We live in the Netherlands (I'm English) and planning our first caravan holiday in the UK next year. Here in The Netherlands family orientated camp/caravan sites tend to be more focused on spending your holiday on the site rather than going out to find activity. For example, most have swimming pools, daily/evening childrens activities in school holidays and central play areas but more importantly for us, each area/field has its own play area; sandpit, small play/climbing structure etc so that not only can the young ones play and have some freedom but parents can relax by the caravan & still have visibility of the children. Does anyone know of any sites in the UK where this type of facility is available?
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Hi, what part of the UK are you heading to? We've been on many sites where you can pitch near the play area and watch the children. Few I would think have multiple play areas, certainly none we've been to.
Brokerswood Country Park has 2 play parks, a lake, woodland walks, and a small play area close to the camping area. You can't sit and watch the kids playing in the play area's from the tent's / vans, these are a short walk away from the camping area, one of the play parks can be walked to, or go on the little train to it.
Its a great site, close to Longleat, has fab facilities.
Jackie
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One site which seems to fit your requirements - ie play areas in each field, swimming pool etc is Yeatheridge Farm Camping and Caravan in Honiton, Devon.
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If you are coming to the South West - River Dart Country Park near Dartmoor is very popular with families. Loads of activites to do on site. Site is located in a riverside location with easy access to the beach (by car) and countryside so you have the best of both worlds.
possibly many of the sites here are a little smaller than you are used to so expect one play park on most but still safe and friendly for your children. There not the most common there are still plenty of sites with swimming pools and other activities and then there are quite small sites with little touches like feeding farm animals, real fires etc. What part of England are you looking at?
If crossing to Harwich, Norfolk may be a possible area for you to consider.
Thanks all for the feedback so far, just about to have a look through them now.
We are happy to go almost anywhere although Devon & Cornwall are considered too far by my parents who will be joining us for 5-7 days - going to look anyway :-)
I recently spoke to some Brits that love Dutch campsites, it seems they are quite different to most UK ones and I'm not so sure you'd like the all inclusive parks here.
With UK parks that I've seen I think often that less is more, choose an area and have a look through the reviews.
I've not been there myself but seen a few recommendations on here for Tanner Farm, I'm not keen as it's caravan biased but that would suit you. It's not all that far from Dover and is near Bewl water for the odd day out.
I can recommend Manston Caravan Park in Kent near Ramsgate, Margate, etc which has 2-3 fields, but one has the play area on it. You can ask to be pitched opposite the play area and you will be able to watch your children from your pitch. There is also a big area left down the middle of the field where children can play ball games. There's no swimming pool (possibly because it's too cold in England), but the coast is very near and children always go in the sea.
There's no restaurant or bar, either, but there is a little shop.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Very child friendly sites?
