Wood Leisure News & Blog

Callander Woods Holiday Park is located in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. In autumn the colours of the woodlands in this area are truly spectacular. Here are our top suggestions on how to enjoy the national park during autumn.

To improve our sustainability practices, we now have electric vehicle charging points for customer use at our rural parks, Campsie Glen, Corriefodly and Deeside.

The American tradition of pumpkin picking is becoming more and more popular in Scotland and no wonder – it’s a fantastic autumnal day out for the whole family and makes for great photo opportunities.

Over the last two decades more than 650,000 visitors have flocked to Scotland’s favourite sound and light show making The Enchanted Forest a must see for families across the country.

Highland Games and Agricultural Shows have been a part of Scotland's culture for hundreds of years. They are just as popular today as they've ever been with both visitors and locals alike.

The world’s greatest riders will come together in Glasgow and across Scotland from the 3-13 August 2023 to compete at the highest level over 13 UCI World Championships.

Located on the River Ardle on the edge of the Cairngorm National Park, Corriefodly is the perfect place to disconnect from the pressures of day-to-day life and reconnect with nature.

Exploring a beautifully designed and maintained garden, is surely one of the joys of summer. Whilst on holiday why not take time to wander through some of the best gardens in the local area.

When the Duchess of Bedford found herself feeling peckish mid-afternoon, she came up with the idea of afternoon tea to tide her over until dinner. Little did she know how popular the tradition would become.

Nothing says, "we’re on holiday!" better than a log cabin or lodge with a hot tub. Our lodges already make the perfect Scottish holiday, but the addition of a hot tub, makes them extra special. Just imagine, sinking into a hot tub, under a starry sky, glass in hand after a day exploring the Scottish countryside.

Every year Wood Leisure invests in brand new accommodation at each of our holiday parks. It is only by continuing to upgrade our accommodation that we can ensure that all our holiday homes meet our exceptionally high standards and provide ultimate comfort for our guests.

May is the month when bluebells bloom in Scotland. They tend to be found in ancient woodlands, where they have had time to establish themselves and spread out over the woodland floor. More often than not they are in beautiful oak woodlands that are lovely for walking in.

Kids and animals – it's the perfect mix, right? And these fabulous toddler friendly farm parks and attractions offer so much more than just a chance to feed some lambs.

Wood Leisure holiday parks are renowned for being family-friendly and one of the main reasons is the quality of our play parks.

Spring is lovely time to visit Scotland's castles and stately homes with spectacular displays of spring bulbs in the gardens and wider estate grounds. These attractions tend to be a bit quieter earlier in the season, so you can enjoy them without the crowds.

Our top beach recommendations and other adventures to be had exploring the Aberdeenshire coastline

Where better to see snowdrops in all their fabulous glory than against a backdrop of gorgeous Scottish countryside? Scotland’s snowdrop displays last throughout February and March so now is the ideal time to take a break and enjoy these delicate white flowers.

Wood Leisure will be attending The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show in Glasgow from the 2nd – 5th February 2023. We will be exhibiting as part of the Willerby and the Victory Leisure Homes stands.

Our holiday parks are ideally located to visit some lovely little towns and villages lined with fabulous independent shops that makes a day’s Christmas shopping so enjoyable. Go on treat yourself to a winter break away and chose to shop with local Scottish companies.

When money is tight, often a holiday is the first thing to be shelved. However, with a little planning you can save on the cost of your holiday and get that well-earned break away.

We are delighted to let you know that we are finalists in the Courier Awards 2022 for the Resilience and Recovery Category!

We are absolutely ecstatic that Blairgowrie Holiday Park won Best Holiday Park in last night’s coveted Scottish Hospitality Awards – and that Lomond Woods and Campsie Glen were also finalists.

Three of our holiday parks are finalists in the Best Holiday Park category

Planning a golf break in Scotland this year? Check out our top tips on the 'must play' courses from each our holiday parks.

A very happy birthday to Wood Leisure’s founder Colin Campbell Wood. Colin is planting trees on the holiday parks to commemorate his 70th birthday

Wood Leisure have taken the decision to invest in life saving defibrillators for each of our holiday parks. We want to make sure our guests, owners and our teams have them close at hand should a tragic situation ever arise.

We were delighted to hand over a cheque to Meningitis Now for £3,000. We’ve not managed our usual fundraising events over the last couple of years but thanks to our generous customers and contribution by the Wood Family we were still able to support such an important charity to us!

Wood Leisure has chosen to reward our teams by becoming accredited as a Living Wage Employer. This decision is in recognition of the dedication and commitment we receive from our Holiday Park teams and in appreciation for the roles that they all do.

Wood Leisure will be attending the Love Touring Expo in Aberdeen from the 4th – 7th November 2021. We will be exhibiting as part of the Swift Group and the Victory Holiday Homes stands.

Winter in the countryside offers the best opportunity to experience the aurora borealis.

Spanning 90 miles of snow-capped peaks, rugged glens, outdoor adventures, cycling and delicious food and drink; the Snow Roads Scenic Route is a distillation of the finest elements of the Cairngorms National Park.

Autumn is a beautiful time of year to take a holiday in Scotland. The landscapes are ablaze with a riot of glorious autumnal colours from red, orange and bronze through to yellows and gold.

Wood Leisure wins two top awards at the Scottish Outdoor Leisure Awards, with Deeside Holiday Park taking home Best Holiday Park, and Campsie Glen Holiday Park winning Best Value Accommodation!

Oh, The Weather Outside Is Frightful…but that doesn’t matter when you’ve booked a lodge break with Wood Leisure this winter! When it’s cold and dark outside, what better place to be than in a cosy lodge.

The fourth of our new blog series - '5 Days at...Deeside Holiday Park'

The third of our new blog series - '5 Days at...Corriefodly Holiday Park'

The second of our new blog series - '5 Days at...Callander Woods Holiday Park'

The first of our new blog series - '5 Days at...Blairgowrie Holiday Park'

Lomond Woods Holiday Park has won the Scottish Hospitality Awards 'Best Holiday Park' Award!

World Whisky Day is a celebration of the ‘water of life’ (from the Gaelic translation ‘uisge beatha’). A short break at a Wood Leisure Park can provide an ideal base to visit some of the many distilleries Scotland has to offer.

Treat yourself to a midweek break this Spring, and read through our top 5 benefits of taking your break during the week.

Have you ever considered owning your own Holiday Home? Here are the top 5 benefits of owning a Holiday Home!

Tips on why you should book a festive Christmas or New Year break in Scotland with Wood Leisure

All the latest news, offers, events and developments from Wood Leisure holiday parks in Scotland.

Ten tips for cutting holiday home energy costs this winter including boiler, draindown and heat tracing advice.

If you are looking for a really unique way to spend Hogmanay, why book a stay at Deeside Holiday Park and bring in the New Year at the Stonehaven Fireballs Ceremony.