Overview of Hendra Holiday Park near Newquay

Hendra Holiday Park is set within approximately 80 acres of landscaped grounds just outside Newquay on Cornwall’s north coast. Family run for more than 50 years, this park combines a large choice of accommodation with extensive swimming, entertainment, dining and children’s facilities.

The location on the A392 provides convenient access to Newquay and the A30, making Hendra a useful base for exploring Cornwall as well as enjoying full days on the park. Newquay town centre and several of its best known beaches are approximately 5 to 10 minutes away by car. A bus stop outside the entrance also provides connections into Newquay and other local destinations.

Hendra is one of the top caravan parks in Newquay and is particularly popular with families who want plenty to do throughout their holiday. The central facilities area brings together the indoor fun pool, outdoor swimming pool, entertainment venues, places to eat, amusement arcades and indoor play. Outdoor areas include children’s playgrounds, a sports field, adventure golf, a Ninja course and spaces for skating and scootering.

The park is large, but the different areas are connected by internal roads and paths. A free morning land train tour gives children a fun way to see more of the grounds. Guests can choose between caravan holidays, lodge accommodation, touring pitches and camping, making Hendra suitable for both traditional self catering breaks and outdoor holidays close to Newquay.

Why is Hendra Holiday Park a Great Holiday Park?

Keep this immediately after the overview and limit it to eight genuinely distinctive points:

• Approximately 80 acres of landscaped grounds close to Newquay
• Indoor fun pool with flumes, river rapids and younger children’s pool
• Seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool
• Caravans, lodges, touring pitches and camping in one park
• Extensive indoor and outdoor activities for different age groups
• Several places to eat without leaving the park
• Convenient access to the A392, A30 and Newquay
• Several beaches within an approximately 5 to 10 minute drive

FAQs about Hendra Holiday Park

Does Hendra Holiday Park have an indoor swimming pool?

Yes. Oasis Indoor Fun Pools includes a large indoor pool, water flumes, river rapids and a separate pool for babies and younger children. Sessions may need to be booked and an additional charge can apply.

Does Hendra Holiday Park have an outdoor swimming pool?

Hendra has a heated outdoor swimming pool that normally opens during the warmer part of the season. Opening dates can vary according to the season and weather.

Is Hendra Holiday Park close to a beach?

Hendra is not directly beside a beach, but several Newquay beaches are approximately 5 to 10 minutes away by car. These include Towan Beach, Fistral Beach, Tolcarne Beach and Great Western Beach.

Are dogs welcome at Hendra Holiday Park?

Dogs are welcome in selected caravans and on designated touring and camping pitches. Guests need to choose pet friendly accommodation when booking.

Does Hendra Holiday Park have entertainment?

Family entertainment is available during the main season and can include live music, shows, games, comedy and children’s entertainment. The programme varies by date.

Can you camp at Hendra Holiday Park?

Yes. Hendra provides camping and touring pitches for tents, touring caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Pitch types include standard grass, electric, hardstanding and fully serviced choices.

Is Hendra Holiday Park suitable for teenagers?

The swimming pools, sports field, skate and scooter park, Ninja course, amusement arcades and organised activities give older children and teenagers more to do than at many smaller parks.

How far is Hendra Holiday Park from Newquay?

Hendra is approximately 1.5 miles from Newquay. The drive usually takes around 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the destination and seasonal traffic.

Caravan, Lodges and Camping at Hendra Holiday Park

Accommodation at Hendra Holiday Park includes caravans, lodges, a larger holiday house, touring pitches and camping pitches. The broad range makes it possible to choose between an affordable family caravan holiday, a more spacious lodge break or a traditional camping and touring stay.

The caravan accommodation includes different levels of comfort and specification, with two and three bedroom layouts sleeping between two and eight people. Caravans generally include a kitchen, lounge and dining area, bedrooms and a shower room, although layouts and included features vary between accommodation types. Selected caravans welcome dogs, while accessible accommodation is also available for guests with additional mobility requirements.

Lodges are positioned within a separate landscaped part of the park overlooking the surrounding countryside. Two and three bedroom choices provide additional living space, private decking and room for up to eight guests. Their position away from the busiest facilities creates a quieter setting while keeping the pools, entertainment and places to eat within the park.

A four bedroom holiday house is available for larger families and groups of up to eight people. Touring and camping guests can choose from standard grass pitches, electric pitches, hardstanding pitches and fully serviced choices. These accommodate tents, touring caravans, campervans and motorhomes, with pitch dimensions and services varying by category.

Dog friendly caravans and pitches must be selected when booking. Guests should also check the exact accommodation specification, as decking, linen, towels, WiFi and pool access may be included with some choices but charged separately with others.

Park Facilities at Hendra Holiday Park

The swimming facilities are among the main reasons families choose Hendra Holiday Park. Oasis Indoor Fun Pools includes a large indoor pool, three water flumes, river rapids, a waterfall, a giant tap and a separate baby and toddler pool with a small slide. Indoor swimming normally operates through timed sessions, which should be reserved in advance. Access may involve an additional charge depending on the accommodation and booking package.

A heated outdoor pool provides a second swimming area from approximately the end of May until the end of August. The outdoor pool has sun loungers and is fully supervised by lifeguards, with refreshments available on selected dates.

Evening entertainment takes place in The Venue throughout the main season. Programmes can include live music, comedy, stage shows, magicians, family games, dancing and appearances by the park characters. Additional live music is available at other venues during busier periods.

Children can use indoor soft play, outdoor playgrounds, a pirate ship play area, a sports field, amusement arcades, a Ninja course and a skate and scooter park. Adventure golf, mini four wheel drive experiences, Segways and organised activities are also available, although charges and advance booking may apply.

Several places to eat serve restaurant meals, pizza, fish and chips, snacks and ice cream. Other facilities include a food shop, laundry facilities, shower and toilet blocks for touring guests, WiFi in designated areas and a dog walking field. The range of indoor and outdoor facilities gives families plenty to do when the weather is nice as well as on wetter days in Cornwall.

Facility	What guests should know
Oasis Indoor Fun Pools	Includes a large indoor pool, three flumes, river rapids and a separate younger children’s pool. Timed sessions and additional charges may apply.
Outdoor pool	Heated seasonal pool normally operating during the warmer months.
Evening entertainment	Family shows, live music, games and performances during the main season.
Children’s activities	Indoor play, outdoor playgrounds, sports areas, Ninja course and organised sessions.
Adventure golf	Nine hole course with an additional charge.
Food and drink	Restaurants, takeaway food, pizza, fish and chips, snacks and ice cream.
Dog facilities	Selected dog friendly accommodation and a dog walking area.
Touring facilities	Shower blocks, toilets, washing facilities and serviced pitch choices.

Places to Visit Near Hendra Holiday Park

Hendra Holiday Park is approximately 5 to 10 minutes by car from Newquay town centre, where visitors will find shops, restaurants, the harbour and a choice of sandy beaches. Towan Beach is close to the harbour and town facilities, while Fistral Beach is one of Cornwall’s best known surfing locations. Tolcarne Beach and Great Western Beach provide further choices along the Newquay coastline.

Newquay Zoo and Trenance Gardens are approximately five minutes from the park. The surrounding area also includes a boating lake, play areas and walking routes, making it possible to combine several attractions in one visit. Blue Reef Aquarium beside Towan Beach provides an indoor family attraction in the centre of Newquay.

Lappa Valley is approximately 10 minutes away and offers steam train journeys, indoor play and outdoor activities. Watergate Bay can normally be reached in around 15 minutes and has a wide sandy beach, coastal walks and places to eat overlooking the sea. Perranporth is also approximately 15 minutes away, with an extensive beach that joins Penhale Sands at low tide.

The A392 and nearby A30 make longer days out straightforward to plan. The Eden Project is approximately 17 miles away and combines large indoor biomes with gardens and family activities. Truro is around 13 miles from the park and provides independent shops, restaurants and the city’s cathedral.

Hendra’s position gives visitors access to several different beaches rather than limiting the holiday to one section of the coast. Guests can choose between surfing beaches, sheltered family beaches, Newquay attractions and wider Cornwall day trips.