A selection of campsites that cater for children, so everyone can enjoy a fun, family getaway…
WALDEGRAVES HOLIDAY PARK
Essex
Mersea Island, Essex CO5 8SE
01206 382898 waldegraves.co.uk 1 March – 30 November
Located on Mersea Island, overlooking the beach and waters of the Blackwater Estuary, Waldegraves Holiday Park has lots of on-site offerings to keep all ages happy. There is an outdoor heated pool, play areas, crazy golf, pitch ’n’ putt, table tennis, fishing lakes and a family arcade. In the evenings, you can head to the Granary bar and restaurant for food, then over to the Barn & Wheatsheaf Clubhouse that plays host to children’s fun in the early evening, followed by cabaret and comedy acts later on. Four-legged family members are not forgotten, either, with the provision of a dog exercise area. The holiday park has five large non-electric camping fields plus a choice of grass or hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up. There are toilets, showers, family bathrooms, accessible facilities, a laundry block, washing up-area, and well-stocked shop.
WOODLANDS CARAVAN & CAMPING
Devon
Blackawton, Dartmouth, Devon TQ9 7DQ
01803 712598 woodlandsgrove.co.uk 25 March – 31 October
One for a holiday of action and adventure, Woodlands combines an award-winning campsite with a large theme park geared around families. Situated a short drive from the south Devon coast and Dartmouth, the campsite offers 300 pitches, a mix of grass and hardstanding with electric hook-up, and has excellent facilities including family bathrooms, private shower rooms, launderettes and dishwashing areas. In addition, there is a games room, woodland cycle trail, shop and evening pizza takeaway (open Friday and Saturday in term time and nightly during school holidays). Great news for guests on site is that you get free entry into the family theme park, zoo farm and falconry centre. Woodlands Family Theme Park covers 80 acres with 16 family rides and 10 play zones for various ages. There’s also an indoor adventure centre with slides, soft play, and a mirror maze, to name just a few things! It really is the perfect place for a family holiday.
COFTON HOLIDAYS
Devon
Starcross, Dawlish, Devon EX6 8RP
01626 890111 coftonholidays.co.uk Open all year
Cofton Holidays has a stunning setting in a picturesque valley, a short woodland walk from the Blue Flag beach at Dawlish Warren. Come rain or shine, everything you could possibly need is available on this campsite. There is an indoor leisure complex featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Also indoors is a games room, amusement arcade, dog-friendly pub, plus restaurants, evening entert
