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Northumberland

Northumberland Beaches

With the beach just a short drive away, a visit to the sandy shores of Northumberland is a must during your stay at Riverside Leisure Park. We’ve highlighted our top beach spots nearby for you to enjoy during your Northumberland holidays.

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Ayrshire

Walks in West Scotland

We are lucky enough to have some fantastic locations in west Scotland which will provide the ideal base to explore the scenery in the area.
Explore our list of beautiful walks in Ayrshire and near Dumfries below. 

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Northumberland

Best castles in North East England

The UK is home to some of the most spectacular castles in the world, with over 70 castles in North East England. We’ve put together a list of the best castles to visit when on holiday in Northern England.

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East Lothian

Dog walks in East Lothian

East Lothian has a number of great places to get out and explore with your four-legged companion. We’ve put a collection of our favourite dog walks to explore in East Lothian.

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Berwickshire

Beaches in South East Scotland

We love the coastline near our parks in south east Scotland. With breath taking views and gorgeous clear seas, you feel like you could be a world away as soon as you step onto the beach. Even if your journey has only brought you 40 minutes from home, there is a different world right on your doorstep. 

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Berwickshire

Walks in South East of Scotland

Take a look at our favourite walks in South East Scotland, from casual walks through the Scottish borders to coastal walks near North Berwick & Dunbar.

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Dumfriesshire

Great walks and sights in Galloway Forest

Galloway Forest Park is an area of outstanding natural beauty, reaching over 300 square miles of awe-inspiring views. A visit to the site is a must when staying at Queensberry Bay or Viewfield manor in West Scotland.

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East Lothian

Beaches near Edinburgh

Our park Thurston Manor and Pease Bay are under an hour’s drive from Edinburgh and close to the East Lothian coastline. So if you’re up for exploring some beautiful beaches, before returning back to your woodland retreat, Thurston Manor and Pease Bay are the ideal holiday location for you.

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My first time me and my family absolutely loved it I can't wait to book our next visit at Heather view. Everyone was so lovely, friendly and happy and I think that makes a massive difference, we felt right at home.

Miss Adams

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We are very impressed with Verdant Leisure both parks we have visited have been kept in excellent condition also the accommodation has been immaculate with some small welcome additions... therefore we look forward to our next visit...well done Verdant Leisure.

Mary Coyle

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Really relaxing week in beautiful surroundings. Good base for exploring some lovely Scottish towns and fishing villages. Beach was lovely, could spend hours just watching the surfers, was really surprised how many there were. Staff at the Park were always cheerful, friendly and helpful, as well as extremely professional. - Pease Bay

Philip Smith

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