Parkdean Resorts, the UK’s largest holiday park operator, has announced a cash injection of more than £2.8m into its Isle of Wight parks.

Seven additional new caravans will be added at Nodes Point; 32 caravans across the four resorts will be upgraded; and, at Landguard Holiday Park, 11 lodges have been refurbished. 

The operator says it is part of its biggest ever investment programme, in which £140 million is being spent nationwide.

On the Island, it will also provide park-wide Wi-Fi capability.

Meanwhile, Islander and survivalist Bear Grylls has partnered with the brand.

In 2022, Parkdean will offer young visitors the chance to join Bear Grylls’ Survival Academy.

They will be 'shipwrecked on a desert island after a terrible storm' and must navigate home, relying on supplies washed ashore.

What holiday resorts does Parkdean run on the Isle of Wight?

Parkdean Resorts operates Thorness Bay, near Cowes, Nodes Point, near St Helens, and Landguard and Lower Hyde, near Shanklin.

They welcomed more than 136,000 visitors last year and there is already a record numbers of advance bookings, Parkdean told the County Press.

The parks employ more than 450 people in peak season.

It is currently hiring seasonal and full-time roles across sales, food and drink, and housekeeping.

Steve Richards, chief executive of Parkdean Resorts, said: "This investment is great news for the Isle of Wight.

"By investing in our parks, we’re not only improving the guest experience, we’re also ensuring that holidaymakers keep coming back year after year, spending money in local shops, attractions, pubs and restaurants, and supporting the communities that rely so heavily on tourism.

"2021 was a huge year for staycations, and our teams will continue to go above and beyond to deliver phenomenal service to our guests, making sure that 2022 is even better."