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The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Popular UK holiday park near miniature railway & Lord Of The Rings attraction has £95k ‘glow-up' for summer
WHITEMEAD Forest Park has made major upgrades to its glamping pods in time for summer. The holiday park in 7 The glamping pod interiors have been upgraded Credit: Whitemead Forest Park 7 There's plenty to do around the holiday park like adventure golf Credit: Hoseasons In holiday park, four Megapod Deluxes and 11 Megapod Premiers in The Hollow have been updated. The Megapod Deluxes now have improved en suite facilities, new flooring, beds, soft furnishings and headboards. The Mega Pod Deluxe accommodation, which sleeps up to four, also boasts custom-built woodwork with integrated lighting and cubby holes around the double beds. Lauren Bynon, revenue and reservations manager at Whitemead Forest Park, said: 'Our newly renovated glamping pods offer a luxurious alternative to traditional camping, combining the charm of the great outdoors with the comfort of home." Read More on Holiday Parks There's lots to explore on Whitemead Forest Park that first opened as a caravan park in 1971. The on-site leisure facilities include a heated swimming pool , spa pools, sauna, steam room and gym. Activities at Whitemead Forest Park include archery and a variety of crafts like slime making - which all come at an additional price. There is also a woodland-themed golf course which is made of 12 themed holes. Most read in News Travel Like many holiday parks, there is a plethora of entertainment from quiz nights to Bingo, tributes and theme nights to children's parties. The refurbishments coincides with the launch of Whitemead's spring into summer sale. The Haven holiday park in the 'Lakeland Riviera' 7 There's lots to explore like the outdoor playground Credit: Hoseasons 7 Updating the 15 pods cost £95,000 Credit: Whitemead Forest Park You can save 20 per cent on selected breaks taken between April 28 – July 28 when booked by May 5 - this includes during May half term. Alongside the upgraded pods, guests can choose from a variety of additional glamping options, including B&B Pods for two and standard Mega Pods for four. There's also pet-friendly and pet-free glamping accommodation. For anyone wanting to venture out of the park, there are two popular attractions nearby. It stops at various other mini attractions including a tree-top adventure, den building, playground and picnic area. Tickets cost £10 for adults and £8.50 for children and allow access all day - and you can go on as many train rides as you want. 7 Perrygrove Railway allows all day access from £8.50 Credit: Alamy 7 Puzzlewood forest is also round the corner Credit: Alamy There's also Puzzlewood park, a forest that's spread across 14-acres and was said to be one of Tolkien's inspirations for Middle-earth in The Lord Of The Rings. The location was then used in the final Here are some And the 7 The glamping lodges at Whitemead Forest Park have been upgraded Credit: Whitemead Forest Park
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Popular UK holiday park near miniature railway & Lord Of The Rings attraction has £95k ‘glow-up' for summer
Plus, the five normal holiday parks that celebrities love to visit NEW LOOK Popular UK holiday park near miniature railway & Lord Of The Rings attraction has £95k 'glow-up' for summer Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHITEMEAD Forest Park has made major upgrades to its glamping pods in time for summer. The holiday park in Gloucestershire has undergone a £95,000 transformation to improve its popular pod accommodation from decoration to new flooring and facilities. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 The glamping pod interiors have been upgraded Credit: Whitemead Forest Park 7 There's plenty to do around the holiday park like adventure golf Credit: Hoseasons In holiday park, four Megapod Deluxes and 11 Megapod Premiers in The Hollow have been updated. The Megapod Deluxes now have improved en suite facilities, new flooring, beds, soft furnishings and headboards. The Mega Pod Deluxe accommodation, which sleeps up to four, also boasts custom-built woodwork with integrated lighting and cubby holes around the double beds. Lauren Bynon, revenue and reservations manager at Whitemead Forest Park, said: 'Our newly renovated glamping pods offer a luxurious alternative to traditional camping, combining the charm of the great outdoors with the comfort of home." There's lots to explore on Whitemead Forest Park that first opened as a caravan park in 1971. The on-site leisure facilities include a heated swimming pool, spa pools, sauna, steam room and gym. Activities at Whitemead Forest Park include archery and a variety of crafts like slime making - which all come at an additional price. There is also a woodland-themed golf course which is made of 12 themed holes. Like many holiday parks, there is a plethora of entertainment from quiz nights to Bingo, tributes and theme nights to children's parties. The refurbishments coincides with the launch of Whitemead's spring into summer sale. The Haven holiday park in the 'Lakeland Riviera' 7 There's lots to explore like the outdoor playground Credit: Hoseasons 7 Updating the 15 pods cost £95,000 Credit: Whitemead Forest Park You can save 20 per cent on selected breaks taken between April 28 – July 28 when booked by May 5 - this includes during May half term. Alongside the upgraded pods, guests can choose from a variety of additional glamping options, including B&B Pods for two and standard Mega Pods for four. There's also pet-friendly and pet-free glamping accommodation. For anyone wanting to venture out of the park, there are two popular attractions nearby. Perrygrove Railway is a five-minute drive away and has a miniature steam train, which takes a half-hour trip around the site. It stops at various other mini attractions including a tree-top adventure, den building, playground and picnic area. Tickets cost £10 for adults and £8.50 for children and allow access all day - and you can go on as many train rides as you want. 7 Perrygrove Railway allows all day access from £8.50 Credit: Alamy 7 Puzzlewood forest is also round the corner Credit: Alamy There's also Puzzlewood park, a forest that's spread across 14-acres and was said to be one of Tolkien's inspirations for Middle-earth in The Lord Of The Rings. The location was then used in the final Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie. Here are some completely normal holiday parks that celebrities love to visit from coastal escapes to Butlin's resorts. And the holiday park Josie Gibson loves to visit with her son that has an adventure playground and beach.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- The Sun
Popular UK holiday park near miniature railway & Lord Of The Rings attraction has £95k ‘glow-up' for summer
WHITEMEAD Forest Park has made major upgrades to its glamping pods in time for summer. The holiday park in Gloucestershire has undergone a £95,000 transformation to improve its popular pod accommodation from decoration to new flooring and facilities. 7 7 In holiday park, four Megapod Deluxes and 11 Megapod Premiers in The Hollow have been updated. The Megapod Deluxes now have improved en suite facilities, new flooring, beds, soft furnishings and headboards. The Mega Pod Deluxe accommodation, which sleeps up to four, also boasts custom-built woodwork with integrated lighting and cubby holes around the double beds. Lauren Bynon, revenue and reservations manager at Whitemead Forest Park, said: 'Our newly renovated glamping pods offer a luxurious alternative to traditional camping, combining the charm of the great outdoors with the comfort of home." There's lots to explore on Whitemead Forest Park that first opened as a caravan park in 1971. The on-site leisure facilities include a heated swimming pool, spa pools, sauna, steam room and gym. Activities at Whitemead Forest Park include archery and a variety of crafts like slime making - which all come at an additional price. There is also a woodland-themed golf course which is made of 12 themed holes. Like many holiday parks, there is a plethora of entertainment from quiz nights to Bingo, tributes and theme nights to children's parties. The refurbishments coincides with the launch of Whitemead's spring into summer sale. The Haven holiday park in the 'Lakeland Riviera' 7 7 You can save 20 per cent on selected breaks taken between April 28 – July 28 when booked by May 5 - this includes during May half term. Alongside the upgraded pods, guests can choose from a variety of additional glamping options, including B&B Pods for two and standard Mega Pods for four. There's also pet-friendly and pet-free glamping accommodation. For anyone wanting to venture out of the park, there are two popular attractions nearby. Perrygrove Railway is a five-minute drive away and has a miniature steam train, which takes a half-hour trip around the site. It stops at various other mini attractions including a tree-top adventure, den building, playground and picnic area. Tickets cost £10 for adults and £8.50 for children and allow access all day - and you can go on as many train rides as you want. 7 7 There's also Puzzlewood park, a forest that's spread across 14-acres and was said to be one of Tolkien's inspirations for Middle-earth in The Lord Of The Rings. The location was then used in the final Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie. Here are some completely normal holiday parks that celebrities love to visit from coastal escapes to Butlin's resorts. And the holiday park Josie Gibson loves to visit with her son that has an adventure playground and beach.
