Caravan Sites - The Options

Looking for a caravan site?

There are a number of different types to choose from. Here, we take you through your options:

The Caravan & Motorhome Club

• Club Sites

The Caravan & Motorhome Club has more than 200 sites in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Options include family sites, open all year, and seasonal pitches, alongside Wi-FI, disabled facilities high standards of washing facilities. Become a member and get a discount at these club sites.

• Certified Locations

There are over 2200 certified locations across the UK, offering secluded spaces to Caravan & Motorhome members only. With no more than 5 plots on each site, these are ideal for peaceful getaways.

• Affiliated Sites

Affiliated sites are privately owned caravan sites carefully chosen for their high standards of facilities and excellent locations. Choose from 42 sites.

The Camping & Caravanning Club

• Club Sites

You don’t have to be a member to access these sites, but you’ll have up to 30% on each booking if you are. There is a network of over 2000 Camping Club sites, some of which are exclusive to members. As with The Caravan & Motorhome Club, there are also small, exclusive Certified Sites as well.

Premier Parks

Premier Parks are 100 independently assessed 4 & 5* graded touring sites. Whether you’re after an adults only site, one suitable for family holidays, a site you can take your dog to, or one by the coast, there will be one perfect for you.

National Trust  

The National Trust have a number of caravan sites in idyllic locations. Many have amenity blocks, but if you fancy something more basic, there are sites with minimal facilities in more rural locations.

Tranquil Parks

If you’re after a quiet escape with superior facilities, Tranquil Parks provide 43, adult only caravan sites across the UK. On site, you can expect to see excellently maintained washing and laundry facilities, free WiFi, and a range of pitch options.

Parkdean Resorts

Voted the Best UK Family Holiday Company in 2019, Parkdean Resorts are perfect for families

There are 32 sites offering touring facilities across England, Wales and Scotland, each offering a range of activities and entertainment to keep both children and adults occupied.

Haven

Haven have 22 sites in beachside locations offering touring pitches for caravans and motorhomes. If you’re after an action packed, family holiday one of these sites would be perfect. As well as the usual campsite amenities, these holiday parks have restaurants, swimming pools, entertainment and various adventure activities.

General Touring Parks

To search the plethora of independent caravan sites across the UK, head over to these websites:

• Pitch Up
• Campsites
• Caravan Site Finder

Summer Touring - Caravan Sites near the beach

Dove Meadows

Marazion, Cornwall

Overlooked by St Michael’s Mount, Dove Meadows is a peaceful campsite less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beautiful beaches of the Cornwall coast.

Dove Meadows has pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents, with electric hook-up points, showers and a twice weekly fish and chip delivery!

With the lovely town of Marazion just a few minutes away and Penzance and Land’s End within easy reach, this site is the ideal location to explore Southern Cornwall.

Nethercourt Touring Park

Ramsgate, Kent

Situated less than a mile from the beach and town centre of Ramsgate, Nethercourt Touring Park provides all year round touring pitches with electric hook up and free shower facilities. 

There are no less than 7 pubs within walking distance, and the site is perfect for trips to Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate, or if you’re feeling energetic, the Viking Cycle Trail is less than half a mile away.

Rhosson Ganol

St Davids, South Wales

As a small, peaceful campsite, Rhosson Ganol is perfect for a relaxing getaway by the sea. 

The site is situated on the tip of St Davids peninsula, just a 5 minute walk away from a blue flag status beach, and offers 35 grass pitches for touring caravans, campers and tents.

If relaxing isn’t on your agenda, coastal adventures include walking, climbing, sea kayaking, all within easy reach.

Seacroft Caravan Club Site

Cromer, Norfolk

Seacroft Caravan Club Site is a fantastic location for a coastal getaway, being within easy walking distance to the beaches at Cromer. The recently refurbished site also offers an outdoor heated swimming pool, bar and restaurant and is ideally located to explore the nearby towns of Sherringham and Wells-on-Sea.

Camusdarach

Arisaig, Scotland

Sitting on the West coast of Scotland this family run campsite has easy access to 3 beaches which regularly feature lists of top ten beaches in the UK.

The campsite itself offers panoramic views of the sea and provides free Wi-Fi, a modern toilet block and eco-friendly waste disposal facilities.

Camusdarach is the perfect spot to explore the Highlands of Scotland, and perfect if you’re a wildlife lover with the wealth of birds, seals, dolphins and whales to see.

Springhill Farm

Seahouses, Northumberland

Nestled in the Northumbrian countryside and less than a mile away from the coast, Springhill Farm provides 70 touring pitches all year round. The site offers hand standing pitches with electric hook up points, free WiFi access, shower and laundry facilities. 

When you’ve explored the windswept beaches, head over to Bamburgh Castle, do a spot of birdwatching at the Farne Island sanctuary, or simply take in the breathtaking scenery of the Cheviot Hills.

Gibraltar Farm Campsite

Silverdale, Lancashire

Voted best coastal campsite in the Northwest, Gibraltar Farm is 10 minutes away from the beautiful views of Morecambe bay. With a raw milk vending machine, homemade ice cream and 10 acres of ancient woodland, this campsite is a haven in the North of England.

When you’ve had enough ice cream, walk through the National Trust woodlands, try some sea fishing or enjoy a round of golf at the nearby 18-hole golf course.

Best Caravan Sites for Winter Escapes

For some, caravanning isn’t just for the spring and summer months. Exploring during the winter can bring a whole new dimension to touring; waking up to frosty mornings, discovering scenic winter wonderlands, and returning to cosy evenings in your caravan.

If you fancy some all year round caravanning, here are our top caravan sites to pitch up in.

Cornwall

Woodview Campsite in Cornwall is open all year and is located near Bude on the North Cornwall / Devon border.

The site features both hardstanding and grass pitches and have a newly refurbished shower block with under floor heating!

Explore the neighbouring National Trust beach of Sandymouth, or head over to the nearby South West coast path for a windswept walk.

Yorkshire

If golf and spa facilities tickle your fancy, Rudding Holiday Park near Harrogate in Yorkshire offers winter pitches with some added benefits.

Set in the grounds of Rudding Park Hotel with beautiful gardens and woodland, this award winning caravan site features an on-site pub and access to the hotel’s spa facilities and 18-hole golf course.

Grass and hardstanding pitches available throughout the year, including Christmas and New Year.

East Sussex

For a rural winter retreat, book some time at the adults-only quite site Idle Hours Owlsbury Park. Perfectly situated in Crowborough, this site is perfect for exploring the South Downs, and whilst shops, pubs and eateries are all within a mile, the site still maintains a secluded atmosphere.

Wales

Explore North Wales and stay at Islawrffordd Caravan Park, located at the southern end of Snowdonia National Park coastline in the village of Talybont.  

Islawrffordd boasts 75 fully serviced touring pitches, an indoor swimming pool, bar and restaurant, luxury shower blocks and direct access to the adjacent beach. And if that’s not enough, each pitch has its own TV connection the site’s own digital free-view network, so you can while away those long winter evenings.

Cumbria

Riverside Tourer Park in Millhouse, between Keswick and Carlisle, is an adult only caravan site, perfect for exploring the northern Lakes. The CL site is popular with Caravan Club members but also open to non-members.

Riverside is the perfect escape from it all, offering secluded hardstanding pitches, heated shower and toilet facilities, 4G and WiFi. What’s more, Riverside Touring Park is dog friendly.

Scotland

For spectacular highland scenery, try Castle Cary Holiday Park, just a short drive from Newton Stuart and Galloway Forest Park in South West Scotland.

This all year round site is located around a 16th-century baronial castle and features both hardstanding regular and super pitches. The on-site Lairds Inn offers a welcome retreat at the end of a cold winter’s day, and the heated pool is ideal if you fancy sheltering from the weather.

5 Caravan Sites for Autumn Escapes

Yes, we know it’s the height of summer, but there’s nothing wrong with a bit of forward planning, so how about an autumnal getaway to see some glorious displays of leaves that could rival New England.

1) Loch Lomond

Trossachs Holiday Park 

Head to Loch Lomond in Scotland during September to see swathes of browns, oranges, auburns, yellows and mustards. Loch Lomond is around an hour north of Glasgow and lies as the centrepoint of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

Where to Stay: Trossachs Holiday Park

2) Wye Valley
Nestled along the border between England and Wales, the Wye Valley is home to the Cambrian Mountains and the picturesque River Wye. Renowned as one of the most dramatic landscape areas in southern Britain, the Wye Valley is the perfect place to take in the turning leaves.

Where to Stay: Forest & Wye Valley Camping Site

3) The Cotswolds
If you’re wanting a quintessential English experience the pretty villages of The Cotswolds fit the bill perfectly. Seeing the autumn leaves transition amongst cobbled streets and winding rivers provides the perfect end of season getaway.

Where to Stay: Cotswold View Caravan & Camping

Castlerigg Caravan & Camping Park

4) The Lake District
As leaves turn from green to gold head to the Lakes and explore wooded valleys, rolling hills and majestic lakes. Head over to Sizergh Gardens where autumn sees the harvest of apples, quince and damsons, or explore the Buttermere Valley to see the late summer light cascade over the lakes.

Where to Stay: Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park

5) Thetford Forest 

Thetford Forest Caravan Club Site

Covering over 50,000 acres, Thetford Forest is the largest lowland pine forest in Britain, and the perfect destination to view the golden hues of autumn. Travel 45 minutes west of Norwich and enjoy the numerous walking trails, mountain biking, horse riding, or just simply enjoying some late summer sun.

Where to Stay: Thetford Forest Caravan Club Site


And don’t forget, if this is your last outing for the year, search for a CaSSOA accredited storage site to keep your caravan safe and sound over the winter months.