Southerness Holiday Park

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  • Family-friendly park with spectacular Solway Firth views
  • Kids' and teens' clubs, soft play, amusements and outdoor playgrounds
  • Showbar, bar-restaurant, takeaway and 25-metre indoor pool with flume
Northerners, fear not: southern-ness is not a prerequisite to enjoyment of a stay at Southerness Holiday Park at the foot of the Galloway Hills; the superb sea views and great facilities on site should please all comers. The pitches at this family-friendly park look out over the windswept beauty of the Solway Firth towards the English Lake District; and the surrounding countryside is teeming with wildlife, from the tiny creatures that inhabit the rockpools on the neighbouring beach to the great stags stalking the Galloway Forest Park further inland. Amphibian admirers will be interested to know too that the site is next door to Scotland’s largest breeding colony of Natterjack toads… When it comes to your own wee beasties, Southerness serves up a generous dollop of fun for kids too: buzzing clubs catering for the very small to hulking teens; an indoor pool, a flume, fountains and toddler pool (and a Jacuzzi for the grownups); a soft play area; crazy golf; amusements; outdoor playgrounds – plus of course the lively schedule of evening entertainment for the whole family in the Sunset Showbar. There’s a good choice of menu options in the bar-restaurant, as well as fresh Costa coffee; or you can opt for a takeaway if you just want to chill out in your own space and admire the views. There’s free wifi in designated areas of the site.

Site type

Caravans for hire 103
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 50
Caravan sites 50
Motorhome sites 50
Open now
Opens 14 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (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, 14 Mar to

This site is a member of Parkdean Resorts group.

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

7.4

Overall rating from 274 Pitchup.com customers

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Remote locationPeaceful

68% would recommend this site to a friend

64% would stay here again

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Good space and facilities

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked There was a nice amount of space between pitches and the on site facilities were really good.

Toilets and shower block always kept clean

Overall 10/10

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Pamela T.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Excellent park will definitely recommend to other friends and family staff very friendly and helpful thank you for a great experience

We had a good relaxing week…

Overall 10/10

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Llewellyn B.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked We had a good relaxing week

Disliked None

Everything. Lovely site. Nice walk to the beach. Nice meal in the…

Overall 8/10

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Carol R.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Everything. Lovely site. Nice walk to the beach. Nice meal in the pub down the road. Showers nice. Clean.

Disliked Couldn’t take dogs into the entertainment area.

Great site, clean facilities and the ground was great for trailer tent

Overall 10/10

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Sean S.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The pool was great with lots of room and a good temperature. The kids entertainment staff were great as well.

Disliked N/A

it worked well as a one night away from from home.

Overall 6/10

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Andrew M.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked decent pitches and great leisure pool. toilet facilities well maintained. soft play area was good too.

Disliked fir a family orientated site with lots of young children around my daughter was really disappointed by the outdoor play facilities and compared to other places I agree. all the amusement machines that eat money uf you let children use them. Southerness is not Blackpool promenade. w ysed it as a one night change of scene and a wee treat. wouldn't choose it for a proper holiday

Would definitely stay here again.

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dave n.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Location of pitch was ideal.
Right in the middle of the campsite pretty much.

Disliked We found this a very good site that was great value for money. Lots of facilities to keep kids and adults entertained.

Definitely use this place again . Torch for going to loo at night

Overall 10/10

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Andrea O.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Loved the tranquility of the site everything you need was on site . Would definitely use again

Disliked Ground for pitching tent was very uneven. Big holes in ground . Could easily damage ankle in the dark

Lovely place to be and see. Just get there before reception closes.

Overall 9/10

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Ben L.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The complex was well look after by staff and crew at Park dean.
Plenty to do amd see on site. Including things just out of the complex too.
Scenery and views were beautiful.

Disliked Attempting to check in once reception had closed at 5pm seemed to be a nightmare. Online chat assistant was nonexistent even though it offered one. Out of hours team kept hanging up the phone on us, which then left us to just grabbing a tent pitch and causing confusion for other campers as we had occupied their allocated spot.

Would go back yes but customer relations are a bit thin

Overall 5/10

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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William P.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Location of campsite near amenities

Disliked Booked electric hook up had no electricity kept tripping out site blamed my hook up cable we tried other peoples cable did same eventually got electric at 6 pm on second night still they said it was our equipment

Features

Dogs allowed

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Southerness Holiday Park

Southerness

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG2 8AZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.8739°N
3.5974°W

Route directions

By bus There is a bus stop within 100 yards of the park gates, with services running to Dumfries and Dalbeattie. The service is infrequent, running approximately every two hours. The approximate cost of a taxi fare to Dumfries is £12.

Nearest transport

Coach
21.7 km Whitesands
21.7 km Whitesands
22.7 km Carlingwark Street
Rail
19.3 km Maryport Rail Station
21.1 km Flimby Rail Station
21.3 km Aspatria Rail Station
Ferry
42.1 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
42.8 km Keswick Ferry Landing
43.1 km Hawes End Derwentwater 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

Assuming the weather is kind, the area surrounding Southerness Holiday Park is tiptop for anyone looking for an active holiday; do your own thing or shake off the cobwebs and try something new at one of the excellent activity centres in the Dumfries and Galloway region. Golfers are in for a particular treat, given the enormous choice of excellent courses nearby (the closest championship course is on the doorstep, in Southerness). If you fancy getting out and about, there’s a plethora of attractions to choose from: tickle your taste buds with a trip to the Cocoa Bean Factory or nearby ice cream factory; rattle around on the barrel train at Mabie Farm Park, a great value attraction packed with activities to keep the kids entranced all day; ramble around the romantic ruins of Sweetheart Abbey; clamber around a couple of castles, or visit the Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries. Or you could head to one of Dumfries and Galloway’s 'themed' towns: Wigtown for bookish types, Castle Douglas for foodies, or the artists’ town of Kirkcudbright.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southerness 0.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 8.1 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 12.8 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Allonby 15.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dhoon Bay 32.1 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 2.5 km

Robert Burns Centre 21.6 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 36.7 km

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 37.2 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 39.2 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 27.6 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 39 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 4.7 km

Carsethorn - Powillimount - Arbigland 5.7 km

Sandyhills - Rockcliffe - Kippford (and back?) 8.6 km

Criffel 9 km

Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve 11.6 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 Southerness Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Southerness Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Southerness Holiday Park? Assuming the weather is kind, the area surrounding Southerness Holiday Park is tiptop for anyone looking for an active holiday; do your own thing or shake off the cobwebs and try something … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Southerness Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Southerness Holiday Park? From $22.47 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.