News from our parks September 2025
As the summer draws to a close, we’d like to thank everyone who spent their holidays at Tranquil Parks this year. But the season’s not over yet and many people enjoy touring all year round. Having invested in hardstanding fully serviced pitches and well heated facilities blocks, the parks have made extended touring both comfortable and convenient!
New member – Two Hoots joins Tranquil Parks
At the beginning of this month we were delighted to announce that Two Hoots Glamping, Caravan Park and Campsite in Hampshire (shown in the main photo above) had joined our group.This beautiful park not only extends our network into the South East of England, it offers guests the opportunity to experience a very special setting overlooking the South Downs.
It’s all about views, wildlife and tranquility at Two Hoots. And for that reason, it’s dog free. The park is owned and run by a husband-and-wife team, Shaun and Michele, although Michele is the one you’re most likely to meet during your stay. We did, however, catch up with Shaun to find out about the park – read our interview with Shaun. You can also find out about the park by going to the Two Hoots pages on this website.
Win a stay at Fields End Water
We’re grateful to Fields End Water Caravan, Lodges and Fishery in Cambridgeshire for providing a fantastic prize to round off the 2025 season. The prize is a 5-night stay on a pitch in the park’s new Waterside development. And the prize can be taken at any time during the park’s 2026 open season (March – November).
The Waterside area has generous serviced hardstanding touring pitches around the water’s edge and every pitch has its own fishing swim, with free fishing in the lake! Enter now. (Please read the T&Cs when you enter.)
Gradings and awards latest
Old Oaks wins VisitEngland Rose Award
Many congratulations to the team at Old Oaks Touring, Camping and Glamping Park. They’ve just received the VisitEngland Rose Award (Recognition of Service Excellence) – one of only 4 holiday parks / campsites to do so this year, placing them among the top 100 accommodation providers across the whole of England!
It’s been quite a year for Old Oaks as they park was named Overall Winner of this year’s Top 100 Sites and REGIONAL WINNER for Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire and BEST SITE FOR CARAVANS! Rated 5 star Platinum by the AA, it also has the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025 and is rated ‘Outstanding’ on campsites.co.uk.
Five-star sites
The Eye Kettleby Lakes team are absolutely thrilled to have received the prestigious AA 5-star Platinum award again this year. They are not only grateful for the team’s hard work and dedication, but also the continued support of their wonderful guests.
Green Acres Caravan Park in Cumbria has received 93% form the AA inspector, retaining its AA 5-star Gold rating
VisitEngland has awarded 5 stars Blue Rose Country Park in the East Riding of Yorkshire and also Brookside Country park in North Lincolnshire.
Yr Helyg / The Willows in North Wales (above left) has had another fantastic season and the team have been very pleased to see so many familiar faces and regular guests returning. They have renewed their 5-star Visit Wales accreditation this year.
York Naburn Lock Caravan Park has achieved AA 5 stars this year, thanks to a huge amount of investment in the site, much of which went into the brand new facility block.
Offers and availability
Autumn special for Tranquil Parks guests at Somers Wood
Enjoy 15% off per night on midweek stays throughout September, October and November at Somers Wood Caravan Park in Meriden, North Warwickshire! Applies to Midweek stays, Sunday to Thursday inclusive Quote: CODE TTP15. (Terms apply – see below.)
Somers Wood is perfect for breaks and stopovers. It’s next door to a great golf course with a clubhouse restaurant where guests and their pups are welcome. There’s a fishing lake adjacent, a lovely village within walking distance and it’s conveniently located near the Birmingham NEC and M42.
Offer T&Cs: This park gets booked up for popular NEC shows, so dates excluded from the autumn offer are 13-19 October for the Motorhome & Caravan show and 6-9 November for the Classic Motor Show. A 2 night minimum stay applies and the offer code cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, e.g. the park’s loyalty scheme.
Wolds View winter offer
At Wolds View Country Park near Caistor in Lincolnshire, they’ve enjoyed a fantastic season with the weather being incredibly supportive and perfect for guests to explore and unwind. “Our guests have been absolutely superb—friendly, respectful, and a true joy to host” says one of the team members.
Open all year round, the park is pleased to bring back its fabulous Monday to Thursday winter offer: £20 per night plus electric (excluding the Christmas and New Year period) starting from 1 October 2025 to 26 February 2026. “We’re excited to welcome guests back and look forward to a great winter season!”
Autumn and Winter Touring at Daisy Bank
Daisy Bank Caravan Park is on the Welsh side of the Shropshire Hills near Churchstoke. This park is open all year and currently has offers on Winter Seasonals – 3+months £180 per month, Midweek Storage – stay 2 consecutive weekends and leave your unit and awning in situ for £2 per night, and Extended Winter Stays – 20+ nights from £15 per night.
Eye Kettleby Lakes October breaks
How about a lovely long break at Eye Kettleby Lakes near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire? There are a range of offers on certain pitches in October, with live music every Saturday and food vans visiting Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night throughout the month.
Killiwerris October offer, yoga, snooker and darts
Killiwerris Touring Park in the Cornish countryside near Truro is open until 18 October, with a £250 weekly specials during the month (including 12kWh electric per 24 hours). The park has a relaxing yoga room with free and paid classes, as well as a snooker/darts room for exclusive hire. Steve, one of the couple that owns and runs the park, is available to play guests if you need an opponent! Apparently he’s quite good, but can be beaten! There’s a challenge!
Red Kite is open all winter for the first time with autumn/winter discounts
From 1 October to 1 March, Red Kite Touring Park near Llanidloes in Powys will have free fishing for all guests on site. To celebrate being open for 12 months for the first time this year, the park is offering a 10% discount on all stays exceeding 3 nights in January and February.
Parkland early booking and autumn offers
Parkland Caravan, Camping & Glamping Site in the South Hame AONB near Salcombe in South Devon has announced some early booking offers for 2026. You can book NOW for 2026 at 2025 prices, PLUS get the following discounts: 5% on 3 or more nights (code EB265) and 10% on 8 or more nights (code EB2610). Offer valid until 30 November and applies to all pitch types and accommodation.
The park also has special offers for autumn stays up to the end of November on all pitch types: 1 night free when you stay 3 or more nights, 2 nights for 8 or more nights and 4 nights free for 14 nights or more.
Christmas, New Year and onsite events
Christmas in South Wales
2025 has been another busy year for South Wales Touring Park at Llwynifan Farm in Llangennech. “We’re so glad that the guests that have stayed with us have left us some fantastic feedback and reviews, which means a lot to us” says owner Hywel. The park is open all year and has availability for the remainder of the year, including Christmas.
When it comes to Christmas dinner, guests don’t miss out. Many guests arrange a takeaway Christmas dinner from the Bridge inn in the village and then enjoy the feast in their caravan or motorhome!
Blue Rose coffee morning, Fright Night, Xmas & New Year
The onside clubroom is a great venue for guests to enjoy onsite events at Blue Rose Country Park:
- MacMillans Coffee Morning with bingo, a raffle and, of course, lots of delicious cakes on Saturday 27 September 10am till 2pm all proceeds going to the worthy charity
- Saturday 25 October is Fright Night and entertaining those taking part in the 80s style Fancy Dress Halloween Party is Dawn Ferrell
- Saturday 6 December, the park gets in the Christmas mood with the ultra talented Lilly McKai
- Wednesday 31 December the amazing Donna Marie leads the charge as they bring in the New Year
Autumn illuminations at Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park
The switch-on for the renowned illuminations at Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park takes place on 31 October this year, ready for the first Christmas Market to open in Bristol the following week, 7 November. Many guests have suggested having festive lights on for the Bristol market and Somerset Carnival season, so come and enjoy!
What’s on nearby?
Normanby Hall (left), just down the road from Brookside Country Park near Scunthorpe, is hosting its No limits Festival on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 10am to 4pm. Celebrate the creative arts, with authors, illustrators, poets, musicians and so much more! Follow on Facebook for regular updates!
York Naburn Lock Caravan Park recommends these upcoming events in York: 19-28 September York Food Festival, 20 September Chocolate Making Masterclass at York Cocoa Works. Then the Christmas Markets start on 13 November. It’s only a 20 minute bus ride from the site entrance into York City Centre (right).
Local events recommended by South Wales Touring Park are the Christmas Food Festival at the National Botanic Garden of Wales (left) 29-30 November and the Aberglasney Garden Winter Fair 5-7 December.
At the other end of the country, on the Llyn Peninsula, the renowned Abersoch Christmas Festival weekend takes place 5-7 December. The shepherd hut at Yr Helyg / The Willows Caravan & Camping Park, which is fully equipped (right), is available that weekend. Tel: 07579 058 761 to book.
Visit Bath Christmas from Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park
Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park is ideally situated for visiting both Bath and Bristol Christmas Markets. Bristol is the first to open its Bavarian styled Christmas Market on 7 November in the city’s shopping malls. Bath Christmas Market opens 27 November until 14 December. It’s a shopping delight to browse the 220 festively decorated chalets and stalls vending locally crafted gifts and seasonal treats in the shadow of the city’s beautiful abbey (left).
Bristol Harbour Sea Shanty Festival
Ahoy, me hearties! ‘Tis time to sing and make music at various venues around Bristol’s historic and bustling harbour on the River Avon (right), 20-21 September. If you’ll be participating in the ‘grog’, it’s best to take the bus from Bishop Sutton Post Office, a few moments’ walk from the caravan park entrance.
Park developments
- At Cartref Caravan and Camping Park near Shrewsbury in Shropshire, the team have put in dry stone Gabion baskets along one of ponds (top left); these will make a fantastic habitat for (endangered) Great Created Newts to thrive in. The team love to encourage wildlife where possible, so they have also sown wildflower seeds along the mid-level to help support pollinators. Over in Bartref, the onsite bar, they have some new additions to the bar menu: draft Guiness – even if it’s not your thing, it’s fascinating to watch a pint being pulled – along with locally sourced Wrekin Spirit Plum Gin Liqueur (which pairs very well with prosecco).
- Green Acres Caravan Park in Cumbria has received its alcohol licence and can now sell alcohol in the onsite convenience shop. There is also now a bar on site located in the sports hall and includes a coffee machine, alcoholic and soft drinks, plus bar snacks (bottom right).
- The Brookside Country Park new Holiday Home development is now complete and we have several static caravans already in situ.
- Yr Helyg The Willows are adding more fully serviced hardstanding pitches and levelling of some view pitches this winter. Happily, the wardens Jayne and Stuart are returning for a third season in 2026.
- It looks as though Padel courts will be coming to Stonebridge Golf Club next door to Somers Wood Caravan Park. Planning permission has gone in and this will be another activity for guests to enjoy when staying at Somers Wood.
Charity news
As the end of the season draws near, some parks are supporting charities with generous donations from park guests.
Hywel from South Wales Touring Park, along with neice Cari and nephew James were very pleased to visit the Wales Air Ambulance Charity base in Dafen with a donation of £1,000. A big thank you to all the guests who gave their excess electric pennies to the cause.
The Eye Kettleby Lakes team have also been supporting their local air ambulance thanks to guests separating their aluminium drink cans. The Melton Matters Wombles are collecting and crushing the cans to raise vital funds for the Air Ambulance.
We all know how important these services are, and you never know when you might need them!
Tails of the unexpected
Chew Valley Lake Attracts Bird Watching Enthusiasts
Birdwatching enthusiasts have been arriving at Chew Valley Lake in the hope of seeing and photographing rare breed waders. The warm summer has caused the water in what is one of England’s largest manmade lakes to recede to such an extent that pools and mud are providing a rich larder for waders and predators (left).
Sightings include a white tailed eagle, the UK’s largest bird of prey, large flocks of glossy ibis and around twenty great white egrets, reaching 4ft high (right photo). Three ospreys have been feeding up for their 3,000 mile autumn migration to Africa’s west coast. The Chew Valley Lake recreational trail and Bittern public viewing hide is a short walk from Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park.
Peacocks are a common sight in and around the village near Brookside Country Park, but rarely do you see an all-white one! This stunning specimen (left) was photographed near the park.
It looks as though the mobility scooter has towed this bijou setup into position (right)! In fact, this guest had friends bring her van and mobility scooter to Hallsdown Farm Touring Park in North Devon for some peaceful R&R.
Tommy the Tortoise enjoyed a stay at Red Kite Touring Park in Powys this summer, as did Brenin & Ellis the Welsh Spaniels and the guests in this beautiful Airstream setup.
Who knew roof tents would become so popular? We’ve definitely seen more of them on the parks than ever before this summer. Here’s one at Trethem Mill Touring Park on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall, together with a pair at York Naburn Lock Caravan Park.
Roof tents certainly have advantages with the high sleeping platform keeping campers away from moisture on the ground, and they’re quick to set up too. Respect to all the campers who are able to negotiate the ladders when answering a call of nature in the middle of the night!