Festival Fun For Summer 2009

Parkdean Holiday Parks are perfectly situated for all the summer’s BIG events!

It’s Festival Season and if you missed out on Glastonbury this year, then Parkdean Holidays has a guide to its festival ‘faves’ taking place throughout the summer, close to its Holiday Parks around the UK.

Parkdean Holidays has 24 award-winning family holiday parks situated in some of the most beautiful locations in the UK, offering a huge diversity of fun for all ages: free kids’ clubs for tots to teens: great live family evening entertainment; indoor/outdoor swimming pools, and activities such as archery, laser combat and adventure playgrounds.

Parkdean Holidays is giving you the top must see festivals and events which are within easy reach of the Parkdean Holiday Parks in Cornwall, Dorset and Devon.

Cornwall

Parkdean has a whopping eight holiday parks in Cornwall alone: four in the popular Newquay area; one near the stylish village of Rock; two on the stunning Lizard coastline, and one near Polperro and the pretty town of Looe, there are some superb things you can see and do in the area this summer, such as:

Relentless Boardmasters Festival (5 - 9 August) – The UK’s greatest surf, skate and music festival! The iconic Fistral Beach plays host to the surf, skate and BMX competitions on the beach front, with live music every evening at the funky beach bar. Watergate Bay hosts a two day music festival with a tasty line-up including Calvin Harris and Super Furry Animals. Parkdean’s Newquay Holiday Park is situated just a stone’s throw from Fistral Beach and its five star country park, White Acres is just 15 minutes from Watergate Bay.
Enjoy this festival during a 7 night holiday, staying at White Acres Holiday Park, commencing 3rd August from just £689 for up to six sharing.


St. Ives September Festival (12-26 September), Cornwall will celebrate art of all genres with its annual September Festival held in St Ives, a stunning coastal resort with a very Mediterranean feel. There will be music, films, exhibitions, talks, poetry, classes, guided walks and much more! Parkdean’s Mullion Holiday Park is just 30 minutes from all the action in St.Ives, so make sure you take time to explore the fun! Head to Mullion Holiday Park for a short break staying four nights from 14th September from just £125 per break. Want to have fun for a little longer? Then stay at Mullion for 7 nights, staying 12h, from just £209.



Dorset

Parkdean Holidays has three holiday parks in Dorset – Sandford Holiday Park, near Poole, Warmwell Holiday Park, near Weymouth and West Bay Holiday Park on the famous Jurassic Coast. The county plays host to lots of different events this summer, including:

Camp Bestival (24-26 July) – Fun for all the family is the name of the game at this event down at Lulworth Castle, and it doesn’t disappoint! Only 20 minutes from Parkdean’s Sandford Holiday Park and children under 12 go free! Live music from DJ’s like Rob da Bank ensures everyone’s ears will be happy, and a pink flamingo cocktail bar for the adults lies in the magic meadow. The kids will be well looked after with Mr Tumble, Angelina Ballerina, an insect circus and donkey rides to keep them happy.
Enjoy this festival during a short break at Sandford, staying 24th July from just £395 per break, for up to six sharing.

Bournemouth Air Festival (20 – 23 August) Awesome air displays, attractions and fantastic evening entertainment – Bournemouth plays host to the UK’s biggest free aviation Festival! With more aircraft, more on the ground attractions and more awesome ‘Night Air’ entertainment it promises to be a must-see four days of breath-taking aviation action! Close to Parkdean’s Warmwell Holiday Park and just 15 minutes from its Sandford Holiday Park, Bournemouth is the place to be for the last weekend of August!
Enjoy a short break at Warmwell Holiday park, staying 21st August, from just £442 per break.

If you’re in Dorset with Parkdean Holidays, it’s worth a visit to Dorchester and try the Thomas Hardy historic walk around the town, or maybe visit the dinosaur museum.

Devon

There are also three Parkdean Holiday Parks in Devon – Ruda Holiday Park located at Croyde Bay, North Devon, Challaborough Bay Holiday Park, South Devon and Torquay Holiday Park, on the English Riveria. Here are some local activities happening in the region this summer:

The British Firework Championship Final (11-12 August) – A stunning display which will set the summer nights sky ablaze! Watch in amazement as different organisations battle it out for the title on the waterfront at Plymouth. Just 30 minutes from Challaborough Bay Holiday Park, it’ll be a night to remember!
Enjoy the fireworks during a four night break, staying at Challaborough on 10th August, from just £409 per break.

The Dawlish Carnival (15-22 August) The Dawlish Carnival is one of the biggest events of its’ kind in the South West of England and is an event not to be missed! The two main attractions are the Airshow and the Carnival Procession. This year you can expect to see The Red Arrows, RAF Sea King, RNAS Sea King and a special Battle of Britain Memorial Flight as Airshow highlights. The Carnival Procession across Dawlish town and is fantastic family event, with everything from traditional carnival music to fabulous outfits and dancing demonstrations. Just down the road from Dawlish is Parkdean’s Torquay Holiday Park – the perfect base to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Carnival!
Enjoy a 7 night holiday at Torquay Holiday Park, staying 15th August, from just £529 for the whole family!

With spacious caravans and luxury lodge holiday homes, Parkdean Holidays’ high standard of accommodation appeals to those looking for great value holiday or break with the highest levels of accommodation, facilities, locations and service. There are also great touring and camping plots available.

To book a holiday or short break at one of the 24 superb Parkdean Holiday Parks, or request a free brochure, call 0871 641 0170 or visit http://www.parkdean.com/.

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