Holiday Park in Cornwall
An award-winning, five star, family-owned, family-friendly holiday park located just outside of Newquay, Cornwall.
A Family Owned Five Star Holiday Park
Hendra Holiday Park is a 5*, family-owned site nestled in the Cornish countryside. Just outside of Newquay, Hendra has been family owned since 1972 and remains the same today. Hendra has over 50 years’ experience of family holidays and know how to make a holiday memorable.
The South West’s Holiday Park of the Year!
We are Visit England Bronze Award winners in the Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year category 2023. Hendra went through to the Visit England finals after winning Gold at the South West Tourism’s Holiday Park of the Year. Our park is a five star destination, for bespoke to Hendra holiday homes as well as touring, and camping and caravan holidays.
Hendra is within easy access of Newquay’s 7 golden sand beaches, amazing local attractions, and a range of on-site activities and entertainment.
One of the largest fun pools in the South West!
There’s plenty to do for all ages right here. With the Oasis Fun Pools, with 3 waterslides, river rapids, toddler pool and giant tap with a waterfall. The outdoor pool is open from the end of May until the end of August with sun loungers – perfect for chilled-out days.
For kids, there’s a children’s play area, with The Jolly Henry, a pirate play ship, a skate and scooter park, indoor amusements, and indoor soft play at Henry’s Playloft. Small ones will love getting to meet Henry or Henrietta, the resident hippos.
Entertainment, for Everyone on your Holiday in Cornwall
Every evening there’s The little ones can enjoy hippo fun, activities, and party dances in the early evening, followed by bingo, games, and Star Acts late at night for the grown-ups. There are a range of acts each week including comedy, live music, shows, illusionists and karaoke. Couples and those who like things a bit more relaxed, will enjoy the more laid-back, acoustic entertainment on at Mario’s and the outdoor Deck Bar during the summer months. Or perhaps a drink in the refurbished Terrace Bar & Restaurant right beside the pool!
There are a variety of on-site activities for all ages, including Segways, Mini 4x4s, Nature Explorers, and special events in the peak weeks.
Dog-owners are also welcome – your pooch will enjoy running around the dog walking fields.
Eating out at Hendra Holiday Park
There are three eateries onsite, including The Terrace Bar and Restaurant, which serves food all day. It is great for breakfast with full English breakfasts, pastries, and pancakes available, as well as lunch and dinner. The Terrae Bar and Restaurant has a range of options to cater to everyone’s requirements. It is located right beside the outdoor pool, with outdoor seating, and a range of indoor seating from tables to booths.
Mario’s Pizzeria serves mouth-watering pizzas, which are available in the restaurant or for takeaway. For traditional Fish and Chips, head to the Fish and Chip Shop right here on site, with takeaway and outdoor seating. If you’re looking for a light bite or any holiday essentials, you can pop to the Marketplace, open daily, serving hot pastries, snacks, tinned food, toiletries and toys for the little ones!
The outdoor Deck Bar is also open during the summer months, perfect for soaking up the sun with seasonal live entertainment.
Stay in the Cornwall countryside, with Bespoke accommodation
There are accommodation options to suit every taste and budget. The caravan holiday homes come in a range of sizes and price ranges. In 2024 we have our new luxurious Meadow Lodges, located in the Meadow Field, offering the very best accommodation on park. All caravan holiday homes are located in a tranquil setting, nestled in 50 acres of holiday park and 80 acres of landscaped parkland. You will love the award-winning and varied grounds, with beautiful blooms, green trees and manicured grass, and also wilder flowers and fields. With beautiful, scenic views of the countryside, and only a short drive from the sea – you are sure to be in holiday mode from the moment you step into your accommodation.
Camping and Touring at Hendra
Hendra has 12 fields of spacious touring and camping pitches around the Park in a range of sizes and locations. There are multiple water points, washing up blocks, waste disposal areas, and a launderette, and many of the roads are tarmacked with plenty of lighting. The toilet block facilities have been awarded the ‘5* Loo of the Year’ award each year for their stylish layout and cleanliness.
Dogs are welcome on some pitches too.
A Sustainable Holiday in Cornwall
Above all, at Hendra we care about the impact our park has on the environment, so offering sustainable caravan holidays is something which is very important to us.
We have invested in electric vehicles to use on park, reducing our carbon footprint even further. Over the years we have already reduced it by 60% with our solar farm, Sunpower Meadow, our Biomass Boilers, recycling, tree planting and conservation. We want to make sure people have many years left of memorable Hendra holidays!
An Award Winning Cornwall Holiday park
- Bronze for the Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year category 2023 at the Visit England Tourism Awards.
- Gold for the Holiday Park of the Year Category at the South West Tourism Awards 2022/2023
- Winner of Winners in the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2022/2023
- Gold for the Holiday Park of the Year Category at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2022/2023
- South West in Bloom, Best Business Floral Display with our Amberol Trophy
- We have the Visit England GOLD 5 Star ‘exceptional’ quality grading and the new AA PLATINUM ‘elite park’ 5 Pennant rating.
- South West in Bloom Gold for the Business Leisure and Tourism Category.
- Voted the Best Family Holiday/Break in Cornwall by the readers of Primary Times, Cornwall.
- AA Award for Centre of the Year Award for 2020.
- Platinum Award for the Loo of the Year.
- Hoseasons Family Fun Park of the Year Award.
Beaches nearby:
- Fistral
- Towan
- Crantock
- Tolcarne
- Great Western
- Lusty Glaze
- Holywell Bay
- Porth
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