Dog friendly holiday parks in East England

Highfield Grange, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, East England

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £156 - £784

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Highfield Grange. Set on the famous Essex 'sunshine coast' Highfield Grange sits just 2 miles from the golden sandy beaches and bustling promenade of popular Clacton-on-Sea. Within easy reach of beautiful 'Constable country' and boasting a wealth of on site facilities including first class entertainment and children's activity programmes the park ensures something to keep everyone in the family amused day and night.

An excellent touring base in a region of contrasts Highfield Grange is ideally situated for exploring the tranquil Essex countryside and superbly placed for enjoying day trips to London via the A12. Closer at hand Clacton offers numerous seaside attractions and a fabulous shopping village while Colchester England's oldest recorded town is home to an award winning zoo – a must for kids of all ages – and a wealth of family amenities.

Flatford Dedham the Tendring Scenic Drive and the seaside resorts of Frinton Walton and Holland-on-Sea are all within easy reach.

• The Grange entertainment centre
• Children's club for 5–11s and 12–16+
• Boathouse Bar and restaurant with sunterrace
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Adventure playground
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Anchor Park, Eccles on Sea, Norfolk, East England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £189 - £559

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Anchor Park. Peacefully situated on a quiet stretch of the beautiful Norfolk coast this small family park enjoys direct beach access through sand dunes offering wonderful panoramic views. A tranquil base for a restful family seaside holiday.

Ideal for exploring Norfolk's many delights you are close to award-winning Sea Palling beach and just 4 miles from Stalham the 'gateway to the Broads'.

The historic city of Norwich with its fantastic shopping and restaurants is just 20 miles away.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Cherry Tree, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East England

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £214 - £769

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Cherry Tree. Boasting a magnificent rural setting and only a short drive from the ever popular resort of Great Yarmouth this park is ideal for discovering the Norfolk Broads and the delightful beaches of this beautiful coastline.

The fun never stops and there's loads to see and do whatever the weather. For those looking for a bit of culture the resort also has a proud maritime heritage and there are many beautiful ancient buildings to explore in the town. With plentiful shops pavement cafés and a fun filled holiday atmosphere it's not difficult to see why the resort has remained a family favourite for generations.

Discover the delights which Norfolk has to offer or stay on the park and take advantage of the excellent facilities.

• Sun terrace
• Orchard Family Entertainment Venue
• Pool View Bar with Costa Coffee
• Treetops Tots (under 4s)
• Treetops Grove featuring Maxi Multi and Milli (4–10s)
• Freestyle Club (10–15s)
• Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Maxi Indoor Play Zone
• Adventure playground
• Crazy golf*
• Amusements*
• Mini supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Billing Aquadrome, Northampton, Northamptonshire, East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £200 - £666

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Billing Aquadrome. Billing Aquadrome is set within 235 acres of beautiful lakes and parkland and is a popular choice for families and couples looking to enjoy both the on-site amenities and local attractions in and around this beautifully landscaped park.

Set on the outskirts of historic Northampton the area is host to numerous places to visit from museums and theatres through to excellent shopping centres and historic attractions. Althorp House Silverstone Raceway and Whipsnade Zoo are all within easy reach. The park offers many facilities and amenities for the whole family to enjoy including bars with family entertainment and a small funfair. For those looking for something a little more relaxing enjoy fishing in one of the well stocked lakes boating or even hire a pedalo

• Brand new for 2010 – Leisure complex with indoor pool* toddler's pool water slides* and Aqua bar (opening March 2010)
• Climbing wall*
• Funfair* – Go Karts*
• Fishing*
• Club with family entertainment
• Restaurants and takeaway
• Family bars
• Children's Play Area
• Crazy Golf*
• Pedalo and Hydrosphere hire*
• Shops
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Herbage Country Lodges, Maldon, Essex, East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £361 - £1037

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Herbage Country Lodges. Herbage Country Lodges are superbly located amidst the lush rolling landscape of the ancient Saxon County of Essex and are ideally positioned to explore the many delights of Constable Country. Nestled in 48 acres of idyllic countryside and woodland each lodge sits harmoniously alongside the idyllic natural environment. Sit back and watch as rabbits and squirrels run free and marvel at the native deer grazing on the horizon; all this and just under an hour from central London.

Each lodge has been carefully furnished to meet the needs of the most discerning visitor. The well designed interiors afford plenty of space and superb comfort with large windows making the most of the beautiful uninterrupted country views. Generous external decking areas are appointed to each lodge and with high quality outdoor furniture and some lodges have a sumptuous hot tub.

The local area is home to a diverse mix of stunning landscapes from lush rolling hills and picture postcard villages with pretty thatched cottages through to sandy beaches and trendy marinas; in fact nearby Burnham on Crouch is often referred to as the 'Cowes of the East' and is alive with yachts in boating season. The nearby town of Chelmsford is only

6 miles away and offers a direct train service to London in only 35 minutes.

• Sauna and Jacuzzi
• Pro-shop
• Golfing lounge bar and restaurant

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Broadland Holiday Village, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £186 - £784

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Broadland Holiday Village. The brick built bungalows and modern caravans at Broadland Holiday Village offer an idyllically peaceful setting on the banks of picturesque Oulton Broad.

Awarded the Tourist Board's highest grade of “excellence“ for the quality of its facilities this friendly family run park is one of the finest in East Anglia. It has something for everyone from leisurely marshland walks to thrilling watersports activities.

You can enjoy a superb heated indoor swimming pool with children's pool and viewing areas or pamper yourself in the hair health and beauty salon. There is a licensed club overlooking the marina serving delicious meals and takeaways.

A pleasant walk from the Holiday Village leads to Nicholas Everitt Park which has tennis courts bowling greens and recreational areas for all your family whilst the ever popular Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park at Lowestoft is within easy reach.

• Children's pool†
• Sauna
• Hair* health* and beauty salon*
• Waterside Bar with bar meals and takeaway
• Private marina
• Children's games room (Jul 24–Sep 4)
• Boat launching and mooring* facilities
• Wi-Fi (available in the club house bar and restaurant)
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Seawick Holiday Village, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, East England

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £157 - £600

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Seawick Holiday Village. Seawick offers a special atmosphere and everything a family holiday should be sun fun and so much to do you'll be spoilt for choice!

There's an excellent range of facilities at Seawick together with an entertainment programme that includes sports competitions dancing and cabaret children get to join the entertainment team for children's fun time with games competitions sports and dancing.

You are ideally located for exploring the lovely rolling Essex countryside and gentle coastline; St Osyth's beach is only 5 minutes' walk away. August brings the carnival and air show to town and ancient Colchester with its castle museums and award-winning zoo is an easy drive.

There is a free road train to sister park which offers indoor heated pool with flume family club venue and all weather multi-sports court.

• Outdoor heated swimming pool
• Pool tables*
• Sports field
• Entertainment complex including two venues with bars family entertainment live shows games and discos
• Children's club
• Amusement Centre with video* and games machines*
• Adventure Playground
• Bowlingo*
• The Essex Seagull Bar and Grill with restaurant
• Legends adult bar with pool tables darts quiz machine widescreen HD TV with Sky Sports
• Park Mart Store
• Free Wi-Fi access (in club area)
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Kenwick Woods Lodges, Louth, Lincolnshire, East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £345 - £937

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Kenwick Woods Lodges. Enjoying a beautiful mature woodland setting these carefully designed luxurious lodges stand adjacent to the magnificent golf course in the secluded and exclusive 320 acres 19th Century Kenwick Park Estate in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds.

Kenwick Wood Lodges offer a tranquil and relaxing family holiday base. The exclusive Kenwick Park hotel with its bars and superb restaurant is also licensed to hold civil weddings. The delightful market town of Louth just 2 miles away Lincoln with its shops castle and cathedral Boston and the East Coast beaches are all within easy driving distance.

• Clarins beauty salon* (advance booking essential)
• Sauna steam room
• Jacuzzi
• Fairways restaurant (smart/casual dress no denim or trainers)
• Keepers bar and bar food
• Children's play area

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

Glebe Cottage, West Caister, Norfolk, East England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £158 - £464

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Glebe Cottage. Situated in the charming hamlet of West Caister near to Caister Castle. Your beautiful garden houses the ruins of St. Edmund's monastery.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152