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10 Hidden Gem Caravan Parks in the UK You Need to Visit This Year
Away from the biggest, best-known names — ten parks from our partner operators worth seeking out, from Highland riversides to island beaches.
Everyone knows the big flagship parks. But some of the best caravan holidays come from the parks that don't shout about themselves — a lakeside lodge park tucked into North Yorkshire woodland, a Highland Perthshire riverside with its own pool, an island park reached by one road in and out.
Here are ten worth putting on your list, all run by our four partner operators — Shorefield Holidays, Away Resorts and Wood Leisure feature below (Park Holidays UK's parks are covered in our regional and destination guides).
The Ten Parks
In no particular order — each one earns its place for a different reason.
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Away Resorts
Mersea Island Holiday Park
Mersea Island, Essex
Set on Essex's only inhabited island in the Blackwater Estuary, with direct beach access via its own slipway and an indoor pool a short walk from the water's edge. About 30 minutes from Colchester.
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Away Resorts
Clumber Park Lodges
near Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Tucked into rolling countryside and woodland, with nature trails, an on-site cycle hire centre and hot tub lodges — several dog-friendly. Golf courses within easy reach.
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Wood Leisure
Faskally Woods Holiday Park
Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire
A riverside park built around a heated indoor pool with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, plus the Courtyard Bar & Bistro. Kayaking and paddleboarding nearby, with EV charging on site.
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Away Resorts
Kenwick Park Estate
near Louth, Lincolnshire
A 320-acre estate on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds with a 20-metre heated indoor pool, the Evergreen Spa, and a 9-hole golf course with a Grade II listed clubhouse. Luxury lodges have private hot tubs.
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Shorefield Holidays
Lytton Lawn Touring Park
Milford-on-Sea, New Forest, Hampshire
Eight acres of tree-lined parkland right by the beach, with views to the Needles. Touring guests get free access to sister park Shorefield Country Park's Beachcomber complex.
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Away Resorts
The Lakes Rookley
Rookley, Isle of Wight
Set around its own lake in the island's countryside, with an indoor pool on site and some of the Isle of Wight's best beaches within easy reach.
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Away Resorts
Barmouth Bay Holiday Park
near Barmouth, North Wales
Direct beach access with a mountain backdrop from the Snowdonia National Park, plus an indoor heated pool — a coastal park with the mountains right behind it.
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Shorefield Holidays
Merley Court
near Wimborne, Dorset
A tranquil, woodland park known for its luxury hot tub lodges, with easy access to sister park Oakdene's indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Pet-friendly throughout.
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Wood Leisure
Deeside Holiday Park
Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire
A peaceful spot in the southern Dee valley with hot tub lodges, glamping pods and touring pitches, close to castles, gardens and the Aberdeenshire coast.
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Away Resorts
Woodland Lakes Lodges
near Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Over 130 lodges set among woodland and lakes, with an indoor pool, the Pamper Lounge Spa and one of the UK's largest coarse fisheries. Eight local walking trails, York a short drive away.
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