyone.

• Indoor heated fun pool with waterslide
• Water Resorts programme
• Sports Resorts programme
• Pool tables*
• All-weather multi-sports court
• Horse riding*
• Family entertainment
• Celebrity Showbar
• Children's clubs 5–11s and 12–16+
• Harbour Bar and diner
• Burger bar
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Children's adventure playground
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Tencreek, Looe, Cornwall, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Tencreek. Tencreek offers a gentle West Country climate and a wonderful holiday location between the popular resorts of Looe and Polperro.

There's always something going on with facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool (available all year) and outdoor heated swimming pool with a 45m water flume. Children have an adventure play area and the park has a reputation for providing some of the best evening entertainment around with live groups discos dancing and cabaret.

The historic town of Looe is just over a mile away. If you enjoy walking you'll find the coastal path to popular Talland Bay and Polperro rewarding for its spectacular views. The local beaches are also excellent with rocky coves and inlets abound.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Outdoor heated swimming pool with 45m water flume
• Indoor sports pool tables*
• Toddlers' pool
• Nightly family entertainment
• Children's club (5–15s)
• Café snack bar takeaway
• Games room*
• Playground
• Shop/off licence
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Avallon Lodges, Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Avallon Lodges. These secluded lodges stand in an orchard surrounded by idyllic countryside. Ten acres of the land form a valley hosting a magnificent array of flora and fauna. There is a wood with plenty of room to play and picnic a well stocked fishing lake and a pond teeming with life whatever the season.

Visitors enjoy use of the private well stocked fishing lake a real anglers' paradise (national rod licence required – available from any post office). Swings games room with table tennis pool darts and launderette facilities* all available for all dates. Clay pigeon shooting* June 15–August 30.

The north coast is just 15 minutes' drive away and the surrounding area offers surfing at Widemouth Bay and Crackington Haven horse riding 5 golf courses and a host of attractions including NT properties and the Tamar Otter Sanctuary. The Eden Project is 40 miles away.

• Table tennis
• Fishing
• Walking
• Games room
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Finlake Lodges, Newton Abbot, Devon, South West England

Self catering accommodation available at Finlake Lodges. Set in 130 acres of beautiful Devonshire countryside on the edge of Dartmoor just half an hour from the sea and boasting outstanding leisure facilities Finlake is the perfect holiday getaway. Relax on a romantic short break or enjoy a fun-filled family holiday – the choice is yours.

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

The fabulous leisure complex includes a heated indoor pool superb fitness centre well-equipped gym sauna steam room and the Finesse beauty centre. Recently refurbished the Retreat bar and restaurant offers lunch and à la carte evening meals.

Children will love the outdoor pool with its water slide and the outdoor adventure playground. Outdoor tennis courts a challenging 9-hole pitch and putt course and two coarse fishing lakes provide sporting opportunities for everyone.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Outdoor swimming pool with giant water slide
• Horse riding‡
• High ropes† cycle hire‡
• Caving Jungle trail climbing and abseiling tree topping indoor climbing Via Ferreta at The Rock Climbing Adventure Centre‡
• 9 hole pitch and putt
• Petanque and short mat bowls
• Walking and nature trails
• Snorkelling and WaterWalkerz
• Gym
• Tennis courts and golf
• Archery fencing
• Cro-kick and disc golf
• Fishing lakes (EA licence required)
• FUNdamentals (gymnastics for under 6s)‡Offsite under separate managementand charges will apply.
• Health and Leisure club including sauna steam room and beauty treatments
• Bar and restaurant
• Adventure play area
• Launderette

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Rookley Country Park, Rookley, Isle of Wight, South East England

Self catering accommodation available at Rookley Country Park. Situated in 22 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds in the heart of this stunning island Rookley offers a great base for exploring the many delights the Isle of Wight has to offer.

The accommodation enjoys an attractive setting within lawned grounds which boast an abundance of flora fauna and wildlife yet the main facilities are all close at hand – including indoor and outdoor pools. There are also two well-stocked fishing lakes offering quality angling for both experts and beginners alike. The park's Lakeside restaurant provides the ideal venue for enjoying a meal before settling down in the Midnight bar to take in the live entertainment on offer every evening which guarantees that the fun will last late into the night.

• Family entertainment
• Bar and restaurant
• Amusements*
• Weekly firework display (Jul 19–Aug 29)
• Children's playground
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152