Summer Valley Touring Park
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Add your business details- Peaceful park in a sheltered valley and wildlife haven
- Two miles from Truro and 10 minutes' drive from sandy beaches
- Spotless facilities, playground and guest lounge
Summer Valley Touring Park is a peaceful and private park, in a cocoon of trees two miles to the north of Truro, and in a south-facing sheltered valley in peaceful Cornish countryside and a wildlife haven. It's centrally located within Cornwall: the north coast and beaches are 10 minutes' drive away and the south coast within 20.
The south-facing pitches have lush views over meadows and woodland, and there’s a smart service area, an adventure playground, a food shop and a heated facilities block with guest lounge and free wifi
The site is small (three acres) and family-owned, so holidaymakers can expect good service, a warm welcome and a relaxed environment. There’s a pub half a mile away in the village of Shortlanesend, or guests can make their way the two miles into Truro for lots more shops, restaurants and services.
Grab your bucket and spade and hit the miles of silky sand at Perranporth, six miles away.
Campground type
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1Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Summer Valley Touring Park
Shortlanesend
Truro
Cornwall
England
TR4 9DW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.2905°N
-5.08843°W
Route directions
If you are coming from the east along the A30 towards Redruth, ignore all signs to Truro and Shortlanesend. You will pass a large car (Nissan) showroom on the right, then take the next left turn, signposted Truro 4 miles. After 1 mile at Allet bear left towards Truro.
The site is approximately 0.5 miles on the right-hand side of the road. The site is clearly signposted.
If travelling from Truro, take the B3284 signposted Perranporth, the site is 2.5 miles out of Truro just through Shortlanesend on the left-hand side.
Nearest transport
Bus1.8 mi Lay By
2.6 mi Bus Station
3.8 mi Kings Head
Rail2.1 mi Truro Rail Station
5.2 mi Perranwell Rail Station
7.3 mi Redruth Rail Station
Ferry5.5 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
5.7 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing
5.8 mi Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport11.4 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
22.1 mi Penzance Airport
28.8 mi Land's End St Just 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
It’s less than half an hour to the following: Springfield Farm Park and Pony Centre, which on top of all the equine excitement has a huge indoor play barn and a variety of outdoor fun; penguins, parrots and otter antics at the Paradise Park wildlife sanctuary; and the mega milking parlour, rides and slides at Dairyland Farm World.
Flambards adventure park is about 30 minutes away too, or there’s more relaxed entertainment within the heavenly biomes of the Eden Project and at the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Drama queens shouldn’t miss the opportunity to take in an open-air performance in the jaw-dropping setting of the Minack Theatre.
In ye olden days, a naive chap taking a day trip to St Ives might find himself landed with seven wives, cats, sacks and more… these days, advice is to avoid these traditional souvenirs and make a beeline for the Tate Gallery instead.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perranporth | 5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trevaunance Cove | 5.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth Penhale Sands | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 6.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthtowan | 6.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Truro Cathedral 2.5 mi
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 5.7 mi
Newquay Zoo 8.4 mi
Blue Reef Aquarium 8.6 mi
Fistral Beach 8.9 mi
National Trust
Trelissick Garden 5.6 mi
Trerice 6.9 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 8.9 mi
St Anthony Head 10.4 mi
Glendurgan Garden 12.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CHYVERTON PARK 2 mi
Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape 2.5 mi
Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 4.7 mi
Hanover 5.1 mi
TREGOTHNAN 5.5 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – Wednesday, August 7, 2024)
Newquay, England 10.2 mi
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – Wednesday, June 12, 2024)
Par, England 16 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 Summer Valley Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Summer Valley Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Summer Valley Touring Park? It’s less than half an hour to the following: Springfield Farm Park and Pony Centre, which on top of all the equine excitement has a huge indoor play barn and a variety … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Summer Valley Touring Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.