Find Out more about Par Sands Holiday Park
Par Sands provides the perfect holiday base to explore delights of Cornwall, including the unspoilt and breathtaking coastline. This luxury caravan holiday park in Cornwall has close proximity to an array of quaint Cornish villages, bustling market towns, and acclaimed tourist attractions.
Par, Cornwall is a short stroll from the holiday park, nestled in the shores of St Austell Bay. This picturesque village and fishing port comprises several friendly pubs, shops and restaurants and offers scenic coastal walks and cycle paths.
Fowey
Fowey (pronounced Foy to rhyme with Joy) is situated on the south coast of Cornwall between Looe and Mevagissey. Fowey boasts an excellent selection of quality shops and galleries, many exhibiting local works. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), this quaint harbour town has a unique charm all of its own.
Mevagissey
Nearby Mevagissey, Cornwall is an attractive old town which was once the centre of Cornwall's Pilchard fishery, and still boasts a working harbour with a few dozen small fishing boats. In the narrow streets there are gift shops, craft workshops, galleries, cafes and pubs, not to mention several great fish restaurants and fish & chip shops!
Eden Project
Just outside of St Austell is the spectacular Eden Project, the world’s biggest greenhouse. Educational charity, world-class visitor attraction, botanical garden, unique regeneration venture - the Eden Project is all of these things, and then some. It truly is a fantastic place well worth a visit.
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Also nearby you can find the Lost Gardens of Heligan, one of the most mysterious estates in England. This award-winning garden restoration is already internationally acclaimed and promises a fascinating day out.
Flambards Experience
Near Helston you'll find the fabulous Flambards Experience. Described as one of the most popular tourist attractions in the South West of England, this is a theme park and fun-packed family day out with a difference! Offering rides, entertainment, activities and exhibitions, the Flambards Experience has something for everyone.
With unique undercover exhibitions boasting the Flambards Victorian Village, Britain in The Blitz and Memory Lane exhibitions. There is a fabulous undercover soft play area for young children - The Cool Zone, which is now open separately during the winter season Flambards offers a great value day out for the whole family, whatever the weather. There is a fantastic variety of rides for all ages and entertainment for all the family during the Main Season.
Newquay
Newquay, a place known as 'Surfing Capital of the UK', also has much more to offer. Why not experience a day out at Cornwall's award winning Newquay Zoo, part of the Whitely Wildlife Conservation Trust?
Camel Valley Vineyards
Finally, a holiday in Cornwall is not complete without a visit to the renowned Camel Valley vineyards. Here they have been
producing award-winning, world-class wines in a beautiful corner of Cornwall for twenty years, and today they offer fantastic wine tasting tours and the opportunity to take home a souvenir bottle (or two!).
Not only does Par Sands Holiday Park offer the ultimate range of luxury caravans in Cornwall. As a holiday destination it has all the right ingredients for the perfect holiday, year after year.
If a recreational activity holiday in Cornwall appeals to you, then below is a list of some of the activities available for you to take part in while you are staying at Par Sands Holiday Park.
Golf
There are 35 golf courses in Cornwall to choose from, all offering a unique challenge from Parkland courses to Links courses. Below is a list of the golf courses within a close distance to Par Sands;
Walking / cycling
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If you fancy a rewarding cycle or walk in St Austell, then why not visit the Coast and Clay Trail. The Coast and Clay Trail is a part of the Sustrans National Network, and makes up a number different trails from Bodmin to Truro via St Austell. These trails takes you from Bodmin, passing through famous attractions like the Eden Project and China Clay Trails, towards St Austell. Through Pentewan Valley towards the coast, passing through further attractions such as Heligan Gardens and Mevagissey. The route then follows through quiet lanes of the Roseland Peninsula to cross the River Fal at the King Harry Ferry before finishing in Truro.
The Coast and Clay Trail is made up of a number of smaller trails including Pentewan Trail, St Austell Trail, China Clay Trail, St Blazey Trail, Bugle Trail and wheal Martyn, which are all on Par Sands’s doorstep. So join the trail from Par Sands Holiday Park.
There are a number of horse riding stables in St Austell offering a range of outings and riding instruction for anyone from the novice to the experienced equestrian.
Sailing
If you fancy trying your hand at sailing in St Austell, there are two sailing clubs to choose from which are in close proximity to Par Sands, these are;
Both Pentewan and Porthpean Sailing Club offer good sailing and always welcomes new crew members.
Surfing in Cornwall is mainly regarded as a North Coast sport, but nevertheless there are often popular locations of surf on the south coast beaches, such as Pentewan.
If you fancy tackling the bigger waves at the professional locations, then Surfing in Newquay is only a short drive away. Newquay is regarded as the surfing capital of the UK, with excellent waves and facilities like Fistral beach, which is the venue for the UK's leading surf competitions including the Rip Curl Boardmasters, the Quicksilver Skins and the BUSA Championships.