Best campsites with outdoor activities
Whether you have kids to entertain on a family holiday or your version of unwinding is getting active outdoors, booking a campsite close to outdoor adventures is usually the start to a brilliant trip away. Those adventures can range from high-octane pursuits to more manageable activities, from downhill mountain biking to pony treks, so there’s something for every taste and circumstance!
We’ve hand-picked our favourite Premier Parks campsites with outdoor activities for you to explore, so you can book with confidence that you'll have an exciting break packed with adventures.
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Cornwall
Porth Beach Holiday Park
Just a few yards from the golden sands of Porth Beach lies this popular holiday park, enjoying enviable access to the north Cornish coast. This campsite is also just a stone's throw from Newquay and some of the UK's best surf spots.
That direct access to brilliant surfing and swimming makes it a perfect destination for adventure seekers, and there are myriad coastal paths to explore on foot or by two wheels, too. For a quieter day out, building sandcastles on the beach and sunbathing under the summer sun will always prove popular on Porth Beach.
After an active day, relax with some of the finest facilities that any campsite in the South West can offer!
Dorset
Wareham Forest Tourist Park
This woodland campsite, close to both the Jurassic Coast and Purbeck Hills, has direct access to 14 square miles of forest trails for walks and cycling, making it perfect for mountain bike enthusiasts. While exploring the forest, keep an eye out for foxes and elusive sika deer – there's plenty to discover.
On the campsite, children can enjoy a fantastic adventure playground, complete with slides, swings, climbing frames and much more. There's also a large green for ball games and an outdoor heated swimming pool, which remains open throughout the high season. This is a brilliant space for families to relax and play, with picnic benches and sunloungers scattered around the pool.
If you're searching for a campsite with active facilities close to the Dorset coast, Wareham Forest Tourist Park is definitely one to consider!
Berkshire
Hurley Riverside Park
Set on the banks of the River Thames, Hurley Riverside Park has an enviable location for multiple reasons. Not only is it within easy driving distance of popular attractions like Windor Castle and Legoland, the campsite has private slipways for launching directly into this picturesque stretch of England's most famous river.
Guests can enjoy kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and boating on the River Thames, with some sensational scenery near Henley-on-Thames to explore. There are also nature trails to investigate on foot, as well as a playground, table tennis tables and football goals for children and teenagers to enjoy at their leisure.
Watersports are certainly the highlight of this riverside campsite but there's plenty more to explore besides at Hurley Riverside Park!
Cornwall
Pentewan Sands Holiday Park
When it comes to active adventures, there's almost an embarrassment of riches to enjoy at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park. The campsite has its own private beach on the south Cornish coast, where you can enjoy swimming, surfing and watersports hire, and there's a beach sauna to enjoy if you fancy a more relaxed experience.
In addition, there's an outdoor adventure golf course, two outdoor tennis courts and cycle paths to enjoy. You'll also enjoy direct access to the South West Coast Path, which is one of the UK's most popular National Trails, boasting truly epic views.
After enjoying the huge variety of active pursuits directly outside your pitch, there's a variety of bars and restaurants with outdoor seating in which to relax under the summer sun.
Norfolk
Kelling Heath Holiday Park
Families searching for a campsite packed with outdoor adventures need look no further than Kelling Heath, a popular holiday park in north Norfolk!
Whether you book a camping/touring pitch, a woodland lodge or a holiday home, you can access a huge range of active pursuits. Within this 300-acre stretch of woodland and heathland, there are miles upon miles of walking and cycling trails to explore, with the Norfolk coastline close by, too.
On the campsite, enjoy multiple adventure playgrounds, swimming pools, guided activities like archery and crafting, with bars and restaurants in the Village Square in which to refuel for the next adventure!
Cornwall
Heligan Caravan & Camping
On the south Cornish coast, Heligan Caravan & Camping Park is an ideal destination for outdoor adventurers searching for a scenic campsite and picturesque walks.
Guests can access the South West Coast Path directly from the campsite – this 630-mile National Trail offers some incredible views along its route, perfect for walking and cycling. You might not plan on hiking the entire trail, which would take weeks, but you can embark on some small stretches with sensational scenery.
You can also walk around The Lost Gardens of Heligan, an ecological paradise spanning more than 200 acres – perfect for a leisurely amble.
South Yorkshire
Waleswood Caravan & Camping Park
There's a fantastic variety of outdoor pursuits to enjoy at this South Yorkshire campsite, for both young children and the young at heart. There is an outdoor play area for kids, featuring everything needed for them to blow off some steam, with a nearby aquapark and watersports centre if they really need to charge around.
You can also enjoy table tennis and table football on the campsite, with a golf course nearby for the slightly older guests.
In short, there's everything you need for an active holiday in the great outdoors!
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