Summer’s here, and there's no better way to soak up the sunshine than in an outdoor pool. Whether you're a late afternoon lounger or early morning swimmer, the UK is brimming with beautiful hot spots to enjoy with all the family during the school holidays!

We've compiled a few popular campsites for families and adult campers. Skip to the end of the blog to find some unique freshwater swimming options!

 

Campsites with pools for families
Freshwater Beach Holiday Park

Location: Dorset, DT6 4PT

There's no shortage of space for campers and caravanners at this beachside campsite in Dorset. Located on the coast within easy reach of West Bay, Weymouth and Lyme Regis, you can spend your days relaxing in one of their three pools. With a Jurrasic-themed area, your little ones will love the water slides, cannons, and apparatus the park offers!

 

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Hendra Holiday Park

Location: Newquay, TR84NY

With an oasis pool full of fun, the Hendra Holiday Park in Newquay is spread across 80 acres of parkland and only 2 miles from the sea. With three flumes to choose from, your kids will have a whale of a time in their outdoor and indoor pools. This holiday park is perfect for camping families wanting to make the most of outdoor activities.

 

 

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Lady's Mile Holiday Park

Location: Dawlish Warren, EX7 0LX

With an ideal location for family fun, the Lady’s Mile holiday park in Devon puts kids' fun at the heart! The outdoor swimming pool has slides and a splash pad perfect for hours of play in the summer sun.

If the weather isn’t on your side, they also have an indoor pool to enjoy. It has over 300 grass pitches available for tents, caravans and motorhomes and is only a 20-minute walk to gorgeous beaches.

 

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Campsites with Pools for Adults

Greendale Farm Caravan and Camping

Location: Rutland, LE15 7LB

Exclusively for adults, the Greendale Farm caravan and camping site has everything you need for a rejuvenating break. Only a short walk away from the village of Whissendine and the local windmill, campers can enjoy watersports, bird watching, and cycling.

Their new seasonal aqua park is well worth a visit. Sit back and relax on the paved terrace surrounding the outdoor heated pool with a cold beverage or two! Perfect for adult campers wanting peace and relaxation this summer. 

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Beverly Park

Location: Paignton, TQ4 7JE

Perfectly located to explore Torquay, Brixham, Torbay and Totnes, this camping and caravan park is award-winning. With a selection of indoor and outdoor entertainment, you can splash in the tropical pool at 11 and sunbathe next to the cove outdoor pool at 3.

With 20 tent pitches and 59 caravan spaces, you will be spoilt for choice at this North Devon retreat!

 

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Sandy Balls Holiday Village

Location: Hampshire, SP6 2JZ

This holiday park is all about relaxation, with jacuzzi sessions and beauty treatment rooms. Located in spectacular scenery, it's perfect for adults wanting to escape everyday life for a few days or a week or two.

Enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor or indoor pool this summer, surrounded by the lush greenery of the new forest.

 

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Campsites with Freshwater Pools
Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)

Location: Shropshire, SY6 7DL

If you're looking for a smaller campsite, then the Church Stretton Camp and Fish is located in an area of natural beauty. Famous as a fishing lake, it also offers space for campers to reconnect with nature. Perfect for long walks, bike rides and, of course, swimming! This campsite has a natural lake perfect for a splash about.

Also suitable for paddleboarding and kayaking, picture yourself taking an afternoon dip in the natural water lake after a morning of fishing, all topped off with an evening campfire! – what's not to love?!

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Stowford Manor Farm

Location: Wiltshire, BA14 9LH

This family-run campsite in the heart of the river Frome, Wiltshire, is ideal for anyone looking for a home away from home, a no-thrills camping experience. What it may lack in amenities, it makes up for in activities.

Fishing, hiking, boating, paddle boarding, and swimming are all encouraged at this riverside campsite. If you fancy a dip, you can do this half a mile down the river, opposite the river swimming club, perfect for a leisurely swim.

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Cornish Tipi Holidays

Location: Trelill, PL30 3HZ

Have you ever camped near a quarry? With Cornish Tipi Holidays, you can swim and bathe in freshwater, fish for rainbow trout, or hop in a canoe to row and muck about.

Located in a woodland valley, the tipis and tents are dotted throughout meadow fields, creating an idyllic setting for camping with friends and family!

 

 

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A final note from us

Perfect for cooling off after a day of exploring, the UK is jam-packed with campsites with swimming pools. Whether you want to splash around in an outdoor play centre or relax by the pool and read a book, there is something for everyone. 

So grab your swimwear, pack up your tent and prepare for a fun summer! Check out other guides on Camping in Europe and Top Beach holidays in our Camp Life blog section of the website