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Two holiday parks in England have unveiled unusual glamping options: converted helicopters in Yorkshire and luxury pods with hot tubs in County Durham.
Two new glamping projects have opened in the UK. Verdant Parks invested 2 million pounds in its parks, including Heather View Holiday Park in County Durham. There, two new glamping pods with hot tubs have been installed, sleeping up to six people, with a deck and views of the River Wear.
Meanwhile, North Yorkshire Water Park in Wykeham has introduced two glamping pods made from real helicopters. Aircraft ZE369 and XZ589 were previously used by the Royal Air Force for search and rescue operations. Each helicopter features a double bed, bunk beds, a dining area in the cockpit, and a mini-kitchen. Guests can also use a gravel landing pad with a picnic table.
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Verdant Parks has invested £2m across two parks, including Heather View Holiday Park near Stanhope, County Durham. Two new glamping pods with hot tubs...
Verdant Parks has invested £2m across two parks, including Heather View Holiday Park near Stanhope, County Durham. Two new glamping pods with hot tubs, sleeping six, have been added, featuring decking and views of the River Wear.
North Yorkshire Water Park in Wykeham has introduced two glamping pods made from real helicopters. The aircraft, ZE369 and XZ589, previously served wi...
North Yorkshire Water Park in Wykeham has introduced two glamping pods made from real helicopters. The aircraft, ZE369 and XZ589, previously served with the RAF for search and rescue missions. Each helicopter features a double bed, bunk beds, a dining area in the cockpit, and a kitchenette. Guests also have access to a gravel landing pad with a picnic table.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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