Camel Creek Family Adventure Park in Cornwall has expanded its offerings with the launch of a new camping and glamping experience on-site, allowing guests to stay overnight at the popular destination for the first time.
The development follows a £1 million investment and introduces a range of accommodation options, including grass, hard-standing, and all-weather touring pitches, along with bell tents and safari lodges.
The expansion, officially branded as Camel Creek Camping & Glamping, is designed to extend the guest experience beyond daytime park hours and tap into the growing demand for outdoor holiday stays in the UK.
Originally opened in 1989 and located near Padstow, Camel Creek has long been known for its family-friendly rides and indoor attractions.
The new overnight stay experience enables families to begin their park visits earlier and stay later, creating greater flexibility and longer dwell times — a key consideration for attraction-based accommodation providers.
Guests staying in the new glamping units, such as the “Sunset” safari lodge, have access to features including private decks, en-suite bathrooms, and fully equipped kitchens.
Some units can accommodate up to nine people, with smaller safari tents available for families of four. Amenities such as soft linens, quality kitchenware, and proper heating and insulation aim to provide a hotel-style experience under canvas.
Indoor attractions continue to play a central role in Camel Creek’s strategy, particularly given the region’s unpredictable weather.
According to The Sun, the park includes over 45,000 square feet of indoor play space, including Creeky’s Playhouse, the Hidden Garden indoor play and cafe, a 5D theatre, and animal enclosures housing meerkats, owls, and leopard cats.
Guests also benefit from on-site amenities such as a restaurant and a provision shop, offering the choice between self-catering and indoor dining. Barbecue facilities are also available with certain accommodation setups.
The addition of accommodation reflects a broader industry trend in which family attractions and theme parks are investing in glamping and camping to boost revenue, extend visitor stays, and increase per-guest spending.
For business owners in the outdoor hospitality industry, Camel Creek’s approach offers a practical example of vertical integration—bundling lodging with on-site entertainment to maximize value.
Offering weather-resilient indoor features alongside outdoor fun may be a key differentiator in temperate-climate markets.
The park’s ability to offer both high-adrenaline outdoor rides and climate-proof indoor experiences positions it well for year-round visitation.
Families are able to return to their accommodation for rest or to dry off, with proximity between the lodging and the attractions offering additional convenience.
By integrating lodging directly into its footprint, Camel Creek joins a growing list of family entertainment destinations expanding into the outdoor hospitality sector, aiming to compete not only with day attractions but also with short-stay holiday providers.