Coastal Holidays with Parkdean Resorts

At Parkdean Resorts, we’re BIG on beaches! Lots of our holiday parks place you close to the coast. Look out on shimmering waters when you visit Scotland's beaches or marvel at the caramel-coloured sands on the Isle of Wight.

Build a towering town of sandcastles before the tide comes in. Test your skills in the neon-soaked arcade. Tuck into mouth-wateringly fresh fish ‘n’ chips with a front-row sea view. You could even visit UK Blue Flag beaches at Parkdean Resorts.

Along with some of the best beaches in the UK, our parks boast lots more to explore too. Look forward to fantastic on-site features such as restaurants serving up local produce, family-friendly entertainment and indoor swimming pools. Beach or bar, rain or shine, there’s so much to see and do on self-catering beach holidays in the UK!


Which holiday parks have direct access to the beach?

If having the beach on your doorstep is a must, you'll love our holiday parks below - where you're just a hop and a skip from sinking your toes into the sand.

Which holiday parks are just a short walk from the beach?

Many of our holiday parks are just a 5-10 minute walk from the beach, so you can leave your car by your caravan and head out for a day on the sand without packing the kitchen sink! Here are some of our recommended parks if having the beach nearby is a holiday must-have.

The Best UK Beaches

Can't decide which beach to venture to first on your next holiday? Our blog provides a wealth of inspiration on some of the best UK beaches to visit, no matter which part of the country you're staying in. Looking for a sandy beach? A dog-friendly beach? The best beach for surfing? You'll find all of the answers to these questions and more right here with our useful guides to the top UK beaches.

Award Winning Beaches

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Blue Flag Beaches

The prestigious Blue Flag is only bestowed on the best beaches. It means you can expect a clean, well-cared for beach with fantastic facilities. To see which beaches near our parks have recently won Blue Flag awards, click here.

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Seaside Award Beaches

The Seaside Awards are a seal of approval for the country’s best beaches and you’ll find a number of them near our parks, including Whitley Bay, Challaborough Bay, Kessingland Beach, Withernsea Sands and Croyde Bay at Ruda.

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TripAdvisor Award Beaches

TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice award-winning beaches are on the doorstep of our parks. Cornwall’s Fistral Beach, Wales’ Rhossili Bay and Dorset’s Bournemouth and Weymouth Beaches have all made the top ten in recent years.

Dog Friendly Beaches

We know that no family holiday is complete without your four-legged friend. That’s why you can discover dog friendly accommodation at 66 of our holiday parks. You’ll also find a range of dog-friendly beaches near our parks – get ready for walkies on the sand! Below, we’ve picked out some of the best dog-friendly beaches near our parks:

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Ownership by the Beach

Britain is brimming with beautiful beach destinations. Bring the coast even closer and choose your own beachside holiday home. Many of our holiday parks offer direct beach access, so a stunning shoreline will always be nearby. From hidden coves in Cornwall to sweeping stretches of Scottish sand, you're bound to find a coastal park that's your perfect fit.

Brave the waves of the surf, build sandcastles, or simply take in the stunning sea views. You’ll find hundreds of reasons to own a static caravan by the seaside!

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Beach Break Activities

Looking for some inspiration for beach break activities? Check out some of our favourite things to do below.