Elie Holiday Park
Shell Bay - a hidden gem and a family favourite
Elie Holiday Park
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Elie Holiday Park, Shell Bay, Elie, Fife, KY9 1HB View on Google Maps
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01333 330 283
Nestled behind a wide expanse of dunes and a sweeping sandy beach, multi-award-winning Elie Holiday Park at Shell Bay is a true hidden gem.
Voted as the Best Visitor Attraction in Fife by Kingdom FM listeners and awarded Scotland's Best Family Holiday Park runner up, families have been enjoying holidays here for generations and are attracted by the unique location, fantastic entertainment, abundance of wildlife and the exciting Robinson Crusoe Adventure Park. Childhood memories are made here.
From morning ‘til dusk, there is so much to do and see. You can walk the coastal path, go rock-pooling, spot seals lolloping in the Forth, spy deer bobbing between the trees and, if you’re lucky, you may even see a rare red squirrel! Kids can go wild at the Robinson Crusoe Adventure Park and enjoy the Smugglers' Cove Games Room.
Couples will also love Elie Holiday Park. Explore the picturesque fishing villages, enjoy a walk around Ruddons Point (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and catch one of the local summertime festivals.
And of course, no holiday to Fife would be complete without a spectacular boat trip to the breathtaking Isle of May National Nature Reserve from neighbouring Anstruther.
Wake-up to some of the very best barista coffee in the East Neuk at The Mirador Café, sample the tasty menu at the Kincraig View Restaurant and enjoy live entertainment at family friendly Ruddons Bar.
Free high speed Wifi is available in the lodges and holiday homes and for a small charge on the touring/tent field.
On park
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Direct beach access
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Live entertainment*
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Restaurant
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Café
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Takeaway
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Bar
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Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Viaplay
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Events**
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On the Fife Coastal Path
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Forest walks
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Ruddons Point (SSSI)
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Robinson Crusoe Adventure Park
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Play park
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Games room
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Shop
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Abbeyford Active
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Reception
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Contactless check-in
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Laundry
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Dog friendly
Most weekends & during school holidays.
High season
Nearby
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Free access to St Andrews Holiday Park
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Wild water swimming
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Watersports
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Picturesque villages
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World famous golf courses
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Isle of May Nature Reserve
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Walking routes
Kincraig View Restaurant
We invite you to relax and enjoy a delicious menu, freshly prepared and expertly created using the very best produce which, wherever possible, is sourced locally. We offer a choice of tempting dishes (including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options). Look out for our tasty range of Gourmet Burgers. Well behaved dogs are welcome in the Kincraig View Restaurant.
Ruddons Bar
At the heart of Elie Holiday Park is family friendly Ruddons Bar. Home to some of Scotland's best bands, singers and acts you can enjoy sounds of the 60s and 70s through to the chart topping hits of the 80s, 90s, 00s and today. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
The Mirador Café and Takeaway
The Mirador Café and Takeaway at Elie Holiday Park serves some of the very best barista coffee in the East Neuk of Fife together with tasty pastries, home baking, breakfast choices, top notch takeaway favourites and ice cream. It's the perfect spot to grab a tasty takeaway if you're walking the Fife Coastal Path. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
The Robinson Crusoe Adventure Park
The Robinson Crusoe Adventure Park at Elie Holiday Park, Shell Bay, reflects the area’s connection with famous Lower Largo sailor, Alexander Selkirk. The impressive galleon is surrounded by palm trees and takes the form of a two-masted sailing ship linked to a fantasy desert island.
Smugglers' Cove Games Room
From driving games to air hockey, a pool table and traditional arcades, there's plenty to keep everyone entertained at the Smugglers' Cove Games Room (located next to Ruddons Bar).
Lodges with hot tubs
On park
- Direct beach access
- Live entertainment
- Restaurant
- Café
- Takeaway
On park
- Direct beach access
- Live entertainment
- Restaurant
- Café
- Takeaway
Holiday homes
On park
- Direct beach access
- Live entertainment
- Restaurant
- Café
- Takeaway
On park
- Direct beach access
- Live entertainment
- Restaurant
- Café
- Takeaway
Touring and tent pitches
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Close to beach
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Partial sea view
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Prices include electric hook-up
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Prices include awning
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Paid Wi-Fi
On park
- Direct beach access
- Live entertainment
- Restaurant
- Café
- Takeaway
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Close to beach
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Partial sea view
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Prices include electric hook-up
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Choose your pitch for free
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Charcoal and gas BBQs permitted
On park
- Direct beach access
- Live entertainment
- Restaurant
- Café
- Takeaway
Elie Holiday Park
Recent Google reviews
See what our guests have to say...
Absolutely a fantastic clean site! Views are stunning. The beach is 5 minutes away, lots of dog walking routes and a huge play area for children. A cafe, shop, bar and a restaurant - all immaculate with friendly staff! We stayed in a Castaway beach caravan with a veranda. Fabulous location for us having a dog , enjoyed been nearer the beach rather the the play area.
First time using Elie Holiday Park this week and we absolutely loved it. The beach is very accessible and the area is lovely, not far from St Andrews and Leven (both worth a visit). The holiday park serves food pretty much all day and is of good standard, my two boys of 9 and 13 always had a choice of food they liked. The entertainment/bar and amusement centre was great. The touring pitches were nice and flat, no issues whatsoever and the facilities were more than adequate (and clean). A lovely site which is child and dog friendly, highly recommended.
In one word beautiful site. Caravan was tidy. Loads of museums nearby and attractions especially if you like fishing...loads of harbours nearby. The toilets in the club were clean and tidy will go again.
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Premier Park 2025
Elie Holiday Park - independently assessed as one of the finest parks in the UK
Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice
Recognised for consistently receiving excellent reviews
Scottish Outdoor & Leisure Awards
Four times a finalist - One time runner up
David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award
Multiple gold winner
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