Discover the Joy of Caravan Holidays
Caravan holidays offer a flexible and affordable way to explore the great outdoors and create lasting memories. Enjoy the freedom to explore scenic landscapes, learn new skills like fishing and birdwatching, and bond with loved ones.
Whether you’re seeking coastal adventures or wilderness retreats, caravan holidays provide a comfortable and convenient way to experience the beauty of nature.
Contents
- The best caravan sites in the UK
- The best family caravan sites in the UK
- The best UK regions for caravanning
- The best European countries for caravanning
- Gearing up for Caravanning Hotspots
The best caravan sites in the UK
1. Auchenlarie Holiday Park, Scotland | Caravanning score: 9.98/10
Auchenlarie Holiday Park is situated on the picturesque Dumfries and Galloway coast and is a popular destination for a caravan holiday. The site has an average user review rating of 4.57 stars out of five, with visitors citing the idyllic views of Wigtown Bay and affordable food at the on-site shop. The site is also pet-friendly, so caravanners can bring their furry friend along for the holiday. A games room, swimming pool, and on-site entertainment provide plenty of activities to enjoy throughout the day and make the park excellent value for money, considering a weekend stay in July costs around £75. The on-site shop means that daily necessities can be easily purchased, and the site is less than a five-minute walk to the nearest beach, Auchenlarie Beach.
2. Bucklegrove Holiday Park, Somerset | Caravanning score: 9.79/10
Bucklegrove Holiday Park is the best caravan site in England, situated between Cheddar and Wells in Somerset. The site is rated 4.44 stars out of five by users, and it is loved for its clean facilities and stunning views of the Somerset Levels and Brent Knoll. The park is pet-friendly, meaning your four-legged friend doesn’t have to miss out on the holiday. The on-site games room, swimming pool and entertainment facilities provide activities for everyone throughout the week, with a weekend stay in July costing around £79.
3. Tencreek Holiday Park, Cornwall | Caravanning score: 9.47/10
Tencreek Holiday Park in Cornwall is one of the best UK destinations for a caravan holiday. The site has an average user rating of 4.30 out of five stars, and reviews mention the clean facilities and friendly staff. A single-axle caravan can stay for a weekend in July for around £98. The site is pet friendly, meaning dogs can come along for the holiday, and the games room, swimming pool, and on-site entertainment facilities provide daily activities for family and friends to enjoy. There is a shop at the park with all the essentials you might need while caravanning, and it is less than a 10-minute drive to the local beach
The best family caravan sites in the UK
1. Auchenlarie Holiday Park, Scotland | Caravanning score: 9.89/10
Auchenlarie Holiday Park is the best location for a caravan holiday and the best site to visit as a family. The site is rated 4.57 stars out of five by users who have visited, rated highly for its picturesque setting. A family of four can stay in a single-axle caravan for a weekend in July for around £75 and enjoy access to a games room, swimming pool, kids’ playground, and on-site entertainment – an ideal setting for families to enjoy and for kids to make friends. The site is also less than a five-minute walk to the nearest beach, providing the perfect setting for a family activity.
2. Bucklegrove Holiday Park, Somerset | Caravanning score: 9.68/10
Bucklegrove Holiday Park is one of the best caravanning destinations in the UK for families to visit. There are endless opportunities for fun for the whole family, with an on-site games room, kids’ playground, swimming pool and even entertainment facilities. The site costs around £79 for a weekend stay for a family of four in a single-axle caravan, and there is easy access to a shop to suit family needs throughout your stay. Caravanners have rated the park 4.44 stars out of five, noting the cleanliness of shared facilities and helpful staff.
3. Stowford Farm Meadows, Devon | Caravanning score: 9.55/10
Stowford Farm Meadows in North Devon is an excellent choice for a family caravanning holiday. The park has a games room, kids’ playground, swimming pool and entertainment, including live singers to cater for families. The park has a user rating of 4.69 out of five, with reviews mentioning the family-friendly activities and picturesque location. It costs around £96 for a family of four to stay in a single-axle caravan during a July weekend.
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</script>The best UK regions for caravanning
1. Isle of Wight | Caravanning region score: 9.91/10
Those planning a caravanning getaway in the UK should consider visiting the Isle of Wight for its abundance of hiking trails, attractions and campsites, making for a fun-filled holiday. The English Channel island has 289 hiking trails, 1,126 attractions and 63 campsites for every 1,000 km2. One popular hiking trail, the Western Yar Circular, takes around one and a half hours to walk and is renowned for its stunning views. Attractions in the area include Quarr Abbey, the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, and St Mildred’s Church, which are all free to visit.
The area’s largest settlement, Ryde, experiences more rainfall than many regions, with 824mm of precipitation a year; however, the average maximum July temperature of 21°C is ideal for a summer vacation. A quarter (25%) of the campsites on the island are rated four stars out of five or above by users.
2. East Sussex | Caravanning region score: 9.48/10
East Sussex is among the best UK regions for a caravanning holiday, thanks to its many hiking trails and attractions. There are 238 trails to hike and 932 things to do per 1,000 km2, including visiting Beachy Head near Eastbourne – the perfect destination to see the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. There are also plenty of opportunities for camping, with 43 sites per 1,000 km2, over half (54%) of which are rated four stars out of five or higher by visitors.
Brighton and Hove, in East Sussex, has an average maximum temperature of 20°C in July, meaning the summers are the perfect time to enjoy time outside. However, it experiences more rainfall than some regions, at an average of 914mm per year.
3. Derbyshire | Caravanning region score: 9.43/10
Derbyshire is an excellent destination for a caravanning holiday in the UK. Known for its stunning landscapes, including the Peak District National Park sights, the region has 422 hiking trails and 413 attractions per 1,000 km2. Some of the most popular trails in the area include the Bakewell, Hassop and River Wye Circular and the Curbar Edge and Froggatt Wood – both under 6km in the Peak District National Park, taking around an hour and a half to walk each entire trail. There are also many opportunities for a caravanning stay, with 38 campsites per 1,000 km2, almost two-thirds (63%) of which are rated four stars out of five or above. Barn Farm Campsite, for example, is a picturesque and clean location in a quiet village. The area’s largest settlement, Derby, has an average maximum temperature of 22°C in July, making it ideal for spending time outdoors, and experiences just 779mm of rainfall a year.
The best European countries for caravanning
1. Germany | Caravanning country score: 9.92/10
Germany is the best destination for those planning a caravanning holiday abroad. Germany’s proximity to the UK means you can get there in just six hours and 30 minutes from Portsmouth, although the driving time will be longer for those departing from areas further north in the UK.
There are 61 campsites in Germany per 10,000 km2, with half (50%) rated four stars out of five or above by visitors. Highly rated Campingpark Erfurt in Erfurt, Thuringia, is loved by caravanners for its peaceful location and swimming facilities. The country is less likely to experience rain than most countries we looked at, with Berlin receiving 677mm of rainfall a year on average. 1,927 Google searches were made last year by people looking for caravan holidays, making it one of the most searched-for countries in Europe. Germany is also an excellent country to explore nature, including the Wutach Gorge – a scenic valley trail in the heart of Germany’s largest nature park, the Southern Black Forest Nature Park.
2. Denmark | Caravanning country score: 9.83/10
Denmark is one of the best countries for a caravanning getaway. Those driving from Portsmouth can reach Denmark in around 12 hours, although drivers from further north in the UK will take longer to arrive at the Danish border. Plenty of caravanning campsites are on offer, with 119 per 10,000 km2, and half (50%) of those are rated four stars out of five or higher. One highly-rated campsite is Skiveren Camping, a coastal location that offers plenty of activities for children.
Denmark’s largest settlement, Copenhagen, has an ideal maximum average July temperature of 21°C, providing a perfect climate for enjoying the outdoors, and receives around 750mm of rainfall a year. There are also plenty of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to get out and explore Denmark. The lake district, Søhøjlandet, is the highest-lying region in the country and is famed for its high density of lakes and picturesque views. The area has plenty of trails for all abilities, including walking or cycling along Denmark’s longest river, Gudenåen.
3. France | Caravanning country score: 9.30/10
France is an excellent destination for those seeking a caravan holiday overseas. One of the most popular destinations for Brits caravanning in Europe, France is the closest country to drive to, with those departing from Portsmouth reaching the border in around three hours. The country was by far the highest searched for ‘caravan holidays’ amongst Google users from the UK last year (32,806) and has 164 campsites per 10,000 km2. Camping Le Grand Large in Normandy is rated highly for its cleanliness and value for money. France’s largest settlement, Paris, receives, on average, 746mm of rainfall each year, the lowest out of our top three, and has a maximum average July temperature of 25°C. In the summer, many cyclists enjoy the outdoors by heading to campsites close to the Alps. Campings les Alicourts, in Val de Loire, is a campsite with a swimming pool, golf course, adventure play area, and 7-hectare lake where visitors can fish and canoe.
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