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Lower Hyde and Landguard Holiday Parks in Shanklin – location, facilities and reviews 2021
Sunny Shanklin has got two busy Park Resorts/Parkdean Resorts Holiday parks called Lower Hyde and Landguard.
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?
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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 trampolines and kayak 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 5 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. |
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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. From what I can tell, 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 about 7.5/10 or 8/10 on Hoseasons and 4/5 on TripAdvisor. When we checked, Lower Hyde was just about edging it on Google Reviews with a score of 4.3/5 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/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/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. From what I can tell, the lodges are a bit posher than the chalets.
Lower Hyde offers Glamping in safari tents, whereas Landguard doesn't.
Lower Hyde and Landguard 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 on Hoseasons, as well as the overall park score.
In our price comparisons of holiday parks, glamping and camping on the Isle of Wight:
Lower Hyde offers Glamping in safari tents, whereas Landguard doesn't.
Lower Hyde and Landguard 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 on Hoseasons, as well as the overall park score.
In our price comparisons of holiday parks, glamping and camping on the Isle of Wight:
- Lower Hyde was one of the cheaper glamping options, although Thorness Bay was the cheapest. A week for four people in August 2020 started from £669
- Landguard was somewhere around the middle in our price comparison of campsites, whilst Lower Hyde was one of the more expensive options. A week for four in August 2021 was about £290 at Landguard or £410 at Lower Hyde.
- Lower Hyde was slightly cheaper than Landguard for caravan holidays, but they were both about £850 for a week for a family of four in August 2021. That puts them in the top half for cheap holiday parks.
Can I bring my dog to Lower Hyde and Landguard holiday parks?
Yes, Lower Hyde and Landguard are both dog friendly holiday parks.
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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