Advice for site with little boy

TheLeats
TheLeats Forum Participant Posts: 6
edited September 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Hi all, I'm just planning our caravanning holidays for next year. Our son will be 2 and 1/2 when we go and wondered if anyone could recommend any sites that they have been to which have good facilities on site and also have enough young child activities
nearby to entertain a very active young boy. We have Martin Mere booked for April which will be great for St Anne's and Blackpool but want another site good for either 1 week or two. We also go to Pooley Brudge in the lakes regularly. Ideally somewhere in
the north but we can travel if something really good available. Thank you in advance for any help. Thank you 

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  • Pauljw
    Pauljw Forum Participant Posts: 55
    edited September 2016 #2

    I have been to a place called Hendra , which is just outside Newquay , that was good for children of all ages , theirs Butlins  at Ayr which has good entertainment. there is also Stanwix park at Silloth in Cumbria . Which site at Pooley bridge have You been too ? Was it Park Foot ?

    Paul

  • Pauljw
    Pauljw Forum Participant Posts: 55
    edited September 2016 #3

    This May be of help

     

     www.caravanclub.co.uk › ... › Family sites



    Paul
  • toowetforcamping
    toowetforcamping Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited September 2016 #4

    IMO Stanwix park is horrendous!

  • Pauljw
    Pauljw Forum Participant Posts: 55
    edited September 2016 #5

    I haven't been , but have heard good reports , My kids are all up so stay on the Hylton park at silloth .

    Paul

  • milliehull
    milliehull Forum Participant Posts: 4,762 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2016 #6

    If you dont mind travelling to cambridgedeshire I would recommend Ferry Meadows.  It is a great site for children as it is set within a large country park with great play areas for children.,  They have recently upgraded them and we took our 2 grandsons
    there during the school holidays (we live nearby) and they loved it.  Lots of space in the country park for ball games as well.  Also the Nene Valley steam railway runs through the park with a station a few minutes walk from the site.  Reductions for CC members
    staying at Ferry Meadows if you show your membership card and booking details.

  • toowetforcamping
    toowetforcamping Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited September 2016 #7

    Surely a 21/2 year old doesn't need good "entertainment". What is wrong with a nearby park with swings etc and having a good kick about on a CL with his dad

  • JVB66
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    edited September 2016 #8

    I will second Millie on Ferry Meadows we have arrived today (security on gate again) its now full of us oldies,so will have to try play area to keep it in "good order"Cool

  • TheLeats
    TheLeats Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited September 2016 #9

    Thank you for your responses. Much appreciated. Yes we stay at park foot in pooley bridge. We like the parks and outdoor areas and little streams/lakes.

    By entertainment I meant soft play centres or swimming baths etc for rainy days which we would want to be prepared for. My little boy is an outdoor child as we have him out as much as possible so rainy days are torture for him. I didn't mean entertainment
    like singers or children's acts, he's far too young and not interested in that kind of thing. 

  • Paragon
    Paragon Forum Participant Posts: 21
    edited September 2016 #10

    Our 2 1/2 year old loves any hard standing pitches with stones he can dig with his little plastic digger & bulldozer. A good ish site we found for him is the Haven at Presthaven in North Wales. It has 2 good warm indoor pools and a soft play , it's also
    cheep at the moment at less than £10 a night in the week. The big downside is the touring site is right on the edge of the park and it's quite a distance to the action.

     

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited September 2016 #11

    Thank you for your responses. Much appreciated. Yes we stay at park foot in pooley bridge. We like the parks and outdoor areas and little streams/lakes.

    By entertainment I meant soft play centres or swimming baths etc for rainy days which we would want to be prepared for. My little boy is an outdoor child as we have him out as much as possible so rainy days are torture for him. I didn't mean entertainment
    like singers or children's acts, he's far too young and not interested in that kind of thing. 

    Take a look at Yellowcraig Club Site, not far from Edinburgh, but good road links via A1. A seaside based site, but close to lovely North Berwick which has a nice indoor pool close by, two magical castles on the doorstep, Museum of Flight and Seabird Centre
    only 15 minutes drive. Lovely for Mums and Dads as well.Happy

  • brue
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    edited September 2016 #12

    Have you tried  Park
    Resorts      if you like similar types of sites.

  • kdee69
    kdee69 Forum Participant Posts: 226
    edited September 2016 #13

    Hi there, I love southport - not so much because of the site - though it's a cracking site, but because there's a park next door which is lovely, it's a great walk to the prom - your 2 1/2 year old would love the prom - got a great pier you can walk down
    and FANTASTIC water park indoor and a funfair and cinema- ALL WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE

     

    Love it

  • Kennine
    Kennine Forum Participant Posts: 3,472
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    edited September 2016 #14

    Another recommendation for Ferry Meadows. -- Everything to amuse kids close by and some within walking distance. 

    Rowntree park in York is another suitable site for families. 

    K

  • JillwithaJay
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    edited September 2016 #15

    I'd also recommend Southport for the park next door which has both a play area and grassed area for ball games etc. There's also a model railway which a little boy might enjoy riding on but I'm not sure when this runs out of season (maybe just weekends).

    Might I also suggest Clumber Park as it has a play area but is an easy walk into the NT area with free parking if you show your CC pitch fob.

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