HOLIDAY PARK · COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, ENGLAND
THORNESS BAY HOLIDAY PARK
WHERE IT IS
Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
Thorness Bay Holiday Park, Calbourne, Cowes PO31 8NJ
Run by Parkdean Resorts. Private caravans on Thorness Bay, rented direct from their owners. Park passes or wristbands for the pools and entertainment are usually bought from the park and not included in the rent: check with the owner.
ON THE PARK
- Indoor pool with slide and outdoor pool
- Boathouse bar and Showbar entertainment
- Kids' club for under 11s
- Outdoor play area
- All-weather sports court
- Restaurant, cafe and takeaway
- Shop and launderette
- Dogs: Dogs are allowed on leads and must be supervised at all times; breeds listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act, such as XL Bully, are not accepted.
- Beach: A short walk down a leafy path leads to the beach at Thorness Bay; Gurnard beach is about 2.4 miles away.
From pitchup.com, checked October 2026. Facilities and opening times change: check with the park.
AROUND COWES
Dogs on the beach, 2026 season:
Draft local guide, to be checked.
GUEST GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO THORNESS BAY
PASSES AND WRISTBANDS
Guests without the owner's membership cards buy a Park Entertainment Pass at reception.
WHEN IT IS OPEN
20 March to 2 November 2026; 26 March to 1 November 2027.
GETTING THERE
West Cowes ferry terminal is about 3.4 miles away and Ryde Pier Head station about 8.8 miles; the park is on Thorness Lane, Cowes PO31 8NJ (main road not stated).
NEARBY
- Carisbrooke Castle
- Osborne House
- Isle of Wight Steam Railway
WORTH KNOWING
Refurbishment is planned for the 2027 season with no disruption expected. Parkdean's own park page URL was not found in search results.
From pitchup.com, checked October 2026. Parks change their facilities, passes and opening times: check with the park or the owner before you travel.
HOLIDAY HOMES ON THORNESS BAY
QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
Can I rent a private caravan on Thorness Bay?
Yes. 1 privately owned caravan on Thorness Bay is listed here, rented direct from the owner with no booking fee.
How much is a caravan on Thorness Bay for a week?
From £700 to £1,250 a week on Static Stays, depending on the season.
Are dogs allowed on Thorness Bay?
Dogs are allowed on leads and must be supervised at all times; breeds listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act, such as XL Bully, are not accepted. Each owner decides for their own holiday home, so check the listing.
Are park passes included?
Usually not. Passes or wristbands for the pools and entertainment are normally bought from the park. Check with the owner.
OWN A HOLIDAY HOME ON THORNESS BAY?
List it for £79 a year, no commission. Or sell it here free.
LET YOUR HOLIDAY HOME