The 6 best Isle of Wight holiday parks for families

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If you fancy an adventure with the kids on the Isle of Wight, here my top 6 picks for the best holiday parks for families – and your UK staycation just got even better as they’ve all got hot tub options! The Isle of Wight is one of my favourite UK holiday destinations – there are loads of family-friendly days out without too much driving and it’s such a gorgeous place that on a sunny day you’ll feel like you’re abroad! The ferry across to the Isle of Wight just adds to the fun too – so here are my top picks for the best holiday parks for families (with loads on offer for the kids) for your island adventure.

1. Parkdean Resorts: Lower Hyde Holiday Park

Located on the outskirts of Shanklin, Lower Hyde is one of the most family-friendly holiday parks on the Isle of Wight – offering a range of budget-friendly accommodation options and hot tub lodges for those after a little bit of luxury. The kids can enjoy facilities and activities like the indoor and outdoor pools, a waterslide, hoverboards, battle blasters, arts & crafts, sports courts and family-friendly entertainment. The convenient location of this holiday park offers easy access to some of the best days out for families on the Isle of Wight. Robin Hill Adventure Park is 15 minutes away, Blackgang Chine is a 25 minute drive, Amazon World Zoo is just 10 minutes down the road and there are some lovely sandy beaches nearby too. Check out my Lower Hyde Holiday Park Review for all the details – we stayed there a few years ago and had a brilliant time. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Lower Hyde Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

2. Away Resorts: Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park

If you’re looking for holiday parks with direct beach access, Whitecliff Bay is nestled on the southern coast of the Isle of Wight and the views are stunning! With hot tub accommodation options available, it’s a fabulous base for a relaxing family retreat. There’s a brilliant indoor pool with a waterslide, as well as an outdoor pool for summer visits, an entertainment programme, mini-golf, an arcade and an adventure playground – so there’s plenty to keep the whole family busy. The park also offers kids’ activities like archery, pottery painting, slime workshops and arts & crafts. It’s in a great spot for family-friendly days out – the site is around 20 minutes from Robin Hill Adventure Park, 45 minutes from Tapnell Farm Park and a 30 minute drive from both Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park on the Away Resorts website.

3. Parkdean Resorts: Nodes Point Holiday Park

Nodes Point is a popular site on the Isle of Wight – the holiday park’s location near Priory Bay and St Helen’s Beaches makes it a fantastic choice for the summer months. The park boasts direct beach access making it an ideal spot for families looking 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, sports and plenty of activities for kids of all ages. With stunning clifftop views, hot tub holiday options and its proximity to the Isle of Wight’s top attractions, Nodes Point is a great choice. 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 Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

4. Parkdean Resorts: Landguard Holiday Park

Landguard shares some of its facilities with sister park Lower Hyde, so you can hop between them to enjoy both indoor and outdoor swimming pools (with pool activities like kayaking, water jets and water walkerz), waterslides, arcade games, play areas and kids’ clubs. The hot tub lodges offer a peaceful escape when you’re ready to unwind, and this Parkdean Resorts site is just a short drive to the beach if you fancy some seaside fun with the kids. 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 Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

5. Away Resorts: The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park

If you’re looking for holiday parks with loads to do, The Lakes Rookley is perfect for active kids – the site boasts water sports like kayaking and paddle boarding (which you can enjoy on the park’s own lake) and it’s close to some of the best attractions on the Isle of Wight. This site has both indoor and outdoor swimming pools – so you can swim whatever the weather – as well as an adventure playground. There’s also an activity centre where the kids can enjoy things like archery, crazy carts, slime workshops and arts & crafts. There are hot tub accommodation options and the location is perfect for days out – Robin Hill Adventure Park, Blackgang Chine and The Donkey Sanctuary are all within a 15 minute drive! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park on the Away Resorts website.

6. Parkdean Resorts: Thorness Bay Holiday Park

Another one of the Parkdean Resorts holiday parks, Thorness Bay is a popular site for families – we actually stayed there twice when the kids were tiny for own Isle of Wight visits! Situated on the north side of the island, the resort 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. There are some fantastic days out nearby too – 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 Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

How do I get to the Isle of Wight?

Getting to these fabulous Isle of Wight holiday parks is super easy, with regular ferries running from various locations on the south coast. The main ferry operators, Wightlink and Red Funnel, offer services from Portsmouth, Lymington and Southampton. If you’re travelling by car, you can take a vehicle ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne, Lymington to Yarmouth, or Southampton to East Cowes. If you’re on foot, there are high-speed passenger ferries, such as the Wightlink FastCat from Portsmouth to Ryde or the Red Jet from Southampton to West Cowes, which take just 20-30 minutes. To get the best price for your ferry journey – use comparison website Direct Ferries, or take advantage of the discounts offered through both Parkdean Resorts and Away Resorts when you’ve chosen your favourite Isle of Wight holiday park.

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 it worth visiting the Isle of Wight?

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! Whether you want to spend the day at the beach, visit an attraction park or go on a scenic walk, you’ll never be too far from your next adventure. If you still need convincing, check out my article: 10 reasons why the Isle of Wight is worth visiting with kids.

I hope that this article has helped you to narrow down the best spot for your family getaway – there are some fabulous holiday parks on the Isle of Wight, with the added bonus of hot tub options if you’d like that too! 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! 😊