Kingfisher Country Park - Perfect for a weekend of fishing

Mar 26 2010 by Karen Wilson, The Journal

Kingfisher Country Park, click here to visit the website.

Landieu, Frosterley, Weardale, County Durham

NESTLING in the heart of the Weardale Valley, Kingfisher Country Park offers its owners the chance to relax in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Ideally positioned less than 30 minutes from the historic city of Durham and the A1(M), the park is situated on the banks of the River Wear.

The Weardale Valley has some of the finest scenery in England, and is far less crowded with visitors than other areas.

The unspoilt Weardale Valley offers leisure activities including walking, fishing, golf and bike riding, amongst many others. There are also a number of family days out nearby. You could choose to visit Auckland Castle, Weardale Museum or even take the kids for a day of fun at Diggerland.

Kingfisher Country Park offers you the opportunity to take hassle-free holidays and weekend breaks anytime.

Choose from eight or 10 month seasons to explore this beautiful environment. All holiday homes are fully serviced with 240v mains electricity, hot and cold running water, sewerage, drainage and bottled gas, giving you all the comforts of home. There are also excellent on-site and off-site facilities, with a new refurbishment complete for the 2010 season.

In fact, since 2001 Kingfisher has invested more than s800,000 to improve access and facilities while maintaining the natural beauty of the park and the surrounding area. The newly installed fitness suite boasts the highest quality in exercise equipment. While the sites friendly deli counter and mini market offers a good selection of food and chilled drinks, as well as newspapers.

The extensive play area has been designed to entertain children of all ages as well as providing covered seating for adults.

The whole area is fenced off and covered with bark chippings to ensure the safety of your little ones. With climbing frames, slides, rope swings and more, this adventure playground will keep the children occupied for hours and is a great place for them to meet new friends.

As well as the shop and play area there have also been improvements to the entrance drive, picnic area, roads, electrical services, information suite and laundrette. And although the development is now essentially complete, The Kingfisher Country Park aims to further enhance amenities and standards.

Kingfisher also has exclusive fishing rights on the River Wear, stretching for one mile along the full length of the park and entrance drive. The river, brimming with trout and salmon, is ideal for both beginners and experienced fisherman. Frosterley Angling Club visit the park every Sunday morning to offer Kingfisher Park owners free fishing lessons.

Many of Kingfisher's holiday homes overlook the river and all of them offer outstanding views be it overlooking the river or across the fields and rolling hills of the valley. What this means is unlimited holiday time in beautiful surroundings up to 44 weeks of the year; its a great way to invest in you and your family's leisure time.

The first-time buyer package includes full siting and connection, choice of luxury pitches, gas and electric tests, full gas setup including first gas bottle, fridge, TV aerial, steps, valet and external clean.

For more information about becoming an owner on this superior five star park visit www.kingfisherpark.co.uk, email kingfisher@parkleisure.co.uk, or telephone 01388 527230.