Golden Coast Leisure Park

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A bird's eye view of the leisure park, overlooking Woolacombe Sands
The outdoor swimming pool
Electric pitches
The pool from the top of the waterslide

  • Family-friendly north Devon holiday park with lots of activities
  • Under two miles from Woolacombe; Combe Martin 15 minutes
  • Surf machines, bungee trampoline, climbing wall, bowling and sauna
Join the thousands of sheep that flock to Woolacombe for the annual ovine hairdressing championships, with a trip to the green and pleasant gardens of the Golden Coast Leisure Park. Visitors have access to masses of activities on site, from the pumped up (cycling, tennis, water flumes, four indoor and outdoor swimming pools), to the more leisurely (bowling, fishing, pitch and putt, sauna and solarium). Although there’s no shortage of mod cons, the site retains an old-school charm, not least thanks to its Old Mill Inn, which has been keeping people fed and watered since the seventeenth century. In the evenings, guests can chill out and enjoy the valley views, grab a pint in the sports bar, or enjoy entertainment including game shows, family discos, tribute bands, comedians and illusionists. 'Messy mayhem' is promised at the various kids’ clubs for all age groups, and the little sprouts should have a fine time on the bungee trampoline and climbing wall; parents can confirm that their offspring actually do walk on water as they take to the inflatable human hamster balls in the pool, or show off their board skills on the Wavesurfer artificial surf machine. For a pit stop, try creating a family heirloom over a cuppa at the ceramic-painting café.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 77
Motorhome pitches 77
Open now
Opens 30 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 30 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

79% would recommend this site to a friend

74% would stay here again

What customers say

This park offers a wide range of activities and entertainment, particularly for families. Reviewers frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and good value for money. However, some guests mention issues with gravel pitches, noise, and the booking system for certain amenities like the outdoor pool. The location is also highlighted as a positive.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location, less than 3 miles…

Overall

8 out of 10
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10
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location, less than 3 miles to Woolacombe beach, 15 mins drive to Ilfracombe Aldi. There is a well stoked SPAR onsite. Kids enjoyed the indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Lots of activities and entertainment for the families with children.

Disliked Camping pitches are very small and congested, the nearest shower block and washing up area didn't had hot water during our 5 days camping.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place would defo return

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
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10
Wifi
No rating

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked I liked mostly everything,it was so clean and tidy and lots for kids to do x
Loved the tap and drain outside campervan x

Disliked There was only 3 washers on the whole site and a good walk to the nearest toilet block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely lovely park, great location, beach…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely lovely park, great location, beach 5mins drive. It does good facilities. Can get pricey if you have more than one child.

Disliked Camp site was too small. We were all squeezed on next to each other. No space to play outside the tent. And the showers were cold. We walked abit further and found some warm showers. So was not an issue

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Ok

Overall

4 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
3
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
2
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
No rating
Karl A. 1 review

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked The entertainment and pools

Disliked The small pitch for tents there more for the vans hear like the grass for tent was so small give us a number that someone was already in as they taking up 2 pitches so end up really close to electric box which wasn’t ideal with small kids ,, the showers was freezing cold 4 days out our 7 day stay didn’t really give us much information when arrived if you had more space for tents it would be great holiday park but that lets it down massively

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Good

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7 out of 10
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10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good sized pitch, friendly staff, great location

Disliked Dogs aren’t aloud in the entertainment after 6pm, the numbers of the electric tent pitches weren’t very clear and our pitch number was taken before we got there

Recommend to friends Visit again

We arrived on Saturday the 18th,…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Lisa J. 1 review

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked We arrived on Saturday the 18th, pitch 8 The bay and it was beautiful, we enjoyed a week with you with family and can honestly say we had the best time, and we will definitely be returning very soon would highly recommend the stunning beach, and we also had a day at Watermouth castle which was absolutely amazing for views and for a fun day out

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for kids! Friendly and helpful

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Amenities clean toilets showers allowed la later check out no extra charge lots to do for kids close to beach definitely recommend with children entertainment in evening really good for kids hand out certificates games etc definitely be back! Touring first time with caravan easy space to park and manoeuvre enjoyed every minute!

Disliked Bookings for swimming and other free activities all booked even when looking a week before and not holiday season early July 45 minutes sessions WiFi is extra and signal for data not good

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Would not recommend at all. So unorganised.

Overall

1 out of 10
Location
1
Value for money
1
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
1

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Nothing…

Disliked We didn’t even get a pitch. Turned up at 7 (it states that you can check in until 8) reception was closed. No staff anywhere in sight, spent over half an hour sat in the van on hold for them to tell us to just go downstairs to the bowling alley where we were greeted by a young lad who probably shouldn’t be left on his own without some training. They didn’t even have our booking, after looking at the same sheet for quite some time he gave us someone else’s pitch, when I asked where the pitch was he said it’s out there and pointed… not much help at all on a large site. We’d booked a gravel touring pitch so this is what we were looking for, we couldn’t find it. Went back and tried to find someone who might’ve known what they were doing which proved difficult. The only person who tried to help us was the security guard in the bar! Unfortunately he didn’t know where to go either but we appreciated his efforts. The night guard then turned up but by this time we had spent over an hour trying to just check in and it had ruined all of our plans for the night. Very very unhappy, would not recommend at all. Awaiting a call from a “manager” to sort it all out as we ended up having to turn around and go back home which luckily was only 40 minutes away. Who leaves a site like this manned with staff who have no idea what they are doing?! What a waste of time, effort, money and an evening off of work!

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Brilliant 👏

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
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10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
5

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked We booked a camp 🏕 pitch for 4 days but the men's shower block was not open so Jill at the reception gave us a 2 bedroom house for free to use for 4 days. Thank you

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Highly recommended

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Lee W. 1 review

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Amazing place and amazing Staff

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Sauna Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis Waterslide Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Luxury Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Golden Coast Leisure Park

Station Road

Woolacombe

Devon

England

EX34 7HW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.17274°N
4.17277°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi Methodist Church
4.5 mi Opposite George Hotel
4.5 mi George Hotel
Rail
8.3 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
12.6 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
14.7 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
3.7 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
8.3 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
8.4 mi Instow Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Venture out and you’ll find loads to see and do in this part of North Devon. Clamber down the steep cobbledy streets to the fishing boats at the fourteenth-century quay in Clovelly (50 minutes' drive), or pay a visit to Barnstaple Pannier Market (25 minutes) to browse the local foodstuffs, arts and crafts, and antiques. Watermouth Castle (15 minutes) has dungeon labyrinths and a gnome land (anyone who thinks this sounds like the stuff of nightmares will be pacified by the dreamy views…). Nature lovers might enjoy an outing to the wilderness of Exmoor National Park to spot wild deer and ponies, choosing spots like the ruggedly gorgeous Valley of Rocks (35 minutes) for wild goats and fossil hunting. For other days out, the kids can come face-to-leg with scarily lifelike dinosaurs and go swimming with sea lions at Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (15 minutes), or just get spaced out by the rides at The Milky Way Adventure Park (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Woolacombe Village 1.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 1.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Putsborough 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 4 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 15.9 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 8.4 mi

Heddon Valley 11 mi

Watersmeet 16.5 mi

Lundy 21.3 mi

Holnicote Estate 26.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 0.8 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 1.4 mi

Woolacombe - Morte Point - Bull Point - Lee - Mortehoe 1.7 mi

Mortehoe NT Coast 1.7 mi

Morte Point - Rugged Coastal Headland 1.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Golden Coast Leisure Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Golden Coast Leisure Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Golden Coast Leisure Park? Venture out and you’ll find loads to see and do in this part of North Devon. Clamber down the steep cobbledy streets to the fishing boats at the fourteenth-century quay in Clovelly … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Golden Coast Leisure Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Golden Coast Leisure Park? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.