Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Campsites and Caravan Parks in the UK
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Campsite Entertainment Post Reply Post New Topic
17/3/2013 at 3:26pm
 Location: Swindon
 Outfit: Outwell Montana
View Fatbasher's Profile View Profile   Reply to Fatbasher Reply   Quote Fatbasher Quote  
Joined: 17/3/2013

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   4

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hello everyone,

My wife and I are reasonably new to camping and have generally been away with others, with one exception. This year we will be going away on our own. We are late family starters and have one 9 year old to entertain. We found the Freshwater site at Burton Bradstock ok and indeed the evening entertainment whilst harking back to a bygone age for us was well recieved by our son. Sooooo, where would other campers recommend for evening entertainment and general fun activities during the day, with an only child, not forgetting decent beaches?


Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!


17/3/2013 at 4:02pm
 Location: workington cumbria
 Outfit: Vango Breckenridge 600 and Artemis 600
View apollomitchell's Profile View Profile   Reply to apollomitchell Reply   Quote apollomitchell Quote  
Joined: 07/3/2010

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   92
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

have a look at haven sites and parkdene sites these al have entertainment and clubs for the kids

-------------
Maria

Camping

Easter weekend - kippford holiday park
may bank holiday weekend- lakeland haven site flookburgh
may - seton sands haven site (caravan for a change)
July/August/Sept/Oct


17/3/2013 at 5:40pm
 Location: Norwich
 Outfit: Citroen Relay Campervan
View Francophile1947's Profile View Profile   Reply to Francophile1947 Reply   Quote Francophile1947 Quote  
Joined: 23/1/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1870

Site Reviews Total: 17
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Haven, Parkdean or Park Resorts should fit your bill. If you can go midweek, they are also a lot cheaper

-------------
Cheers
John


17/3/2013 at 7:31pm
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: Elddis Avante 636
View FionaW1971's Profile View Profile   Reply to FionaW1971 Reply   Quote FionaW1971 Quote  
Joined: 12/8/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3951

Site Reviews Total: 21
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I know what you mean OH and I on our own wouldn't bother with entertainment, but our kids mainly our 8 year old daughter laps it up every time.  We like Hendra, it has the pool, great location for beaches and places of interest.  Its quite a pricey site but the kids entertainment is very good they get the kids on stage taking part in games and dances.  We stay in the Paddock area which was really quiet so when we didn't want to participate we were left in peace and quiet.



Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!


17/3/2013 at 8:08pm
 Location: Southampton
 Outfit: Elddis Magnum 505 Conway Countryman
View homebird2003's Profile View Profile   Reply to homebird2003 Reply   Quote homebird2003 Quote  
Joined: 19/7/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2094
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 20
Site Reviews 2024: 1  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 2  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 2  
Site Nights 2024: 2
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 4
Site Nights 2021: 8
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 2

We enjoyed Stowford Farm Meadows

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=1311

when our daughter was about the same age. There was entertainment for the children in the mornings and various outdoor activities plus a swmiing pool (which we didn't try) .



-------------
Homebird


Advertisement



17/3/2013 at 9:17pm
 Location: Bristol
 Outfit: Penine Fiesta and a bell tent
View jenh's Profile View Profile   Reply to jenh Reply   Quote jenh Quote  
Joined: 05/6/2005

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   140

Site Reviews Total: 9
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

What about Ruda in Croyde ? Its right by the beach and has entertainment and a good pool with rapids and a slide. Its ideal if you are in a campervan because the beach is right there , you don't need to move again ! Also, the entertainment, whilst cheesy, isn't too hideous. We have stayed at Haven sites and found them hard work, plus they sting you for extra money for things all the time during the evening (pay £5 for a photo of your child and the person dressed as a character etc etc) . Parkdean isn't so bad for that .
The local shops and pubs are nice too.
Its pricey in peak season though but not too bad in low season.
Jen


17/3/2013 at 9:39pm
 Location: Cotswolds
 Outfit: Vango Diablo 600 & Icarus 600 + others
View aldersv's Profile View Profile   Reply to aldersv Reply   Quote aldersv Quote  
Joined: 09/5/2010

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   104

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Also we went to East/West Fleet near Weymouth (can't remember which one)
that had evening entertainment and the kids made there own evening entertainment with cricket matches etc They also had one of the large blow slides (chargeable) which went down well. Its tents and motor homes only though, but had an outdoor pool.


Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!


18/3/2013 at 8:20am
 Location: Langport Somerset
 Outfit: park owner PLUS Swift Conqueror
View Ang/Ken's Profile View Profile   Reply to Ang/Ken Reply   Quote Ang/Ken Quote  
Joined: 14/4/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2802

Site Reviews Total: 18
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Woolacombe - theres a group a 4 sites owned by a small group, you can go from site to site to use facilities, but all have club with entertainment and childrens clubs etc..

-------------
Ang


18/3/2013 at 9:09am
 Location: Cotswolds
 Outfit: Vango Diablo 600 & Icarus 600 + others
View aldersv's Profile View Profile   Reply to aldersv Reply   Quote aldersv Quote  
Joined: 09/5/2010

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   104

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Also forgot Sandy Balls in the new forest had kids entertainment during the day and evening.

-------------
2015 sites booked so far: Cotswold Farm Park, Ninham IOW, still some more to book


18/3/2013 at 9:13am
 Location: N. Ireland
 Outfit: Elddis Avante 626 + Hyundai Sante Fe
View Nee-Naw Nee-Naw's Profile View Profile   Reply to Nee-Naw Nee-Naw Reply   Quote Nee-Naw Nee-Naw Quote  
Joined: 19/2/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1863

Site Reviews Total: 19
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Trevornick near Newquay.
Carlyon Bay near St. Austell.
Whitehill Country Park near Paignton.
Searles holiday park in Hunstanton.
All of these sites have entertainment, some more "full on" than others.


Advertisement



18/3/2013 at 6:30pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Autotrail Savannah motorhome
View chelsea girl's Profile View Profile   Reply to chelsea girl Reply   Quote chelsea girl Quote  
Joined: 26/6/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2939

Site Reviews Total: 56
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by jenh on 17/3/2013
What about Ruda in Croyde ? Its right by the beach and has entertainment and a good pool with rapids

Good shout for Ruda, and a fantastic beach and short drive away from some other spectacular beaches in North Devon.

A lot of people rate Perran Sands at Perranporth - the touring facilities look top notch (seen them from the sand dunes whilst walking) and it's close to the beach.



Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Campsites and Caravan Parks in the UK - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














5093 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder