Newlands Holidays - General

14

Dec

2017

What's been happening on the park?

Winter at Newlands We closed down for the winter at the beginning of November after a great end of season party with the New Hero’s ending the night with a bang! We had a fantastic season here at Newlands and cannot wait to welcome you all back in 2018. While most of our staff are having a quiet winter we still have the Reception, Grounds and Maintenance teams, Shop Manager and our House Keeper here keeping the Park ticking over. Our reception is open from 09:00-16:30 Monday-Friday ...

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10

Mar

2016

Walk of the Month: Seatown to Golden Cap

Once every month on the blog this year, we’ll be doing a ‘walk of the month’ feature, which will shine a spotlight on a different walking route in West Dorset or East Devon. For this first edition, we’re focusing on Golden Cap, one of the most recognisable landmarks on the Jurassic Coast. Golden Cap is the highest sea cliff in the South of England, at a height of 191 metres – 30 metres taller than Beachy Head in Sussex. Don’t be put off by its daunting size though – the summit of the ...

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10

Mar

2016

Getting outdoors this Easter

Abbotsbury – Giant Easter Egg Hunt For such a small town Abbotsbury packs in 3 fantastic days out for the children. The Swannery, the Farm and the Tropical Gardens. All are worth a visit with any age group of children. Dates: 25 March to 28th March Time: 10am to 5 pm Website: Abbotsbury Tropical Gardens Cost: £2. Charmouth Visitor Centre - Fossil Walks You can easily while-away several hours on the beach at Charmouth looking for Fossils. Bring along a packed lunch or eat at the Visitor ...

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11

Jun

2015

Festivals in Dorset

Top Festivals in Dorset for Summer 2015 Which one are you going to? ------------------------------------------------------ Beaminster Festival of Music and Arts When: 27 June to 5 July Where: Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3DR In a nutshell: Music, Art and Literature Cost: Free to £25 depending on event Website: www.beaminsterfestival.com/ Distance from Newlands: 24 Minutes ------------------------------------------------------ UK Boogie Woogie Music Festival When: 3rd to 5th ...

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18

Sep

2014

5 Reasons to Visit Lyme Regis in the Autumn

With the school holidays over and Lyme Regis returning to normal after the summer bustle, there’s no better time to visit the town known as ‘the Pearl of Dorset’. If you are camping or caravanning with us this autumn, here are 5 reasons why making the short hop to Lyme Regis is an absolute must! 1. Lyme ArtsFest Lyme Regis goes art crazy every year in September, as over 100 shops, cafes and other venues are transformed into temporary galleries showcasing the best of local art. The ...

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27

Aug

2014

Everything you Need to Know About our Dorset Holiday Lodges

We pride ourselves on offering something for everyone, so while Newlands will always have the traditional camping and touring pitches, we also now have other accommodation types for those that prefer a more luxurious, cosy atmosphere. Luxury pine lodges are available both for hire and for purchase on the park, but what is it like to experience a stay our lodges? Read on to find out... Fully Equipped for your Convenience The idea behind the lodges is to create a genuine home from home, ...

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10

Jul

2014

Dorset Camping Pods at Newlands

Camping Pods have caught on like wildfire in recent years, appealing to families and couples who love the sense of freedom and getting up close with nature that camping offers, but who also want a few extra creature comforts as well. Well now we’ve brought the glamping revolution to Dorset here at Newlands with our brand new camping pods. These wooden beauties come with electricity, beds, and their own picnic bench and BBQ space! pods arriving at the park earlier this year Camping Pods ...

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18

Jun

2014

Things to Do on Holiday in Charmouth

Summer is upon us, and the park is starting to fill up. We love welcoming new guests here to stay with us, and this week on the blog we thought we’d talk about some of the best things to do in and around Charmouth. There’s so many things to do and explore in Dorset, and here are three of our favourites! Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre The Heritage Centre sits on Charmouth beach and should be the first port of call for any aspiring fossil hunter arriving in the village. It hosts an ...

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17

Oct

2013

Halloween Spooktacular 2013 at Newlands

Mwahaha! Only a couple of weeks to go until Halloween, and we can’t wait for the fun to begin! Our activities this year include monster mat making, a haunted nature trail, witches walk, a visit to the haunted alley (Thursday & Friday evenings), pumpkin carving, mummy mania game and lots more ghoulish goings on! We will also be hosting our End of Season Halloween Ball, with music provided by band The Diamonddogz, who are back once again by popular demand. They are the perfect Halloween ...

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2

Oct

2013

Six Things to do in Autumn in Dorset

Once Summer begins to recede, Dorset takes on a whole new character. Leaves begin to turn red and orange, and the hot summer sunshine is replaced by cool breezes and misty mornings. For many people, this is the very best time to visit Dorset. The summer crowds have left, and the County has returned to its natural peacefulness and stillness. If you’re interested in taking a camping holiday in West Dorset to explore the coastline and countryside, we thought we’d give you a few suggestions for ...

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