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The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
All the UK holiday parks in the UK with forest schools for kids – including night vision walks and Bear Grylls Academy
AS the weather gets warmer and families look to get away, there is more to do than just head off on a beach break - many holiday camps across the UK also offer forest-based activities. Forest Schools or 'camps' are usually child-centred and feature activities that help children learn about the outside world and experiment hands-on. 5 Many holiday parks have forest schools or 'camps' at them Credit: Trip Advisor 5 Most holiday parks offer outdoor activities for all ages Credit: Trip Advisor 5 Some also have water-based activities Credit: Trip Advisor Here are some of the best across the UK. Keldy Forest Lodges, Yorkshire Keldy Forest Lodges located in Yorkshire is home to both classic cabins with hot tubs and forest lodges. Keldy hosts a number of different outdoor activities for families including archery, air rifle shooting or a There is also a Forest Ranger Adventure, where - alongside a Forest Ranger - families can learn about the forest and participate in Read more on holiday parks The holiday park is located on the edge of the North York Moors National Park too which is also a great place to explore nature. Mendip Basecamp, Somerset Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Somerset's Mendip Basecamp is home to a number of outdoor activities for explorers of all ages. With a campsite and glamping onsite, the outdoor activity centre has a number of free activities every day and over 20 expert-led adventures to book including The camping pitches also have fire pits. Most read in News Travel Mendip Basecamp also secured a VisitEngland Award for Excellence 2025 Camping , Glamping and was a Holiday Park of the Year finalist. Ridgeway Adventure, Scotland Ridgeway Adventure sits on Scotland's NC500 and visitors can enjoy outdoor adventures tailored to each family, from mountain hikes to sea kayaking, wild swimming, foraging, and coastal survival skills. The holiday park that's been called an affordable Centre Parcs Families can stay at Ardmore, which is just yards from the sea, in a cosy house with home-cooked meals provided daily – no cooking , no hassle. The activities are organised for families and on their final day, visitors are free to enjoy it by themselves including Parkdean Resorts, nationwide At Parkdean Resorts, there is the 5 Parkdean Resorts has many holiday parks with outdoor activities Credit: Getty Led by qualified instructors, the Bear Grylls Survival Academy enables young explorers to learn all about how to fend for themselves using just their natural surroundings. The academy is suitable for all ages, but children under eight-years-old must be accompanied by an adult. A Plus, 5 Children of all ages can enjoy outdoor activities at forest schools, including learning survival skills Credit: Trip Advisor
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
All the UK holiday parks in the UK with forest schools for kids – including night vision walks and Bear Grylls Academy
AS the weather gets warmer and families look to get away, there is more to do than just head off on a beach break - many holiday camps across the UK also offer forest-based activities. Forest Schools or 'camps' are usually child-centred and feature activities that help children learn about the outside world and experiment hands-on. Advertisement 5 Many holiday parks have forest schools or 'camps' at them Credit: Trip Advisor 5 Most holiday parks offer outdoor activities for all ages Credit: Trip Advisor 5 Some also have water-based activities Credit: Trip Advisor Here are some of the best across the UK. Keldy Forest Lodges, Yorkshire Keldy Forest Lodges located in Yorkshire is home to both classic cabins with hot tubs and forest lodges. Keldy hosts a number of different outdoor activities for families including archery, air rifle shooting or a zip wire experience. There is also a Forest Ranger Adventure, where - alongside a Forest Ranger - families can learn about the forest and participate in treasure hunts and Night Vision walks. Advertisement The holiday park is located on the edge of the North York Moors National Park too which is also a great place to explore nature. Mendip Basecamp, Somerset Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Somerset's Mendip Basecamp is home to a number of outdoor activities for explorers of all ages. With a campsite and glamping onsite, the outdoor activity centre has a number of free activities every day and over 20 expert-led adventures to book including rock climbing, paddleboarding, caving and archery. The camping pitches also have fire pits. Advertisement Mendip Basecamp also secured a VisitEngland Award for Excellence 2025 Camping, Glamping and was a Holiday Park of the Year finalist. Ridgeway Adventure, Scotland Ridgeway Adventure sits on Scotland's NC500 and visitors can enjoy outdoor adventures tailored to each family, from mountain hikes to sea kayaking, wild swimming, foraging, and coastal survival skills. The holiday park that's been called an affordable Centre Parcs Families can stay at Ardmore, which is just yards from the sea, in a cosy house with home-cooked meals provided daily – no cooking, no hassle. The activities are organised for families and on their final day, visitors are free to enjoy it by themselves including beach walks. Advertisement Parkdean Resorts, nationwide At Parkdean Resorts, there is the Bear Grylls Survival Academy: Shipwrecked. 5 Parkdean Resorts has many holiday parks with outdoor activities Credit: Getty Led by qualified instructors, the Bear Grylls Survival Academy enables young explorers to learn all about how to fend for themselves using just their natural surroundings. The academy is suitable for all ages, but children under eight-years-old must be accompanied by an adult. Advertisement A mother visits Haven holiday parks every year with her family and has shared some secret areas guests don't know about. Plus, Britain's best holiday park has been revealed with indoor pool, famous nearby beach and the 'best sunsets'.
Scotsman
16-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Scotland holiday parks celebrate TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award wins
Four Parkdean Resorts holiday parks in Scotland are celebrating winning Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards for 2025. Eyemouth, Grannie's Heilan' Hame, Nairn Lochloy, and Sundrum Castle Holiday Parks each won the prestigious awards, which recognise the top 10% of businesses that consistently earn positive reviews and honour select accommodations, attractions and restaurants which demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... 2025 marks a record performance for Parkdean Resorts in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards – with a total of 32 of its holiday parks and hotels receiving awards from the world's largest travel guidance platform. Steve Richards, CEO at Parkdean Resorts, said: 'Winning the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award is a testament to the hard work our teams put in every day, allowing our guests to make amazing memories with their families and loved ones. We're extremely proud of our parks and always strive to improve the overall guest experience. The feedback we receive from our visitors is very important to us and we're delighted to see such a high proportion of our parks win this prestigious award.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Parkdean Resorts employs over 8,000 people across the UK and welcomes more than 3 million holidaymakers to its parks every year. Its commitment to investing in the full holiday experience, providing exceptional F&B options and activities for families, has contributed to the great scores and results achieved, and is a testament to its park teams. Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park Family Eating Parkdean Resorts' commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for its holidaymakers has earned the company British Travel Awards every year for the past twelve years, including Best Company for UK Family Holidays, Best Company for UK Parks and Lodges Holidays, and Best Company for UK Short Breaks. Parkdean Resorts is the leading operator of holiday parks in the UK, welcoming in excess of 3 million holidaymakers each year. The company owns and operates 66 award-winning holiday parks and has an unrepeatable freehold property footprint with 3,500 acres of land, including forests, peatbogs, rivers, beaches, and headlands in some of the UK's finest beauty spots. Parkdean Resorts is committed to caring for its parks, people, and planet to create a positive environmental impact on nature and resources, and to acting responsibly for the long-term sustainability of its business. The company's 33,000 pitches include a wide range of accommodation options, from static caravans to luxury lodges and glamping, as well as touring and camping pitches. Parkdean Resorts has 20,000 holiday home owners and sells over 600,000 holidays a year, mainly to families.
Daily Record
02-05-2025
- Daily Record
UK's 'most relaxing' town has its own island and is perfect for a secluded staycation
The town has been named the UK's 'most relaxing' destination - and it's easy to see why when you take a look at its beautiful beach and unique sea tractor, making it the perfect destination for a staycation. As the UK gears up for summer, many Brits are choosing to holiday at home rather than splashing out on foreign trips. This trend is mirrored in a whopping 3,500% surge in Google searches for local holidays compared to last year, suggesting that stress-free staycations are the order of the day for many Brits. To help you choose your perfect getaway, Parkdean Resorts has carried out research to pinpoint the 'most relaxing towns' in the UK. Factors such as cleanliness, quality of green spaces, local safety, population density, and light and noise pollution were taken into account. And the picturesque Devon town of Bigbury-on-Sea came out on top. With a sparse population density of just 484 people per 10km and high-quality green spaces (scoring 73.61), this coastal gem is an excellent choice for a peaceful staycation. Bigbury-on-Sea is also tucked away amidst three areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, reports Devon Live. The jewel in the crown of this picturesque region is undoubtedly Bigbury on Sea Beach - a stunning stretch of white sand boasting its own island accessible at low tide. The beach's serene, clear waters provide ideal conditions for swimming and watersports, while its gently sloping shoreline makes it safe for families with young children. Lifeguards patrol the beach during the summer months, ensuring supervised swimming. The rugged coastline surrounding the beach also serves as a fantastic starting point for scenic coastal walks. When the tide is high, access to the island is restricted to boat travel or via the unique sea tractor, fondly known to as the Trundle. This unusual vehicle can transport guests to and from the island, featuring an elevated cage to shield passengers from the sea - a sight that has become a beach icon. For keen swimmers and those at one with nature, the destination also boasts its famous 'Mermaid Pool' - a natural sea water bathing pool, secured in WWII by a sluice gate and surrounded by rocks for privacy. The pool offers visitors the chance to take a refreshing dip , but for those not so keen to brace the water, there is a rowing boat to hop into and explore the lagoon. Burgh Island is famous for its art-deco styled hotel and its connection with renowned mystery author Agatha Christie. The acclaimed writer spent significant time on the island, writing two of her novels there, both set on the island. 'Evil Under the Sun' and 'And Then There Were None' take place on this very island. For those wanting to follow in Christie's footsteps, the famous The Art Deco hotel, with its stunning sea views and lavish interiors, is the ideal place to stay.
Daily Record
02-05-2025
- Science
- Daily Record
How to see meteor shower that only happens once a year in Scotland in May
Experts have revealed their top tips for catching a glimpse of the breathtaking celestial event coming for the UK Shooting stars seem like something only movie characters or TV protagonists see, but Scots could catch a glimpse of the mesmerising phenomenon themselves due to an upcoming meteor shower that only happens once a year. The first week of May brings the annual Eta Aquarid meteors, which peak on Tuesday, May 6. The meteors originate from Comet Halley. Earth passes through the comet's dust stream each May, and again in October. Eta Aquarids are fast moving, and a lot of them produce persistent dust trains that linger for seconds after the meteor's initial streak. The annual shower is more subdued in the Northern Hemisphere, but Brits can still typically see 10-20 meteors per hour, according to NASA. On the peak night this year, the moon sets by around 3am, leaving dark skies until dawn. This makes for ideal viewing conditions. While the peak is early on the morning of May 6, the two or three nights before that are also decent opportunities to spy a few shooting stars. So, Scots could start looking up now. Skies are expected to light up from midnight to dawn on Monday, May 5, in exciting news for stargazers. Southern parts of the UK are on track to get the best sightings, with up to 50 meteors per hour predicted in the early hours. However, astronomy enthusiasts north of the border should not despair. This is because Parkdean Resorts has revealed a list of top tips for budding astronomers hoping to catch a glimpse of the highly anticipated Eta Aquarids. Top tips for spotting meteor showers Get up high The further up you are, the better your chance of a clear sky to see the stars. Take a hike and explore the surroundings to find the perfect stargazing spot. The further you are away from light pollution the better chance you'll have of seeing the stars. Adjust your eyes ahead of time To maximise your chances of catching a glimpse, it is essential to allow your eyes the time to adjust to the night sky. It can take your vision up to 30 minutes to become acclimated to darker or low light conditions. Therefore, it is essential to avoid using bright lights ahead of stargazing. Locate the radiant Using a star chart can help identify the radiant of the meteor shower - the one point it will appear to radiate from. Download a star chart app to allow you to point the camera at the sky and find the Eta Aquarids. This will tell you exactly what is up there. Elsewhere, for planet watching this month, you'll find Mars and Jupiter in the west following sunset. Mars sticks around for several hours after it gets dark out, but Jupiter is setting by 9.30/10pm, and getting lower in the sky each day. What's more, the first quarter Moon appears right next to the Red Planet on Saturday, May 3. Find them in the west during the first half of the night that evening. In the morning sky, Venus and Saturn are the planets to look for in May. They begin the month appearing close together on the sky, and progressively pull farther apart as the month goes on. For several days in late May, early risers will enjoy a gathering of the Moon with Saturn and Venus in the eastern sky before dawn. Watch as the Moon passes the two planets while becoming an increasingly slimmer crescent. Finally, you'll find the Moon hanging between Venus and Saturn on May 23. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
