Newlands Holidays Blog

22

Jul

2011

Dorset Holidays in Famous Film Locations

Dorset has had the big screen treatment many times over the years, featuring in everything from British period dramas to big Hollywood blockbusters. This week in the blog we want to highlight some of the locations in the county which have appeared in tv and movies, and look at what it is about Dorset that has made it such an attractive destination for film-makers. Dorset on Film 1980 film The French Lieutenant’s Woman featured an iconic scene with Meryl Streep on the Cobb, the stunning 13th ...

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15

Jul

2011

Dorset Holiday Parks Boat Race

A couple of weeks back, four Dorset Holiday Parks took park in Lyme Regis Gig Club's first ever Corporate Rowing Experience Day. Newlands Holiday Park, WDLH, Freshwater Beach Holiday Park and Wood Farm Holiday Park all arrived at Lyme Harbour bright and early for a fun-filled day out on the water. Each team was made up of six people from the respective parks. After a safety briefing and some dry land instruction, team members, along with some experienced rowers and a dedicated cox, took ...

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8

Jul

2011

Summer Events in Lyme Regis

Summer brings lots of big events and amusements to Dorset each year, and 2011 will be no exception. We’ve got a packed season ahead, and here are some of our top things to look out for if you’ve got a Lyme Regis holiday in the next couple of months. Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week There’s so much going on during Lifeboat Week, starting on Saturday 23rd July with a display by the always-magnificent Red Arrows, and a demonstration by celebrity chef Mark Hix showing us how to cook crab the gourmet ...

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30

Jun

2011

5 Things to do in Lyme Regis

As anyone who has visited it can tell you, Lyme Regis is a very special and unique place, with lots to see and do. This week on the blog we’re looking at five of the best attractions in Lyme Regis and offering our advice on how to experience the best of the town during your Lyme Regis holiday. 1. Take a walk along the ancient Cobb, taking in the incredible views of the harbour. The Cobb has long inspired visitors to the town, and has been used as a setting in several great works of ...

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22

Jun

2011

Newlands Luxury Lodges

We have many different kinds of people coming for a Lyme Regis camping holiday with us here at Newlands each year, and because of this we have a whole range of accommodation types to suit every possible need and taste. In this week’s blog we’d like to talk about our luxury lodges. The lodges are for visitors who want to holiday in Dorset in style – they are cosy, fully-fitted and set in gorgeous woodland surroundings. Being England, you can’t always rely on the weather even in the summer, ...

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14

Jun

2011

Sizzling Summer Food in Dorset

Great local food is one of the biggest attractions for visitors to the Dorset Jurassic Coast, and June is packed with fantastic food events to get the taste buds going. Bridport Food Festival Always a highlight of the Dorset foodie calendar, the Bridport Food Festival takes place this week. It's a whole 7 days of delicious, colourful and exciting food events for people of all ages to enjoy from 12th-18th June. Here are some of the events to look out for: Tuesday: Free food-themed quiz and ...

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10

Jun

2011

Half Term Alien Invasion!

Running a Dorset holiday park means you have to be prepared for anything, as there is always plenty of excitement and lots of things to keep you on your toes. But one thing we definitely weren’t expecting during half term week was an invasion by a creature from outer space! The alien landed at Newlands during the whitsun break at the end of May, it was blue and had four arms and one great big giant eye. There was only one thing for it, it had to be gunged! We captured the creature and ...

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3

Jun

2011

Places to Eat in Dorset

We know that for many of you, a holiday is as much about enjoying great food as it is about experiencing all the sights, activities and entertainments your chosen destination has to offer. Fortunately, our little corner of Dorset has a well-deserved reputation for fantastic food, thanks in particular to the wonderful seafood which is so plentiful in the nearby area. This week, we decided to share what we think are some of the best places to eat in Dorset. Town Mill Bakery Lyme Regis The ...

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25

May

2011

Our Favourite Towns and Villages in Dorset

Many people who come to stay with us tell us they can't wait to get out and see the famous Dorset countryside in all its glory. They're right to be excited - the natural scenery of Dorset is simply breathtaking, and fully deserving of its fame. What people sometimes don't realise though is that Dorset villages and towns are equally special, and offer an abundance of history, architecture and unique character. In this week's blog post we thought we'd share our top ten towns in the county, ...

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18

May

2011

Whitsun Half Term Break

Can't believe another half term break is almost upon us - don't they come around quick! Looks like it's going to be a busy one, with lots of exciting things going on around Dorset, and as always there's a ton of stuff happening right here at Newlands too. What's on in Dorset On Wednesday 1st June there is a family fun day at the Lyme Regis Museum, with plenty of activities, arts and crafts to entertain the youngsters and show off their creative side. On the Thursday the BBC's Antiques ...

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