Southland Camping Park
Newchurch, Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 0LZ

Tel: 01983 865385
Fax: 01983 867663

Southland
Camping
Park
Set in rural and peaceful surroundings of Newchurch Village

This secluded camping park is set on the outskirts of the small village of Newchurch in the beautiful Arreton Valley, with its numerous country walks. In this pleasant rural setting the site offers flat, level well drained meadow land with facilities to a very high standard. The Park, first opened in 1981, aims to give the discerning camper, whether he is in a caravan, motor caravan or tent, an ideal centre from which to enjoy his holiday.

 

Within easy reach of some of the Island's finest beaches, the Park is just off the beaten track. Sandown and Shanklin are only three miles by road; both these towns share the same sheltered bay with its sandy beaches and safe bathing. With good access the Park is sheltered by an established belt of trees and all the pitches are level, individually marked and generous in size; the water points and soakaways are at frequent intervals. A children's play area is provided. The Park is run by the owners Viv and Vanessa McGuinness whose aim is to provide a friendly atmosphere in a peaceful setting.

Fresh milk and other basic supplies, including Camping Gaz and Calor, are available from the combined shop and reception. The highest priority is given to the upkeep of the Park and in particular to the cleanliness of the toilet and shower facilities. Hard work and diligence in all areas has resulted in the Park achieving the Tourist Board's coveted 5 star 'Excellent' Rating.

Hard work and diligence in all areas has resulted in the Park achieving the English Tourism Council's coveted 5 star 'Excellent Rating'.

Our other achievements include winning:

  • The prestigious Calor Gas Best Touring Park, England Award.
  • MMM Award; Winner of the Best Park for Motorhomes in Great Britain.
  • Calor Most Improved Park in England.
  • AA Best Campsite in Southern England.
  • David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award.
  • Practical Caravan's 'Best Family Park' in SE England.
  • Tourism South East Award for Excellence - Caravan Holiday Park of the Year.

The Park consists of 10 acres with 120 pitches. Trees and shrubs break the Park up into sections, giving a feeling of privacy. The grass is kept close mown and there is ample room for each site to have a car alongside the unit.

  • The area has extremely good television reception.
  • Electric hook up points to all pitches.
  • The heated and ventilated toilet block complex is conveniently situated and provides:
  • Disabled facilities graded category 2.
  • An abundance of really hot water even at peak times.
  • Showers hot and cold.
  • Cubicled vanity units.
  • Electric shaving points.
  • Free hair dryers.
  • Free electric point for own equipment.
  • Hand driers and soap dispensers.
  • Baby bath.
  • Family bathroom (for which there is a small charge), and family rooms
Other facilities available include:
  • Launderette with washing machines, spin and tumble dryers, ironing and deep sink facilities.
  • Dishwashing room with deep sinks and double drainers, hot and cold water.
  • Rotary line clothes dryers.
  • Chemical disposal point.
  • Instant freezer pack service.
  • Battery charging service.
  • Two dog exercise areas.
  • Motorcaravan disposal station with lots of manoeuvring space .
  • Children's adventure play area.

The Island offers a great diversity of scenery and activities. Half the Island is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are over 120 attractions and places of interest to visit. The Park itself is located in an ideal position to reach all parts of the Island. There are pleasant walks and bicycle rides; for example from the Park you can get on to a track that follows the route of the old railway and this offers a relatively flat route to Sandown. Within a mile of the Park there is coarse fishing and for those interested in gardening several garden centres.

 

Newchurch village is five minutes on foot and there you will find a pleasant country inn which serves food and a Norman Church. Further afield there are many activities available including fishing - both sea and freshwater, golf, tennis, squash, indoor swimming, horse riding, seabathing, windsurfing, sailing, etc. Most of the places of interest are situated in the eastern part of the Island, within a few miles of the Park. For anyone wishing to visit the western end, the Needles are only 19 miles away.

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