May and early summer 2024 availability and events update

Here’s an update on availability for the upcoming May bank holidays. We’re also showing availability for some fun and interesting events that are taking place at the parks or nearby in the coming months. We hope this gives you some inspiration for some wonderful breaks at Tranquil Parks this spring, summer and beyond.

Please note that the information was correct at the time of writing, but may already have changed. We have listed the parks from South to North. Top photo shows the pool at Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park in May.

Back of Beyond Touring Camping and Glamping Park, Dorset

There is still some glamping and camping availability, including the May bank holidays:
  • Early May Bank Holiday – 2 glamping pods and the yurt, plus non-electric camping.
  • Late May Bank Holiday – 1 pod and non-electric camping.

Spring and early summer band nights:

27 April – Otis Jay Blues Band
8 June – The Blue Tides
6 July – Otis Jay Blues Band

Summer is booking very quickly, so advise anyone looking to stay to book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Greenacres Touring Park, Wellington Somerset

There is availability throughout May and summer at this peaceful park on the outskirts to Wellington. You can walk into town from the park (about 1.5 miles) and take up to 3 dogs free of charge. There is a nearby pub/restaurant offering some great deals, a motorhome accessory shop within walking distance and a garden nursery with cafe opposite the park.

Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park

Spring is a special time at Bath Chew Valley. Shown here is the park’s delightful Cedar Lodge, which is fully equipped for adult couples looking for a peaceful break in the beautiful Somerset countryside. Set alongside Bath Chew Valley’s woodland, the lodge’s barbecue deck and veranda overlook manicured lawns.

May Bank holiday bookings were filling quickly at the time of writing, although there were still a few pitches and one lodge available. Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park is convenient for visiting the many attractions and spring events in nearby Bath, Bristol, Cheddar Gorge and City of Wells.

7- 9 June, Bath Food Festival
13 July, Bath Carnival
19 – 21 July, Bristol Harbour Festival
8 – 11 August, Bristol International Balloon Festival.
1 Nov – 23 Dec; Bristol Christmas Markets (Provisional)
13 November, Somerset Carnivals, Midsomer Norton
15 November, Somerset Carnivals, Wells
16 November, Somerset Carnivals, Glastonbury
28 Nov – 15 Dec, Bath Christmas Market
28 Nov- 6 Jan 2025 Christmas Illuminations at Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park
20 December – 2 Jan 2025, Christmas & New Year at Bath Chew Valley

 

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Briarfields Motel and Touring Park

Conveniently located 2 miles outside of Regency Cheltenham on an excellent bus route, Briarfields makes a great base for the many festivals in Cheltenham and Historic Gloucester. The beautiful grounds make it an ideal place to relax after a busy day.

26 – 28 April – Fresh: Art Festival
1 – 6 May Jazz Festival
9 – 18 May Festival of Performing Arts
25 – 27 May Gloucester Tall Ships Festival
25 – 27 May Cotswold Festival of Steam

 

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South Wales Touring Park near Llanelli

The park has a couple of pitches remaining for the May bank holidays. To see what’s available, the park has created an availability page on its website which is proving popular with guests! Go to: southwalescaravansite.co.uk/2024-availability.
 

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Somers Wood Caravan Park, Warwickshire

Somers Wood Caravan Park still had some availability for both May bank holidays at the time of writing. This quiet, relaxing park is a great base for exploring Birmingham, Coventry, Warwick and Shakespeare country. There’s plenty within walking distance including an adjacent golf club with clubhouse cafe/restaurant, adjacent fishing lakes and the lovely village of Meriden.

Red Kite Touring Park, Powys, Mid Wales

There was still availability for both May bank holidays at Red Kite Touring Park at the time of publishing this update. They also had availability for its onsite May BBQ, which takes place on Saturday 18th. You can walk to the local town of Llanidloes from this expansive, dog friendly park, or make the most of the walks, fishing and dogs’ swimming pool and field on site.

 

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Eye Kettleby Lakes, near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Eye Kettleby Lakes are fully booked for both May bank holidays this year, but do have pitches left for their Elvis Presley tribute night on Wednesday 8 May. If you stay until the weekend, you can enjoy Melton Mowbray’s 1940s weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th  May. The park invite you to join them on the Saturday evening in The Lakes Bar & Tearoom for live 1940s music from The Bluebird Belles.

 

Brookside Country Park, near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

The park’s local pub is hosting the Burton upon Stather Beer Festival from 26 to 28 May. It’s about a 1 minute walk to the The Ferry House Inn, located at an historic ferry point on the River Trent.
Another pub a short walk away is the Sheffield Arms, which now offers a fresh carvery Wednesday to Sunday.

 

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Blue Rose Country Park, East Riding of Yorkshire

There are events taking place to celebrate both May bank holidays in the park’s onsite function room:

Saturday 4 May, May Day Bank Holiday from 6pm with music by Don Paton

Saturday 25  May, from 6pm with music from Danielle Walters 60s and 70s night

 

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