Holiday Parks in Nottinghamshire

What kind of break these parks suit

BritStays currently lists eight holiday parks in Nottinghamshire, and they're spread out rather than clustered. Each sits in a different spot, from Perlethorpe, Edwinstowe and the Sherwood Forest area to Retford, Nottingham, and Swinethorpe and Thorney, both near Lincoln. If you're after a seaside holiday, look elsewhere. The parks here lean towards forest, lakes and countryside, and suit a slower, outdoorsy break built around walks, days out and evenings in.

Because each park is in its own area, start with the kind of trip you want and then pick the location, not the other way round.

Families and bigger groups

Several parks here take larger parties, which is handy if you're travelling with grandparents or another family:

• Wild Acre Village at Sundown Adventureland in Retford sleeps 10 and is near a bus stop. As the name suggests, it's linked to Sundown Adventureland, a theme park, so it's an obvious pick if you have younger children.
• Sherwood Forest Lodges, near Edwinstowe, also sleeps 10 and has EV charging nearby.
• Goosedale Lodges in Nottingham sleeps 8 and has a hot tub, WiFi and parking.
• Redbrick Woodland Lodges in Edwinstowe sleeps 8 and has a hot tub.

Center Parcs Sherwood Forest is the one to consider if you want plenty on site. Its listing includes a swimming pool, hot tub and gym. Sleeping capacity isn't shown on our listing, so check the unit size before you book.

Couples and smaller parties

For two to four people, Lakeside Luxury Lodges in Thorney, near Lincoln, sleeps 4 and offers WiFi and parking. The Sherwood Hideaway Lodges in Perlethorpe and Camper UK Leisure Park in Swinethorpe each sleep 6 and both have hot tubs. That's a generous size for a couple who want space, or a good fit for two couples sharing.

Bringing the dog

Four of the eight parks are listed as pet friendly. Among the examples, Camper UK Leisure Park, The Sherwood Hideaway Lodges and Lakeside Luxury Lodges all welcome pets. With only half the set taking dogs, it's worth filtering for this first if your dog is coming. Always confirm how many pets are allowed, whether there's an extra charge and whether any lodges are excluded.

What the facilities tell you

Across all eight parks, these facilities come up most often:

• Hot tub (5 parks)
• Parking (5)
• Pet friendly (4)
• EV charging nearby (2)
• WiFi (2)
• Toilets, laundrette and near a bus stop (1 each)

A few practical points follow from this. Hot tubs are common, so you shouldn't have to compromise on one. WiFi is listed at only two parks, so if you need to work or stream, check before booking. If you drive an electric car, only two parks mention charging nearby. Listings don't always show every facility, so treat these as a starting point and ask the park directly about anything that matters to you.

Things to do once you're there

Nottinghamshire has a good spread of heritage days out. National Trust members have Clumber Park, Southwell Workhouse and Mr Straw's House to choose from. Thoresby Hall is a stately home, and for castles and old buildings there's Tickhill Castle, Winkburn Hall and Gainsborough Old Hall.

With children, Sundown Adventureland and Yorkshire Wildlife Park are the headline options. For a rainy day, try the smaller museums: Flintham Museum, Wollaton Dovecote and the Judges Retiring Room. If you don't mind a longer drive out of the county, there's Rutland Falconry & Owl Centre in Rutland and the John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum in Leicestershire.

Check opening days and times before you set off, as smaller attractions often keep limited hours.

When to book, and what to check

With only eight parks in the county, choice runs out quickly at busy times. That's especially true if you need a lodge for 8 to 10 people, a pet-friendly stay or both. A few tips:

• Book early for school holidays and bank holiday weekends, particularly for the larger lodges.
• If you're flexible, midweek or term-time stays usually give you a wider choice.
• Confirm the essentials in writing: pet rules, whether the hot tub is private or shared, WiFi, and parking for more than one car.
• Check changeover days, as many parks only allow arrivals on certain days.
• If you're relying on public transport, Wild Acre Village is the only park in this set listed as near a bus stop.