One of the UK’s oldest holiday parks to launch new family campsite this summer after £17million transformation
A HUGE new family campsite is opening at a historic UK holiday park this summer.
Billing Aquadrome in Northampton is one of the oldest holiday parks in the UK dating back to 1945 when it opened shortly after World War II.
Sitting on 235 acres the resort has everything from a caravan site and funfair to a marina.
And now it is reintroducing its family camping offering for the 2026 season, after undergoing a massive revamp.
In the refreshed family camping area, guests will find 150 electric pitches as well as an amenities block and a play area.
Nikki Rathie, holidays director at Billing Aquadrome, said: “The return of camping for 2026 is something we know many families have been eagerly awaiting.
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“By reintroducing a premium family camping experience, we’re able to offer a much-loved family holiday experience at Billing Aquadrome which complements the other holiday styles on offer.
“This launch marks an exciting new chapter for the park following a year of major investment and regeneration.”
The park is also undergoing a massive £17million regeneration.
This includes new restaurants, the waterside Lake Club, Willow Lakes Aquapark, a BMX pump track, a Himalayan Adventure Golf Course and Adventure Island.
There is a newly opened Zen Den too, for families needing to escape the noise.
By the end of this year, a new indoor entertainment venue will also open.
Campers will also get access to all of Billing Aquadrome’s attractions such as the indoor swimming pool, which has a toddlers’ splash zone and a flume slide.
And guests can also enjoy a programme of activities and live performances including drive-in movie nights, Tough Mudder, an aqua assault course and paddleboard hire.
Guests won’t be charged extra for bringing a dog, having a gazebo or pup tent or any extra equipment.
There is a premium camping experience available as well with 150 electric pitches measuring eight metres by 10 metres.
Bookings for the new family campsite launch on March 26.
However, from February 17, families can sign up to be the first to know when bookings go live.
As part of the launch, 26 families from this sign-up list will each win a three-night break.
When it comes to the cost per night, prices will vary but current pitches available to book on Billing Aquadrome’s website cost from £25 a night during the summer holidays.
If you don’t fancy camping, Billing Aquadrome also has an array of other accommodation types including glamping.
For example, you could stay in one of their static caravans for two nights (midweek) for £129.
And for convenience when staying, there is an on-site shop, hair and beauty salon and a laundrette.
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