Hawick holiday parks, Scottish borders Holiday rentals and sales - lodge & caravan parks in Hawick
Hawick is the largest town in the Scottish Borders and feels more urban and developed feel than the regions other market towns. On the banks of the Teviot river, Hawick played an important role in the battle of Flodden when most of the adult male population was killed, but the town had revenge soon after when The Callents captured the English flag, an event celebrated with a statue in the town. The towns growth and success was based on wool and textile manufacturing through the 1800s and today there's a choice of clothing and textile shops for the tourists. More recently The Borders Distillery opened, the first (legal) distillery to operate in THe Borders since 1837, it's an impressive buiding and well worth visiting.
Few places enjoy the warmth and friendliness of Hawick and The Scottish Borders. You'll be made welcome in any one of the brilliant pubs and restaurants with great local food and drinks. Hawick has a rich history with the wars with the English, textiles and whisky distilling with distillery tours avaialble and a thriving high street to enjoy. It's no wonder a staycation on an Hawick holiday park is so popular.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 20+ |
| Cycle paths & mountain biking | ✔ |
| Country walks | ✔ |
| Nearest beach - 1 miles | ✔ |
| Cathedrals and castles | ✔ |
| The Devils Porridge Exhibition | ✔ |
| Nearest major airport | Newcastle (100km) |
| Nearest train station | Annan (Scotrail) |
Featured holiday parks in Hawick
The caravan and lodge parks in and around Hawick provide excellent self catering accommodation options with holiday homes and luxury lodges. Many of the holiday parks also offer a range of pitches for camping, touring and motorhomes. Renting a holiday home is the perfect choice for a staycation as it provides total freedom and flexibility and if you own a holiday home, you have the option of taking unlimited holidays in Hawick any time of year.
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Things to see & do in and around Hawick
Hawick and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages and gently rolling scountryside countryside dotted with castles and country houses to explore. If you like the outdoors, there are great walking trails, cycling tracks, golf courses and fishing lakes to enjoy year-round.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Take a tour of Floors Castle in Kelso (23 miles) | ✔ |
| St Mary's Loch | ✔ |
| Glentress Mountain Bike Centre | ✔ |
| Melrose Abbey | ✔ |
| Scottish Borders Brewery Tours | ✔ |
| Harestanes | ✔ |
| Wilton Park Hawick | ✔ |
| Alnwick Castle | ✔ |
| Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary |
Our view on Hawick self-catering holidays
Hawick is an easily accessible location with plenty to explore amongst the beautiful countryside and amazing history of the Scottish Borders. The laid back atmosphere and local hospitality makes Hawick a hit with visitors and with so much to see and do, staying on a holiday park in Hawick is ideal for friends, families and groups. It provides the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want and let's you enjoy Hawick and the surrounding area at your own pace.
