Which Parkdean Resorts holiday parks are on the Isle of Wight?

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Parkdean Resorts have four holiday parks on the beautiful Isle of Wight – it’s the perfect destination for your family getaway and they’ve all got hot tub lodge options if you’re after a little bit of a treat! As well as telling you about each of the resorts on offer, I’ve given you some ideas on things to do with the kids and some practical information like routes and ferry options. The Isle of Wight is one of our favourite UK holiday destinations so, to help you to find the best place to stay, here’s a quick summary of what each of these lovely Parkdean Resorts sites has on offer:

1. Lower Hyde Holiday Park

A lovely Parkdean Resorts site tucked away on the southeast coast of the Isle of Wight, Lower Hyde Holiday Park has a lot to offer a family getaway. The kids can enjoy facilities like indoor and outdoor pools (shared with sister park Landguard), a waterslide, hoverboards, battle blasters, arts & crafts, sports courts, crazy golf and the family-friendly entertainment. The resort’s convenient location offers easy access to the island’s attractions, including sandy beaches and popular family days out. Robin Hill Adventure Park is just 15 minutes away, Blackgang Chine is around a 25 minute drive and Amazon World Zoo is just 10 minutes down the road. Check out my full review for all the details – we stayed there a few years ago and had a brilliant holiday. (Though no hot tub sadly! 😂) For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Lower Hyde on the Parkdean Resorts website.

2. Nodes Point Holiday Park

Nodes Point is a popular holiday park located near Priory Bay and St Helen’s Beaches. The resort boasts direct beach access making it an ideal spot for seaside strolls, sandcastle building and even horse riding along the shore. The site features a heated indoor swimming pool with a waterslide, an adventure playground and plenty of activities for kids of all ages. With stunning clifftop views, hot tub holiday options and its proximity to some fantastic attractions, this Parkdean Resorts holiday park is a great choice for a brilliant family getaway on the Isle of Wight. Days out like Robin Hill Adventure Park and Amazon World Zoo are just 20 minutes away, Carisbrooke Castle is 30 minutes away and Blackgang Chine is a 40 minute drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Nodes Point on the Parkdean Resorts website.

3. Landguard Holiday Park

If you fancy holiday park hopping on the Isle of Wight, Parkdean Resorts Languard Holiday Park shares some of its facilities with sister park Lower Hyde, so you can make the most of the indoor and outdoor swimming pools across both sites. With pool activities (like kayaking, water jets and water walkerz), waterslides, arcade games, play areas and kids’ clubs – there’s plenty to keep everyone busy. The hot tub lodges offer a peaceful escape and it’s just a short drive to the beach if you fancy some seaside fun. It’s in a convenient location for family-friendly days out too, with lots of attractions nearby. Robin Hill Adventure Park is just 10 minutes away, Blackgang Chine is around a 20 minute drive and Amazon World Zoo is only 5 minutes down the road – perfect! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landguard on the Parkdean Resorts website.

4. Thorness Bay

Thorness Bay is a popular family-friendly holiday spot – we actually stayed there twice when the kids were tiny! Situated on the north side of the Isle of Wight, this Parkdean Resorts site offers an indoor swimming pool with a waterslide, breath-taking views of the Solent and lots of family-friendly beach days nearby. The kids can enjoy activities like hoverboards, battle blasters, bumper zorbs, combat archery and sports, or let off steam in the adventure playground. And, of course, you can book a lodge with a hot tub for the ultimate relaxing retreat. You’re close to some fantastic days out as well – Robin Hill Adventure Park, Blackgang Chine, Tapnell Farm Park and Amazon World Zoo are all just a 20-30 minute drive away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Thorness Bay on the Parkdean Resorts website.

Do Parkdean Resorts offer a ferry discount for Isle of Wight holidays?

If you’re already dreaming of sandy beaches and fun holiday parks, here’s a little insider tip that’ll make your Isle of Wight getaway even sweeter. When you book a stay at one of Parkdean Resorts’ Isle of Wight parks you’ll be sent an exclusive discount for Wight Link ferries within 2 days of your booking – just keep an eye on your emails. Wightlink runs both car and passenger ferries – with routes from Portsmouth to Fishbourne, Lymington to Yarmouth, and a passenger-only FastCat from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde. Here’s a breakdown of which route is best for each of the Parkdean Resorts holiday parks:

Nodes Point (near St Helens & Bembridge): Best route: Portsmouth Harbour → Ryde (FastCat) or Portsmouth → Fishbourne (car ferry)

The FastCat is perfect if you’re travelling on foot – Ryde is just a short taxi or bus ride away.
If you’re bringing the car, it’s around a 20 minute drive from Fishbourne to Nodes Point.

Thorness Bay (near Cowes): Best route: Lymington → Yarmouth (car ferry) or Portsmouth → Fishbourne (car ferry)

From Yarmouth, it’s roughly a 25 minute drive to Thorness Bay.
Fishbourne is also an option – it’s about a 30 minute drive.

Lower Hyde and Landguard (Shanklin – they’re next to each other): Best route: Portsmouth Harbour → Ryde (FastCat) or Portsmouth → Fishbourne (car ferry)

It’s around a 25 minute drive to Lower Hyde from both Ryde (foot passengers) and Fishbourne (cars).

What are the best things to do on the Isle of Wight with kids?

The Isle of Wight offers loads of fantastic days out with the kids, so it’s worth popping some spending money aside for visiting some of the islands most popular family attractions. You might want to check out: Blackgang Chine – The UK’s oldest theme park, Tapnell Farm Park (there’s an aqua park there as well), Robin Hill Country Park, Amazon World Zoo Park, The Needles, Osborne House, Carisbrooke Castle and the steam railway. Plus, you’ll have beaches to explore and there are tons of gorgeous walking trails so there’s plenty to do without spending a penny too – just pack up a picnic! For lots of ideas, and money saving tips, check out my article: The 10 best things to do with kids on the Isle of Wight – you won’t get bored in a hurry that’s for sure!

Is the Isle of Wight worth a visit?

There are loads of reasons why the beautiful Isle of Wight is worth visiting with the kids – just a short ferry ride from the mainland, this charming island is packed with attractions and it’s small size makes it perfect for a family trip as everything is within easy reach – you don’t have to waste too much time in the car! I hope that this article has helped you to decide which Parkdean Resorts is the perfect base for your Isle of Wight getaway. These holiday parks offer so much in terms of budget-friendly accommodation options, as well as loads for the kids to do, and self-catering is a great way to keep costs low as well. So, whichever option you choose, have a great trip – and let me know in the comments what you think of the Isle of Wight. We love it! 😊