Holiday parks with lidos and sandy beaches have last-minute breaks from just £30 each as UK set for 26C highs
Some stays work out to just £8 each per night
HOT STUFF Holiday parks with lidos and sandy beaches have last-minute breaks from just £30 each as UK set for 26C highs
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TEMPERATURES are set to hit 26C this week, so there is no better time for a last-minute holiday.
And the UK isn't short of holiday parks that have amazing outdoor facilities.
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All of the holiday parks have either pools or nearby beaches - and cheap deals this month
Credit: John Fowler Holidays - Trelawne Manor Holiday Park
In fact, it is estimated that there are more than 6,000 holiday parks across the country.
However, trying to find some that are near the beach or have an outdoor swimming pool can't be easy.
So here are some of our top picks of holiday parks across the country that are either right by the beach or have outdoor pools.
We've even checked to find some of the cheapest deals for this month as well.
Whitehill Country Park, Devon
The Devon holiday park Whitehill Country Park is in Paignton, a popular seaside town.
Along with playgrounds and soft play zones, there is an indoor pool as well as a heated outdoor pool, which has a mini splash zone for kids and a poolside spa.
There are even glamping pods and lodges on-site alongside the camping pitches.
Don't worry about going hungry, with everything from booze and burgers at the Hayloft Bar as well as pizza, cafe snacks and a mini-supermarket.
While its in the beautiful countryside, it is just a 13 minute drive to the beach, or an hours walk.
Prices start from £21 a night for standard pitches, working out to £10.50 a night.
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Whitehill Country Park has two pools and water activities
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Award-winning holiday park in St Ives
Lido Beach Holiday Park, North Wales
Lido Beach Holiday Park is right on the Welsh coastline, with guests able to walk right over to Prestatyn Central Beach.
New this year is a whole new complex with a sport bar and diner, lounge and outdoor terrace.
And guests can also access the nearby Robin Hood Holiday Park, with a free shuttle bus and swimming pools.
A three-night stay starts from £340, working out to £18 each per night based on six sharing.
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Prestatyn Central Beach is nearby
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Trelawne Manor, Cornwall
Near Looe is Trelawne Manor, which is found on the grounds of a historic manor house.
It has a heated outdoor swimming pool with a huge flume too.
Just two miles down the road is the pretty village of Looe as well.
A three-night stay starts from £158, working out to £8.60 each a night based on six sharing.
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Trelawne Manor Holiday Park is right by the village of Looe
Credit: John Fowler Holidays - Trelawne Manor Holiday Park
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The grand manor house overlooks the holiday park
Credit: John Fowler Holidays - Trelawne Manor Holiday Park
California Cliffs Holiday Park, Norfolk
Parkdean's California Cliffs Holiday Park is just a five minute walk from Scratby Beach, a quieter alternative to Great Yartmouth.
It has indoor and outdoor pools along with waterslides and loads of watersports such as aqua jet, kayaks and zorbing.
Otherwise it has all of the usual kids entertainment at Parkdean resorts from live shows to go karts and art activities.
Last month, the holiday park was even recognised in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.
A three-night stay starts from £159, working out to £8.80 each per night based on six staying.
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California Cliffs Great Yarmouth
Credit: California Cliffs Great Yarmouth
Combe Haven Holiday Park, Sussex
The Haven holiday park in Sussex is a five minute drive from Bulverhythe Beach or an easy 20 minute walk.
The outdoor pool has the Space Bowl Flume although there is an indoor pool right next to it as well.
New this year is the Football Fun Factory with classes for all ages.
If you want to explore nearby, there is also St Leonards and Hastings a short drive.
A four night stay starts from £119, working out to £7.30 each per night based on four staying.
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Combe Haven Holiday Park will keep both adults and kids happy in the pool
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Seaview Holiday Park, Kent
Right between Whitstable and Canterbury, Seaview Holiday Park can't get much closer to the beach.
Most of the lodges overlook the sea, as well as some of the caravans.
Otherwise it does have its own outdoor swimming pool which is heated as well.
A four-night stay starts from £199, which works out to £8 each per night based on six sharing.
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Seaview Holiday Park has a heated outdoorpool
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