The 10 best places to stay near Paultons Park / Peppa Pig World

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Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World is a brilliant spot for a day of family fun – so if you’re planning a trip with the kids, here are some of the best places to stay near the theme park. I’ve picked a couple of hotels nearby and some fantastic holiday parks for those looking for a longer stay or a mini-break with added entertainment and activities for the kids. Paultons Park can be easily reached from Hampshire, Dorset and Sussex – so I’ve included some great family-friendly UK staycation options – and the New Forest National Park is nearby there too. So here are the 10 best places to stay near Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World with kids:

1. Away Resorts: Sandy Balls Holiday Village, New Forest

Sandy Balls Holiday Village is one of the best places to stay near Paultons Park / Peppa Pig World as it’s just 20 minutes from the theme park. Read my Sandy Balls Review for all the details – we stayed here for our last Paultons visit. The park offers on-site amenities like indoor and outdoor swimming pools, soft play, bike hire, mini rovers, archery, arts & crafts, a playground, entertainment and even alpaca walks. The surrounding area is great for outdoor activities too, as the New Forest is just a few minutes from the park. For family-friendly days out, you’ll also find Moors Valley Country Park (with Go Ape) and the New Forest Water Park both within a 20 minute drive – perfect! And, there are no set arrival days so it’s a great option if you just want a few nights away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Sandy Balls on the Away Resorts website.

2. Shorefield Holidays: Shorefield Country Park, New Forest

Perfectly located between the coast and the New Forest, around a 30-35 minute drive from Paultons Park, Shorefield Country Park in Milford-on-Sea offers a brilliant mix of seaside and countryside fun. Families will love the indoor and outdoor pools, playgrounds and evening entertainment – plus there’s a spa for the grown-ups. Accommodation ranges from caravans, to tree houses and luxury hot tub lodges, ideal for relaxing after a busy park day. You’re also just a short walk from the beach for a change of scenery. There are some other great family-friendly days out on offer nearby too – the holiday park is around 25 minutes from Beaulieu Motor Museum and 35 minutes from both Moors Valley Country Park and New Forest Wildlife Park. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Shorefield Country Park on the Shorefield Holidays website.

3. Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Southampton West, Southampton

Holiday Inn Express Southampton-West is a brilliant choice for families wanting a hassle-free hotel stay close to Paultons Park. If you only want to stay for a night or two, this one is just 5 miles away from the park so it’s an easy 10 minute drive. Rooms are modern and spacious with sofa beds for the kids and the all-you-can-eat breakfast (included in the price) is a big win before a busy day out. There’s an on-site restaurant with a kids’ menu, plus free Wi-Fi and parking, and it comes highly rated by guests. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Holiday Inn Express Southampton-West on the Expedia website.

4. Parkdean Resorts: Sandford Holiday Park, Dorset

Around 45 minutes away from Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World you’ll find Sandford Holiday Park – it’s not quite as near as some of the other sites but it’s a great place to stay and well worth the drive! The kids can enjoy the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, complete with a waterslide and splash play areas. There’s also high ropes, a VR area, crazy golf, bungee trampolines, archery, soft play, sports courts, pedal karts and the Bear Grylls Survival Academy – so there’s plenty to keep kids of all ages busy. Its proximity to the stunning Jurassic Coast makes it an ideal base – plus they have hot tub accommodation available too! For family-friendly days out, Monkey World and the Tank Museum are both around a 15 minute drive away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Sandford Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

5. Haven: Church Farm Holiday Village, Sussex

Haven Church Farm Holiday Village is a little further away but I had to include it as it’s a great option for a family holiday. This park is just over an hour’s drive from Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World but it’s a popular site near Bognor Regis, and it offers loads for the kids to do. This large Haven site has everything – indoor and outdoor pools (and waterslides!), golf, shows, soft play, archery, junior segways, a NERF training camp, sports, crafts and beach access. It’s a great option if you’re planning more than just a park day and want to make a week of it. You can also enjoy some other family days out nearby – a Butlins Bognor Regis day visit would be great fun, Chichester Watersports is just 15 minutes away and there are some great beaches locally too. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Church Farm on the Haven website.

6: Park Holidays: Sandhills Holiday Park, Dorset

Nestled right by the beach in the charming seaside town of Christchurch, Sandhills Holiday Park is a brilliant choice for a family holiday with the kids in Dorset and it’s just a 35 minute drive from Paultons Park. The park’s got a lovely outdoor pool, a cosy clubhouse and a small play area for the little ones – just enough to keep everyone happy without the noisy hustle of bigger resorts. You’re just a stone’s throw from the beach, and with caravans and lodges to suit different budgets, it’s a fab base for a budget-friendly family getaway. If you want to do some exploring, it’s great for days out too – both the New Forest National Park and Moors Valley Country Park (with Go Ape) are just 25 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Sandhills Holiday Park on the Park Holidays website.

7. Away Resorts: Mill Rythe Coastal Village, Hampshire

Mill Rythe Coastal Village is a fantastic family-friendly holiday park on Hayling Island. Around a 45 minute drive away, it’s not as near to Paultons Park / Peppa Pig World as some of the other sites but it’s a lovely place to stay with the kids. The holiday park boasts an indoor swimming pool as well as a children’s splash play area (perfect for the summer months), a playground, craft activities and mini-archery. It’s an easy drive to Portsmouth and the New Forest, making it perfect for day trips without spending a fortune – pack up a picnic and choose between the beach or the countryside. If you’re after some more fun days out with the kids, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and New Forest Wildlife Park are both within an hour’s drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Mill Rythe Holiday Park on the Away Resorts website.

8. Hotel: Premier Inn Southampton West, Southampton

If you just want to stay for one night, and you’re after somewhere really close to Paultons Park, Premier Inn Southampton West could be a good choice. The rooms are clean and comfy with family-friendly room options. There’s a Beefeater restaurant next door for easy dinners, and free parking takes the stress out of travelling with little ones. It’s a fuss-free base with all the essentials – we’ve stayed here when visiting before – it’s only 2 miles from the park so this one is just a 5-10 minute drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Premier Inn Southampton West on the Premier Inn website.

9. Shorefield Holidays: Oakdene Forest Park, Dorset

Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World is roughly 25 minutes away from Oakdene Forest Park, so it’s another great holiday park option if you want to stay near the action. Tucked in the woodlands in Bournemouth, this holiday park also offers a packed schedule of activities including adventure golf, zorbing and arts and crafts – plus there’s an indoor pool (with a flume), a heated outdoor pool and evening shows. Holiday accommodation includes lodges or caravans (with hot tub options) and it’s well set up for kids of all ages. When it comes to days out, it’s not far from Bournemouth beach and New Forest Water Park is just 15 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Oakdene Forest Park on the Shorefield Holidays website.

10. Haven Holidays: Rockley Park, Dorset

Located around an hour’s drive from Paultons Park, Rockley Park Haven is a fantastic option for a family holiday with the kids in Dorset. The park offers its own private beach, ideal for water sports like paddle-boarding and kayaking. There’s an indoor swimming pool (with a waterslide), an outdoor pool, crazy golf, climbing, crafts, junior segways, a NERF training camp and nature activities – the kids will be spoilt for choice! Rockley Park’s proximity to Sandbanks Beach and the Jurassic Coast adds to its appeal, and there are loads of great days out nearby too. You’ll find Monkey World and the Tank Museum both a 30 minute drive away, and it’s well-located for visits to the New Forest and Moors Valley Country Park. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Rockley Park Holiday Park on the Haven Website.

I hope that this article has been useful – there are some brilliant places to stay with the kids near Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World. As I mentioned before, its location makes it perfect for the New Forest, Hampshire and Dorset family holidays – so you can make the most of your time away. For even more things to do in the area, check out my article: The 10 best things to do in Hampshire and the New Forest with kids. And make sure you read this one for everything you need to know before your visit: A family review and guide for Paultons Park & Peppa Pig World. Wherever you decide to stay, have a fabulous time – Paultons Park is just magical! 😊