Gather your party posse and whoop it up in Woolacombe, both in and out of the waves. Large groups - including stags and hens - are welcome at the 15-acre Europa Park, where the drinks won’t break the bank thanks to the nightly happy hour, and the clubhouse rocks into the early hours in high season. As well as the regular live bands and foam parties, you could organise karaoke, a bucking bronco or some other shenanigans, depending on how adventurous you’re feeling...
After sleeping off the previous night’s festivities in their tents, campers usually knock back a full English before making for the free pool and sauna, or strolling down to the wide golden sands of Woolacombe beach.
Tent-phobic? No need to miss out, just upgrade to one of the dinky wooden ‘surf cabins’, which also have their own TV, kettle and beer fridge.
Families are welcome too, but are advised to visit during the week rather than over the somewhat lively weekends!
Nearby attractions and activities
The park has good links with a local adventure sports company, and can sort out coasteering, kayaking, climbing, abseiling, mountain biking, orienteering or high ropes action for groups who want to get their adrenaline pumping.
For visitors who want a night out in Woolacombe, the Europa staff recommend a nosh-up at the Boardwalk or Electric restaurants, then some drinks in the Red Barn or the Jube before dancing it all off at the local club, Mariscos. There are also umpteen restaurants, bars and clubs in nearby Barnstaple; again, the Europa team will happily pass on their top picks, including some insider knowledge on where to find a cheap, safe cab home.
There’s plenty of fun nearby for those who do come with children (or who just like kidding around): comedy sheep-racing and duck trials at The Big Sheep, family rides and shows at the Milky Way Adventure Park, plus all sorts of animal attractions at Exmoor Zoo and the Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park.
Attractions near Europa Park
Must see
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (15.9 miles)
National Trust
- Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum (8.9 miles)
- Heddon Valley (11.4 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Europa Park
Woolacombe Village (1.1 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches Surfing
Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path (1.3 miles) Walking
Woolacombe - Morte Point - Bull Point - Lee - Mortehoe (1.3 miles) Walking
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Overall we enjoyed our stay, there was only a few downfalls Hannah V. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Web we arrived we got a nice welcome and everything was explained clearly to us. The facilities were good like the ranch bar and the swimming pool. It was handy to have the spar shop just on the corner as we were staying in a tent we regularly bought food etc. it was great that we could choose any pitch that we wanted on the campsite and the pitches were a fair size. Things were ... Disliked: The shower and toilet cubicles where we were weren't of a very high standard, the lights only worked in one of them which meant we had to get changed in the dark or walk down to the bar and use those toilets. Also the only good showers were the ones in the swimming pool area which meant we had to wait till 10:00 to shower. The first night in the ranch there was ... |
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Shockingly awful - avoid clarejennings311 (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: The location Disliked: The fact that my bungalow had a problem with damp; the shower did not work; the tv did not work; there was not a double bed as advertised but rather 2 rooms with bunk beds. The ridiculously over-priced amount we paid for something this bad! |
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Family and I had a fab time. Great Location. Great time by all. Kimberley W. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Location Disliked: 2 for 1 steaks were £17.00. That seems the price for 2. |
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Liked: the cost of camping was very reasonable and the camp site is in a good spot not to far from beach Disliked: The food and Drinks are over priced. could do with more toilet facilities around the camping areas. |
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Bit of a mixed bag really. andywaight (Young couple, 2 reviews, 4 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: My girlfriend and I recently returned from a 4 nights/ 5 day trip 30/07/12-03/08/12. We loved the fantastic view which the campsite offered, the facilities there were not all as advertised. Generally speaking the toilet/ shower facilities were quite clean, during wet weather they were not of a similar standard (understandable really). We did really enjoy our time in North Devon, so much so that we were looking to stay on ... Disliked: The layout of the unisex toilet/ shower block caused them to be a little cramped. The proximity of the toilet to the wash basin tended to made things a little awkward. So may consider it extremely convenient? We also felt that the Clubhouse was drastically overpriced for both food and drinks (with the exception of the 'Happy Hour' and 'Two for One' offers). This ended up with us using it only the once. In addition ... |
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Liked: The location was great and amazing views. The showers were plentiful, always hot and ideal for family use because the rooms contained two showers, a toilet and a sink. The staff were friendly and helpful and access on and off site was made easy with cards for the barriers. Disliked: The prices in the bar for both food and drink which became reasonable during Happy Hour however, children were not permitted in the bar at these times. Whilst this is understandable, it does make it difficult to take advantage when travelling with young children. |
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A nice location over looking the sea. karen m. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The showers were hot and they were clean. Disliked: The road leading out of the campsite could be improved. |
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Liked: The bar was fill of young people, had 2 for 1 drinks happy hour and all you can eat fried breakfast. They also have a sauna and small pool, and its well located for the beach. Disliked: the people - if you are planning to have a relaxed trip with family, its not ideal. Its very CHAVVY and noisy at night. Jubilee weekend was packed with drunken youths dress as superheros vomiting everywhere. Not my cup of tea. If you have a young family or want peace and quiet, look elsewhere |
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Wont be returning Brian D. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Ok views Disliked: Dirty showers and facilities |
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Lovely views from the site , sarah h. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Lovely view of the sea, nice site Disliked: surf bar was dirty,we wanted to try the breakfast, but when we went in the night before, there was dried beans still on the surfaces and a horrible smell of used cooking oil,so we didnt bother.. |
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Really pleased we booked this campsite Helen H. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Lovely campsite with excellent facilities. We are a young(ish) couple and liked the fact there was a lively bar where we could have a few drinks after an evening in Woolacombe and before going to bed. The campsite was the second closest to Woolacombe town centre and about a mile downhill - some parts very steep. Breakfast very reasonable and good, but small pot of tea very expensive for one teabag, hot water and milk ... Disliked: Wasn't too impressed that I had to pay an additional £7 for my car on top of the nightly rate. This was not mentioned anywhere in the online booking process so I felt this additional surcharge was a bit of a con! |
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Great Campsite!! kay-lowe (Family with older children, 2 reviews, 0 photos)
Liked: The fact that beach is only a mile away down quiet footpaths. Bar,barbecue and decking area are great place to socialise.Takeaway food and shop at bottom of site for convenience. AA you can eat breakfast buffet!! Disliked: Could do with more single toilets rather than toilet in shower rooms. |
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Liked: The view Disliked: The toilet and showers were barely adequate |
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Freindly staff, clean site with hot showers, excellent onsite facilities, and a great bar! alexblandblpeninsulacouk (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: The cleanliness, the staff, the bar and the views over Wollacombe Bay. Disliked: Nothing |
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Great site joannelewis999btinternetcom (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: 4 pitches all together in a nice quiet area with great views of the sea. Travelled with friends and young children. The staff were friendly all you can eat breakfast was just as it said and was very good. the site from what we saw was very clean and well maintained. Think a cable car to the beach would be a great addition. Only joking!! Thank you all we shall return Disliked: no comment |
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For the two nights we stayed it was comfortable,the staff were polite and the facilities adequate. So overall my husband, my self and our two children of 6yrs and 8yrs had a great stay. benedictwillisskycom (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Before we went some reviews were not good for families staying there but we found this not to be the case. The staff were helpful and polite when we arrived. There were plenty of picthes to choose from. The shower block was adequate with one single shower on the family pitch which was much better and in close range. As for the noise level there was none only the slight base of the music from ... Disliked: I wouldn't say dislikes, the only comment I would say is the club house for meals is expensive and they do not do kids meals. The breakfast seems a good deal but be careful the drinks wack up the bill, so only had it one morning. |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Fully serviced pitches
Hard standings
Water hook-up points for tourers
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Gastronomic delight
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Ilfracombe Bus Station — 3.9mi
Braunton (Devon): George Hotel Coach Stop — 4.6mi
Chivenor (Devon): Camp Gates Coach Stop — 5.8mi
- Train stations
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Barnstaple Rail Station — 8.6mi
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station — 12.8mi
Umberleigh Rail Station — 14.9mi
- Ferry ports
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Ilfracombe Ferry Landing — 4.1mi
Appledore Ferry Landing — 8.2mi
Instow Ferry Landing — 8.3mi
- Airports
- Swansea Airport — 30.2mi
Directions
Barnstaple train station is a 20-minute drive from Europa Park.
Buses include the Devon and Cornwall First service from Barnstaple (303).
Permitted arrival time
12 noon for camping / 3pm for accommodation until 9pm / 11pm or as arranged
Cancellation policy
Europa Park does not offer any refunds under any circumstances.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Payment of your balance is due 28 days before your arrival date, or as soon as possible if your booking is for within 28 days.
Please contact us using the phone number in your confirmation to complete your payment. We do not accept payment on arrival, so please ensure that you have contacted us to pay your balance.
Cards accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
We do not accept groups with members under 18 unless at least 50% of the group is over 18. One group member over 18 must sign to accept responsibility for the group acting in a responsible manner.
For camping groups of four or more persons, and all fixed accommodation, a £10 per person cash deposit will be required on arrival to ensure good behaviour on the site. Nobody in the group will be allowed to enter the site until the full cash deposit has been paid.
For single-sex groups a further £100 cash deposit will be required on arrival in addition to the £10 per person cash deposit.
Check availability at Europa Park…
Beautiful landscaped camping pitches (at least 30ft x 30ft), with views of the beach from everywhere on the site. Suitable for any sized tent. On clear days you can see way out to Lundy island. Please note that cars are not included with your booking. Please add these as extra ...
Max. persons: unlimited
Grass at least 30ft x 30ft pitch, beautifully landscaped with views of the beach from everywhere on the site. Standard electric supply is at 10 amps, limited 16-amp supplies available (request in 'other details' on booking page). Suitable for any sized tent, small to medium caravan and motorhome. On clear ...
Max. persons: unlimited
These compact cabins are are a great option for couples or solo campers. Sleeping two people, they are fun-sized camping at its best. They have a double bed, electricity, TV, beer fridge, kettle and an electric heater. Please note: - you cannot stand up in the pods - there is ...
Max. persons: 2x
Three-berth camping pod, with one double and one single, small beer fridge and kettle. Equipped with heater and free view digital TV. Ideal for a basic glamping experience. These cabins have outside space to enjoy a barbecue overlooking the bay and Lundy Island. Cabins are no further than 100m from ...
Max. persons: 3x
These cabins are a very popular part of our accommodation offer, made from wood they are warm, dry and cosy whatever the weather. Sleeping 4-6 people they are sized to fit a medium group and are great for the not so experienced campers They have a double bunk bed and ...
Max. persons: 6x
These popular wooden cabins are warm, dry and cosy whatever the weather. Sleeping 3 - 5 people they are sized to fit a small group and are great for the not so experienced camper. They have single bunk beds, electricity, TV, beer fridge, kettle and a gas fire. They all ...
Max. persons: 5x
Thankyou for taking the time to write this review.
We do understand that being a 18 - 30's campsite we are not suitable for everyone , we offer a place for people to party and enjoy them selfs .
Our prices in the bar are reasonable priced for the area, starting at £3.50 for a pint of larger.
as im sure you can understand , happy hour is a great promotion for any Bar to offer, and that many people take up the offer. we are sorry that you had to wait a while but the staff are dedicated to serving everyone as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Over the winter we are carrieing out an exstensive referbisment of the site to give it a fresh look for the 2013 season.
thanks again
Europa