Thorness Bay Holiday Park

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Park Setting
Park setting
Plenty of space to burn off energy
Swimming pool
Park setting
Park setting
Touring and camping
Touring and camping
Touring and camping
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Plenty of space to burn off energy
Swimming pool
Park setting

  • Isle of Wight family park with plenty of organised activities
  • Indoor pool, bar and evening entertainment
  • Kids' club for children up to 11 years old
A lunchtime drink on the terrace of the Boathouse bar watching the white sails of the yachts zipping across the water, a hop and a skip down the leafy path to the beach for the afternoon, or a fun-filled night of live entertainment in the Showbar… there are many ways to relax at Thorness Bay Holiday Park in Cowes. Whippersnappers will love whooshing down the slide into the indoor pool before trying out a bit of snorkelling and rollerblading, and they may disappear for some time into the various kids’ clubs, which offer funtastic activities for kids up to 11. The whole family can get stuck into a range of sports on the all-weather court, and during the organised sessions you could chance your arm at archery or even learn to wield a crossbow. To complement the usual amenities, there’s a shop and laundry room, an outdoor playground for the little ones, amusements, darts and a pool table – and the occasional bingo session thrown in for fun.

Site type

Tent sites 124
Travel trailer sites 124
RV sites 124
Open now
Opens March 21

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. Swimming pool access is included: please show your Entertainment pass. Entertainment passes are included in the rate. If the site asks you to do so, you must complete an online ID verification process before you arrive. Your booking may be cancelled if you do not complete, or if you fail, the ID verification process.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 21 to

This site is a member of Parkdean Resorts group.

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

7

Overall rating from 122 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

65% would recommend this site to a friend

61% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a beautiful location with great views and friendly, helpful staff. Pitches are generally good-sized with appreciated on-site entertainment and dining. However, toilet/shower blocks are often noted as tired, dirty, and needing maintenance. Some pitches are also sloping.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 13
Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site, clean, friendly and great location

Overall

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked The size of the pitch was great even with awning, we had plenty of space. The amenities were excellent and staff very friendly. Shower block very clean. Perfect location just off beach. We will definitely be visiting again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities and lovely views.…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 9
Lisa E.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Facilities and lovely views.

Disliked The beach was too far to walk to if you have mobility issues. Also site was hilly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Terrible tired site in need of refurbishment..didn't not stay!!

Overall

1 out of 10
Location
 1
Value for money
 1
Accommodation
 1
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 1
Child friendliness
 1
Cleanliness
 1
Wifi
 1
Anonymous

Cedar powered grass RV campsite

Liked Nothing about the site was nice, the reception girls being friendly was about the only thing

Disliked Didn't stay longer than an hour despite losing fee to stay, the pitch we were given wasn't flat, grass long, totally unkept, went to facilities which were tired, dirty, woman in there said no toilet paper except for 1 roll & several toilets n/w, walked around site and decided to move on..would not stat there ever or recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wouldn't particularly stay again, there is other options

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 4
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 2
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 1
Wifi
 1
Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Views and bay

Disliked Showers poor and dirty
Reception quite ignorant and not very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet safe atmosphere. Friendly staff.…

Overall

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked Quiet safe atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with beach and entertainment…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 5
Wifi
 4
Anonymous

Cedar powered grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely site with beach and entertainment

Disliked Toilets and showers were dirty. Poor phone signal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, very friendly staff…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Beautiful location, very friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Welcoming staff and friendly.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Cedar powered grass RV campsite

Liked The park and what it had to offer us. Plenty to do.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely camp site with great facilities and excellent location.

Overall

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked Decent sized pitches, fabulous countryside and beach access, really good facilities onsite (shop, restaurant etc.) and the showers were nice and hot! Check-in process was quick too. The staff that we encountered were universally cheerful and helpful. Handy location for lots of tourist attractions.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Holiday

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Louise G.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Amazing Site for camping. Will be staying in a caravan next time!! great location with lots of wildlife to see. Clubhouse gave a fantastic variety of food and drink, with a lovely view.

Disliked A bit of a walk to the loo

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Thorness Bay Holiday Park

Thorness Lane

Thorness

Cowes

Isle Of Wight

England

PO31 8NJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.7348°N
1.3609°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.5 km Priestlands Place
13.6 km Stanford Hill
15.9 km Bus Shelter
Rail
12.2 km Lymington Pier Rail Station
12.8 km Lymington Town Rail Station
14.2 km Ryde Pier Head Rail Station
Ferry
5.5 km West Cowes Ferry Terminal
5.5 km West Cowes Floating Bridge
5.6 km East Cowes Floating Bridge
Airport
24 km Southampton Airport
33.6 km Bournemouth International Airport

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

Visitors will find lots of yachts and powerboats to drool over in Cowes harbour, and the town is also home to Osborne House, the country retreat of Queen Victoria and her brood. It’s well worth a nose around this magnificent house and its lovely gardens, and the Victorian afternoon teas aren’t half bad either… Since the Isle of Wight is such a bijou island, it doesn’t take long to reach other top attractions such as Carisbrooke Castle, the posh pile where King Charles I was imprisoned, and the island’s heritage steam railway, which regularly runs themed events. For those who fancy a change from the beach at Thorness Bay, the shallow waters at Colwell Bay beach, about 25 minutes away by car, are great for swimming, as well as watersports such as jetskiing and windsurfing.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Gurnard 3.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cowes 5.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lepe 5.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Calshot 8.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Compton Bay 11.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carisbrooke Castle 6.2 km

Osborne House 6.6 km

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 10.8 km

Isle of Wight Pearl 11.5 km

Fort Victoria Country Park 11.7 km

National Trust

Newtown Old Town Hall 3.8 km

Mottistone Manor Garden 10.3 km

Brighstone Shop and Museum 10.5 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 17.2 km

Bembridge Windmill 19.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SWAINSTON 5.4 km

Lepe and The Solent Coastline – New Forest 5.5 km

Newport - River Medina - Cowes - Newport 5.9 km

Newport Town 6.2 km

Carisbrooke Castle and the Tennyson Trail 6.2 km

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Thorness Bay Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Thorness Bay Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thorness Bay Holiday Park? Visitors will find lots of yachts and powerboats to drool over in Cowes harbour, and the town is also home to Osborne House, the country retreat of Queen Victoria and her brood. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thorness Bay Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Thorness Bay Holiday Park? From $18.40 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.