Blog | Newlands Holidays

13

Feb

2015

The Best Walks in Dorset

Dorset is arguable the UK’s most en-vogue location at the moment. Celebrity chefs, Broadchurch, dramatic gorgeous coast and new hotels have all contributed to what has been a slow-burn into the minds of the British Holidaying public. Dorset is home to some unique geology and natural habitats, including the Jurassic coast, England's only natural world heritage site. We asked the local National Trust rangers for their favourite walks on and around this dramatic coastline It’s the ...

Categories: Dorset Walks

19

Jan

2015

The 'Broadchurch effect': Bridport & West Bay

I just love the positive effect that is having on Dorset. Research conducted by Hotels.com has suggested that there has been a 67% increase in searches for accommodation in Bridport and that interest has risen by 161% in the past few days. Also, Online booking sites have reported a 200% increase in searches for Dorset and Somerset. All this is terrific news for local businesses. It’s hardly surprising, the producer have gone to great lengths to showcase the wonder scenery on offer at that ...

Categories: Broadchurch

12

Jan

2015

Detective Dino can solve your holiday search

Detective Dino and Clare have not been sitting around all winter they have made it out of hibernation to take a look around “Broadchurch” otherwise known as West Bay after hearing the hype from Dino Dan! If you are watching it can you recognise the locations? Did you spot Golden Cap along the cliffs of Charmouth and beach huts in the first episode? It certainly has everyone gripped here at Newlands. If you missed it catch up on iPlayer by clicking here. Dino Dan visits ...

Categories: Broadchurch

9

Jan

2015

Broadchurch - Series 2 - Spolier Alert!

If you haven’t yet seen the first episode of Broadchurch Series 2 DO NOT READ ON. This series to spread out over 8 episodes and judging from the first it ought to be good. As usual West Bay and the Cliffs all the way down to the Hive Beach featured heavily on the opening episode. So what do we know so far... DS Miller is now in Devon And it is fair to say she doesn’t like it. Olivia Coleman manages to bring intensity to the role whilst balancing her impeccable comic timing. The scene in ...

Categories: News, Broadchurch

20

Oct

2014

Nearly End of Season at the Park!

We’re just preparing for Halloween Half Term Week at the park, so we’re busy turning the place into a spooktacular setting for all the fun and games we have planned for next week. It all wraps up with our big Halloween party on November 1st, and shortly after we’ll be closing the park for the winter to get everything ready for 2015. If you can’t make it for Halloween, then you can still head on down to Lyme Regis on November 8th for a big firework display. Come down and keep warm by the ...

Categories: News

15

Oct

2014

Halloween Half Term Fun at Newlands

Halloween is one of our favourite times of year here at Newlands. Every October the park takes on a dark and ghoulish theme, as we don our witches’ hats and brew up a hair-raising mix of activities, games and fun events for all ages. This year, we’ve got monster mat making, the haunted nature trail, the witches’ walk, pumpkin carving and lots more spooky goings on. The ever-popular haunted alley will also be returning on Thursday and Friday, and we will also have our Halloween Party on ...

Categories: News

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 ...

Categories: General

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, ...

Categories: General

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 ...

Categories: General

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 ...

Categories: General