BRITISH CHILDREN SPEND SIX HOURS A DAY IN FRONT OF SCREENS* SWAP THE PC FOR THE POOL, THE CINEMA FOR THE SKI SLOPE AND DVDS FOR DIVING CENTRES!

With recent research highlighting that the average child in the UK spends up to six hours per day in front of a screen*, Parkdean Holidays is urging parents to get active with the children this October half term as part of its support for the Government’s Change4Life campaign.

The latest Snowflex ski slope technology, PADI diving schools, boat parks and fishing lakes are just some of the unusual facilities on offer at a selection of Parkdean’s 24 holiday parks across the UK.

So why not get the children off the sofa this half term with something different and active, while you get some much needed rest and relaxation?


Quirky facilities include:
• Parkdean’s Warmwell Holiday Park in Dorset is home to a 110m Snowflex Ski Slope, indoor pool with wave machine and flume, fishing lakes and roller rink
• Parkdean’s Sea Acres Holiday Park in Cornwall has a PADI Scuba Diving Centre
• Parkdean’s White Acres Holiday Park in Cornwall has 13 coarse fishing lakes and scuba diving tuition
• Parkdean’s Holywell Bay Holiday Park in Cornwall offers Cornwall Surf Academy on park
• Parkdean’s Challaborough Bay Holiday Park in South Devon boasts a boat park and a PADI Scuba Diving Centre
• Parkdean’s Ruda Holiday Park in North Devon is home to the Surf South West surf school at Croyde Bay

“Costs of entertaining the children at half term can add up, with cinema trips, bowling excursions, not to mention the petrol costs!” says John Waterworth, CEO, Parkdean Holidays. “With our great half term offers, we are urging parents to visit one of our 24 holiday parks to make sure the children are kept amused and most importantly active! Prices start from just £125 for a family of four for a 3-4 night break or £199 for a full week.”

2009 has been a big year for Parkdean Holidays following a £47 million investment. This investment has benefitted all parks in the company’s portfolio and developments have included new accommodation at 19 parks, new Kids Clubs featuring Sid & Lizzie at Torquay, Warmwell and Ruda Holiday Parks and new restaurant facilities at Mullion, Looe Bay, Newquay and Warmwell Holiday Parks.

With spacious caravans and luxury lodge holiday homes, Parkdean Holidays’ high standard of accommodation appeals to both families and couples looking for great value holidays.

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 www.parkdean.com.


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For further press information on Parkdean Holidays please contact Kally Carder or Anne-marie Payne on 01628 526208 or email kally@nobull-communications.co.uk


*source: Childwise survey

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