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An introduction to your 2014/15 park home buyers’ bible from Editor Alex Melvin... Before I started working in this unique sector, I wasn’t fully aware of the scale and scope of the UK park home scene. Like many other ‘park home virgins’, I had no idea that there are thousands of parks up and down the country. I was also completely blind to the benefits this wonderful lifestyle affords. But eight years after my own park home journey begun, and having met residents and site owners at hundreds of parks, things could not be more different. I have witnessed first-hand just how this lovely way of life offers home owners a sense of security and community, as well as exceptional valuefor- money, often at a crucial stage in their lives. All the best parks, like our sister magazine Park Home & Holiday Caravan’s current ‘Park of the Year’ champion, Pant Mawr, in Harlech, give their residents all of this is spades. Residents enjoy a superb social scene, holidays together and the peace of mind that comes with living on a top park that boasts state-of-the-art homes, an immaculate infrastructure and a caring park owner. Our 2014/15 edition of the Residential Parks Guide will provide you with a great way into this lifestyle. Turn to page 61 and you will find our 1,300+ park compendium, which lists parks alphabetically by region. This unrivalled park search tool is undoubtedly Britain’s best printed guide. Pop your copy in your handbag or your car and you’re almost ready to begin your park adventure! Before you begin though, don’t miss our expert advice, ranging from reviews of brand new homes, buying tips and legal help to in-depth park profiles and interviews with residents. After absorbing the key information in our all-new guide and visiting your first few parks, I’m certain that you’ll feel exactly like I do about this welcoming lifestyle… that it’s the best retirement option out there!