The rise and rise of Holiday Parks across Britain
Holiday parks around Britain run by operators like Park Resorts have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years. The exchange rate commanded by the ailing Sterling may have had a lot to do with boost in business enjoyed by many U.K. holiday parks, as the cost of buying spending money in the Euro zone in particular has risen dramatically. This negation of spending power when taking a holiday abroad has been identified by some as the prime motivation for many choosing to stay in the U.K. for holidays, but this does not tell the whole story. The increasing sophistication of the various holiday parks around Britain, many of which now offer the kind of facilities that you would expect to find in a well appointed hotel, is arguably a more significant part of the story.
Many Holiday parks around the U.K. now offer a comprehensive range of facilities for family holidays. Playgrounds for the kids are now often just one of the entertainment options, as supervised kids clubs and even indoor swimming pools can often be found on site in modern British holiday parks. Family entertainment in the evenings will be welcomed by many, and for those without children there are several other key features of many holiday parks around Britain that are increasingly attractive.
The rise in the popularity of outdoor pursuits and extreme sports such as mountain biking has also been a boon for the operators of holiday parks in many locations across Britain. Some of the finest terrain for mountain biking in the world is to be found in Scotland, Wales and the north of England, and many of the established venues, with dedicated tracks and runs, are easily reachable from the affordable accommodation offered by some of the more basic holiday parks.
There are also a number of holiday parks that provide access to some great unspoilt beaches in England, Wales and Scotland. At the far north of Scotland is to be found some of the best waves for surfing in the world, admittedly for those with the kind of iron constitution necessary to brave the temperature of the water! For more gentle, family orientated beach time pursuits, several of the holiday parks in Wales afford immediate access to some hidden treasures. Several pristine, Blue Flag certified beaches are to be found next to holiday parks in Wales, or perhaps that should more correctly be expressed as the holiday parks were created to take advantage of these largely deserted natural treasures. Either way, for those yet to try, holiday parks across Britain often offer what it can be impossible to find these days in the people saturated tourist resorts of mainland Europe.