Dog friendly holiday parks in East 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

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

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

Hemsby Beach Holiday Village, Hemsby, Norfolk, East England

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £74 - £762

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Hemsby Beach Holiday Village. Independently owned Hemsby Beach Holiday Village is the place for you if you're looking for a fun packed family holiday.

The setting is perfect for a seaside holiday; 300 yards from Hemsby's famous golden beach with rolling sand dunes and safe bathing. There's plenty of space for your children to run around at the park and by the sea. You'll never be crowded on these beaches.

There are amusements and entertainment to suit everyone. A range of facilities are nearby including shops cafes amusements of all types fun fair and souvenir shops there is lots to keep you busy.

A wide variety of snacks are available with takeaway food bars catering for all tastes from fish and chips to ice cream.

There is a regular bus service to Great Yarmouth and other local areas of interest.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Pool tables*
• Darts
• Beach 300 yards
• Copacabana Club with family entertainment
• Bar
• Children's soft play area* (height restrictions apply)
• Elle's kids' club (5–11s)
• Adventure play area
• Mini 10-pin bowling*
• Amusement arcade
• Cash bingo*
• Satellite TV (in Rio Bar)
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Southview Leisure Park, Skegness, Lincolnshire, East England

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £171 - £626

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Southview Leisure Park. Southview nestles in acres of beautiful parkland boasting lakes greenery and wildlife on the edge of vibrant Skegness and is just a short drive to sandy beaches.

A superb array of facilities offers something to suit everyone while lively Skegness and the unspoilt beauty of the Lincolnshire Wolds are on your doorstep.

An eternally popular seaside destination the bustling town of Skegness plays host to numerous attractions. Together with its famous award-winning sandy beach a seal sanctuary and animal centre will appeal to kids of all ages while adults enjoy a variety of bars restaurants and shops.

• Heated spa pool
• Sun bed and sauna*
• Children's pool
• Three restaurants Sports bar and Hotel bar
• Children's playgrounds
• Arcade
• Club room with party nights cabaret bingo disco and children's activities
• New internet café*
• Gift shop and grocery store
• Hairdressing salon
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Summerfields, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East England

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £68 - £588

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Summerfields. Summerfields offers the choice of attractions you'd expect from a popular holiday park on the East coast. Among the parks closest to the famous sandy beaches of the lovely Norfolk coastline this is a real family centre offering a super fun holiday for all.

You'll love the glass-fronted heated indoor swimming pool and the Summerfields Show Bar Cabaret Club with live music dancing bingo and freshly prepared food and takeaways. The Horizon Suite also offers family entertainment nightly.

A soft play area keeps the children happy while kids aged 5–11 enjoy all the fun games and competitions every morning with the Elle Elephant Club.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Sports area
• Darts and pool competitions
• Football pool* and darts
• Spa bath
• Sauna*
• Vertical fast tan solarium*
• Summerfields Show Bar Cabaret Club with entertainment and dancing nightly
• Horizon Suite and family room (this is a first floor venue and is accessible by stairs)
• Fully air conditioned Show Bar
• Bobby's diner and takeaway
• Elle Elephant Club for 5–11s
• Soft play area (height restrictions apply)
• Bowleasy mini 10-pin bowling*
• Outdoor play area
• Amusement arcade*
• Bingo* Holiday Bingo*
• Miss Summerfield Adult talent competitions
• Junior talent and pool contests
• Crazy golf*
• Tuck shop and gift shop

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Kingfisher Apartments, Norwich, Norfolk, East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £245 - £888

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Kingfisher Apartments. Situated next to a stunning group of lakes associated with famous author and presenter John Bailey known as 'Kingfisher' these stylish apartments are the perfect retreat for a relaxing break in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. Guests also have use of the additional facilities at the adjacent country club which include a bar restaurant and pool tables.

Attractions abound in this scenic retreat Lenwade alone offers a dinosaur park wildlife park golf club and craft shops. Numerous pretty market towns pubs and gastropubs the Broads beaches racecourses at Fakenham Great Yarmouth and Newmarket windmills and unspoilt countryside walks are all close by.

Other places of interest in the area are • Norwich (12 miles) – castle cathedral market theatre excellent shopping bars and restaurants cinema leisure centres football • Norfolk broads • Historic country houses • Steam railway • Pubs and gastropubs • Riding school • Market towns • Cycle paths • Walks

• Games console hire*
• Children's play area
• Bike hire*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Norfolk Broads Caravan Park, Potter Heigham, Norfolk, East England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £220 - £453

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Norfolk Broads Caravan Park. Set in the peaceful village of Potter Heigham with its marina boatyard and shops this well-maintained park sits amidst 6 acres of beautiful mature countryside close to the glorious Norfolk coast.

Ideally located for exploring the Norfolk Broads and Broadland's quaint villages and famous wildlife you are just 6 miles from the coast and only 11 miles from the vibrant and historic city of Norwich.

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