Dog friendly holiday parks in England

Heacham Beach, Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £147 - £639

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Heacham Beach. Situated close to an extensive beach – the only one in Norfolk to face west – Heacham Beach sits on the glorious North Norfolk coast between the seaside resort of Hunstanton and the Georgian market town of King's Lynn. After a day exploring or trying your hand at the sports programme relax in the bar with great entertainment for all the family.

North Norfolk is home to some of the most spectacular wide sandy beaches in the country many of which offer coastal paths and superb opportunities for birdwatching. Hunstanton boasts an excellent aquarium and the Sea Life Sanctuary both a firm favourite with children.

The Heacham Lavender fields seal trips from beautiful Blakeney Point and a visit to Sandringham House offer something for everyone and historic King's Lynn with its many attractions and ancient Gaol House is well worth a visit.

• Indoor heated fun pool with mini-slide
• Water resorts programme
• Sports field sports programme
• Pool*
• Darts
• Paddling pool
• Boathouse Tavern with entertainment
• Food bar
• Children's club for 5–11s
• Children's adventure playground
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Holiday Resort Unity, Brean Sands, Somerset, South West England

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £283 - £1200

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Holiday Resort Unity. Boasting a truly impressive range of facilities it's easy to see why this park remains a firm family favourite and with an outstanding programme of entertainment everyone from toddlers through to over 50's can be sure of a great time! Enjoy 'Fun City' the largest fun park in the South West splash about in the indoor and outdoor pools and explore the glorious sandy beach just a stones throw away!

A fabulous American themed entertainment complex indoor and outdoor pools 10-pin bowling games rooms fishing golf fun park and gym are just some of the things to keep you amused. Children have their own club and a free outdoor play area and the evening entertainment offers something for all.

There is a Road Train and Mini bus service around the park during the main season.

MENDIP VIEW AT HOLIDAY RESORT UNITY

If you are looking for a quieter beach style holiday we have the place for you! Located approximately half a mile from the Leisure facilities right next to the beach at brean sands you will have a private access route to the five miles of golden sandy beaches running from brean down to Burnham on sea. Take a romantic walk and enjoy the sunset at dusk or just take a casual walk and enjoy the scenery which includes brean down Steepholm Island and other local points of interest. You can even follow the nearby nature trail through the sand dunes. Why not take your fishing rod with you and try out some sea fishing or for the less adventurous you could just buy an ice cream and unwind.

The lodges are available all year round.

• RJ's American themed entertainment complex
• Choice of entertainment venues
• Sunbed*
• Eating venues/takeaways
• Wimpy
• Children's Clubs
• 10-pin bowling*
• Sky Sports
• Markets car boots
• Road train and mini bus service
• Fun park (discounts available)
• Wheelchair hire*
• Go Karts*
• 9 hole pitch and putt*
• Supermarket launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Springhouse Country Park, Hexham, Northumberland, North East England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £181 - £1013

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Springhouse Country Park. Set in rural location close to Hadrian's Wall Springhouse Country Park is a superb base from which to explore this magical area and is home to a superb array of wildlife. You can discover many great walks through the beautiful local countryside right on your doorstep.

Nearby Hexham with its ancient Abbey is well worth a visit. Charming villages and great country pubs are a plenty. Durham Newcastle Northumberland National Park and the breathtaking North East coastline are also within easy reach.

• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Lime Tree Park, Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £210 - £507

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Lime Tree Park. Set in the heart of the Peak District Lime Tree Park stands in its own valley next to a wooded limestone gorge and boasting a backdrop of a magnificent old railway viaduct this is your ideal choice for exploring the glorious Derbyshire countryside. The historic spa town of Buxton offers a wealth of lovely buildings. Castleton and Bakewell with their wide range of scenic and historic attractions are close by.

The park provides a well equipped children's play area payphone shop with good tourist information TV lounge with pool table* launderette* Mar 7–Oct 31. *Charges apply.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Widemouth Bay Caravan Park, Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £160 - £939

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Widemouth Bay Caravan Park. Overlooking the famous coastal beauty spot of Widemouth Bay this park stands in the heart of the magnificent Cornish countryside. Boasting over 50 acres of grounds a steep footpath near to the parks entrance leads directly to Widemouth Beach one of the finest in Cornwall with its vast expanse of sand good bathing and superb surfing.

An indoor heated swimming pool children's club and a Clubhouse with dancing and evening entertainment are among the facilities for you to enjoy on the park.

An excellent base for exploring the many treasures of the Cornish coastline close by is the tiny seaside resort of Widemouth Bay and Bude a leading holiday centre with numerous tourist amenities only 4 miles away.

A wealth of old market towns picturesque villages olde worlde inns ancient churches charming little coves beautiful beaches craft centres and wildlife parks await in the surrounding unspoilt countryside. Mystical Tintagel the legendary home of King Arthur is easily accessible. Newquay and Ilfracombe are both within an hour's drive

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Pool tables*
• Clubhouse with evening entertainment
• Children's club
• Chef's Corner bar food
• Takeaway
• Amusements*
• Children's play areas
• Crazy golf
• Wi-Fi access
• Mini market
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Oakdene Forest Park, Ringwood, Hampshire, South East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £139 - £1423

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Oakdene Forest Park. Oakdene Forest Park is the perfect choice for your family holiday near the New Forest. Relax and explore the area by day and then enjoy evening entertainment. The park offers immediate access for walkers and cyclists to the Hurn forest as well as the easily accessible 26km Castleman Trailway. Bournemouth with its award winning beaches is just 9 miles away and new for 2010 is the Surf Reef at nearby Boscombe.

The indoor pool has a flume and shallow beach area while the outdoor pool area boasts two shallow fun pools. To relax Oakdene offers a sauna steam room and spa bath or if you are feeling energetic there is the state of the art gym crazy golf and table tennis. For children there is a play area and Game Zone with video games.

The Oakdene Country Club offers a bistro style eating area and the Oak entertainment suite where you can dance the night away to regular guest groups or a disco.

• Oakdene Country Club including Oak entertainment suite** and children's club
• Bar and Colour Café/takeaway
• Sauna and steam room and spa bath
• Children's play area
• Internet kiosk
• Amusements*
• Wi-Fi access* (within club house)
• Crazy golf*
• Shop with bakery and off licence
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Mullion, Helston, Cornwall, South West England

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £165 - £869

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Mullion. Enjoying a stunning setting on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula famous for its crystal waters glorious sandy beaches and gentle climate Mullion offers a superb base for a fun-filled family holiday close to some of Cornwall's top attractions.

A huge array of all-weather facilities are on hand at this park from children's clubs to indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools to the challenges of surfing and diving lessons. A host of venues provides a tempting choice of food and drink and the live family evening entertainment is second to none including visiting cabarets and fabulous tribute bands.

• Children's outdoor paddling pool
• Solarium*
• Mini 10 pin bowlingo*
• Stargate Club and bar with live family entertainment
• Tot Stars fun for under 4s
• Star Landers with Sid and Lizzie (4–10s)
• Freestyle activities (10–15s)
• Big Munch Takeaway
• Kynance Bar and Grill
• Costa Coffee
• Internet station and Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Amusements*
• Crazy caves indoor play area with ball pool
• Adventure playground
• Crazy golf*
• Big screen TV with Sky
• Nature trail
• Convenience store
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Rainbows End, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £229 - £671

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Rainbows End. The ideal base for a peaceful and relaxing family holiday the contemporary chalets at Rainbows End are situated in 13 undisturbed acres and have private access onto a splendid sandy beach used almost exclusively by visitors to the park. Nine acres of the park are tranquil grassland and you can also enjoy a childrens adventure playground.

This is a wonderful area for getting away from it all; close by are Bacton Woods ideal for walks and picnics and the many waterways of the Norfolk Broads are within just 6 miles. You can relax on a river trip skipper your own day boat – the perfect way to discover the Broads at your own pace – or visit one of the many bird and animal centres. Bustling Wroxham has something for everyone in the family Sutton Windmill the tallest in Britain is home to a Broads Museum and Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden has miles of lovely walks ancient oaks and superb views to enjoy.

The numerous seaside attractions of Great Yarmouth Cromer and Sheringham and the historic city of Norwich with its two cathedrals cobbled streets magnificent castle and abundance of shops restaurants and nightlife are all easily accessible from the park.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Coopers Beach, Colchester, Essex, East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £141 - £1094

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Coopers Beach. Set on charming Mersea Island and boasting scenic sea views this park is ideal for enjoying the Essex coast and the numerous attractions of nearby Colchester – England's oldest recorded town.

Countryside walks crabbing on the shingle beach fishing trips golf and pony trekking offer family fun close at hand while Colchester just 12 miles away has one of the finest zoos in Europe a huge leisure complex a fascinating castle museum and excellent shopping.

• Coastline entertainment centre
• Children's club 5–11s
• Café and takeaway
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Adventure playground
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Captain Cooks Haven, Whitby, Yorkshire, North East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £225 - £813

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Captain Cooks Haven. Captain Cook's Haven is beautifully set on two levels nestling beside the banks of the River Esk as it winds its way from the rugged beauty of the North Yorkshire Moors towards the bustling seaside resort of Whitby just a mile away.

These cottages offer an ideal touring centre for exploring the nearby fishing villages sandy bays and seaside resorts. You enjoy the use of a superb indoor heated swimming pool and alongside the pool is an exciting playground for children of all ages.

The historic city of York Castle Howard and the North Yorkshire Moors National Park are also within easy reach.

The North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway also runs from Whitby to Pickering and passes Captain Cook's Haven.

Enjoy a ride or walk along the old railway track towards Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles.

Other places of interest in the area are • Whitby Folk Festival Aug 18-24 • North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway • Flamingoland Theme Park (20 miles)

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Gas barbecue
• Children's adventure playground
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152