Newlands Holidays

15

Aug

2019

The Melplash Show

22nd August 2019 Picture credit: Sheila Thomson - Flickr The Melplash Show is back for another year and set to be bigger and better than ever before. This one day extravaganza takes place at West Bay Showground, a short drive from our holiday park near Bridport, and provides plenty of agricultural themed fun for all the family. Over the course of the day there will be a jam packed schedule of horse, livestock and horticulture competitions. As well as 400 trade stalls with numerous cookery ...

Categories: Things to do in Dorset

31

Jul

2019

Charmouth Fossil Events

Throughout August Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre will be hosting a number of fossil themed events, aimed at introducing visitors to the areas rich geological history. Each day there will be a variety of fun, family friendly activities on offer, with something for all age groups to enjoy. The visitor centre is located on Charmouth beach and just a short drive or walk from our Dorset holiday park. Visiting the heritage centre is free of charge and there are a selection of exciting exhibits ...

Categories: Things to do in Dorset

30

Jul

2019

Lyme Splash Water Polo Sea Championship

3rd – 4th August 2019 The Lyme Splash Water Polo Sea Championship is due to take place this weekend. In the space of just a few years it has become established as the largest and only championship of its kind in the UK. Situated just a few miles from Newlands Holidays, the event provides a perfect excuse to pay a visit to nearby Lyme Regis. The matches take place near Victoria pier with good viewing points from The Cobb. Lyme Splash runs over both days of the weekend with a presentation ...

Categories: Things to do in Dorset

26

Jul

2019

Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival

3rd – 11th August 2019 Lyme Regis regatta and carnival is set to return this August for another week of family fun. Taking place over the course of 9 jam packed days, this unmissable event promises more than 50 exciting activities, including a torchlight procession, open air cinema and family dog show. Carnival week is the highlight of many visitor’s time in Dorset and sees families returning to our Charmouth holiday park year on year. Whether you choose to participate in all the frivolity ...

Categories: Things to do in Dorset

23

Jul

2019

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week is back for another year and promises to be better than ever before. It's always a busy time at Newlands Holidays, with guests flocking to the area to enjoy the nearby celebrations. The event is run by Lyme Regis & Charmouth Lifeboat Supporters who do a fantastic job of organising seven days full of fun activities for all the family. Over the course of the week there will be numerous demonstrations, entertainment, challenges and knowledge building. A celebrity ...

Categories: News, Things to do in Dorset

15

Mar

2018

Top 5 Easter Egg Hunts on the Jurassic Coast

We've put together for you the top 5 Easter egg hunts that are happening through-out the Easter holidays this year along the Jurassic Coast! There are some fantastic hunts going on all over the Coast, along with daily activities and events happening in each of the towns as well through out the weeks. There is also a mention of a fantastic competition you can enter to win a FREE Guided Fossil Hunt- check out the end of the post for details! Kicking it off, I'm sure you have seen the TV ...

21

Feb

2018

Only 15 days to go!

We hope everyone has been enjoying the lovely weather over the last couple of days! It’s giving a real summer feel to Dorset and making us even more excited for the season to begin. We open our doors on Friday 9th March this season. There is still some availability all over- Caravans, Apartments and Touring Pitches. Search our availability here and join us for the first weekend! Around the Park everyone is busy continuing work on the improvements we’ve been making over the closed ...

19

Jan

2018

Charmouth's Sea Dragon and Dippy the Dinosaur!

Over the last couple of weeks the Jurassic Coast has been hitting the headlines and appearing all over our TVs. Chris Moore and his team were working with Sir David Attenborough on Lyme Regis beach and in the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre discovering the Ichthyosaur, Sea Dragon! UPDATE: on 8th November 2018 Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre announced on Twitter that the Sea Dragon display will be staying for another year! Their winter team have been busy ...

6

Jan

2017

32 Things to do in Dorset in 2017

From Food Festivals to a Duck Race; Knob throwing and the splendour of the Melplash County Show, Dorset was a busy county in 2016 and it will be again in 2017. So if you are choosing a holiday Park break this year and looking for things to in Dorset to keep the family busy. Some of the events are local to the Park. However, others are a further afield. Please check the location of the event before your book your break. What’s on in 2017 Eat Dorset Food Fair Date: TBC 2017 Location: ...

Categories: Things to do in Dorset

28

Apr

2016

10 Things to do across Dorset in May

Spring is here! The Bluebells and daffodils are in full bloom and mercury is beginning to rise. There's no better way to experience this glorious season than with a family day out in Dorset Whether you visit a historic venue, head off to the beach or take in the local culture, Dorset really has it all. Here are the things you can get up to this May! Dorset Knob Throwing and Food Festival Location: Cattistock, Dorchester Date: 1 May - 10.00am til 4.00pm Website: ...

Categories: Things to do in Dorset