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Lower Hyde And Landguard Holiday Parks in Shanklin – Location, Facilities and Reviews 2024
**Parkdean Resorts offers: Caravan holidays from £99 + discount Isle of Wight ferry travel**
Sunny Shanklin has got two busy Parkdean Resorts Holiday parks called Lower Hyde and Landguard. They were formerly Park Resorts holiday parks before the companies merged a few years ago.
They've got a lot in common but there are also some key differences, which you'll want to know if you're deciding which one to go for.
Here’s our guide to location, price, accommodation options, facilities and reviews
They've got a lot in common but there are also some key differences, which you'll want to know if you're deciding which one to go for.
Here’s our guide to location, price, accommodation options, facilities and reviews
Where are Lower Hyde and Landguard Holiday Parks?
Lower Hyde and Landguard are both in Shanklin, which is a good choice if you’re looking for a classic English seaside resort.
It’s in the East Wight, which is the busier and more touristy part of the Isle of Wight. Personally, I prefer Shanklin to Sandown and Ryde, though they’ve all got their plus points.
The seafront at Shanklin has got a mini fairground, along with three minigolf courses, a large amusement arcade, several places to eat and things like kayaks or paddleboard hire on the beach (in summer obviously…no-one is kayaking in January).
Lower Hyde and Landguard are both a little way back from the beach, so you’ll either need to walk about 20 minutes or drive five minutes to get your feet wet. Lower Hyde is a little bit closer to Shanklin’s railway station which connects with the ferries in Ryde via a railway line.
Parking on Shanklin seafront is OK most of the time, but we have struggled to find a space on a couple of occasions during half term in May. You will have to pay to park, of course. A trip to the beach will probably cost you about £5 in parking (see our guide to cheap parking on the Isle of Wight if you dislike paying for parking as much as I do).
It’s in the East Wight, which is the busier and more touristy part of the Isle of Wight. Personally, I prefer Shanklin to Sandown and Ryde, though they’ve all got their plus points.
The seafront at Shanklin has got a mini fairground, along with three minigolf courses, a large amusement arcade, several places to eat and things like kayaks or paddleboard hire on the beach (in summer obviously…no-one is kayaking in January).
Lower Hyde and Landguard are both a little way back from the beach, so you’ll either need to walk about 20 minutes or drive five minutes to get your feet wet. Lower Hyde is a little bit closer to Shanklin’s railway station which connects with the ferries in Ryde via a railway line.
Parking on Shanklin seafront is OK most of the time, but we have struggled to find a space on a couple of occasions during half term in May. You will have to pay to park, of course. A trip to the beach will probably cost you about £5 in parking (see our guide to cheap parking on the Isle of Wight if you dislike paying for parking as much as I do).
Shanklin has a sandy beach which is about 20 minutes from Landguard and Lower Hyde
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Shanklin is a deckchairs and sunshine sort of place
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What facilities are there at Lower Hyde and Landguard?
Lower Hyde and Landguard are both very well equipped with plenty to do.
Most activities are free (i.e. included in the cost of the holiday) such as football and cricket, although there are a few exceptions such as 'hover archery'.
- Landguard is a better choice if you are likely to go swimming every day as it’s got a larger indoor swimming pool. Lower Hyde residents are able to use the Landguard one, but it is a 15 minute walk. Both parks have got outdoor swimming pools, but come on, be realistic…
- Both parks have daytime and evening entertainment for children and adults. Lower Hyde has a busier schedule with things like outdoor cinema and more live music. The website says that Lower Hyde's entertainments are 'more lively' whilst Landguard's entertainment is 'leisurely'. Kids' activities include things like science, superhero and sci-fi themed shenanigans.
- They both have playgrounds, places to eat and drink and a shop onsite. Lower Hyde also has a sports court.
Most activities are free (i.e. included in the cost of the holiday) such as football and cricket, although there are a few exceptions such as 'hover archery'.
Landguard has a good sized indoor pool as well as this outdoor pool...
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...whilst Lower Hyde has this outdoor pool and a small indoor pool
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Do Lower Hyde and Landguard holiday parks get good reviews?
There's not a lot between Landguard and Lower Hyde in terms of reviews. Both average 4/5 on TripAdvisor. When we checked, Lower Hyde was just about edging it on Google Reviews with a score of 4.2/5 compared to 4.1/5 for Landguard.
They also get pretty similar reviews to other competing holiday parks on the Isle of Wight, such as Nodes Point (also run by Parkdean Resorts/formerly Park Resorts) and Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park (run by Away Resorts). These two options are nearer to a beach, but are in a quieter part of the Island.
They also get pretty similar reviews to other competing holiday parks on the Isle of Wight, such as Nodes Point (also run by Parkdean Resorts/formerly Park Resorts) and Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park (run by Away Resorts). These two options are nearer to a beach, but are in a quieter part of the Island.
What's the accommodation like at Lower Hyde and Landguard holiday parks?
Lower Hyde has caravans, lodges and chalets. Landguard just has caravans and lodges. The lodges are a bit posher and more spacious than the chalets. Some lodges have hot tubs, although you pay a lot extra for those during the busier times.
Lower Hyde offers Glamping in safari tents, whereas Landguard doesn't.
Lower Hyde Holiday Park and Landguard Holiday Park both offer camping and touring pitches.
Reviews of individual accommodation varies greatly at both parks, with some very positive comments (e.g. 'Excellent value for money') and some less positive (e.g. 'It totally smelled of dog for the entire stay'). My advice would be to look at the individual accommodation reviews, as well as the overall park score. Here's a guide to the Parkdean Resorts caravan grading system.
In our comparisons of holiday parks and camping on the Isle of Wight:
Lower Hyde offers Glamping in safari tents, whereas Landguard doesn't.
Lower Hyde Holiday Park and Landguard Holiday Park both offer camping and touring pitches.
Reviews of individual accommodation varies greatly at both parks, with some very positive comments (e.g. 'Excellent value for money') and some less positive (e.g. 'It totally smelled of dog for the entire stay'). My advice would be to look at the individual accommodation reviews, as well as the overall park score. Here's a guide to the Parkdean Resorts caravan grading system.
In our comparisons of holiday parks and camping on the Isle of Wight:
- Landguard was somewhere around the middle in our price comparison of campsites, whilst Lower Hyde was the most expensive of the Parkdean Resorts on the Isle of Wight. A week for four in August 2024 was £386 at Landguard or £483 at Lower Hyde.
- Lower Hyde was slightly cheaper than Landguard for caravan holidays in our comparison for a family of four in August 2024. Landguard prices started at £999 whilst Lower Hyde started at £939 for a week's holiday. We searched in October 2023.
Lower Hyde Holiday Park has a glamping village with 12 safari tents
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Most of the accommodation at Lower Hyde and Landguard is caravans (this picture shows Landguard)
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Can I bring my dog to Lower Hyde and Landguard holiday parks?
Yes, Lower Hyde and Landguard are both dog friendly holiday parks. You pay an extra £49 to bring a dog.
However, bringing a dog does limit your accommodation options. When I searched, 5 out of 19 accommodation options at Landguard were dog friendly whilst 9 out of 28 accommodation options at Lower Hyde accepted dogs.
However, bringing a dog does limit your accommodation options. When I searched, 5 out of 19 accommodation options at Landguard were dog friendly whilst 9 out of 28 accommodation options at Lower Hyde accepted dogs.
Are Lower Hyde and Landguard good choices for an Isle of Wight holiday?
Lower Hyde and Landguard are best suited for families looking for a busy, budget holiday. There's plenty to do on the parks and you could happily waste a couple of days building sandcastles at Shanklin if the weather is nice.
Some people find Shanklin a bit twee and touristy. It's a bit like walking into a postcard with lots of olde thatched cottages, shops selling boxes of fudge and an arcade full of 2p machines.
Personally, we didn't visit Shanklin much until we had children and then we realised it's convenient and pleasant for a bit of family fun.
I would also look at Nodes Point and Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park as they offer a lot of the same things but have the advantage of easy beach access which is good for an evening stroll.
If you want isolation and quiet, I would look elsewhere at the lodges and caravans at somewhere like Cheverton Copse or Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat (see our lodges guide for more ideas)
Some people find Shanklin a bit twee and touristy. It's a bit like walking into a postcard with lots of olde thatched cottages, shops selling boxes of fudge and an arcade full of 2p machines.
Personally, we didn't visit Shanklin much until we had children and then we realised it's convenient and pleasant for a bit of family fun.
I would also look at Nodes Point and Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park as they offer a lot of the same things but have the advantage of easy beach access which is good for an evening stroll.
If you want isolation and quiet, I would look elsewhere at the lodges and caravans at somewhere like Cheverton Copse or Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat (see our lodges guide for more ideas)
Where can I get a quote for a holiday at Lower Hyde and Landguard?
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