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Front cover images: Main image:Webbers Park With a wide variety of different types of There’s loads to do, including lots of great farm Top: The Old Oaks Touring Park countryside, the South West of England is perfect attractions, family theme parks, and chocolate Middle: Somers Wood Caravan Park Bottom: Hidden Valley Park as a holiday destination. With stunning coastlines box towns. And when the sun comes out there’s This page: Hendra Holiday Park and beaches, rolling moorland, and tourist no better place to be; head over to the Jurassic friendly cities, the South West is great for all sorts Coast to hunt for ancient fossils, ramble on the of getaways, whether you’re looking for a walking moors, or paddle in the sea. trip, a historical city break, or a seaside holiday.
Page Park Page Park Page Park 4 • Bath Chew Valley 15 •• The Old Oaks 27 • Wood Farm Caravan Park Touring Park 28 • Wooda Farm 5 • Beverley Park 16 • Polmanter Touring Park Holiday Park 6 • Dolbeare Park 17 Ross Park Caravan Park 29 Woodlands Grove 7 • Dornafield 18 Shamba Holidays Caravan and Camping Park 8 • East Fleet Farm 19 • South Lytchett Manor 30 • Woodovis Park Touring Park 20 • Trethem Mill Touring Park 9 • Green Hill Farm Caravan 21 • Trevalgan Touring Park and Camping Park See map on back cover 22 • Trevornick Holiday Park 10 • Hendra Holiday Park for locations 23 • Wareham Forest 11 • Hidden Valley Park Tourist Park 12 • Highlands End 24 •• Waterrow Touring Park • Online booking available Holiday Park 25 Webbers Park • Exclusively for adults 13 • Ladram Bay Holiday Park 26 Wilksworth Farm 14 • Oakdown Country Caravan Park Holiday Park
www.bob.org.uk | 3 Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park Touring Caravan & Camping Park • Somerset
Ham Lane A uniquely peaceful park exclusively for adults, created Bishop Sutton around a garden theme, with pitches set amongst Nr Bath lawns, shrubs and floral beds. The park is within 800 BS39 5TZ metres of a championship fly-fishing lake and the Tel: 01275 332127 surrounding country park is a haven for bird-watchers, Email: [email protected] walkers and cyclists. Web: www.bathchewvalley.co.uk All pitches have electric hook-ups, the heated toilet and shower facilities have been recently refurbished and there Opening Dates x All Year is a utility room for dish-washing, laundry and ironing. Acreage of Park x4.5 The park is close to the World Heritage city of Bath, FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE with its Spa, shops and restaurants, whilst Bristol and
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE Weston-super-Mare are also within easy reach. The 3 3 7 7 7 park makes an excellent base for exploring the Mendip Hills and West Country attractions such as Longleat, Q Cheddar Gorge and the caves of Wookey Hole. 3 7 3 3 3 Public transport available to different locations six days ...... per week. Local Attractions ...... Features • World Heritage City of Bath & its spa • Adults only • Bristol’s waterfront & shopping districts • Booking essential • Wells Cathedral & The Bishop’s Palace • NE Somerset’s only 5-star park • Cheddar Gorge • Fully-serviced & hard-standing pitches • Local shop, pub & restaurant within 250m • Dog-walking area on site • Luxury solo bathrooms • Car hire car available - by hour, day or more • Public transport available - see above • Valet pitching service
4 | www.bob.org.uk Beverley Park Holiday Park • Devon
Enjoying stunning sea views over the beautiful South Goodrington Road Devon coastline, Beverley is a delightful, family-run Paignton park offering memorable holidays for all the family. South Devon Located in the beautiful ‘English Riviera,’ it is the TQ4 7JE perfect setting for exploring the many local towns and Tel: 01803 843887 villages, beautiful beaches, coastal walks and visitor Email: [email protected] attractions in the area. Web: www.beverley-holidays.co.uk With both outdoor and indoor heated swimming Opening Dates x All Year pools, Beverley has much to offer. Children are well catered for with an array of facilities, including the Acreage of Park x40 FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE very popular indoor soft play, whilst adults can relax in the spa or on the poolside café terrace. An extensive m FOR HIRE FOR SALE programme of entertainment with cabaret-acts, 3 3 3 3 3 theatre-style shows and bingo is on offer, whilst guests can dance the night away with the park’s Q resident band. 7 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Paignton Zoo • Online booking • Dartmouth Steam Railway • Panoramic sea views • Kents Cavern, Torquay • Close to Goodrington Sands • Boat trips • Indoor & outdoor pools • Sauna, spa & gym • Playground & children’s room • Tennis & crazy golf • Complimentary WiFi • Bar, restaurant & takeaway • Fresh croissants & rolls baked daily
www.bob.org.uk | 5 Dolbeare Park Caravan & Camping Park • Cornwall
Landrake Dolbeare Park is a small, friendly, family-run, award- Saltash winning caravan & camping park located close to the Cornwall border of two picturesque counties, Cornwall & Devon. PL12 5AF It is surrounded by beautiful Cornish countryside, in Tel: 01752 851332 an idyllic rural setting, providing a tranquil and relaxing Email: [email protected] atmosphere. Only one mile from the A38. Web: www.dolbeare.co.uk This award-winning park offers an ideal place in which to relax and is well-placed for exploring the area’s Opening Dates x All Year many attractions - the Rame Peninsula, Whitsand Bay, Acreage of Park x9 Tamar Valley, Bodmin Moor, Dartmoor and historic FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE Plymouth. Enjoy the dramatic coastline, unspoiled beaches and authentic working fishing villages this m FOR HIRE FOR SALE area offers. 3 3 7 7 7 Facilities on the park include a children’s adventure Q play area, a separate ball games space and a nature 3 3 3 3 3 trail. Dogs on leads are welcome. Pizza takeaway in peak times...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Adrenalin Quarry/Kartworld • Online booking • Looe & Polperro • Large all-weather pitches (16 amp electric) • Cotehele House / Quay (NT) • Spacious camping pitches with/without electric • National Aquarium & Barbican Plymouth • Modern, heated amenity block & laundry • WiFi • On-site licensed shop with fresh bread/croissants • Pitch & Store & storage available • Seasonal pitches available • Tranquil fishing lake nearby • Family rounders, cricket, footy in peak times
6 | www.bob.org.uk Dornafield Caravan & Camping Park • Devon
At Dornafield the dream is real... this historic, Two Mile Oak 15th- century farmstead, once besieged by irate Newton Abbot Roundheads, nestles in a picturesque valley set in South Devon 30-acres of glorious Devon. TQ12 6DD So peaceful yet so convenient for the many Tel: 01803 812732 attractions of the English Riviera and breathtaking Email: [email protected] Dartmoor. The cities of Exeter, Plymouth and Web: www.dornafield.com enchanting Dartmouth and Totnes are a short drive away. OpeningOpening DatesDatesx 11 March - 7 Nov Shop, games room, TV, tennis-court, children’s AcreageAcreage ofof ParkPark x30 FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE adventure and dog exercise areas, plus golf only five minutes away, complement the award-winning m FOR HIRE FOR SALE facilities, including baby and disabled units. 3 3 7 7 7 Generous all-weather all-serviced pitches. Dornafield... for the truly discerning caravanner. Q 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Paignton Zoo • Online booking • Dart river cruise • 119 all-weather fully-serviced pitches • Dartmoor National Park • 16 grass tent pitches, 6 with electric hook-up • Kents Cavern • Free showers, baby bath & changing units • Disabled facilities • Two laundries • WiFi • Golf nearby • Well stocked shop • Two spacious off-lead dog exercise areas
www.bob.org.uk | 7 East Fleet Farm Touring Park Touring Park • Dorset
East Fleet Farm We extend an invitation to you to share in the Fleet Lane, Chickerell beauty of East Fleet with us, as we are certain you Weymouth will love it here as much as we do. Dorset DT3 4DW We pride ourselves on offering great service and Tel: 01305 785768 first-class facilities in a unique location on the Email: [email protected] shores of the Fleet Lagoon, a Site of Special Web: www.eastfleet.co.uk Scientific Interest & Special Area of Conservation, overlooking the famous 18-mile-long Chesil Beach. Opening Dates x Mid March - End Oct The park is at the heart of our 200 acre organic Acreage of Park x21 farm and we are proud to have held a Gold David FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE Bellamy Conservation Award for more than 10
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE years. 3 3 3 7 7 Family and dog friendly, a warm welcome awaits you at East Fleet, together with fantastic facilities Q and spacious pitches – put on your flip flops and 3 3 3 3 3 relax! ...... Local Attractions ...... Features • UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast • Online booking • Abbotsbury Swannery and Gardens • Family friendly • Weymouth Sealife Adventure Park & Tower • Stunning location • Weymouth’s Golden Sands • Fabulous play area & play barn • Plenty of dog walks from the park • Fully-serviced gravel pitches available • Camping accessories shop on-site • Bar during peak season & weekends • Generously sized pitches • Fantastic out-of-season offers
8 | www.bob.org.uk Green Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park Caravan & Camping Park • Wiltshire
Green Hill Farm Holiday Park, a peaceful hide-away New Road on the edge of the New Forest, is a spacious, family- Landford run park consisting of a number of different areas Salisbury with pitches for touring caravans, motorhomes and Wiltshire SP5 2AZ tents (tents Easter to October only). Tel: 01794 324117 It has three beautiful lakes with Canada geese, Email: [email protected] ducks and moorhens, and an abundance of wildlife Web: www.greenhillfarm.co.uk such as deer, squirrels, rabbits and woodpeckers can be seen regularly. Two of the lakes are fishing Opening Dates x All Year lakes (permit required), which are stocked with a Acreage of Park x15 FOR FOR FOR FOR variety of fish, including carp to over 20lb. HIRE SALE HIRE SALE
Green Hill Farm is an excellent location to discover m FOR HIRE FOR SALE the peace and beauty of the New Forest National 3 3 7 7 7 Park, or as a base from which to enjoy the many activities available in the area. Q 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Salisbury & Southampton • Online booking • New Forest Museum and Visitors Centre • Seasonal pitches available • Paultons Park • Covered caravan storage • Longdown Farm • Licenced bar (seasonal) • Children’s play area • Mobile take-away (seasonal ) • Camper’s freezer • Games room (Apr-Oct) • Mountain bike hire • Choice of pubs & eating places nearby
www.bob.org.uk | 9 Hendra Holiday Park Holiday Park • Cornwall
Newquay Set in the picturesque Cornish countryside minutes Cornwall from Newquay’s golden sand beaches, Hendra TR8 4NY offers excellent facilities for families and couples and Tel: 01637 875778 is ideally located for exploring Cornwall. Spacious Email: [email protected] pitches are available for camping, touring and Web: www.hendra-holidays.com motorhomes or choose one of a wide range of luxury holiday caravans. Hendra also offers a glamping experience with family and couple size camping pods. Opening Dates 21 March - 31 Oct Set in 80-acres of award-winning landscaped Acreage of Park 80 parkland with countryside views the parks facilities FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE include the Oasis indoor and outdoor fun pools complex. A full free entertainment programme m FOR HIRE FOR SALE includes live music and variety entertainment, family 3 3 7 3 7 and children’s indoor and outdoor activities. The park Q has an excellent restaurant, bar, coffee shop, pizzeria and traditional fish and chip takeaway. 3 3 3 3 3
...... Local Attractions ...... Features • The Eden Project • Online booking • Newquay Zoo • Oasis indoor/outdoor pools complex • Fistral beach • Close to golden sand beaches • Trerice Manor (NT) • WiFi • Open rural location • Indoor/outdoor play facilities • Full entertainment programme • Powered by own 10-acre solar farm • Archery range and Skate & Scooter park • Bush survival lessons & segway tours
10 | www.bob.org.uk Hidden Valley Park Caravan & Camping Park • Devon
As the name suggests, Hidden Valley, a stunning West Down family-run park with excellent facilities, is to be Nr. Ilfracombe found nestling in a beautiful wooded valley in the Devon Devon countryside. EX34 8NU Overlooking the beautiful gardens and lake is the Tel: 01271 813 837 Lakeside restaurant serving high quality local food at Email: [email protected] reasonable prices (between Easter and the end of Web: www.hiddenvalleypark.com October) – perfect after a woodland walk or day at the beach. A takeaway service is also available. Opening Dates All Year The park is just a ‘stone’s throw’ from some of North Acreage of Park 35 FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE Devon’s finest beaches such as Woolacombe and the Tunnel beaches at Ilfracombe and there are many m FOR HIRE FOR SALE quaint harbour towns along the coastline to visit. 3 3 3 7 7 There are 100 level touring pitches, of which 50 are all-weather hard-standing and 50 grass, and 3 Q wonderful Forest holiday lodges for hire. 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Woolacombe beach • Online booking • Ilfracombe Harbour • Family shower rooms • The Big Sheep • Childrens’ playgrounds • National Trust Arlington Court • Off-licence & well stocked shop • Woodland walks • WiFi • TV and electric hook up on each pitch • Restaurant & licenced bar • Dog exercise field • 100 mile cycle route nearby
www.bob.org.uk | 11 Highlands End Holiday Park Holiday Park • Dorset
Eype Situated on the Jurassic Coast clifftop 500 metres Bridport from Eype beach, Highlands End Holiday Park is Dorset superbly located with panoramic views. It overlooks DT6 6AR the fishing village of West Bay, made famous in ITV’s Tel: 01308 422139 ‘Broadchurch’, and is only 1.5 miles away from the Email: [email protected] bustling market town of Bridport. Web: www.highlandsendholidaypark.co.uk Its the perfect destination for a family holiday or a couples retreat with an extensive range of fantastic Opening Dates 1 March - 30 Nov facilities, including Martin’s Bar & Restaurant, The Acreage of Park 31 Cowshed Cafe, and a Leisure Club with heated FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Dog walkers can make the most of the coastal and m FOR HIRE FOR SALE countryside walks. 3 3 3 3 3 The park offers a variety of accommodation – luxury Q holiday lodges, apartments and bungalows, hire 3 3 3 3 3 caravans, camping pods, touring and camping pitches...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Bridport and West Bay • Online booking • Fossil hunting at Lyme Regis • Close to spectacular Eype Beach • Climbing Golden Cap • UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast • Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast • Panoramic coastal views • South West Coast path adjoins park • Tennis court • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty • Short walk to location of ITV’s Broadchurch • Pitch n’putt • On-site shop & tourist information
12 | www.bob.org.uk Ladram Bay Holiday Park Touring and Holiday Park • Devon
Offering stunning views of the Jurassic Coast and Otterton the surrounding rolling countryside, Ladram Bay Devon is the perfect destination for a family holiday. The EX9 7BX holiday park has all of the facilities needed to keep Tel: 01395 568 398 every family member entertained, including a private Email: [email protected] beach with exciting water activities, free daily and Web: www.ladrambay.co.uk nightly entertainment, adventure golf and a new indoor heated swimming pool with sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi plus a gymnasium. Opening Dates 11 March - 1 Nov Dine in our refurbished Pebbles Restaurant, or Acreage of Park 55 FOR FOR FOR FOR treat yourself to traditional fish ‘n’ chips from Coast HIRE SALE HIRE SALE takeaway or enjoy a snack on the beach from the m FOR HIRE FOR SALE Seaview Shack. 3 3 7 3 3 The natural surroundings of this beautiful park, which has been family owned and run for over seventy Q years and has some of the friendliest staff anywhere, 3 3 3 3 3 makes Ladram Bay a truly special holiday park...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Crealy Great Adventure Park • Online booking • World of Country Life • Private beach - water sports/hire equipment • Pecorama • Free entertainment every day • Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary • New indoor heated swimming pool • Sauna, steam room, jacuzzi & gymnasium • Excellent facilities & refurbished restaurant • Well-stocked on-site supermarket • Indoor & outdoor play areas • Superb fully-serviced tent & touring pitches • Holiday homes/luxury lodges to purchase
www.bob.org.uk | 13 Oakdown Country Holiday Park Touring & Holiday Home Park • Devon
Gatedown Lane Welcome to Oakdown Touring & Holiday Home Weston, Sidmouth Park, which has been carefully fashioned by the Devon Franks family over the last 40 years from open EX10 0PT meadowland to its current multi-award winning Tel: 01297 680387 standard. The spacious pitches are landscaped Email: [email protected] into groves to give seclusion, privacy, peace and Web: www.oakdown.co.uk quiet. Visitors can choose from fully-serviced or non-serviced pitch options or hire a pod. OpeningOpening DatesDates 18x March - 5 Nov Oakdown’s unique Field Trail - a wonderful relaxing AcreageAcreage ofof ParkPark 20x stroll for all the family - leads across meadows to FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE the world-famous Donkey Sanctuary. Oak Mead Family Golf and Recreation Area is immediately m FOR HIRE FOR SALE opposite Oakdown to the west and offers a 9 hole 3 3 7 3 3 pitch and putt course plus a café . Q Other on-site amenities include immaculate toilet 3 3 3 3 3 and shower blocks, including family bathrooms, a park shop, coffee shop and play areas...... Local Attractions ...... Features • The Donkey Sanctuary • Online booking • Quarry Caves and Peco in Beer. • Family bathrooms • Bicton Botanical Gardens • High quality 9-hole pitch and putt • Crealy Adventure Park • Nature trail to the Donkey Sanctuary • Superb Jurassic Coast walks • Children’s play areas • Oak Mead coffee lodge & shop • Secure touring caravan storage • Deluxe caravan leisure lodges to hire • Internet room & TV/pool room
14 | www.bob.org.uk The Old Oaks Touring Park Caravan & Camping Park • Somerset
Relax and unwind in a tranquil setting at this Wick Farm adults only (18+) touring caravan and camping Wick, Glastonbury park set in glorious Somerset countryside near the Somerset fascinating town of Glastonbury. Centrally located BA6 8JS for discovering all that Somerset has to offer, this is Tel: 01458 831437 the perfect spot whether you enjoy walking, cycling, Email: [email protected] fishing, touring or simply relaxing in the peace and Web: www.theoldoaks.co.uk quiet observing the abundant wildlife. Larger than average, cleverly landscaped level OpeningOpening DatesDatesx 1 March - 21 Nov pitches are available for your caravan, motor home, AcreageAcreage ofof ParkPark x10 FOR FOR FOR FOR RV (30ft max) or tent. Facilities include 2 spotless HIRE SALE HIRE SALE amenity blocks, pool table, accessible facilities, m FOR HIRE FOR SALE book exchange and TV room plus a dog shower 3 3 7 7 7 with warm water. There’s also a shop offering local produce, Somerset Q souvenirs, camping equipment and their infamous 3 7 3 3 3 home baked cakes! ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Glastonbury Tor • Online booking • Glastonbury Abbey ruins • Adults only • Wells Cathedral • Fishing on site • Cheddar Gorge • Complimentary WiFi • 9 x private shower rooms • Woodland walk • Subsidised minibus (peak times) • Fish & chip night (Fridays) • Large level pitches • Indian night (Wednesdays)
www.bob.org.uk | 15 Polmanter Touring Park Touring Park • Cornwall
St Ives The Osborne family extends a cordial invitation Cornwall to Polmanter, a family camping and caravan TR26 3LX park set in stunning surroundings within walking Tel: 01736 795640 distance of the picturesque port of St Ives with Email: [email protected] its quaint cobbled streets, flanked by picturesque Web: www.polmanter.co.uk fishermens’ cottages. Offering panoramic views of the Cornish coastline from St Ives Bay and beyond, Polmanter, close Opening Dates 25x March - 30 Oct to countless spectacular beaches, is an ideal Acreage of Park 20x base from which to explore the West Cornwall FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE peninsula. The amenities are excellent and a range of pitch types are on offer. m FOR HIRE FOR SALE 3 3 7 7 7 A variety of leisure facilities are available, including, from end May to mid-September, a heated Q outdoor swimming pool, self-service shop and the 3 3 3 3 3 Stable Bar & Restaurant, making Polmanter the perfect place for a memorable holiday break...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Tate Gallery at St.Ives • Online booking • St Michael’s Mount • Outdoor pool (seasonal) • Minnack Theatre • Tennis courts & putting green • Land’s End • Disabled facilities & baby bathrooms • Bar/restaurant, takeaway (seasonal) • Freshly baked bread, pastries & croissants daily • New children’s play area & sports field • Indoor games room • Footpath to St Ives • High-season bus service
16 | www.bob.org.uk Ross Park Caravan Park Touring Park • Devon
Ross Park is a multi-award-winning, family-run park Park Hill Farm welcoming touring caravans, motor-homes and Moor Road, Ipplepen tents. An excellent range of facilities are provided Newton Abbot, Devon and pitches are individually landscaped with 16 TQ12 5TT amp electric hook-up and water connection - many Tel: 01803 812983 also have waste water connection. Email: [email protected] This meticulously maintained park provides a Web: www.rossparkcaravanpark.co.uk relaxed ambience for people who appreciate beautiful rural surroundings, with magnificent floral Opening Dates 4 March - 2 Jan displays and wonderful conservation areas for Acreage of Park 32 FOR FOR FOR FOR relaxing walks. The tranquil atmosphere combined HIRE SALE HIRE SALE with friendly personal service will ensure you enjoy m FOR HIRE FOR SALE your stay. 3 3 7 7 7 Ideally situated for exploring the rugged beauty of nearby Dartmoor National Park, the South Hams area Q and Torbay, ‘The English Riviera’, the park is in the 3 3 3 3 3 ideal location to access all that Devon has to offer...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Paignton Zoo • Complimentary WiFi • Dartmoor National Park • Outdoor & under cover play areas • Dartmouth Steam Rail and river trips • Heated ‘bathroom-style’ shower blocks • National Trust properties • Bar & restaurant with a tropical conservatory • Extensive dog walks • Large leisure & conservation areas • Spectacular views of Dartmoor • Horse riding & cycling nearby • Bus stop 150 yards from park entrance • 18-hole golf course opposite park
TOP 100 SITES 2015 BEST SITE Pet- friendly www.bob.org.uk | 17 Shamba Holidays Touring, Caravan & Camping Park • Dorset
Ringwood Road Shamba is a family-owned holiday park, situated Eastmoors Lane close to the New Forest with its 490 square miles of St Leonards, Ringwood national forest and heathland and many picturesque Dorset BH24 2SB villages and market towns worth visiting. It’s a great place to explore on foot, horseback or bicycle. The Tel: 01202 873302 vibrant holiday resort of Bournemouth is also within Email: [email protected] easy reach, as are Poole, Christchurch, Salisbury Web: www.shambaholidays.co.uk and Wimbourne Minster. Opening Dates 1 March - 31 Oct The park, which has resident wardens, offers 150 Acreage of Park 7 well drained pitches for touring and camping, all with FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE electric hook up, and modern toilet, shower and leisure facilities for visitors. It is sheltered on all sides m FOR HIRE FOR SALE by hedges, trees or fencing, appealing to country 3 3 7 7 7 lovers and young families looking to enjoy the many Q attractions in the local area. 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Bournemouth • Indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool • Paultons Park • Bar • Moors Valley Country Park/Go Ape • Games room • New Forest • Shop • Takeaway • Family bathroom (extra cost) • Children’s play park • Dog walking area • Large recreational area • Close to New Forest
18 | www.bob.org.uk South Lytchett Manor Caravan & Camping Park • Dorset
Winner of Dorset Tourism Awards 2014 and Dorchester Road England and Overall winner AA Best Campsite Lytchett Minster of the Year 2016, this family run park is set Poole in imposing parkland in a village location just Dorset BH16 6JB three-miles from Poole and 20 minutes from Tel: 01202 622577 Bournemouth, both accessible from the bus stop Email: [email protected] at the park, as is Swanage. The village pub with Web: www.southlytchettmanor.co.uk food, where park guests receive a free bottle of wine with two meals, is a short walk away. Opening Dates 1 March - 2 Jan The park, with free TV and WiFi connections, has Acreage of Park 22 FOR FOR FOR FOR many pitches which are fully serviced and with HIRE SALE HIRE SALE their own picnic benches in peaceful countryside. m FOR HIRE FOR SALE The new heated amenity blocks are housed in 3 3 7 7 7 oak-framed buildings and have piped music, fresh flowers and professional hair dryers. Q Bikes are available to hire and there is a 2.5 acres 3 3 3 3 3 off-lead mowed dog walking area...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Bournemouth • Online booking • Poole • Close to Bournemouth & Poole • Brownsea Island • Excellent heated amenity blocks • New Forest • Bus stop at gates • Local village pub • Off lead dog walking meadow • Fully stocked shop • Complimentary WiFi & TV connections • Disabled facilities • Playground & games fields
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www.bob.org.uk | 19 Trethem Mill Touring Park Touring Park • Cornwall
St Just-in-Roseland Nestling in a valley, surrounded by farmland, our Nr St Mawes, Truro multi award winning family-run Park is in the heart Cornwall of the Roseland Peninsula. This uncommercialised TR2 5JF area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the quiet Tel: 01872 580504 atmosphere of the park are ideal for those seeking Email: [email protected] a tranquil rural retreat with immaculate facilities and Web: www.trethem.com attention to detail. Just 3 miles from the quaint fishing villages of Opening Dates 24 March - 9 Oct St Mawes and Portscatho, yet only a mile from Acreage of Park 11.5 the sea, the park is within easy reach of many FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE places of interest. The area is a boating haven and a walkers paradise. m FOR HIRE FOR SALE 3 3 7 7 7 We have been awarded the EnjoyEngland Gold award for exceptional quality and service beyond Q the 5-star rating. 3 3 3 3 3 Let us share our secret with you...... Local Attractions ...... Features • St Mawes and Pendennis Castles • Online booking • Eden Project • Fully serviced pitches • Lost Gardens of Heligan • Hardstanding or grass pitches, all with electric • National Maritime Museum • Individually hedged pitches • WiFi • Individual shower rooms • Dog & nature walk • Licensed shop - freshly baked bread • Ideal for couples/families seeking peace & quiet • Bus stop 500m from park entrance
20 | www.bob.org.uk Trevalgan Touring Park Touring Park • Cornwall
Located just two miles from St Ives town centre, Trevalgan in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Trevalgan St.Ives Touring Park has a wonderfully peaceful and relaxing Cornwall atmosphere. TR26 3BJ Surrounded by open farmland, Trevalgan lies nestled Tel: 01736 791892 between the gorse, bracken and heather covered Email: [email protected] granite hills and the dramatic north Cornish coastline. Web: www.trevalgantouringpark.co.uk The park offers spectacular views and an abundance of flowers and wildlife. You can spot a variety of birds, Opening Dates 28 April - 29 Sept seals and even dolphins from the nearby cliff tops. Acreage of Park 9 FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE The park is ideally situated for both families and couples to explore the delights of the West Cornwall m FOR HIRE FOR SALE peninsula, which is famous for its rugged coastal 3 3 7 7 7 footpath, secluded coves and award-winning beaches. Multi-serviced, serviced and non-serviced grass Q pitches are available. 3 3 7 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • St.Ives beaches and town • Online booking • South West Coast Path • No minimum stay for advance bookings • St Michael’s Mount • Luxury heated shower/toilet block • Land’s End • Family shower rooms & baby baths • Bus service to St.Ives (Whitsun - Sept) • WiFi • Games room, children’s play & sports areas • Shop with bread & pastries baked daily • Fully-equipped laundry room • Public/coastal footpath to St.Ives
www.bob.org.uk | 21 Trevornick Holiday Park Holiday Park • Cornwall
Holywell Bay One of the foremost holiday parks in Cornwall, Cornwall Trevornick Holiday Park delivers exceptional quality TR8 5PW and service, together with a host of facilities, Tel: 01637 830 531 including an outdoor heated swimming pool, a Email: [email protected] free children’s club, the Tranquility spa, golf course Web: www.trevornick.co.uk and fun park. There is also a choice of shops, restaurants and bars with WiFi With a choice of accommodation options including Opening Dates Easter - Mid Sept touring caravans, motor-homes, camping and Acreage of Park 35 glamping, Trevornick offers something for everyone. FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE The park has a glorious location next to the beautiful
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE dog-friendly sandy National Trust beach at Holywell 3 3 3 7 7 Bay, offering a quiet family friendly environment just five miles from Newquay. The rolling, sandy dunes Q are just a short walk away and the iconic Gull Rocks 3 3 3 3 3 form a spectacular view point...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Holywell Bay Fun Park • Fabulous beachside location • Holywell Golf Club • Full range of pitch types • Newquay Zoo • Outdoor heated swimming pool • Holywell Bay Beach • On-site family fun park • 18 hole golf course • Three coarse fishing ponds • Entertainment during peak season • Family bathrooms & disabled facilities • Bar, restaurant & takeaway, with WiFi • Free children’s club
22 | www.bob.org.uk Wareham Forest Tourist Park Touring, Caravan & Camping Park • Dorset
A warm, friendly welcome awaits you at Wareham North Trigon Forest Tourist Park, set in 55 acres of delightful Wareham woodlands with open grassy spaces and direct Dorset access to 14 square miles of Wareham Forest. BH20 7NZ The park is centrally located for exploring Tel: 01929 551393 the delights of Dorset, including the beautiful Email: [email protected] Jurassic coastline, castles, coves, quaint villages, Web: www.warehamforest.co.uk spectacular countryside and miles of golden sandy beaches. Poole, Bournemouth, Weymouth, Opening Dates All Year Swanage and the Purbeck hills are just a short Acreage of Park 55 FOR FOR FOR FOR journey away. HIRE SALE HIRE SALE
Wareham Forest Tourist Park, owned by Tony and m FOR HIRE FOR SALE Sarah Birch, originally from Carnon Downs, is ideal 3 3 7 7 7 for couples and younger families. It has two fully equipped toilet/amenity blocks, both with disabled Q facilities. One is open all year and centrally heated 3 3 3 3 3 in winter for your comfort...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Monkey World • Online booking • The Tank Museum • Tranquil forest location with abundant wildlife • Corfe Castle • Spacious level pitches - all 16 amp electric • Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island • Extensive woodland & dog walks • Heated outdoor pool (high season) • Children’s recreation & play area • Seasonal pitches & storage • WiFi • Excellent access (suitable for RVs) • On-site shop with off-licence
www.bob.org.uk | 23 Waterrow Touring Park Touring Caravan & Camping Park • Somerset
Waterrow Waterrow is an attractive, peaceful, adults only (18+) Wiveliscombe park with spacious all-weather hard-standing pitches Somerset screened with shrubs and trees and equipped with TA4 2AZ 16 amp hook-ups and TV connection. Tel: 01984 623464 Situated in the village of Waterrow, close to the Email: [email protected] Somerset/Devon border and to the east of Exmoor, Web: www.waterrowpark.co.uk the park is an ideal base for exploring the area. The park policy of continuous improvement has Opening Dates All Year a particular focus on caring for the environment. Acreage of Park 8 The woodland area has been developed to FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE encourage wildlife. m FOR HIRE FOR SALE Waterrow Touring Park is a registered private Nature 3 3 7 7 7 Reserve and a County Wildlife site. Relax in its beautiful surroundings, walk the hills or venture to Q the many National Trust properties nearby. 3 7 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Exmoor • Online booking • 3 local National Trust properties • Adults only • Fly and course fishing nearby • Heated facilities • Regional walks from the park • Country pub with excellent food nearby • Riverside walk & exercise area for dogs • Tranquil with extensive shrub screening • Store & Stay facility & seasonal • Bus stop outside park • Registered Nature Reserve • WiFi
24 | www.bob.org.uk Webbers Park Touring & Holiday Home Park • Devon
Situated just a few miles outside the historically Webbers Park interesting city of Exeter and within walking Castle Lane, Woodbury distance of the charming village of Woodbury, Exeter Webbers Park is a family-run holiday park, with EX5 1EA breathtaking views of Dartmoor National Park and Tel: 01395 232276 the River Exe. Email: [email protected] This corner of East Devon boasts an endless Web: www.webberspark.co.uk variety of things to see and do. For beach lovers, there are two miles of golden sands at Exmouth Opening Dates 19 March - 29 Oct beach. For a more active holiday, the area offers Acreage of Park 20 FOR FOR FOR FOR golf, walking, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and HIRE SALE HIRE SALE cycling – the Exe estuary trail is just a 10 minute m FOR HIRE FOR SALE ride away. Popular with walkers and nature lovers, 3 3 7 3 7 the renowned beauty spot of Woodbury Common, some 3,000 acres of unspoilt open heathland, is Q within walking distance of the park. 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Bicton Botanical Gardens • Quiet location with breathtaking views • Nigel Mansell Golf Course 1 mile • Extensive dog walks on site • Powderham Castle • Family bathroom & disabled facilities • Crealy Adventure Park • Children’s play area with pets’ corner • Shop on site • Spacious terraced pitches • Over 50s rates • Laundry facilities • Seasonal pitches & caravan storage • Two pubs nearby serving food
www.bob.org.uk | 25 Wilksworth Farm Caravan Park Caravan & Camping Park • Dorset
Cranborne Road Enjoy a holiday in your touring caravan or tent, or Furzehill, Wimborne even own your own Holiday Home, “Far From The Dorset Madding Crowd” in The Heart of Hardy’s Dorset, BH21 4HW close to Wimborne and within easy reach of Poole, Tel 01202 885467 Bournemouth, the Jurassic Coast, the New Forest Email: [email protected] and the beautiful Cranborne Chase. Web: www.wilksworthfarmcaravanpark.co.uk Wilksworth Farm Caravan Park surrounds a Grade 2 listed Farmhouse, once owned by Henry VIII and Opening Dates 1st Mar - 30th Oct listed in the Doomsday Book. The park has much to Acreage of Park 11 offer with The Olde Cart Shed Tea Room providing FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE food all day, as well as takeaways, an outdoor heated pool, children’s pool, a large children’s play m FOR HIRE FOR SALE area, beach volleyball court, football pitch, BMX 3 3 7 7 3 track, full sized tennis court, short tennis court and Q table tennis table. 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Poole Splashdown Waterpark • Olde Cart Shed tearoom • Moors Valley Country Park & Forest • Superb outdoor heated pool & children’s pool • Farmer Palmers • Recreational facilities, including tennis courts • Compton Acres • Warm, welcoming cafe & take-away • Small shop stocking essentials & toys • Family bathroom & disabled facilities • Premium washrooms with underfloor heating • Small team of friendly staff • Poole & Bournemouth beaches nearby • Holiday homes for sale
26 | www.bob.org.uk Wood Farm Touring & Holiday Home Park • Dorset
Wood Farm nestles in the Char Valley, in an area Axminster Road of outstanding natural beauty less than a mile Charmouth from Charmouth beach and the world renowned Dorset Jurassic Coast. DT6 6BT Relax at the park taking in the magnificent rural Tel: 01297 560697 scenery, enjoy the stunning coastal paths or explore Email: [email protected] the ancient hill forts, historic houses and tranquil Web: www.woodfarm.co.uk villages nearby. The timeless seaside town of Lyme Regis with its ancient harbour just along the coast Opening Dates 18 March - 30 Oct is worth a visit as is quirky West Bay just a little Acreage of Park 35 FOR FOR FOR FOR further on. HIRE SALE HIRE SALE
With a fishing lake, wide open spaces and indoor m FOR HIRE FOR SALE swimming pool to enjoy and a dedicated park team 3 3 7 3 3 whose sole aim is to provide you with the ideal holiday, Wood Farm has something for everyone. Q Stay a while in beautiful Dorset… 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Abbotsbury Gardens and Swannery • Online booking • Killerton House (NT) • Very close to Charmouth & village • Pecorama Trains and Gardens • Only 2 miles from historic Lyme Regis • Crealy Adventure Park • Superb indoor swimming pool & café • Tennis court & coarse fishing ponds • Individual shower rooms • Low & mid season weekly discounts • Two large off-lead dog walks • Well served by two bus services • Easy access off A35 road
www.bob.org.uk | 27 Wooda Farm Holiday Park Holiday Park • Cornwall
Poughill The Colwill family welcome you to Wooda Farm Bude Holiday Park overlooking Bude Bay, with stunning Cornwall views of the Cornish coastline. The park is just one EX23 9HJ and a half miles from the seaside town of Bude, Tel: 01288 352069 with its beautiful sandy surfing beaches, many Email: [email protected] shops, trendy restaurants and stunning scenery. Web: www.wooda.co.uk Enjoy the excellent park facilities provided for touring and camping visitors, or hire a luxury holiday Opening Dates 28 March - 1 Nov home or cottage for your stay. You can choose Acreage of Park 40 from rural activities or simply while away your time FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE relaxing in the peaceful surroundings, with home cooked cuisine available from the Courtyard Bar & m FOR HIRE FOR SALE Grill or a takeaway from The Lodge. Your dogs will 3 3 7 3 7 love the extensive walking areas. Q A warm welcome awaits you at Wooda Farm 3 3 3 3 3 Holiday Park. A perfect base for touring the delights of Devon and Cornwall...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Hartland Abbey • Online booking • Clovelly • Stunning sea views • Boscastle • Close to Bude & safe sandy beaches • Eden Project • Luxury holiday homes for hire • Individual all-weather pitches • WiFi • Seasonal pitches & caravan storage • Coarse fishing & woodland walks • Tennis & badminton courts • Children’s play area & on-site shop
28 | www.bob.org.uk Woodlands Grove Caravan and Camping Park Caravan & Camping Park • Devon
Woodlands Grove is set in beautiful South Devon Dartmouth countryside, just a few minutes from the picturesque Totnes waterside town of Dartmouth. At this family- Devon TQ9 7DQ oriented park, you can expect generous pitches Tel: 01803 712598 with spacious high quality facilities, including many Email: [email protected] private family shower/bathrooms. Web: www.woodlandsgrove.com Enjoy the wonderful variety in this area. Go sailing at Salcombe, sea fishing at Brixham or explore fascinating Totnes, Kingsbridge or Exeter. Opening Dates 18 March - 30 Oct Park visitors receive free entry to Woodlands Family Acreage of Park 24 FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE Theme Park with fantastic indoor/outdoor rides and attractions, plus a superb Falconry centre and m FOR HIRE FOR SALE extensive zoo-farm. Visit www.woodlandspark.com for 3 3 7 7 7 full details. Families, grandparents and couples will love this park. Q 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • National Trust Houses & Gardens • Online booking • Paignton Zoo • 27-hole golf course close by • South West Coast Path • Adult mid-week special offers (term time). • Steam trains & boat trips (round robin) • All-weather rides & play equipment • Pool, sauna and gym half a mile away • Licensed shop with groceries/camping goods • Stunning beaches • Many attractions & Dartmoor nearby • Games room & WiFi • Bus stop at site entrance
www.bob.org.uk | 29 Woodovis Park Holiday Park • Devon
Gulworthy Woodovis is a high quality, boutique and family run Tavistock park with exceptional facilities - just 50 pitches, 35 Devon holiday caravans and 4 glamping pods. PL19 8NY It is close to the charming market town of Tel: 01822 832968 Tavistock with individual shops and cafés and sits Email: [email protected] on the border of Devon and Cornwall making it Web: www.woodovis.com ideally situated for exploring Dartmoor, the area’s uncrowded beaches, quaint harbours and villages Opening Dates 18 March - 29 Oct and plenty of National Trust properties too. Explore Acreage of Park 14 all this on our electric bikes to enjoy exhilaration FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE without exhaustion! A hog roast and fish and chip van visit each week all season and in high season m FOR HIRE FOR SALE the family can enjoy circus skills, archery, water 3 3 3 3 3 walking and complimentary storytelling. Q Woodovis offers a safe, friendly and tranquil 3 3 3 3 3 setting with excellent facilities and a variety of accommodation options to choose from...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Cotehele House and Quay • Online booking • Morwellham Quay • Complimentary WiFi zone – 30 mins daily • National Marine Aquarium • Indoor pool, hot tub & sauna • The Eden Project • Dog walk & exercise meadow • Play area, games room & activities • Electric bike hire & EV charger • Fresh baked bread & pastries daily • Local pub with great food nearby • Takeaway food 3 nights a week • No road noise – just peace & tranquillity
30 | www.bob.org.uk South East England The South East of England is a great area to visit, with lots to do and see no matter what your age or interests.
The South Eastern Counties provide a vast array perfectly suited to touring or camping, the South of sites of interest, with lots of local historical East of England is ideal as a holiday destination; flavour for an intellectually stimulating holiday. As simply pitch up and enjoy, choosing from a variety the primary site of many of England’s historical of great holiday parks! Must see highlights include invasions this area is awash with evidence of Canterbury, historic seat of the Archbishop of the past, contributing to the South East being a Canterbury, head of the English Church, the Kent perfect area for families looking for exciting and Downs, an area of natural beauty, and the Isle of interesting days out. With a stunning coastline, Wight, England’s largest island.
Page Park 32 • Broadhembury Caravan and Camping Park 33 • Concierge Camping 34 • The Orchards Holiday Park 35 • Tanner Farm Touring Caravan and Camping Park 36 Whitefield Forest Touring Park
See map on back cover for locations
• Online booking available
www.bob.org.uk | 31 Broadhembury Caravan and Camping Park Touring & Holiday Park • Kent
Steeds Lane If you love beautiful countryside then choose Kingsnorth Broadhembury, a leading environmental park where Ashford nothing is compromised. Kent TN26 1NQ If you enjoy camping in charming surroundings Tel: 01233 620859 where your children can safely entertain themselves Email: [email protected] outdoors in the play areas, or in the well-equipped Web: www.broadhembury.co.uk but non electronic games room, then Broadhembury is a must for you and your family. Opening Dates All Year When camping as a couple, you may prefer to Acreage of Park 10 enjoy the peace, and privacy of the tranquil ‘Adults FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE Meadows’ area serviced by its own award-winning
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE amenities. 3 3 7 3 3 Whether for a holiday, a stop-over or simply a short break away from it all, Broadhembury is the Q ideal location, offering easy access to London (only 3 3 7 3 3 40 minutes away by train), Canterbury and the ...... Channel ports. Local Attractions ...... Features • Ancient City of Canterbury & its Cathedral • Online booking • Dover, Leeds and Sissinghurst Castles • Separate adults-only camping area • A variety of beaches within easy reach • Fully-serviced & basic hard-standing pitches • Designer outlet shopping nearby • Immaculate family, baby & disabled facilities • Great golf & fishing nearby • Close proximity to Eurostar services • Wonderful walking & scenic cycle routes • Excellent all-weather family attractions nearby • Environmentally responsible • Convenient for road networks
32 | www.bob.org.uk Concierge Camping Touring Park • West Sussex
Concierge Camping is situated in The Ratham Ratham Estate Estate near Chichester. Originating from the 15th Ratham Lane century, it is mentioned in the Doomsday Book and Chichester includes three listed properties - a circular thatched West Sussex PO18 8DL chapel, the original water mill building and the Tel: 01243 573118 farmhouse. Email: [email protected] The current owners, Lord and Lady Hodgkin, Web: www.conciergecamping.co.uk purchased the estate in 2011 and have built Concierge Camping to provide luxury amenities Opening Dates February - 4 Jan for visitors, with 15 spacious hard-standing fully Acreage of Park 4 FOR FOR FOR FOR serviced pitches with 16A or 32A power supplies, HIRE SALE HIRE SALE each with its own enclosed grass recreation area. m FOR HIRE FOR SALE It is the perfect base to explore the South Downs, 7 3 7 7 7 Goodwood, local award winning beaches and beyond. Dogs are welcome at no extra cost and Q there is a 4 acre dog exercising area within the 3 3 3 3 3 estate...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Goodwood Estate • Online booking • The South Downs National Park • Luxury shower block • The Cathedral City of Chichester • Complimentary WiFi • Award winning beaches at West Wittering • TV & satellite connection • Electric car & bike hire available • Breakfast hamper delivery available • Variety of walks & cycle routes from the park • Shop with fresh bread/croissants daily • Excellent restaurants/pubs nearby • Close to railway station & bus routes
www.bob.org.uk | 33 The Orchards Holiday Park Caravan & Camping Park • The Isle of Wight
Main Road The Orchards Holiday Park is located on the edge of Newbridge an AONB on the western side of the Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight with glorious panoramic views of rolling countryside. PO410TS There are 160 touring pitches over 3 paddocks and Tel: 01983 531331/350 64 fully equipped holiday caravans in a separate area Email: [email protected] with trees and pathways in between. Web: www.orchards-holiday-park.co.uk Centrally located to house all of your touring needs is a large high specification Facilities Centre with Opening Dates 18 March - 29 Oct underfloor heating. Other facilities consist of heated Acreage of Park 17 outdoor and outdoor pools, a poolside coffee shop, FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE take-away, shop, pool room, table-tennis and play areas. Wifi is available for a small fee. m FOR HIRE FOR SALE 3 3 7 3 7 There is a regular bus service to Newport and Yarmouth from the park entrance and the park is Q well located for walking, cycling and exploring the 3 3 7 3 3 islands attractions and beaches...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Historic Yarmouth Castle, town and harbour • Online booking • The Needles Park • Outdoor & indoor heated pool with coffee shop • The beaches of Compton and Colwell Bay • Play area, table tennis, pool room • Newtown Creek National Nature Reserve • Large self-service shop • Takeaway food available • Hourly bus service from park entrance • Ferry packages available • 7 walking & cycling trails from the park • Special offers available on our website • Dog exercise area available
34 | www.bob.org.uk Tanner Farm Touring Caravan and Camping Park Touring Park • Kent
Situated between Maidstone and Royal Tunbridge Goudhurst Road Wells, Tanner Farm Park is a quality touring park Marden in idyllic rural surroundings. The park’s aim is to Tonbridge provide visitors with modern facilities within a quiet, Kent TN12 9ND beautiful, un-spoilt environment. Tel: 01622 832399 Conveniently positioned for transport networks, Email: [email protected] including Cross Channel services, as well as a Web: www.tannerfarmpark.co.uk variety of visitor attractions, Tanner Farm Park provides all the facilities for an enjoyable stay in the Opening Dates All Year Kent Weald countryside and can cater for up to 120 Acreage of Park 15 FOR FOR FOR FOR touring caravans, motorhomes and tents. HIRE SALE HIRE SALE
There is a good selection of local pubs and m FOR HIRE FOR SALE restaurants for all pockets and tastes, lots of 3 3 7 7 7 walking using the local footpath system and country lanes to cycle round. Or just sit back and relax on Q the park for all seasons! 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Bedgebury Pinetum/Go Ape! • Online booking • Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens • Hard-standing & all-service pitches • Scotney Castle and Gardens • Park shop, calor & camping gaz • Leeds Castle • New! 2 berth camping pods • Children’s play areas • Dog walks • Rural walks & cycle routes • Environmental policy • Mainline railway station nearby • Access statement
www.bob.org.uk | 35 Whitefield Forest Touring Park Touring Park • The Isle of Wight
Whitefield Forest Whitefield Forest Touring Park has been Ryde sympathetically built in the ancient woodland of Isle of Wight Whitefield Forest with the aim of providing a friendly, PO33 1QJ peaceful environment for visitors to relax and a safe Tel: 01983 617069 natural habitat for wildlife. Email: [email protected] It is well located between the sandy beaches of Web: www.whitefieldforest.co.uk Ryde and Sandown in an area with a number of public footpaths and bridle ways allowing access Opening Dates 18 March - 3 Oct to the surrounding countryside. The Island’s Acreage of Park 23 attractions are easily accessible either by car or bus. FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE A mixture of spacious all-weather hardstanding
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE pitches (some fully serviced) and traditional grass 3 3 7 7 7 pitches, all with electric hook-ups, are available - all well drained, level and sheltered. There is a well- Q equipped heated amenities block plus a small shop 3 3 7 3 3 selling essentials, including ice creams for hot sunny days. Free WiFi hotspot available around reception...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Beaches of Ryde & Sandown • Osborne House & Carisbrooke Castle • Forest setting with terraced pitches • Heated amenity block • The Garlic Farm – Newchurch • Family washrooms • Brading Nature Reserve. • Disabled shower room • Red squirrel viewing • Variety of walks & cycle routes nearby • Book swap/lending facility • Package deals incl ferry available • Special offers for couples over 50 • Bus stop outside park
36 | www.bob.org.uk Wales Aside from the incredible opportunities which Snowdonia presents, Wales provides beautiful beaches and coastlines which are perfect for laid back family holidays, or for unwinding after a more active trip.
Also not to be missed are the castles which destination, a romantic getaway, or breath-taking demonstrate Wales’ hugely interesting history as scenery for a walking trip. There’s plenty to do a hotly contested area. outside of the cities as well though; the coastline South Wales, home to stunning beaches, is incredible, with miles of beaches to choose beautiful countryside and Cardiff, the capital city from, perfect for those with a love of the great of Wales, is a perfect place to go on holiday, outdoors, and the Welsh valleys provide an whether you’re looking for a family friendly interesting glimpse into social history.
Page Park 38 Cenarth Falls Holiday Park 39 • Erwlon Caravan and Camping Park 40 Home Farm Caravan Park 41 • Plassey 42 • Trawsdir Touring Caravans and Camping Park
See map on back cover for locations
• Online booking available
www.bob.org.uk | 37 Cenarth Falls Holiday Park Touring & Holiday Home Park • Cardigan Bay, West Wales
Cenarth, This fabulous, family-run park is situated on the Newcastle Emlyn edge of Cenarth village, famous for its salmon leap Ceredigion waterfalls, and is close to many good restaurants, SA38 9JS shops and pubs. Tel: 01239 710345 The park is a relaxed, family-friendly holiday Email: [email protected] destination, with on-site amenity and leisure Web: www.cenarth-holipark.co.uk facilities providing everything holidaymakers could need - from safe, secure play areas for kids, fitness Opening Dates 1 March - Mid Nov facilities and a relaxing spa-style suite to a licensed Acreage of Park 12 bar to linger over a leisurely evening drink. FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE Hard-standing pitches for tourers, tents or motor-
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE homes are available, along with luxury caravans and 3 3 3 3 3 cottages for holiday lets. Local attractions include numerous sandy beaches, Q fishing, golf and beautiful walks, as well as the 3 3 3 3 3 opportunity to do some dolphin and seal spotting in ...... neighbouring Cardigan Bay. Local Attractions ...... Features • All Wales Coastal Path. • Hard-standing pitches with electric hook-up • National Trust beaches of Mwnt and Penbryn • Indoor heated swimming pool & jacuzzi. • Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo • Sauna, steam room & gym • Dolphin spotting boat trips • Outdoor unheated swimming pool • Children’s play area • Holiday homes for hire & sale • Licensed bar • Fabulous coastline & beaches • Great local golf courses • River & sea fishing
38 | www.bob.org.uk Erwlon Caravan and Camping Park Touring & Camping Park • Carmarthenshire (Brecon Beacons)
Erwlon is an award-winning, family-run park located Brecon Road within walking distance of the ancient borough of Llandovery Llandovery. Visitors can expect a warm welcome Carmarthenshire and fabulous facilities. SA20 0RD The park is an ideal base for touring, walking or Tel: 01550 721021 cycling in the Brecon Beacons, the Cambrian Email: [email protected] Mountains and South and West Wales in general. Web: www.erwlon.co.uk Or if relaxation is the preferred option, take time Opening Dates All Year out to sit and watch the red kites overhead, the colourful kingfishers along the river bank or perhaps Acreage of Park 10 FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE even spot a wild mink. m Take a few days break or more and make the most FOR HIRE FOR SALE of what Erwlon has to offer or plan a leisurely stop 3 3 7 7 7 off at the park en route for Ireland or the West Coast – you won’t be disappointed. Q 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • National Botanic Garden of Wales • Online booking • Newton House & Dolaucothi Gold Mines • Motor caravan service point • Brecon Beacons & Cambrian Mountains • Super-pitches with waste/water hook-ups • Dan yr Ogof Showcaves • Heated, award-winning amenities • WiFi • Large ‘Family’ rooms, with shower/WC • Facilities fully accessible to all size of vehicles • Quiet, calm & environmentally-friendly • Open all year • Close to local shops, pubs & restaurants
www.bob.org.uk | 39 Home Farm Caravan Park Touring & Holiday Home Park • Isle of Anglesey
Marianglas Located in scenic countryside on the beautiful east Isle of Anglesey coast of the Isle of Anglesey, this friendly, family- LL73 8PH run holiday park offers a secluded location with Tel: 01248 410614 landscaped gardens. Email: [email protected] The park’s tranquil setting close to several sandy Web: www.homefarm-anglesey.co.uk beaches and stunning coastal walks makes it an ideal family holiday destination. The luxury toilet facilities come with free hot Opening Dates 18 March - 31 Oct showers and hair dryers plus separate disabled Acreage of Park 26 and toddler/baby areas. There is a choice of grass, FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE hard-standing and fully-serviced pitches available
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE for tourers, motorhome and tents, including a 3 3 7 7 3 selection of pitches that will accommodate the large RV’s. Q Easy direct access to the park is available off the 3 3 4 3 3 A5025 coastal road...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Plas Newydd & Penrhyn (NT) • Online booking • Beaumaris & Caernarfon Castles • Fully-serviced, hard-standing & grass pitches • Portmeirion Italian Village • Indoor & outdoor adventure play areas • Snowdonia National Park • Tennis court, football & basketball areas • Extensive dog walk • Luxury lodges & holiday homes for sale • Tourer storage • Choice of sandy beaches nearby • Scenic coastal walks • Choice of golf courses nearby
40 | www.bob.org.uk Plassey Holiday Park • North Wales
An idyllic holiday park, Plassey stands out as one Eyton of the UK’s hidden holiday gems. Located in the Wrexham beautiful Dee Valley in stunning private grounds with North Wales spectacular views, the park offers high quality pitches LL13 0SP for touring caravans, motor-homes and tents. Tel: 01978 780 277 Visitors appreciate the excellent park amenities Email: [email protected] including the spotless toilet and shower blocks and Web: www.plassey.com sports facilities. Plassey is also home to a popular and intriguing retail village, sited in converted Opening Dates 12 Feb - 6 Nov Edwardian farm buildings, which provides specialist Acreage of Park 20 FOR FOR FOR FOR boutiques, giftware and a delicatessen. There is also HIRE SALE HIRE SALE a micro-brewery, a hair and beauty salon, plus an m FOR HIRE FOR SALE award-winning licensed restaurant and coffee shop. 3 3 3 3 3 For a great day out, historic Chester or the breathtaking beauty of Llangollen, Snowdonia and Q the North Wales coast – just a stone’s throw away 3 3 3 3 3 - are a must...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Pontcysyllte Aqueduct • Online booking • Erddig Hall • 9 hole golf course • Techniquest Glyndwr • Pitch & putt & driving range • Ten-Pin Bowling and Multiplex cinema • Luxury heated indoor pool • 5 coarse fishing ponds • Badminton, table tennis & games room • 2 miles of nature trails • Caravan & camping accessories shop • Welsh Castle adventure play park • Events, eg archery & paintballing
WINNER National Tourism Awards for Wales 2013 www.bob.org.uk | 41 Trawsdir Touring Caravans and Camping Park Caravan & Camping Park • Gwynedd
Llanaber This dog-friendly park is located in the spectacular Barmouth Snowdonia National Park just 2.5 miles north Gwynedd of the historic town of Barmouth. Overlooking LL42 1RR Cardigan Bay and the impressive Lleyn peninsula, Tel: 01341 280999 Trawsdir boasts some of the most stunning Email: [email protected] scenery in the country and is ideally located for a Web: www.trawsdir.co.uk relaxing and peaceful holiday. Fishing, hiking, walking and mountain biking are all Opening Dates 1 March - 6 Jan within easy reach for those with an adventurous Acreage of Park 20 nature, whilst those more interested in relaxing FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE can visit the many historic attractions and castles in the area, or simply relax on the miles of golden m FOR HIRE FOR SALE sandy beach just 5 minutes stroll away. 3 3 7 7 7 Please note that the park is unable to accept large Q groups or groups of singles. Reservations are 3 3 3 3 3 required...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Harlech Castle • Dog walking field • Portmeirion • Children’s play area • Barmouth • Launderette • Coed-y-Brenin • American RVs catered for • Sea & mountain views • On-site shop • Disabled facilities (RADAR key needed) • Open over Christmas & New Year • Pet friendly glamping pods • Families & couples only
42 | www.bob.org.uk Central England This is a great area to visit; with a wide selection of fantastic outdoor activities, as well as a good variety of cities, its a perfect holiday destination for all ages, and all types of getaway.
Encompassing the Shropshire Hills and the Peak to see in this area. Venture north to Shropshire District, it is perfect for all lovers of the great then down to the borderlands of Wales to outdoors; whether you’re a keen rambler or just visit the county towns of Hay-on-Wye and looking to get the family out and about, this area Shrewsbury and the unique villages which will has something for everyone. delight you with their architecture and individual Shakespeare Country and Oxford draw visitors shops. from all over the world, but that’s not all there is
Page Park 44 •• Beaconsfield 45 • Lincoln Farm Park Oxfordshire 46 • Oxon Hall Touring and Holiday Home Park 47 Poston Mill Park 48 •• Somers Wood Caravan Park 49 • Swiss Farm Touring and Camping 50 Townsend 51 Westbrook Park
See map on back cover for locations
• Online booking available • Exclusively for adults
www.bob.org.uk | 43 Beaconsfield Touring & Holiday Home Park • Shropshire
Upper Battlefield Beaconsfield is a tranquil, picturesque, family-run Shrewsbury park, exclusively for adults (18+), created for the Shropshire discerning caravanner – with an option of luxury log SY4 4AA cabins for hire, complete with hot tub. Tel: 01939 210370 The park makes an ideal base for exploring historic Email: [email protected] Shrewsbury and its Castle, the Heart of England Web: www.beaconsfieldholidaypark.co.uk and the Ironbridge museums celebrating the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, as well as Opening Dates All Year mid Wales. Acreage of Park 22 The on-site amenities include a heated indoor FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE swimming pool and steam room and luxury
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE centrally-heated washrooms. An á la carte 7 3 3 3 3 restaurant on the park helps make your caravan or lodge holiday an even more memorable occasion. Q Please note that the latest arrival time is 7pm (8pm 3 7 3 3 3 on Fridays)...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Ironbridge Gorge museum • Online booking • Historical Shrewsbury and theatre • Adults only • Shropshire’s market towns • À la carte restaurant on-site • National Trust’s Attingham Park • Indoor swimming pool & steam room • Coarse fishing & bike hire • WiFi • Luxury, centrally-heated toilet facilities • Seasonal pitches available • Luxury log cabins with hot tub • Park-and-Ride to Shrewsbury nearby
44 | www.bob.org.uk Lincoln Farm Park Oxfordshire Touring, Caravan & Camping Park • Oxfordshire
This award-winning park is situated in in the very High Street heart of the classically English village of Standlake. Standlake Only 9 miles west of the historic university city of Oxfordshire Oxford and a similar distance from the beautiful OX29 7RH countryside of the Cotswolds, Lincoln Farm is Tel: 01865 300239 perfectly situated for either relaxing or exploring the Email: [email protected] surrounding area. Web: www.lincolnfarmpark.co.uk The facilities on the park are of the highest standard and include individual shower cubicles with hand Opening Dates 5 Feb - 6 Nov basins, private washing and shaving cubicles, family Acreage of Park 9 FOR FOR FOR FOR bathrooms, hair and hand driers plus separate HIRE SALE HIRE SALE disabled facilities. m FOR HIRE FOR SALE At the heart of the park is the well-appointed Leisure 3 3 7 7 7 Centre, which has two indoor heated swimming pools, a children’s pool, two saunas, spas and Q Jacuzzis, a steam room, solarium and a fitness suite 3 3 3 3 3 (additional charges apply to these facilities)...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Blenheim Palace • Online booking • Cotswolds Wildlife Park • Village location • Oxford historic city • Close to two village pubs serving food • Crocodiles of the world • Leisure Centre (charges apply) • Private hire of swimming pools available • WiFi • Children’s play area & games room • Luxury showers & toilets • Close to Oxford & the Cotswolds • Bus stops at park entrance
www.bob.org.uk | 45 Oxon Hall Touring and Holiday Home Park Touring & Holiday Home Park • Shropshire
Welshpool Road The location of this award-winning holiday park set Shrewsbury in attractive tree-lined countryside enables visitors Shropshire to enjoy the best of both worlds. Oxon Hall Touring SY3 5FB Park is conveniently close to the bustling town of Tel: 01743 340868 Shrewsbury and is adjacent to the town’s Park and Email: [email protected] Ride service. It is also an ideal base to visit North Web: www.morris-leisure.co.uk Wales and Ironbridge The on-site facilities are very well maintained and Opening Dates All Year include a centrally heated toilet/shower block, a Acreage of Park 17 well-stocked shop, a fully equipped laundry room, FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE disabled facilities and a children’s play area.
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE Electricity and digital television link up are standard 3 3 7 7 3 on 100 pitches, including full facility super pitches, all-weather hard-standing pitches and some Q especially large RV pitches. 3 3 3 3 3 The park welcomes a maximum of 2 dogs per pitch ...... and offers a separate adults only area. Local Attractions ...... Features • The Ironbridge Gorge Museum • Online booking • Theatre Severn • Electric hook-up to every pitch • Shrewsbury shopping • Adults only section • RAF Museum Cosford • Adjacent park-and-ride facility • Full facilities for the disabled • Three pubs/restaurants within walking distance • Luxury, fully central heated toilet facilities • Hard-standing & fully-serviced pitches • Large pitches available for RVs - 30’ x 40’ • WiFi
46 | www.bob.org.uk Poston Mill Park Touring & Holiday Home Park • Herefordshire
This award-winning park, situated in rural Peterchurch Herefordshire, offers the opportunity to relax and Golden Valley escape the pressures of modern life. Hop on the Hereford HR2 0SF bus for a day out in Hereford or Hay on Wye, enjoy Tel: 01981 550225 the footpaths of the Golden Valley or take time out Email: [email protected] to appreciate the well-tended environmentally and Web: www.postonmill.co.uk wildlife friendly 35 acres of Poston Mill itself. Catering for campers, touring caravans and motor- homes as well as offering holiday accommodation Opening Dates All Year for hire, the park provides first-class facilities and Acreage of Park 35 FOR FOR FOR FOR amenities, with a shop and restaurant alongside HIRE SALE HIRE SALE (check opening hours at time of booking). There is m FOR HIRE FOR SALE also the opportunity to purchase your own holiday 3 3 7 3 3 home for use up to 10 months a year. The motto at Poston Mill is ‘Escape, Relax, Enjoy’. Q 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Small breeds park • Touring open all year • Berrington Hall • Fully-serviced, level hard-standing pitches • Croft Castle • Superb heated luxury facilities • Brecon Beacons • Laundry facility & dishwashing room • Dog walks & dog wash/dry room • Cycling, fishing & outdoor games available • Level accessibility to facilities and walks • Bus stop at entrance • Holiday homes for sale • Summer camping
www.bob.org.ukwww.bob.org.uk | 47| 47 Somers Wood Caravan Park Touring Park • Warwickshire
Somers Road Somers Wood Caravan Park is situated in the Meriden Forest of Arden in the Heart of England, very North Warwickshire close to the NEC, and convenient for Coventry CV7 7PL Cathedral, historic Warwick, Stratford-on-Avon Tel: 01676 522978 and the Warwickshire countryside. Email: [email protected] Exclusively for adults (18+), its woodland location Web: www.somerswood.co.uk makes Somers Wood the perfect spot to relax in peaceful surroundings. Meriden’s village shops, Opening Dates All Year country pubs and restaurants are within a mile of Acreage of Park 4 the park. FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE Guests are welcome at the adjacent Stonebridge
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE Golf Club with driving range and restaurant and 7 3 7 7 7 Packington Somers’ fishing lakes. We look forward to welcoming you! Q 3 7 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions ...... Features • National Exhibition Centre • Online booking • Warwick and its fabulous Castle • Adults only • Cadbury World • Fully-serviced pitches • National Indoor Arena and Symphony Hall • Village location • Adjacent to 27 hole golf course • WiFi • Indoor dish-wash & new laundry • Packington coarse fishing lakes • Chinese & Indian food deliveries • Quiet well behaved dogs welcome
48 | www.bob.org.uk Swiss Farm Touring and Camping Caravan & Camping Park • Oxfordshire
Sitting in the grounds of the old Fawley Court Marlow Road Estate, Swiss Farm has been owned and run Henley on Thames by the Borlase family since 1946. Catering for RG9 2HY touring caravans, motor-homes and campers and Tel: 01491 573419 glampers, our delightfully landscaped park is a Email: [email protected] relaxing hideaway from which to explore the area, Web: www.swissfarmcamping.co.uk walk by the Thames or cycle in the Chiltern Hills. Holiday home hire is also available. Swiss Farm is perfectly placed for guests wishing to Opening Dates 1 March - 31 Oct go further afield to visit London, Windsor (Legoland) Acreage of Park 40 FOR FOR FOR FOR or Oxford. It has the advantage of being just a short HIRE SALE HIRE SALE walk to beautiful Henley-on-Thames, with its fine m FOR HIRE FOR SALE shops and famous Royal Regatta course. 3 3 7 3 7 With throngs of wildlife from friendly ducks to majestic Red Kites circling overhead, we welcome Q those who enjoy quality, peace and quiet. 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Windsor (Legoland) • Online booking • London • Coffee shop/cafe • Oxford • Modern heated facilities • Marlow • Spacious fully-serviced pitches • Outdoor heated swimming pool (seasonal) • 5 minutes walk to Henley-on-Thames • Bus stop at entrance • Coarse fishing lake • Complimentary WiFi • Excellent public transport links
www.bob.org.ukwww.bob.org.uk | 49| 49 Townsend Caravan & Camping Park • Herefordshire
Townsend Touring Park Townsend touring and camping park is hidden in Pembridge, Leominster a natural dip but within minutes walking distance Herefordshire to the centre of Pembridge, one of Herefordshire’s HR6 9HB most beautiful ‘Black and White’ villages. It is Tel: 01544 388527 conveniently placed for visiting the Wye Valley, Email: [email protected] Hereford or the various other market towns nearby Web: www.townsendfarm.co.uk such as Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. All pitches are fully-serviced and a luxurious Opening Dates 12 Feb - 5 Jan heated facilities block, comprising showers, Acreage of Park 15 wash cubicles, toilets, large disabled bathroom, FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE separate family bathroom, laundry room and washing up area is provided. The glamping pods m FOR HIRE FOR SALE offer an alternative to traditional camping and are 3 3 7 7 7 proving popular. Q On-site, the award-winning farm shop sells the 3 3 3 3 7 finest meat from Townsend Farm - perfect for your barbecue or a great full English breakfast...... Local Attractions ...... Features • The Black & White Village trail • Camping pods available • Croft Castle, Hampton Court & Eastnor Castle • On-site dog walk • Dunkertons Cider & Westons Cider • Coarse fishing lake • Hargest Ridge & Hay Bluff Walks • Farm shop & butchery on-site • Short stroll to pubs/restaurants/cafés • Tea rooms & coffee shop minutes walk away • Woodland walk • Large amenity/play area for children • Seasonal pitches available • On-site bike trails & pump track
50 | www.bob.org.uk Westbrook Park Touring Park • Shropshire
Escape with your caravan, motor home or tent to Lynch Lane the spacious orchard setting of Westbrook Park just Little Hereford, Ludlow on the edge of historic Ludlow. Easy access from Shropshire SY8 4AU Birmingham and its surrounding areas. Tel: 01584 711280 Relax with a stroll alongside the River Teme or enjoy Email: [email protected] the good river front fishing it offers. Shop in the Web: www.westbrook.co.uk nearby towns of Tenbury Wells and Ludlow for a myriad of local produce and crafts. History abounds in this area, including the imposing Castle at Ludlow Opening Dates 1 March - 30 Nov and the beautiful black and white properties. Acreage of Park 10 FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE Enjoy the luxury heated facilities on park and its all weather pitches. Pop into the Temeside Inn on the m FOR HIRE FOR SALE edge of the park for some local home cooked food. 3 3 7 7 7 Q 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Iron Gorge Museum • Spacious level grass & all weather pitches • Shropshire Hills Discovery • Picturesque tranquil setting • Ludlow Castle • Electric, water, drainage & TV hook up • Severn Valley Railway • Local pub with food nearby • Excellent heated facilities • Half mile of river front fishing • Children’s play area & recreation field • Extensive dog walk & exercise area • Public footpaths adjacent to park • WiFi
www.bob.org.ukwww.bob.org.uk | 51| 51 Eastern England The East of England is a richly diverse area, made up of the counties of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hertfordshire and Essex, with plenty of great holiday activities and destinations.
With ready access to both the coast and the is as a base from which to visit a selection of countryside there’s so much to do in the East vibrant cities; from the historical splendour of of the country, whether you’re looking for a Cambridge to the bustling city centres of more family friendly seaside holiday park, easy access modern cities there’s something for everyone, to idyllic towns and villages, or an unspoilt and with London merely a drive away there’s countryside setting for camping and touring. always the opportunity to visit the country’s Where the East really comes into its own though capital city.
Page Park 53 • Cherry Tree Touring Park 54 •• Fields End Water Caravan Park 55 •• Long Acres Touring Park 56 • Stroud Hill Park 57 • The Old Brick Kilns 58 • Two Mills Touring Park
See map on back cover for locations
• Online booking available • Exclusively for adults
52 52 | www.bob.org.uk Cherry Tree Touring Park Touring Park • Lincolnshire
Cherry Tree is a friendly and welcoming park, Huttoft Road exclusively for adults (18+), which caters for touring Sutton On Sea caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents. It is situated Lincolnshire just a leisurely 15 minute walk from the bay of Sutton LN12 2RU On Sea, with sandy beaches and dunes on the Tel: 01507 441626 Lincolnshire Coast. Owners Kevin and Sue Lannen Email: [email protected] ensure the highest standards are maintained for Web: www.cherrytreesite.co.uk visitors. Facilities include privacy wash cubicles, free showers and a disabled suite (with Radar key access), Opening Dates 4 March - 30 Oct as well as indoor dish washing, laundry, motorhome Acreage of Park 3.25 FOR FOR FOR FOR service point and Calor Gas sales. HIRE SALE HIRE SALE Cherry Tree Park has been carefully designed to m FOR HIRE FOR SALE create generous, hardstanding level touring pitches, all 7 3 7 7 7 with electrical hook-up and ample area for awnings. Fully serviced pitches with drinking water and waste Q drainage are also available. Well behaved dogs, up to 3 7 3 3 3 two per pitch, are welcome...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Market towns of Alford, Louth, Spilsby & Boston • Adults only • Historic City of Lincoln – Cathedral and Castle • Close to ‘Blue Flag’ beaches • Seaside resort of Skegness • Shop, bistro/ pub & restaurant nearby • Woodhall Spa – Dam Busters Heritage • Footpath to dog-friendly beaches • WiFi • Disabled suite (RADAR key needed) • Bus stop at entrance to park • Excellent walking & cycling routes • Sea & coarse fishing lakes nearby • Golf, tennis, bowling & horse riding nearby
www.bob.org.uk | 53 Fields End Water Caravan Park Touring & Holiday Home Park • Cambridgeshire
Benwick Road Fields End, an adult only (16+) park, is well placed Doddington, Nr March to cater for outdoor enthusiasts. Ramblers and Cambridgeshire cyclists are sure to enjoy the flat, expansive Fenland PE15 0TY countryside, whilst fishermen can enjoy their sport at Tel: 01354 740199 the two lakes on the park – ‘The Pit’ and ‘The Pool’. Email: [email protected] Those who just want to relax in the tranquil Web: www.fieldsendwater.co.uk surroundings can do so easily as there are no major roads or flight paths nearby to disturb the peace. Opening Dates All Year If a tranquil caravan park with fantastic fishing, Acreage of Park 20 ideally situated for exploring Cambridgeshire and FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE East Anglia, is what you’re looking for, this is the
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE park for you. 3 3 3 7 7 For visitors who don’t have a motorhome, touring caravan or tent, the park offers luxury lodges for Q hire, with their own private hot tubs. 3 7 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Cambridge • Online booking • Ely Cathederal • Adults only • Local market towns • Exceptional on-site fishing lakes • Various National Trust properties • Fishing bait/tackle supplies available • Very large fully-serviced pitches • Great camping for the young-at-heart • Local & farmers’ markets close by • Easy access to East Anglia & Norfolk coast • Luxury self-catering accommodation • Great on/off site dog walks
54 | www.bob.org.uk Long Acres Touring Park Touring Park • Lincolnshire
Set in the rural South Lincolnshire Fens north Station Road of Boston, Long Acres Touring Park is centrally Old Leake, Boston located for exploring the market towns and seaside Lincs resorts of Lincolnshire and North Norfolk, plus a PE22 9RF multitude of tourist attractions on its doorstep. Tel: 01205 871555 The area around Long Acres is a haven for anglers, Email: [email protected] and ornithologists can visit the renowned RSPB Web: www.longacres-caravanpark.co.uk sites nearby whilst the flat Fenlands are ideal for leisurely walking and cycling. Opening Dates 1 March - 8 Jan The park caters exclusively for adults (18+), Acreage of Park 3 FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE providing a warm and friendly atmosphere for relaxing in peace and tranquillity. m FOR HIRE FOR SALE With 40 level hard-standing pitches, all with electric 3 3 3 7 7 hook up, the park is attractively laid out to take full advantage of a great variety of trees and shrubs, Q which provide a haven for birds and wildlife. 3 7 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre • Online booking • Boston Stump • Adults only • RSPB Frampton Marsh • Tranquil countryside location • Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Centre • Level all-weather pitches • Centrally heated shower block • Indoor washing up facility • Open for Christmas & New Year • Seasonal pitches available • Disabled facilities • Secure dog exercise area
www.bob.org.uk | 55 Stroud Hill Park Touring Park & Camping • Cambridgeshire
Fen Road Stroud Hill Park is an exclusively adult (18+) touring Pidley caravan site on our family farm on the outskirts of Cambs the village of Pidley at the heart of Cambridgeshire. PE28 3DE This quiet, attractive, rural park with 60 generously Tel: 01487 741333 sized pitches provides an ideal base for exploring Email: [email protected] the area’s many attractions. Visit the beautiful Web: www.stroudhillpark.co.uk city of Cambridge, the cathedral cities of Ely and Peterborough, enjoy walking and cycling in Opening Dates All Year Huntingdonshire, or visit the many lovely villages Acreage of Park 6 nearby. FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE At the heart of the park, which has been built to
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE accommodate the disabled, is a beautiful, green 3 3 7 7 7 oak, timber framed barn which houses the park’s facilities as well as the Barn Restaurant - Q www.thebarnrestaurant-pidley.co.uk. 3 7 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions ...... Features • NT Wimpole Hall and Anglesley Abbey • Adults only • Beautiful University City of Cambridge • All pitches fully serviced with 16amp EHU • Cathedral Cities of Ely and Peterborough • Centrally heated wet rooms • Pretty riverside market town of St Ives • Indoor heated laundry & wash up facility • The Barn Restaurant & bar on site • On site shop & off licence • Tennis & 3 acre coarse fishing lake on site • Independent disabled suite • Open for Christmas & New Year • Dog friendly
56 | www.bob.org.uk The Old Brick Kilns Touring Park • Norfolk
Old Brick Kilns is a 5 star park in an idyllic, rural North Little Barney Lane Norfolk location, 8 miles from the sea. It is laid out on Barney, Fakenham three levels, with 60 spacious all-weather touring and Norfolk NR21 0NL tenting pitches and a dedicated Adults Only area. Tel: 01328 878305 This tranquil park is sheltered, divided between leafy Email: [email protected] pockets and open space, featuring a wildlife pond, Web: www.old-brick-kilns.co.uk landscaped gardens and wildflower banks. Visitors can see a wide range of birds from the park’s bird hide. Opening Dates 15 March - 2 Jan The park is ideally placed for exploring the sandy Acreage of Park 13 FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE beaches and nature reserves of North Norfolk, the
Royal home of Sandringham, the Lavender Farm at m FOR HIRE FOR SALE Heacham, the Cathedral City of Norwich, Norfolk 3 3 3 7 7 Broads & several National Trust properties. The narrow approach road means new arrivals cannot Q be accepted before 1.30pm. 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • The Thursford Collection • Online booking • Pensthorpe Nature Reserve • Adults only section • Sandringham House • Fishing on site • Holkham Hall • Shop baking fresh bread & croissants daily • Licensed Restaurant & Bar • Dog walks • Children’s play area & games room • Luxury washrooms • Onsite laundry • Holiday cottages & B&B also available
www.bob.org.uk | 57 Two Mills Touring Park Touring Park • Norfolk
Yarmouth Road Exclusively for adults (18+), this country park offers North Walsham the perfect retreat, a tranquil sheltered sanctuary with Norfolk NR28 9NA 81 generously sized pitches for touring caravans, Tel: 01692 405829 motorhomes and tents, all with electric hook-up. Email: [email protected] With its central situation between the coast, the Web: www.twomills.co.uk Broads and historic Norwich, Two Mills makes an ideal base from which to explore the many delights of North Norfolk and is only a quarter mile from the Weavers’ Opening Dates 1 March - 2 Jan Way Walk. Acreage of Park 8 The modern heated amenity building has free FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE showers, wash cubicles, a launderette, dishwashing
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE area and disabled facilities. A further heated amenity 3 3 7 7 7 building is now open to serve Top Acre Park. Good eating establishments abound, with the nearest Q being only 150 yards away and golf, fishing and 3 7 7 3 3 sailing/boating are available nearby...... Local Attractions ...... Features • The Broads • Adults only • North Norfolk Steam Railway • Hard-standing pitches • Blickling Hall • Fully-serviced pitches • Seal spotting boat trips • Disabled facilities • Guest TV lounge • Small park shop’ • Seasonal & storage pitches available • Lending library • Complimentary WiFi in reception area • Satelite TV hire/hook-up
58 | www.bob.org.uk Northern England The North of England is full of stunning scenery, old fashioned market towns, and rugged coastlines as well as the National Parks.
Encompassing the Lake District and the With a wide selection of cities to visit, there’s Yorkshire Dales, well-known tourist destinations, bound to be something for every traveller to the North of England is not to be missed by enjoy; whether you’re looking for an active or anyone interested in hiking or mountain biking; a relaxing holiday, the North of England is the the experience is heightened by an excess of perfect destination. dramatic peaks and beautiful lakes, making for beautiful views around each and every corner.
Page Park 60 Ord House Country Park 61 Riverside Caravan Park
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www.bob.org.uk | 59 Ord House Country Park Touring & Holiday Home Park • Northumberland
East Ord Ord House Country Park is set in the beautifully Berwick-upon-Tweed landscaped grounds of Ord House Manor, which Northumberland TD15 2NS houses a family friendly lounge bar, Maguire’s, Tel: 01289 305288 offering high quality bar meals. Email: [email protected] Separate areas are provided for caravan holiday Web: www.ordhouse.co.uk homes, lodges, touring caravans and tents plus the recently added glamping pods. Visit nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed for a variety of Opening Dates All Year activities, several superb golf courses and sporting Acreage of Park 42 opportunities. Or venture slightly further afield to the FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE holiday kingdom of Northumbria, with Lindisfarne,
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE Alnwick, Bamburgh, Seahouses and the Farne 3 3 3 3 3 Islands all within half an hour’s drive. To the west, the Cheviot Hills provide wonderful walking and both Q Edinburgh and Newcastle are under 40 minutes 3 3 3 3 3 away by train...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Alnwick Castle and gardens • Family lounge • Market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed • Award-winning toilet & shower block • Holy Island • Full launderette facilities • Hadrian’s Wall • Disabled facilities • Children’s games & play areas • 2km woodland dog walk • Glamping pods • Wishbone lodges • Holiday homes for sale • Complimentary WiFi
60 | www.bob.org.uk Riverside Caravan Park Touring & Holiday Home Park • Lancashire/Yorkshire/Cumbria border
Riverside Caravan Park has been owned by the High Bentham Marshall family since its development from a green Lancaster field in the late 1960s. It has been developed into LA2 7FJ a fantastic family caravan park offering a very safe Tel: 015242 61272 environment accessed via a private road. Email: [email protected] In an attractive secluded, level location on the banks Web: www.riversidecaravanpark.co.uk of the River Wenning, the park is within walking distance of the small market town of High Bentham. There are excellent walks along the riverbank and in Opening Dates 1 March - 2 Jan the surrounding countryside and, for the more active- Acreage of Park 40 FOR FOR FOR FOR minded, the “Yorkshire Three Peaks” are very close HIRE SALE HIRE SALE by. Anglers can enjoy coarse fishing on the lake and m FOR HIRE FOR SALE game fishing on the River Wenning. 7 3 3 7 3 Facilities are provided for holiday home owners, touring caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents. Q 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Ingleton Waterfalls walk • Hard-standing & fully-serviced pitches • Ingleton Caves • Storage & seasonal tourer pitches • Gisburn Forest bike trails • Superb fully centrally heated toilet facilities • Children’s playground & indoor games room • Bentham Golf Club • Fishing on the lake & the river • Park owned 18-hole golf course nearby • Complimentary WiFi • Disabled facilities & family bathroom • Within walking distance of High Bentham • Holiday homes & lodges for sale
www.bob.org.uk | 61 Scotland Scotland is famed for its rugged and awe inspiring beauty; with striking highlands, stunning lochs, and rivers, as well as historic cities there’s much to see.
With spectacular sea views, rolling hills, hidden as Arthur’s Seat and Edinburgh Castle. Glasgow lochs and all round natural splendour, Scotland is is also ideal for any urban adventurers; boasting perfect for romantic retreats, family holidays, and the likes of the Scottish Opera and Ballet, as well activity trips for young and old. as the National Theatre, and historic Dundee and Any holiday in this area should include a trip to Inverness are well worth a visit too. There’s plenty the capital city of Edinburgh; with great shopping, to do to ensure a great holiday - Scotland really and fantastic cultural and historic offerings such does have something for everyone.
Page Park 63 Aberlour Gardens Caravan and Camping Park 64 Riverview Caravan Park
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62 | www.bob.org.uk Aberlour Gardens Caravan and Camping Park Holiday Park • Moray, Highlands
Aberlour Gardens Caravan Park is in a beautiful Aberlour on Spey peaceful location within a Victorian walled garden in Moray the spectacular Speyside area, where red squirrels AB38 9LD and buzzard sightings are a regular occurrence. Tel: 01340 871586 Aberlour, with its distillery, waterfall and selection of Email: [email protected] eateries is a delightful 30 minute walk along the River Web: www.aberlourgardens.co.uk Spey, which offers magnificent salmon fishing (licence available locally). As the park is at the centre of the Whisky Trail there Opening Dates 1 March -28 Dec are many famous distilleries to visit, most of which Acreage of Park 5 FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE offer tours and ‘a wee dram’ to visitors - some within walking distance. Alternatively you may prefer to visit m FOR HIRE FOR SALE Cairngorm National Park, the stunning beaches with 3 3 7 3 3 dolphin watching, one of the many castles or various other visitor attractions in the area. Q 3 3 3 3 3 ...... Local Attractions Features ...... • Aberlour Distillery • Small children’s play area • Speyside Cooperage • NEW Wood Spirit Trail • Knockando Wool Mill • Great location for watching birds & red squirrels • Small on-site shop/Traidcraft stockists • Balandaloch Castle • Bike hire on site • Sheltered peaceful location • Separate camping area • Laundry with hot drinks vending machine • Seasonal pitches available • Beautiful local walks from park
www.bob.org.uk | 63 Riverview Caravan Park Touring & Holiday Home Park • Angus
Marine Drive Riverview is a friendly, family-owned park sheltered Monifieth between a beach and a championship links golf Angus course, with panoramic views across the River Tay. DD5 4NN Located in Monifieth, less than 5 miles from the Tel: 01382 535471 vibrant city of Dundee (City of Discovery), Riverview Email: [email protected] is an ideal touring base, with unspoilt beaches and Web: www.riverview.co.uk the wonderful scenery of the Angus area nearby. Further afield, the Cairngorms National Park and Opening Dates 1 March - 31 Jan the City of Edinburgh make contrasting day trips. Acreage of Park 6 Aberdeen, Perth and Glasgow are also within 1.5 FOR FOR FOR FOR HIRE SALE HIRE SALE hours of the park.
m FOR HIRE FOR SALE Touring caravans and motor-homes are catered 7 3 3 3 3 for with 46 serviced hard-standing pitches set amongst beautiful landscaping and benefit from a Q variety of on-site facilities. WiFi is available at a small 3 3 3 3 3 additional cost...... Local Attractions ...... Features • Glamis Castle • Hard-standing & fully-serviced pitches • Dundee Discovery Point (R.R.S Discovery Ship) • Heated amenities & disabled toilet facilities • Carnoustie Golf Course • Picnic areas on park • Dundee, Carnoustie, Arbroath and St. Andrews • Games room & pool table • Adventure play-park • Leisure suite incl sauna & gym • Beach access • Village shops & supermarket 5 minutes away • Bars/restaurants nearby • Championship golf course 5 minutes
64 | www.bob.org.uk Are you a Best of British loyalty cardholder? The Best of British Parks are keen to give their visitors that little bit extra and they are dedicated to providing the warmest of welcomes and the highest level of customer service. All the parks have special offers, exclusively for Best of British loyalty cardholders. All you have to do is to check on www.bob.org.uk, make your choice from the offers and contact the park you choose, quoting your card number. You then present your card on arrival. Or you can call the park of your choice and ask for details of their special offers for loyalty cardholders. If you don’t have a loyalty card, then why not apply for one so you can take advantage of these offers; visit www.bob.org.uk and register online or write to PO Box 28249 Edinburgh EH9 2YZ. If you use your loyalty card for a special offer, you could win a holiday up to the value of £250 on a Best of British Park in our annual prize draw (to be drawn on 31 October, 2016). Enjoy your holiday Choose a Best of British Park!
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www.bob.org.uk | 65 Can you help? We’d love to see any high resolution photographs that you may have of any of our Best of British member parks for possible promotional use. If you have any that you think might be suitable, please email them to [email protected] and, if we use your picture, we’ll give you a free weekend on one of our member parks in return (excluding July, August and bank holiday periods).
Your recommendations for possible members of Best of British Best of British is an elite group of family-owned, prestigious parks throughout the UK with membership available on an invitation only basis to ensure the highest quality. If you have visited any parks which are not currently in Best of British but you feel are of sufficient high quality, please email their details to [email protected]. As a thank you, your name will be entered into a prize draw at the end of July 2016 for a free weekend on one of our member parks. Your views Your views count, so tell us what you think. The Best of British would love to hear your views on our member parks. You can go online to leave a review of any Best of British parks that you have visited. To add your feedback, you will need to visit www.bob.org.uk/reviews. You can also leave your comments on the Best of British Facebook page by clicking on the Facebook icon on the home page of the Best of British website. Everyone who submits a review will be entered into a prize draw at the end of August 2016 for a holiday worth £250 on the Best of British park of your choice.
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The information about individual parks on this website has been supplied by the parks themselves. Whilst these parks were initially inspected by Best of British to ensure that they attained the appropriate standard, no guarantee can be given by Best of British that the parks maintain this standard, nor is it possible for Best of British to check each and every detail regarding facilities in relation to the parks. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information regarding the parks is correct, Best of British give no guarantee and neither it nor any of its officers or agents accept any responsibility should this information be incorrect. In making any booking, whether or not through this brochure, with any of the parks, you are deemed to be dealing with the parks direct and any matter of complaint or difficulty is the sole responsibility of the parks themselves. Best of British acts at all times as agent for and on behalf of the parks included within this brochure and the individual Parks reserve the right to alter or rescind any of the published facilities or specifications.
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Designed by: Sharpe Design Ltd ™ SOUTH WEST ENGLAND 20 Trethem Mill Touring Park 4 Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park 21 Trevalgan Touring Park 5 Beverley Park 22 Trevornick Holiday Park 6 Dolbeare Park 23 Wareham Forest Tourist Park 7 Dornafield 24 Waterrow Touring Park www.bob.org.uk 8 East Fleet Farm Touring Park 25 Webbers Park 9 Green Hill Farm 26 Wilksworth Farm Caravan Park NEW Caravan and Camping Park NEW 27 Wood Farm 10 Hendra Holiday Park 28 Wooda Farm Holiday Park 11 Hidden Valley Park 29 Woodlands Grove 12 Highlands End Holiday Park Caravan and Camping Park NEW 13 Ladram Bay Holiday Park 30 Woodovis Park 14 Oakdown Country Holiday Park SOUTH EAST ENGLAND 15 The Old Oaks Touring Park 32 Broadhembury Caravan 16 Polmanter Touring Park and Camping Park John 17 Ross Park Caravan Park o’Groats 33 Concierge Camping NEW 18 Shamba Holidays 34 The Orchards Holiday Park A9 19 South Lytchett Manor 35 Tanner Farm Touring Caravan Ullapool and Camping Park Dornoch 36 Whitefield Forest Touring Park NEW
Fraserburgh Inverness 63 WALES Kyle Grantown- on-Spey 38 Cenarth Falls Holiday Park Aberdeen A9 39 Erwlon Caravan and Camping Park 40 Home Farm Caravan Park Fort William Pitlochry 41 Plassey Dundee 64 42 Trawsdir Touring Caravans Perth M9 and Camping Park Dunfermline Dumbarton Edinburgh CENTRAL ENGLAND Glasgow M8 Motherwell A1 Berwick-upon -Tweed 44 Beaconsfield M74 60 45 A1 Lincoln Farm Park Oxfordshire 46 Oxon Hall Touring and Holiday Home Park Dumfries Newcastle-upon-Tyne 47 Poston Mill Park Carlisle Penrith 48 Somers Wood Caravan Park Middlesbrough Keswick 49 Swiss Farm Touring and Camping A66
Scarborough 50 Townsend 61 51 Westbrook Park M6 York Kingston Blackpool M65 Bradford Leeds upon Hull EASTERN ENGLAND M62 M62 M180 Barnsley M1 Grimsby 53 Cherry Tree Touring Park M62 Holyhead Liverpool Manchester M18 40 53 M53 M56 A1 54 Fields End Water Caravan Park M6 M1 Lincoln Chester 55 Long Acres Touring Park Stoke- 55 Wrexham on-Trent 41 Nottingham 57 56 Stroud Hill Park 42 46 Derby 58 44 M1 King’s Lynn Great Shrewsbury M54 M6 54 Yarmouth 57 The Old Brick Kilns Leicester Norwich Wolverhampton Aberystwyth Birmingham Thetford 58 Two Mills Touring Park 48 Rugby 56El 51 Northampton Bury St 50 Warwick Cambridge Edmunds Hereford NORTHERN ENGLAND 38 M40 Ipswich 39 47 M1 Felixstowe Oxford M11 60 Ord House Country Park Harwich M5 Aylesbury Tenby 45 M25 61 Riverside Caravan Park Swansea 49 M4 M4 London Southend-on-Sea Reading Cardiff Margate Bristol M25 SCOTLAND M3 Ilfracombe 4 Bath M2 Guildford 35 11 M20 Dover 63 Aberlour Gardens Caravan 24 15 32 M2 Folkestone M5 M27 Southampton and Camping Park 28 9 33 Brighton 18 26 Hastings 64 Riverview Caravan Park 13 27 23 19 Eastbourne 14 12 8 Bognor Regis 30 Exeter 25 Bournemouth 34 36 Weymouth 10 7 Swanage 22 6 17 Torquay Plymouth 5 29 16 St. Ives 21 20 Penzance