Tranquil Parks news June 2026
As we enter the summer months we’ve already had a heatwave this year. There’s plenty to celebrate throughout the Tranquil Parks collection of adults only campsites and touring parks, from prestigious awards and special anniversaries to exciting new facilities, seasonal offers and some rather unusual visitors
(Top photo: wildflowers at Hallsdown Farm Touring Park in North Devon, AA Small Campsite of the Year 2025/26)
Where can you walk to from our parks?
Discover the places you can walk to from our adults-only touring, camping and glamping parks. Whether you’d like a gentle stroll to a local pub or take on a serious hike, we’ve outlined the options available in our latest guide.
Win a stay at Grooby’s Pit in Lincolnshire
Grooby’s Pit, a beautiful touring park set around fishing lakes near Skegness in Lincolnshire is the destination for this month’s giveaway. This hidden gem is surrounded by nature and home to wildlife, including kingfishers.
The pitches are spacious, fully serviced and beside the lake, while the facilities are modern and pristine. Dogs have an off-lead area and shower. The friendly owners and wardens look forward to welcoming the winner.
April’s giveaway for a stay at Daisy Bank Caravan Park is K Sawyer. We will announce May’s winner soon.
Celebrations and milestones
Congratulations to the team at Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park, who have once again been recognised by the AA, receiving the prestigious 5 Platinum Stars Award for 2026/27.
The award highlights the park’s peaceful atmosphere, beautifully maintained grounds and excellent facilities, describing it as an outstanding base for exploring the Mendip Hills and Somerset’s many attractions. It’s a fantastic achievement and a well-deserved recognition of the team’s commitment to providing a first-class guest experience.
Congratulations are also due to Red Kite Touring Park for maintaining AA 5 stars gold.
Eye Kettleby Lakes marked a significant milestone on 6 June, celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Guests joined the team in reflecting on two decades of development, growth and memorable holidays. Historic photographs from 2006 show the construction of what would become the popular Parkland Lake, while the beautifully restored railway bridge — now featured in the park’s logo — stands as a symbol of the site’s rich heritage and exciting future.
There was a very special celebration at Two Mills Touring Park recently as Bella and Tommy tied the knot.
The happy couple have been overwhelmed by the kindness shown by guests, receiving cards, gifts and countless good wishes. The park team would like to thank everyone who helped make the occasion so memorable. We wish them both a blissful future together.
What’s new
Fields End Water Caravan Park, Lodges & Fishery is delighted to announce the opening of Doddy’s Dog Field on 15th June.
Designed as a secure space where dogs can exercise, explore and play safely off-lead, the new facility is sure to be a welcome addition for four-legged guests and their owners alike. The dedicated field offers plenty of room to run, sniff and enjoy the great outdoors, making it a fantastic new feature for dog-loving visitors.
Cartref Caravan & Camping Site has unveiled an exciting new addition for guests seeking a little extra luxury.
“Basil’s Super Pitch” combines generous hardstanding, grass and decking areas with its own private en-suite bathroom. Housed within a beautifully converted horse trailer, Basil features a luxury wet room, underfloor heating and even Bluetooth speakers, offering a unique glamping-style experience with all the freedom and convenience of staying in your own touring setup.
The park has also refreshed its on-site shop, creating more space and making it easier to find everything you need when staying there.
Hampshire Hills (formerly Two Hoots) has received permission to introduce four luxury lodges to the park.
The new lodges will be offered with 90-year leases and will form part of an exciting new concept known as “Paused”, a brand currently under development. Owners will also have the option of participating in the park’s sub-let scheme, allowing others to enjoy breaks in these stunning countryside retreats.
With spectacular views across the South Downs, the new lodges promise to be a wonderful addition to the park. We look forward to sharing more details and photos soon.
Special offers
Daisy Bank Caravan Park is also celebrating 20 years (featured in our April news). As part of the celebrations, they have launched a special offer – all touring pitches are just £20 per night (plus electric) from 14–28 June.
Set in the beautiful Shropshire Hills on the Welsh border, it’s a wonderful base for walking, cycling and simply relaxing, while taking in the far-reaching countryside views.
There are new summer savings at Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park – Book seven consecutive nights or more before 27th August and enjoy 10% off published pitch prices using discount code TT710. You can enjoy a friendly garden feel and plenty of nearby walks at this top-rated park.
You can enjoy three nights for the price of two at Somers Wood Caravan Park from July for the rest of the season. The discount applies to selected midweek stays (Sunday to Thursday) using offer code MID342. Somers Wood is in a beautiful woodland setting with a golf centre adjacent and coarse fishing lakes a short walk away.
The Eye Keeleby Lakes June offer is 10% off all new Sunday-to-Friday or Monday-to-Friday bookings throughout June. Just 3 miles outside Melton Mowbray, Eye Kettleby Lakes offers fishing lakes, countryside views and an onsite tearoom and bar as well as deluxe amenity blocks.
Guests booking at Exe Valley Caravan Site can continue to take advantage of the popular seven nights for the price of six offer throughout the summer.
What’s On
Delph Bank Touring Park on the outskirts of Fleet Hargate in Lincolnshire has some excellent food and drink on offer: Friday is Fish & Chips Night with ‘For Cod Sake’ visiting and Saturday is Thai Chef Night with Tuk Tuk Foods. Austrian and German beers are on tap in the clubhouse as is Murphy’s Irish Stout.
Two Mills Touring Park in Norfolk recently welcomed Jamie and Kat from Pappabelle Pasta for the first time, receiving fantastic feedback from guests. Following their successful debut, they’ll be returning throughout the year.
Trethem Mill’s popular food vendors are back for the season. The Chip Cart serves traditional fish and chips every Friday evening, while the wood-fired pizza van visits every Monday night.
If you’re s staying at Exe Valley Caravan Park, hopping aboard the Exmoor Coaster is a popular day out. As one of the most spectacular open top bus rides in the country, the views never disappoint.
You can either catch a bus near the park entrance to hop on the Coaster in Minehead or you can drive to Bridgetown or Dunster. The service runs from May to the end of August.
For football fans staying at Somers Wood Caravan Park near the NEC in Meriden, a local pub, the Strawberry Bank pub has gone all out, in readiness for the World Cup.
Guests staying at Hallsdown Farm Touring Park will be able to enjoy the inaugural Ilfracombe Shanty Festival on 27 and 28 June. Shanty crews from across the UK will fill the town with traditional sea songs, harmonies and maritime entertainment, creating a wonderful atmosphere in this historic North Devon port.
Ask Two Mills Touring Park for information about their area’s full calendar for the summer. Highlights include the Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival 20-21 June and the Royal Norfolk Show 24 & 25 June. Next month, it’s the Norfolk Garden Show 10-12 July and the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 22-26 July. Plus there are music festivals and motor shows.
If you’re staying at Delph Bank, the Spalding Water Taxi is running until October on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until late September. You can catch it from the Springfields Shopping Outlet (there’s a bus service from outside the park) and it’s a pleasant 40-minute cruise to Spalding is running until October. It’s a pleasant 40-minute cruise along the River Welland.
Summer availability
Although the summer months are proving popular, as usual, there are still opportunities to book a summer escape.
- Somers Wood Caravan Park has availability throughout the summer, including limited availability for the Gardeners’ World Live show and the BBC Food Show which both take place at the NEC rom 18 to 21 June.
- Red Kite Touring Park is pretty full for June, especially for longer stays, but still has availability for July and August, including the bank holiday.
- Cartref Caravan & Camping Site near Shrewsbury still has good weekday availability on its new Basil Super Pitch (see above) and touring pitches during July and August.
- Exe Valley Caravan Site also has availability throughout the summer months.
Feathered friends and wildlife encounters
Red Kite Touring Park has introduced one of its more colourful guests, Clint the Parrot – shown here enjoying the view from his caravan window.
At Fields End Water, guests regularly spot an Egyptian Goose keeping watch from his favourite perch atop the café roof. A familiar sight around the park, he’s become something of a local celebrity.
Recent guest reviews at Exe Valley Caravan Site have highlighted the simple pleasure of sitting by the weir and watching a dipper busily feeding her young – a reminder of the wonderful wildlife experiences that can often become the highlight of a stay.
Bloomin’ lovely
At Red Kite Touring Park, groundsman Mike has been hard at work planting colourful bedding displays throughout the park.
Even Trethem Mill’s flower beds have been attracting attention — although some rather enthusiastic local rabbits appear to have developed a taste for the freshly planted displays!
Summer colour is bursting into life across Tranquil Parks. These stunning petunias are from Somers Wood and they are called Cosmic Violet.
At Two Mills in Norfolk the park’s signature apricot begonias are beginning to bloom and promise another spectacular display in the weeks ahead.
Cartref’s flower beds and planters are looking particularly vibrant this season, providing valuable habitats for pollinators as well as creating a beautiful environment for guests to enjoy.
The flowers by reception are looking fabulous at York Naburn Lock Caravan Park.
The great May heatwave
May delivered some fantastic weather across the country, giving us an early taste of summer and bringing the campers to our parks.
There’s something wonderfully exciting about camping and at Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park, the country garden style and thoughtful little luxuries make it ideal. Camping pitches are large and carefully surface-dressed for comfort. The park offers first-class facilities including a convenient campers’ refrigerator in the utilities building.
These photos show guests enjoying the May heatwave at Red Kite Touring Park in Powys.
Here are guests at Somers Wood Caravan Park in North Warwickshire enjoying the warm weather.
This couple enjoyed their large, private pitch at Trethem Mill Touring Park in Cornwall during the May heatwave.
Beyond the Park
At York Naburn Lock Caravan Park, wardens Lynn and Alan are known for welcoming guests and helping keep the park looking its best. Away from the park, the couple share a passion for sailing and enjoy spending their free time on the water. Lynn is also a keen singer-songwriter, proving that there are plenty of hidden talents among the friendly faces who help make Tranquil Parks so special.
We hope to share more about the Tranquil Parks owners and wardens later this year.