A STUNNING PARK, beautifully landscaped and maintained. A perfect holiday destination, ideal for relaxing and exploring the local area. – VisitEngland

Lakeside Park has achieved the coveted Gold Award five star rating, plus a 95% quality score following a May 2024 assessment by VisitEngland, the official England tourist board.

The flagship park, in North Somercotes near Louth, has seen sustained investment by operator Don Amott Parks in a continued effort to improve the offer and maintain standards – a commitment noted by VisitEngland during their walk-around inspection.

Recent work at Lakeside Park, which was highlighted in their report, includes this year’s installation of a padel tennis court, retarmacking of the roadway into the park with new speed bumps added, the completion of the children’s sand pit, and space-increasing efforts around the exterior of The Waterfront club.

To achieve a five star gold rating from VisitEngland, holiday parks must provide progressively higher quality, and a range of services and physical facilities must be offered across all aspects. Assessments and ratings are based on inspections, with the park offerings narrowed down into various categories.

Each of those is given scores based on a list of criteria. The sections observed, examined and assessed include Cleanliness, Toilet & Washing Facilities, Park Grounds, Pitches and Recreation, Sport & Leisure. Lakeside Park scored consistently highly across the board during the May 2024 visit.