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Silver Sands Holiday Park

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Lizard, Helston, Cornwall

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Silver Sands Holiday Park is nestled on the iconic Lizard Peninsula, just a short walk away from the Nature Reserve and breathtaking sandy beaches of Kennack Sands. There's easy access to the coastal path, too - the perfect adventure to bring along your dog! This peaceful family seaside getaway offers touring and camping with spacious pitches. Lodges and static caravans are also available.

Family-friendly holiday park in Cornwall, with a great adventure playground

A short five minute downhill walk through Lizard Nature Reserve to sandy beaches

Ideal place to explore the Lizard, easy reach to Kynance Cove and Helford River

About Silver Sands Holiday Park

Silver Sands Holiday Park offers you a choice of camping and touring pitches in a mature parkland setting in Cornwall. Set in the dramatic and beautiful countryside of the Lizard Peninsula, an area of outstanding natural beauty, the holiday park is ideal for families, couples and singles alike, whether you want "away from it all" relaxation or a more active sightseeing and touring holiday in Cornwall. Silver Sands is a small family run holiday park and understands how important the little touches are in making your holiday experience a truly good one. Nick and Kell Whittle look forward to extending a warm welcome to you. Static caravans and lodges are also available.

Grass pitches are available from Easter to October. On site accommodation is open all year.

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Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include a toilet block offering showers, a family toilet and shower room, and washing up area for campers. Freezers are also onsite for guest useage. A laundrette with washing machines and tumble dryers is available, as are multiple play areas, BBQ area, and information hut.

For children, there is a sand pit, a play area, a separate play area for under 6's and an open grassy area where ball games can be played. The site has a 1 acre field for you to exercise your dogs. There is electric car charging available for an additional fee.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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A note from the site themselves...

Come and visit our tranquil seaside getaway on the Lizard Peninsula! So many beautiful memories were made, and friendships have begun, all within our nine acres of land.

As a small, family-run holiday park, we know how meaningful all the little touches are to make your holiday experience a truly good one. We look forward to extending a warm welcome to you. Nick and Kell


Map and address

Park address

Silver Sands Holiday Park,

Gwendreath, Lizard, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7LZ

Coordinates

50.0092, -5.1698 | SW 72 17

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Silver Sands Holiday Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 61 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non Electric Grass Pitches at Silver Sands Holiday Park

5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches without electricity suitable for tents, small campervans and trailer tents. Pitches are around 10m x 10m.

Summer Camping Field at Silver Sands Holiday Park

10 x Summer Camping Field

Max 6 people

A further large field with summer camping pitches (10m x 9m). Suitable for tents, trailer tents and small campervans. These pitches don't have shrub divisions and are located about a 5 minute walk away from the facilities.

Electric Grass Pitches at Silver Sands Holiday Park

15 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches with 10amp electric hook up, suitable for tents, trailer tents and small campervans. Pitches are between 8.5m x 8.5m and 10m x 10m.

Serviced Grass Touring Pitches at Silver Sands Holiday Park

7 x Serviced Grass Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Serviced grass pitches including 10amp electric hook up and dedicated water connection. Pitches are approximately 8m x 10m.

Hardstanding Fully Serviced Pitches at Silver Sands Holiday Park

8 x Hardstanding Fully Serviced Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding fully serviced pitch with 16amp electric, water connection and grey water drainage. Hardstanding is in the middle on each pitch and grass on both sides. Pitches measure between 10m x 10m and 10m x 13m.


Holiday Caravan Homes at Silver Sands Holiday Park

15 x Holiday Caravan Homes

Max 6 people

A mixture of two and three bedroom holiday caravan homes: Deluxe ones with central heating and Superior ones without central heating. Some of superior caravans are pet friendly.

Lodge Carn Kennack at Silver Sands Holiday Park

Lodge Carn Kennack

Max 7 people

Lodge Carn Kennack is sited in the centre of a main field surrounded by hedges and trees enjoying a glimpse of Kennack Bay. Sleeps seven with a master with en-suite, 1 double bedroom, 1 small double with a triple sleeper bunk bed to sleep an extra child.


Silver Sands Holiday Park reviews

4.88 /5

97%

Recommend

33 reviews
Overall
4.88
Location
4.79
Value for money
4.91
Service
4.94
Facilities
4.79
Cleanliness
4.97

We loved every minute

Claire H

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Trailer Tent - Electric Grass PitchesMay 2023

Our first time camping as a family which included 2 adults, 3 children and our 2 dogs and it was perfect. Silver Sands is clean, friendly and in a beautiful location, everything we could have wished for.

Site's response

Thank you Claire. We are glad that you all had a great experience for the first camping holiday. Hope that you all will enjoy many more of the great outdoor holidays over the UK and beyond. Best wishes from Silver Sands.

Fantastic campsite

Paddy D

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesApr 2023

Very friendly campsite in a beautiful location. Excellent hosts and close to a nice beach.

Site's response

Thank you for staying with us and glad that you enjoyed your stay. Nick & Kell

Everything we expected... AND MORE!

Caitlyn L

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJun 2022

Stayed here multiple times but never camping! Loved absolutely everything about it.

Site's response

It's wonderful to know we met your expectation and hope that we can accommodate you again soon. Nick & Kel

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FAQ

You are welcome to check-in any time between 2pm and 6:30pm. Checkout is then due by 10am on your day of departure.

Yes, dogs are welcome on all of the camping pitches, with a maximum of three dogs per pitch. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

BBQs are welcome, just please ensure they are raised off of the ground. Open fires are allowed, but only in raised fire pits.

This site is designed for couples and families so unfortunatly group bookings are not allowed.

Yes, all three are allowed onsite if you're camping. Please select which you would like to bring when you book.

Yes, one car is allowed to be parked adjacent to your pitch, any additional cars can park in the parking area.


The rugged coastline of the Lizard Peninsula nestling many secret coves, sandy beaches and pretty fishing villages are all waiting for you to explore. From the historic fishing ports of Porthleven and Cadgwith to breathtaking Kynance Cove and the tranquil Helford River, Silver Sands is a great base for your visit to the Lizard Peninsula.

A short 1km woodland walk through the Lizard Nature Reserve takes you to the clean and sandy beaches of Kennack Sands.

Popular pastimes include coastal walking, surfing, windsurfing, horse riding, bird watching, scuba diving - and just relaxing!

The listing for Silver Sands Holiday Park was last updated on March 5th, 2024 at 2:55 PM

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