Fresh Ideas for the Holiday Park Sector
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Holiday Park Scene is an essential read for everyone involved in the holiday park industries within UK and Eire.
Offering the inside track on the latest market news and reports, Holiday Park Scene covers all aspects of holiday park management from camping and glamping to the most luxurious holiday lodges.
Including everything from swimming pools to entertainment, we share advice on maximising the pulling power of holiday locations while cutting overheads.
Fresh Ideas for the Holiday Park Sector
Subscribe NOW to our MagazineHoliday Park Scene Magazine
Holiday Park Scene is an essential read for everyone involved in the holiday park industries within UK and Eire.
Offering the inside track on the latest market news and reports, Holiday Park Scene covers all aspects of holiday park management from camping and glamping to the most luxurious holiday lodges.
Including everything from swimming pools to entertainment, we share advice on maximising the pulling power of holiday locations while cutting overheads.
Fresh Ideas for the Holiday Park Sector
Subscribe NOW to our MagazineHoliday Park Scene Magazine
Holiday Park Scene is an essential read for everyone involved in the holiday park industries within UK and Eire.
Offering the inside track on the latest market news and reports, Holiday Park Scene covers all aspects of holiday park management from camping and glamping to the most luxurious holiday lodges.
Including everything from swimming pools to entertainment, we share advice on maximising the pulling power of holiday locations while cutting overheads.
Fresh Ideas for the Holiday Park Sector
Subscribe NOW to our MagazineHoliday Park Scene Magazine
Holiday Park Scene is an essential read for everyone involved in the holiday park industries within UK and Eire.
Offering the inside track on the latest market news and reports, Holiday Park Scene covers all aspects of holiday park management from camping and glamping to the most luxurious holiday lodges.
Including everything from swimming pools to entertainment, we share advice on maximising the pulling power of holiday locations while cutting overheads.
Fresh Ideas for the Holiday Park Sector
Subscribe NOW to our MagazineHoliday Park Scene Magazine
Holiday Park Scene is an essential read for everyone involved in the holiday park industries within UK and Eire.
Offering the inside track on the latest market news and reports, Holiday Park Scene covers all aspects of holiday park management from camping and glamping to the most luxurious holiday lodges.
Including everything from swimming pools to entertainment, we share advice on maximising the pulling power of holiday locations while cutting overheads.
THESE DAYS, family holidays mean including Fido and Bruno. Pic. Park Holidays
PAW-SOME HOLIDAYS - DOG FREINDLY
This summer, the Great British public reconnected in their droves with our furry housemates – that’s our pets, not the partners who have stopped shaving during lockdown. According to the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association, a whopping 3.2 million people welcomed a new pet to the family during the pandemic.
Switched on holiday parks up and down the country recognise the earning potential and have made themselves ready to host guests and their furry plus ones.
News From The Holiday Park Scene
All the latest news about holiday parks…
PINELOG’S LUXURY ACCESSIBLE LODGES FOR PARKS
Pinelog specialises in crafting luxury timber lodges tailored to the unique requirements of holiday parks, making them an excellent choice for facilities that need high-quality, accessible accommodations for less mobile guests and wheelchair users. Dovestone Holiday Park has been a valued client of Pinelog for the past decade, benefiting from their luxury lodges. Nestled in…
EXPLORE EVERYTHING WATER LEISURE AT SPATEX 2025
Hot tubs and swimming pools are one of the most sought-after facility when choosing a holiday destination, which is why SPATEX 2025 – the UK’s ONLY dedicated water leisure exhibition – is designed for YOU. Free to attend, Tuesday 4th to Thursday 6th February, at Coventry Building Society Arena, SPATEX caters for both the commercial…
TRAILBLAZERS OF UK TRAVEL
Campsites across the UK have won in this year’s Caravan and Motorhome Club’s 2024 Awards for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as best newcomer and the Sustainability Award that recognises valuable work being undertaken to protect the environment. The awards celebrate privately-owned, maximum five-pitch campsites certified locations (CLs) – that are open…
THE LUXURY ESCAPE
In an increasingly competitive and diverse market, holiday park and campsite owners are continuously looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve. One of the most significant shifts in the industry in recent years has been the rise of *glamping* which is a portmanteau of “glamorous” and “camping.” While traditional camping continues to have…
LANDAL GREENPARKS UK
A market leader in holiday resort management and operations since their inauguration in 1954, the Landal GreenParks portfolio comprises more than 200 resorts in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, France and Denmark. 20 of these parks are spread across England, Scotland and Wales – from five parks in Cornwall, to the furthest…
A TRANQUIL ECO-RETREAT
Landal Rockingham Forest Holiday Park is a tranquil, eco-friendly resort nestled in the heart of Northamptonshire, offering a perfect escape for nature lovers, families, and couples alike. Known for its luxurious, self-catering lodges, this relatively new holiday park promises a peaceful retreat, surrounded by lush woodlands and scenic countryside. I recently had the opportunity to…
PYTHON PITCHES PARK INTO NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
A West Dorset holiday park has made headlines after an unexpected guest recently found in its grounds was identified as a fully grown Burmese python. The 14-foot snake was discovered resting in the grass at Monkton Wyld Holiday Park near Charmouth by two holiday guests who thought at first it was a large branch. Pictures…
COASTDALE PARKS QUEST FOR POD PERFECTION
Coastdale, an award-winning independent parks group, is elevating glamping with innovative two-tier sleeping pods. The family-owned business has invested significantly in glamping facilities across its three seaside parks in Whitby, North Yorkshire; Porthmadog, North Wales; and Hayle, Cornwall. Peter Brewer notes a “massive swing” towards holidays offering unique experiences, especially among younger families. Glamping provides…
CUMBRIA HOLIDAY PARK WELCOMES CBBC’S STANLEY
Guests at Waterfoot Park on Ullswater were thrilled this summer when Stanley, the lovable star of CBBC’s “Saturday Mash-Up!”, dropped by. Rather than causing mischief, Stanley was on a mission to discover why caravan holidays are so beloved. Accompanied by a film crew, Stanley arrived one August weekend and wasted no time getting started. He…
AI FOR HOLIDAY PARKS, CAMPSITES AND HOLIDAY RENTALS
Staff at holiday parks, campsites and holiday rentals now have increasingly more advanced reservation and property management at their disposal that help them process and streamline operations and management. However, most of the decisions they need to take regarding pricing, booking, or recommendations are still based on their own insights. Maxxton, the enterprise platform for…
MP DISCUSSES TOURISM TAX
MP John Lamont visited Thirlestane Castle Caravan Park in the Scottish Borders this August to assess the summer tourism season. As the shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, Lamont engaged with park owner Edward Maitland-Carew, site manager Scott McDonald, and Sarah Allanson, Scottish Director of the British Holiday & Home Parks Association. The park, popular…
COMPASS INSURANCE HAS PARTNERED UP WITH HOLIDAYMAKER PARK APPS
Compass Insurance has partnered with Dorset-based technology start-up, Holidaymaker, to support its mission to bolster the holiday park and hospitality industry with cutting edge guest engagement technology. As part of this partnership, content from Compass will feature across holiday park apps powered by the Holidaymaker platform. Providing guests with reliable information on holiday home insurance,…
MENTORING PROGRAM FOR FUTURE PARK CHIEFS
The Next Generation Network (NGN), part of the British Holiday and Home Park Association, has introduced a mentoring scheme to support members advancing in their park careers. This initiative offers aspiring park leaders free one-on-one mentoring to prepare for their next steps, connecting them with experienced professionals in the holiday and residential park sectors. NGN…
NEW PASSENGER VEHICLE FOR PARK LIFE
The latest electric passenger vehicle for holiday parks has arrived in the UK, bringing with it a focus on quality and comfort. From turfcare manufacturer Toro, the Vista passenger vehicle is available with seating options for four, six or eight passengers, and is already being noticed on the UK racing scene as the passenger vehicle…
CELEBRATIONS FOR FAMILY’S FIFE HOLIDAY PARK
Forty years of providing first-class holiday experiences in Scotland were celebrated in July by members of the Wallace family, owners of Pettycur Bay Holiday Park in Kinghorn, Fife. Thomas and Magdalene Wallace with their sons Alan and Tommy together acquired the 47-acre site – with its sweeping views across the Firth of Forth – in…
CUMBRIA COUPLE CELEBRATES VISITENGLAND’S TOP 100 RECOGNITION
Rachael and Ian Gowing from Kirkby Stephen are thrilled after their holiday business, Pennine View Park, was named one of Britain’s top accommodation providers by VisitEngland. The park received this year’s ROSE award, recognising exceptionally high quality standards. The accolade was presented by Lady Victoria Borwick at a special ceremony in Newbury, Berkshire. Rachael, a…
HOLIDAY PARKS CALL FOR REFORMS IN UPCOMING BUDGET
The British Holiday and Home Parks Association (BH&HPA) has outlined a series of reforms it hopes the Government will address in the autumn budget, set for 30 October. Representing around 3,000 parks across the UK, BH&HPA’s proposals focus on boosting regional economies, supporting jobs, energy sustainability, and improving low-cost housing options. In its submission to…
BEVERLEY HOLIDAYS SCORES AWARD HAT TRICK
Beverley Holidays in Paignton has kicked off the Euros season with its very own hat trick after scoring big at Torbay Weekly’s Naturally Inspiring Business Awards 2024. The family-run holiday park group was named Tourism Business of the Year for the third year running, while also winning the Inspiring Employer of the Year award category.…
TRUSTED SITE TRANSPORTATION
In order to get the job done properly staff need the right equipment and when it comes to being fast and efficient across large sites, your team will thank you for the STAR Capella Work Machine from Reesink e-Vehicles. This buggy is already preferred by venues across the UK, from lugging mannequins, balls and airbed…
TRANSFORMING THE BRITISH HOLIDAY PARK EXPERIENCE
As Hoseasons celebrates its 80th Anniversary, we ask four Holiday Park Owners why they have built such long-lasting and lucrative relationships with this iconic British holiday brand. Acquiring Marine Holiday Park in North Wales back in 2007, the Williams family has significantly diversified its service offering. Joining the family business full time in 2014, Director…
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BUMPER FUN
PARTNER WITH HOSEASONS
DISCOVER THE FUN
SMART INSURANCE
PARK HOT TUB RANGE
EXPERTLY CRAFTED LODGES
VISTA PASSENGER VEHICLE
INSURANCE SPECIALISTS
PARK PROTECT
HEART OF OUTDOOR PLAY
FIDELITY EPOS
BALANCING ACTS – OUTDOOR ACTIVITES
GREEN ACTIVITIES like Forest Schools have never been more popular. Pic. Haven
Offering a holiday that suits the whole family can be a tricky game of swings and roundabouts. Excuse the pun. Making a holiday stay fun for the adults, the younger children and the teenagers too, is a delicate balance. Never have we been more grateful for the use of our outdoor space than coping with the challenges of the pandemic.
