WITH the weather warming up, could you name a better time for a campsite stay?
It’s no lie that the UK is full of campsites, but when it comes to choosing a spot – what about being right next to the beach?
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There are a number of holiday parks across the UK right by the beach Credit: Pitch Up
With amazing beaches across the country, here are some holiday parks right by campsites ideal for a family staycation.
Grannie’s Heilan’ Hame Holiday Park, Scotland
Up in Scotland, you could head to Grannie’s Heilan’ Hame Holiday Park with direct access to the beach.
The beachfront park is ideal for families with both kids and teens clubs for when parents want some alone time.
For family fun together there is also bowling, a pool and crazy golf.
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As for the beach itself – Embo Beach boasts white sand and isn’t too far from Dornoch, in case you want to explore further.
Sometimes people are lucky enough to see dolphins from the beach as well.
A pitch costs from £9 per night, which works out at £2.25 per person, per night.
Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site, Wales
Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site in Wales has direct access to Porthsele Beach Credit: Pitch Up
If you fancy heading to the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales instead, then you can book into Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site.
The family-run campsite has direct access to Porthsele Beach and is a mile from Whitesands Beach.
In fact, the campsite even overlooks Porthsele Beach – which is ideal for swimming and kayaking.
If you stay for multiple days, you can also venture to Whitesands Beach, which is a mile away along a coastal path.
Onsite there’s a shop too, for essentials such as food and logs.
During the peak season, you can also enjoy a tipple and pizza freshly made onsite as well.
A pitch costs from £34.80 per night for a family of four, working out at £8.70 per person, per night.
St Ives Bay Holiday Park, Cornwall
At St Ives Bay Holiday Park guests get direct access to Hayle Beach which stretches three-miles Credit: Pitch Up
With direct access to the three-mile long Hayle Beach, St Ives Bay Holiday Park in Cornwall has everything for a great family staycation.
The park itself also has views of the beach and coastline.
Onsite you’ll also find a shop, bar, bistro and an indoor pool.
And if you fancy venturing further afield, just 20 minutes away is the Tate St Ives gallery.
A pitch costs from £42 per night for a family of four, working out at £10.50 per person per night.
Morfa Bychan Holiday Park, Wales
From Morfa Bychan Holiday Park you can head down to Cardigan Bay Credit: Pitch Up
Perched on top of the cliffs that back Cardigan Bay, you’ll find Morfa Bychan Holiday Park in Wales.
Just 15 minutes away from Aberystwyth, the holiday park has direct access to the pebble beach below the cliffs.
As for things to do onsite, kids will be easily occupied with a park, ship play area, heated outdoor pool and even a games lounge with a TV, pool table and air hockey.
A pitch costs from £35 per night, working out at £8.75 per person per night.
Ruda Holiday Park, Devon
Ruda Holiday Park in Devon is right by the popular Croyde Beach, ideal for surfing Credit: Pitch Up
Sitting right next to the popular Croyde Beach, Ruda Holiday Park has everything for a top family break.
With direct access to Croyde Beach, guests can head surfing with lessons available at the beach as well as surfboard and wetsuit hire.
The holiday park even has its own surf shop…
Back onsite, guests can also enjoy a tropical indoor pool that boasts water rapids and underwater geysers.
The site has both indoor and outdoor play areas as well as a cafe and a kids club too.
And for a treat, make sure to grab an ice cream from the parlour.
A pitch costs from £12 per night for a family of four, working out at £3 per person per night.
Unity Beach, Somerset
Unity Beach in Somerset has its own outdoor pool with splash zones, waterslides and flumes Credit: Pitch Up
Just a couple of minutes’ walk from the beach, Unity Beach in Somerset also has a lake onsite and a play area.
Around 25 minutes away you can head to Weston-super-Mare as well, for more beach fun.
Back at the park you will also find an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool with splash zones, flumes and waterslides.
If that isn’t enough to keep your family occupied, then there’s an indoor play centre and golf course to explore as well.
When it comes to having something to eat, you can try out the onsite restaurant, serving meals as well as snacks and ice cream in the summer.
A pitch costs from £10 per night for a family of four, so just £2.50 per person per night.
Harlyn Sands Holiday Park, Cornwall
And in Cornwall, you could stay at Harlyn Beach Holiday Park – not too far from Newquay Credit: Pitch Up
Cornwall has tonnes of lovely beaches, so it is even better than you can stay right by the beach at a holiday park.
Less than a 20-minute walk away from Harlyn Sands Holiday Park, you’ll reach the beach but the vibrant towns of Padstow and Newquay are both within half an hour’s drive.
At the park, there is a play area for little ones as well as a kids club for when parents want some alone time.
In the evening, families can also enjoy events and entertainments, with a tipple from the bar.
Forgotten something? There is a small shop onsite as well.
A pitch costs from £30 per night based on a family of four, which works out as £7.50 per person per night.
