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Discover the beautiful beaches around Newberry Valley Park. Play and explore in the heart of nature The Beaches We've specially selected some of the most beautiful beaches within 30 minutes of Newberry Valley Park. We've listed all the relevant amenities and a link to Google Maps to help you navigate there. Plus, there's a little tip to help you get the best out of your time at the beach. So, whether you enjoy lazing in the sun, dipping in the sea on a hot summer day, exploring rock pools, testing your balance on a SUP, quietly relaxing, or playing family games galore... there’s something for everyone on the beaches around Newberry Valley Park. Woolacombe Beach A really stunning golden beach Type : Sand and surf Distance from Newberry Valley : 26 mins drive Parking : By the beach or along Marine Drive Dogs : Restricted to certain areas - check signage Amenities : Toilets, restaurants, bars and shops nearby Google Map Location : Woolacome Beach Our pro tip : Get there early during the summer as you may be queuing on the roads. Combe Martin Beach Fabulous for kayaking & rock pooling Type : Sand, stony, and rockpools galore! Distance from Newberry Valley : 5 mins walk Parking : Leave the car and walk or park by the beach Dogs : No dogs between 1 May and 30 September Amenities : Toilets, pubs, cafes, and shops nearby Google Map Location : Combe Martin Beach Our pro tip : On a clear evening head down to the beach to watch the fabulous sunsets. Saunton Sands Amazing dunes leading onto the beach Type : Sand and surf Distance from Newberry Valley : 31 mins drive Parking : By the beach Dogs : Allowed all year but on leads in front of beach huts Amenities : Toilets, cafe, and shops nearby Google Map Location : Saunton Sands Our pro tip : Allow plenty of time as driving through Braunton can be very slow in the summer. Newberry Beach Lovely sheltered bay and so close Type : Pebbly, sand, and rocks Distance from Newberry Valley : 4 mins walk Parking : Leave the car behind and walk down Dogs : Allowed all year Amenities : Toilets, pubs, cafes, and shops in the village Google Map Location : Newberry Beach Our pro tip : Easily accessed from our site - just walk down the pathway opposite our entrance. Croyde Beach Big waves for fantastic surfing Type : Sand and surf Distance from Newberry Valley : 33 mins drive Parking : By the beach Dogs : No dogs between 1 May and 30 September Amenities : Toilets, restaurants, bars, and shops nearby Google Map Location : Croyde Beach Our pro tip : Croyde often has rip tides, so be careful, especially with young children. Barricane Beach Pretty little beach & ideal for young children Type : Pebbly, sand and rocks Distance from Newberry Valley : 24 mins drive Parking : On the road along the Esplanade Dogs : Permitted Oct to April and on a lead from May to Sept Amenities : Toilets nearby and cafe on the beach Google Map Location : Barricane Beach Our pro tip : Treat yourself to a delicious curry at the cafe in the evenings served between 5 pm and 7 pm. Putsborough Beach Big waves for fantastic surfing Type : Sand and surf Distance from Newberry Valley : 33 mins drive Parking : By the beach Dogs : Restricted to certain areas - check signage Amenities : Toilets, cafe, and shop nearby Google Map Location : Putsborough Beach Our pro tip : Getting to Putsborough can be quite challenging as the lanes are very narrow . Lee Bay Great rockpools in this little bay Type : Pebbly, sand, and rocks Distance from Newberry Valley : 20 mins drive Parking : There is a small car park opposite the beach Dogs : Allowed all year Amenities : Pubs and cafes in the village Google Map Location : Lee Bay Our pro tip : Enjoy a delicious cream tea or pub lunch as you drive through the village. Broadsands Beach Quaint beach off the beaten track Type : Sandy Distance from Newberry Valley : 30 mins walk Parking : Very limited Dogs : Allowed all year Amenities : None Google Map Location : Broadsands Beach Our pro tip : This lovely little beach is now only accessible by kayak as the steps down have become unsafe. What Our Guests Say J. ANTOSCH "My first proper outing in my campervan and what a superb site. Warm welcome by all staff, dog friendly, great facilities and spotless." MARGARET LLOYD "Extremely spacious, quiet and well managed site within beautiful surroundings" YUNG LEUNGSANGAM "One of the best caravan and camping site I have been to the pitches are well laid out and very spacious, the toilet block is spotless clean" CHECK AVAILABILITY & BOOK NOW

Enjoy our 2023 Newberry Valley Park brochure. Inside you'll find everything you need to know to make your stay with us relaxing and magical. Download Our 2026 Brochure Download our latest brochure and discover what makes Newberry Valley Park so special. Inside you'll find everything you need to know to make your stay with us relaxing and magical. It's packed with useful information and photos of our beautiful park and the surrounding area. Even our brochure will leave you relaxed! Inside you'll find details on: The Park The Pitches & Shepherd's Huts Our Facilities What to Explore Prices and Booking Information And more. Download our Brochure Your First Name Your Last Name Your Email Download the Brochure CHECK AVAILABILITY & BOOK NOW

Take a look at the fabulous facilities and great location close to the beach and village of Ilfracombe. Stay with Us in the heart of nature Luxury Campsite Facilities for You & Your Family Leave your worries behind and enjoy some fresh Devon air, beautiful countryside and quality time to relax and recharge. Newberry Valley provides the ideal environment where you can unplug from the buzz and chaos of everyday life, returning to a more gentle pace and peaceful existence where you can talk, listen and laugh with those you love, or simply find a comfy spot in the sun with a good book, a mug of tea or glass of wine and your imagination. Wake to the delightful sounds of the birds as they sing their morning chorus and the delicious smell of a sizzling fry-up cooked on the camp stove that gets your mouth watering in anticipation for that first bite - that's what a touring and camping holiday is all about. Hours of Playful Adventure The children's play area has a fort, a swing, a tunnel and more to let little imaginations go wild. A great outdoor place full of fun, mystery and magic with some benches too for adults to relax on. Spacious Shower Rooms We have 11 heated spacious rooms each with a vanity unit, a toilet and spacious shower with the benefit of your individual temperature and flow control, and another 6 separate toilet & washrooms for privacy. Explore Ancient Woodland Spend an hour or two among the huge oaks of this beautiful woodland and you'll feel renewed. Lovely to walk through at any time of year but especially in May when the garlic is in bloom. Enjoy a Soak in the Bath The ultimate in campsite luxury, you need three £1 coins to have a relaxing soak in our heated bathroom! Grab a good book or enjoy your favourite music and relax. Keep Clean and Dry For all your laundry requirements there are four coin-operated Miele washing machines & four tumble dryers as well as an iron freely available for your use if you feel so inclined! A Place to Do the Dishes There's a spacious dish-washing and veg prep room plus microwave and fridge available. There is also an additional outside dishwash area at the end of the Fir field. Friendly Reception & Shop Whether making a new booking, buying an ice cream, some sausages for the bbq or a locally crafted souvenir, or just asking for some advice and guidance, our welcoming staff are here to help. WiFi to Keep You Connected If you would like to use the internet when you're away then VFast offer a variety of wifi options for you to purchase during your stay with excellent coverage that is site-wide. Barriers for Peace of Mind There's a security barrier on the entrance and exit of the site for that added peace of mind and feeling of safety. With controlled access we can minimise disturbance from anyone driving on late at night. Helpful Extras A convenient baby-changing area with mat and nappy bin Chemical waste disposal points and recycling facilities Disabled shower room with vanity and toilet available Freezer block hire, and various charging services available A free hairdryer for your convenience plus electric sockets PITCHES & PRICES HUTS & PRICES EXTRAS FOR YOU A Lovely Place for Out-of-Season Rallies Rally groups love the convenience and ambience of Newberry Valley. Whilst we don't run peak season events, rallies during the low and mid seasons provide a perfect opportunity for those groups who wish to explore the amazing coast and countryside of this region as well as enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the site. There are some great walks right on our doorstep, with stunning views out to sea. Also, being so close to the beach and village proves very popular, especially with motor-homers plus there is a regular bus service to Ilfracombe and Barnstaple. If you would like to find out more about what we offer to rally groups then e-mail here us and we'll get our Rally Info Pack out to you right away. What Our Guests Say JENNY TURNER "Absolutely fabulous campsite. The facilities were top notch. " JOAN LEEMAN "Love love love Newberry Valley! The most perfect spot" STEVE LORI Great staff, immaculate facilities, large pitches and lovely walks . CHECK AVAILABILITY & BOOK NOW

Over the past few weeks, as we’ve been planning how to mark 20 years here at Newberry Valley, we’ve found ourselves looking back at old photos, remembering how things once were, and realising just how much has changed over time. When we first arrived, the park had a very different feel. The bones of it were here, of course. The same beautiful valley, the same sense of space, the same quiet that settles in as evening draws across the fields. But it was a much more basic place than the campsite we know today. Back then, just over a third of the pitches had electric hook-up. In the first few years, it became evident that we would need to grow with the needs of our guests, and so now, every pitch has its own 16-amp electric hook-up, making things just that little bit easier and more comfortable for everyone who stays. The pitches themselves have evolved, too. Originally, they were all grass - and while that connection to nature has always been important to us, we recognised the need to offer something a little more practical to allow for the ups and downs of the great British weather, especially for the many touring caravans and motorhomes that love to visit the region. Now, alongside our grass pitches, we have 28 beautifully block-paved, hard-standing pitches. Each one has been designed to offer the best of both worlds — a solid, reliable surface for your caravan, car or motorhome, with a stretch of grass alongside for sitting out, stretching your legs, and enjoying that fresh North Devon air. And then there are the facilities… which, if we’re being honest, have seen one of the biggest transformations of all. In the early days, the toilets and showers were… functional. Partitioned cubicles, simple and practical, with a rather memorable system where the water from all the showers drained along the back of each cubicle. It did the job, but it’s fair to say it wasn’t quite the experience we wanted for our guests. Over time, that too has been thoughtfully reimagined. Today, those same spaces have become something entirely different. Spacious, private rooms that many guests have kindly compared to a rather posh hotel bathroom. Clean, warm, with all that you need in one pleasant environment. It’s one of the many changes we’re very proud of, because it reflects something deeper than just improvement - it reflects our desire to care, and the attention to detail that we aim to offer at every juncture. And perhaps that’s what ties all these “then and now” moments together. Yes, the park has evolved. Yes, things are more comfortable, more refined, and more in tune with what people need today. They are all small details, perhaps, but they make a real difference to how people experience their stay. These changes have never been about becoming something different - only about becoming the best version of who and what we are. If you’re discovering us for the first time, you’ll find a place that has been gently shaped over many years, with care, thought, and a deep respect for its surroundings. And as always, we’ll look forward to welcoming you, whether it’s your first visit or one of many.

Newberry Castle: Iron Age Hillfort. Credit Johnmoore.co.uk Long before this peaceful valley welcomed visitors, the land was known simply as Newberry Farm, a sheltered farmstead set in a valley running down to the sea on the rugged North Devon coast. But the story of Newberry Farm reaches back far beyond the more recent farming history of the valley. High on the ridge above sits Newberry Castle, an Iron Age hillfort dating from around 700 BC. From this commanding position, people could watch the coastline and the valley below. Although the site is clearly a defensive enclosure, few artefacts have ever been found there, leading historians to believe that the hillfort may have served mainly as a temporary place of refuge for the farming communities living in valleys like that of Newberry Farm. Smugglers on the North Coast For centuries the valley itself remained agricultural land centred on Newberry Farm, with fields and tracks leading down towards the small sheltered cove of Newberry Beach. During the 18th and early 19th centuries, that secluded beach became part of a very different chapter in the valley’s story — smuggling. Along this stretch of coastline, smugglers were often referred to locally as “The Gentlemen.” Under the cover of darkness, small boats would land goods such as French brandy, gin, tea, silk and tobacco in hidden coves like Newberry Beach, avoiding the heavy taxes imposed by the Crown. Smuggling here was rarely the work of a few rogue sailors. It often involved entire communities, from fishermen landing goods on the beach to farmers storing them inland. Valleys like the one surrounding Newberry Farm provided the perfect route to move contraband quietly away from the shore. Barrels and crates would be carried along cliff paths and hidden tracks up through the valley, where goods could be concealed in barns, outhouses or haystacks before being transported onward to markets such as Barnstaple. Boatbuilding on the Beach Newberry Beach also had a more legitimate maritime role. In the Victorian era, small boats were built and repaired on the beach, and wooden hobblers posts once stood there to moor coastal vessels. By around 1825, the golden age of smuggling began to fade. The establishment of the Coastguard service and the reduction of import taxes made the illegal trade far less profitable. A Landscape That Remembers View of the site from the meadow, looking down the valley to the sea Today, the valley around Newberry Farm is quiet again. But the landscape still carries memories of its long history - from the Iron Age hillfort watching over the valley, to the paths that once carried barrels of contraband inland. It’s a reminder that the peaceful valley we see today has been part of local life, trade and survival for thousands of years. Come, stay with us, and experience the joys of our fantastic 5-star campsite. Book your getaway now. We can't wait to welcome you!

Strong Signal. Peaceful Setting. No Compromises. Not the prettiest addition... but possibly the most useful 😉 No, they’re not modern sculptures. And no, we haven’t taken up abstract art installation over winter. They’re part of our brand-new upgraded WiFi system. Whether you need to join a Zoom call before heading out for a coastal walk, upload photos from the beach, watch your favourite series after a long day exploring North Devon, or simply FaceTime family, you’ll have a reliable, upgraded connection across the park. Because in 2026, good internet isn’t a luxury. It’s part of feeling comfortable and at ease on holiday. Why We’ve Invested in a New System This decision wasn’t theoretical. I recently stayed at a well-known national hotel chain for a few nights with promises of “ultimate WiFi.” It was anything but. In my room, I couldn’t get my laptop to function online at all. Emails wouldn’t load. Pages wouldn’t open. Work simply wasn’t possible. Even basic browsing became an exercise in frustration. And it struck me that it’s something we absolutely must get right. Because whether you’re: Catching up on a few emails from your awning Taking an important business call Letting the children stream a programme on a rainy afternoon Or keeping in touch with family back home You shouldn’t have to hunt for a signal or sit buffering. You should be able to relax, knowing it just works. Yes… There Are a Few More Poles If you visit this season, you’ll notice a few new poles standing quietly around the park. They may not win any beauty contests. They don’t quite blend in with the ancient oaks or rolling green fields. But they are there for a reason. .. to deliver consistent, reliable coverage across the site, wherever you’re pitched. And while we’ll always prioritise the natural beauty of Newberry Valley, the birdsong in the mornings, the soft light over the lake, the calm that settles in at dusk, we also recognise that modern comfort includes staying connected when you need to. Here, you don’t have to choose between woodland and bandwidth. You can have both. And as we step into this new season, we feel incredibly proud, not just of how far the park has come, but of the community of guests who have made it what it is. We can’t wait to welcome familiar faces back, and to greet new guests discovering Newberry Valley for the first time. Here’s to fresh air, peaceful evenings, and full signal bars.