Holiday parks are among the nation’s favourite vacation choices, providing safe havens for families traveling with young children while providing a community atmosphere and plenty of holiday spirit – making them one of the easiest, least costly ways to plan an enjoyable trip.
Which is the Best UK Holiday Park? According to a survey by Which?, independent chains Potters Resorts and Waterside Holiday Group were at the top of this year’s list.
Butlin’s Skegness
Butlins Skegness offers families everything they need for an amazing holiday, from modern caravans and an incredible blue flag beach, to Butlin’s SKYPARK with epic climbing towers and panoramic sea views.
Enjoy a fun family attraction close by Butlin’s Skegness called Fantasy Island, offering rides and activities suitable for all ages. Or visit nearby Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve or pay a visit to their working seal sanctuary!
Sandhills Beach Holiday Park
With direct beach access and fantastic facilities, this park makes an excellent choice for families. Younger guests can explore Adventure Wonderland and Wild Thing Indoor Play while adults can take advantage of a state-of-the-art artificial ski centre!
Visitors can select from a selection of caravans – some beachfront and featuring hot tubs – lodges and chalets available, as well as modern ones with Sky TV & BT Sport so that guests can stay informed with all their favorite sporting events! Additionally, guests will have access to a clubhouse offering drinks and snacks throughout their holiday and Sky TV & BT Sport for seamless viewing pleasure!
On site is a children’s playground and two outdoor swimming pools for your use, plus you can choose from an extensive list of sports and activities (some cost extra).
Bluestone Wales
This family holiday park, nestled within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, features luxury timber lodges and cottages situated around a village setting. Additionally, this resort provides activities and entertainment suitable for guests of all ages.
Consider downloading the Bluestone App before your arrival as many activities get fully booked quickly. In addition, the village features a well-stocked shop as well as an incredible wellness spa!
Life As Our Little Family recommends visiting Bluestone during March when kids can still take advantage of all its outdoor activities while it isn’t peak season yet. Holly from Hodge Podge Days prefers visiting in May when beaches are less busy but everything is open – and her lodge feels especially cozy during this visit!
Galloway Forest Park
Set in the south of Scotland, Galloway Forest Park offers outdoor enthusiasts an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Spot red deer and wild goats, follow in Robert the Bruce’s footsteps or picnic beside a tranquil loch; not to mention two scenic Forest Drives as well as Europe’s first Dark Sky Park!
Galloway Forest Park provides the ideal way to experience this remote corner of southwest Scotland. Situated along Loch Doon, Glen Trool campsite offers beautiful tent pitches as well as hardstanding RV/caravan pitches.
Experience luxury camping at its best and stay in one of the region’s luxury safari tents or traditional (yurts).
Haven Hafan Y Mor
Hafan y Mor is Wales’s top Haven holiday park, providing plenty of activities and attractions for the entire family to enjoy. These include an indoor pool complex complete with flumes and wave machine, Coast House & Cakery, Pizza Deck, and Slim Chickens restaurants and bars – among many others!
Purchase activity bundles ahead of time to save money when paying individually, or visit Mash and Barrel restaurant on-site or nearby Starbucks, Burger King, or Papa John’s for lunch on High Street.
Morecambe Bay
Scientists claim Morecambe Bay in northwest England to be Britain’s largest expanse of sand and mudflats, inspiring poets and painters. You can sample Edmondson’s potted shrimp delicacies or visit Chapel Island to view shifting sands and wild samphire.
Morecambe, an intimate yet non-commercialized seaside town, preserves remnants of its former bustle. Walk the promenade, stone jetty and parks before exploring its festival market for lunch!
The Clarendon Hotel is close to Morecambe Winter Gardens Theatre, featuring a beach-front location, bar, and restaurant onsite. Lancaster Castle can also be reached within driving distance.