5 Reasons To Go On A Family Park Holiday

Way back in their heyday, British family holiday parks were something of an institution, but always for all the wrong reasons. What with the antics of the bluecoats, the cringe-worthy talent competitions and the old biddies' knees-ups, they certainly left a lot to be desired. But when competition reared its head in the form of cheap package holidays abroad, those holiday parks certainly knew how to fight back. Now they've secured their place in our hearts for some very different reasons. With multi-million pound facelifts, it's a whole new ball game.

The cheap and cheerful variety acts may have disappeared, but the good old British sense of fun is still very much alive. And if you've any doubts as to whether you should try them out, read on for the lowdown on why what might appear to be a compromise in terms of a family holiday, may actually turn out to be the best move you ever made.

Cheap At Half The Price

There's no disputing you'll save pounds at a family holiday park. A week's stay for an average family with two children will cost around £800, depending of course on the time of year and the chosen standard of accommodation. Most of the activities and entertainment are free too, so not only will you make savings on the overall price of your holiday, but you'll also be tempted to spend less when you get there.

No More Dodgy Lodges

Gone are the old Nissen huts of the hi-de-hi days, now it's all about cosy chalets with all mod cons, plush hotel rooms and posh tents with electric lighting. Of course, flexibility is a great selling-point, and the great advantage of holiday parks is being able to choose what standard of accommodation you want, depending on whether you'd like a taste of happy camping, whether you love your luxuries, or you're happy somewhere inbetween.

Fabulous Entertainment

Evenings at Britain's holiday parks are no longer just designed with granny and grandad in mind, with ballroom dancing into the early hours. Nowadays the entertainment is guaranteed to appeal to us all, with interactive shows and celebrities as well as reality TV stars putting in more than the occasional appearance. Together with famous TV comedians passing through to raise smiles, you'll be laughing to the end of the pier.

Once In A Life Time

Have you ever wanted to conquer your fear of heights and fly across the trees on a zip wire? Or perhaps learn a few circus skills to equip you for the big top? If you've always wanted to try something new and adventurous, look no further. From archery to mountain boarding, quad-biking to making your own music CD, holiday parks open doors to new opportunities and bring out talents you never knew you had.

Making Friends

If you love people, you'll love holiday parks. With your neighbours in close proximity and plenty of interactive fun and activities going on around you, you'll be amazed at the number of new friends you make. And with kids' clubs organising group activities from nature trails to cheerleading and streetdancing lessons, this is a great chance to get them interacting with others and learning lifelong social skills along the way.