Hamworthy, Poole, United Kingdom | (888) 240-0568
Clean and modern complex
Direct beach access, next to a nature reserve
Trailer-style accommodation to suit all budgets
Indoor and outdoor pools, waterslide, waterpark area
Kids' clubs, soft play area, games arcade, playground, and more
Four family-friendly restaurants
Live nightly entertainment
Wide range of land and water sports
Stylish spa with sauna and hot tub
Convenience store
In-caravan shower rooms are tiny
Bed linen not provided for all caravans
Part of the Haven holiday chain, Rockley Park is a
pristine, four-pearl example of a family-friendly, UK holiday caravan park, located right on the beach outside Poole. The grounds and common areas are modern and well-maintained, while the trailers -- called caravans in the UK -- are well-kept and surprisingly stylish. There
are various levels of lodgings to suit families of different sizes and budgets, all with a kitchen area, lounge, and shower room. The park
offers a huge range of family-friendly activities, including pools, direct beach access, a spa, and a kids’ club -- many guests rarely leave the park during their stay. Those who do venture out will find
some good restaurants within a 15-minute walk, and a beach and nature
reserve just at the edge of the park.
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Scene
Modern and well-kept trailer-style holiday park
Families with children make up the majority of vacationers
at this holiday trailer park, whose large and well-maintained grounds sprawl across green, windswept beachfront acres. Both the indoor and outdoor common areas are kept
in pristine condition, making the park feel more upmarket than most holiday parks. The
restaurants and entertainment complex are well-lit and spotlessly clean, decked out in stylish, modern decor; the teak patio furniture on the spa's terrace is especially nice. In the warmer months, the park gets quite full with families and kids taking advantage of all the outdoor activities, and the pools can get busy during school
holidays, but having direct access to a beach gives another water option.
Location
Beachfront grounds next to a nature reserve, just outside Poole
Rockley Park is just off a quiet residential road on Poole Harbour, and has direct
access to a sand and shingle beach. It’s also next to a nature reserve that's home to rare seabirds, newts, and dragonflies. There's a good choice of restaurants just
at the end of the road, a two-minute drive or a 15-minute walk away. The park can be reached by taxi -- Hamworthy train station is a seven-minute drive, and
Poole train station is a 12-minute drive away -- but having a car makes exploring the area and local sights much easier. Poole Museum is a
10-minute drive away, and Holton Heath National Nature Reserve is a 15-minute
drive.
Rooms
Modern trailer-style lodging to suit a range of budgets, all with kitchenettes
A wide range of different types of caravans are available at Rockley Park, but all are clean and well-maintained, with surprisingly modern decor in most, and at least a kitchenette in all. The cheapest is the Standard Caravan, which comes
equipped with a fridge, TV, gas fireplace, and microwave; these are available with two
or three bedrooms and have a tiny shower room. At the other end of the scale is
the Platinum Caravan, which can sleep up to eight people and comes with double-glazed windows, central heating, towels, and a DVD
player. The decor in these is considerably more stylish and modern, too. Caravans with
sea views and verandahs can also be booked. For lower-tier caravans, bed linens are not included and can either be brought from home or rented on-site.
Features
Two pools, a spa, and a wide range of on-site activities, from archery to sea kayaking
This large holiday park has a huge range of facilities to
keep guests entertained. There are indoor and outdoor swimming pools with waterslides and waterpark-style areas, as well as a range of land and water sports -- including tennis, fencing, a climbing wall, mini-golf, windsurfing, sea kayaking, and so much more. The park has direct beach access, and there's a nature reserve next door. For younger children, there’s a soft play
area, and older kids can make use of the arcade and pool tables. Bikes can also
be hired from the on-site shop. There are kids' clubs for a range of ages, and plenty of kid-aimed activities. The excellent spa
with treatment rooms, a sauna, a hot tub, and tanning beds is an especially welcome surprise. The park team put on regular evening
entertainment including trivia and musical shows. There are four eateries to
choose from on-site, all aimed at families and all offering casual dining such
as fish and chips or pizza. There are also a small convenience store and a gift
shop within the park.
