The standout family caravan parks will offer something for everyone. Whether it’s entertainment, crazy golf, play areas or restaurants, these are sites that will ensure the whole family has an enjoyable experience.
Choosing the best caravan sites will make a real difference to your tours, with everything from the facilities on offer to the site’s location all playing a part in creating wonderful caravanning memories.
Whether you’re looking for a getaway in the picturesque Lake District, a coastal break in Cornwall or want to enjoy a holiday in Wales, you’ll find somewhere in this guide for you, as we share 10 of our favourite family caravan parks.
Family caravan parks: our top picks
Lakeland Touring and Camping, Lake District
Sandford Park, Dorset
Presthaven Holiday Park, North Wales
Vauxhall Holiday Park, Norfolk
Trevornick Holiday Park, Cornwall
Blakemere Touring and Holiday Park, Cheshire
Highlands End Holiday Park, Dorset
Ladram Bay Holiday Park, Devon
Silverdale Caravan Park, Lancashire
Cotswold Farm Park, Gloucester
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The best family caravan parks:
Lakeland Touring and Camping, Lake District
Cumbria, LA11 7LT
There will be plenty to keep the whole family entertained at this Lake District caravan park, from a crazy golf course to both indoor and outdoor pools. Children can try den building, while there is a chance to enjoy an aerial adventure, where you navigate your way around wooden obstacles – a mini version is also available for kids aged 2+. Watersports are also on offer, including kayaking and paddle boarding, with other features including bike hire, a restaurant, an arcade and even archery coaching.
All this, as well as being near to the breathtaking beauty of the Lake District itself.
Book your holiday at Lakeland Touring and Camping now.
Sandford Park, Dorset
Near Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JZ
A short drive from the Dorset coast, this bustling caravan park is perfect for active families. They have an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, high ropes course, dog agility field, arts and crafts centre and sports dome. There is also an outdoor canopy area for evening entertainment and various places for food and drink, including a Costa Coffee and takeaway. Sandford offers a great selection of pitches and excellent facilities.
Book your holiday at Sandford now.
Presthaven Holiday Park, North Wales
Shore Road, Gronant, Prestatyn, North Wales, LL19 9TT
Tucked behind Gronant Beach is this family caravan park that is packed with exciting things to do. Kids can blow off steam on the outdoor play areas, indoor soft play, aerial adventure course or the SportsDrome. Visitors can cool down in the lazy river, heated outdoor pool or the indoor swimming complex. For families, there’s adventure golf and go kart hire as well as direct access to Gronant Dunes. The park also offers a choice of food outlets and on site entertainment.
Book your holiday at Presthaven Holiday Park now.
Vauxhall Holiday Park, Norfolk
Acle New Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1TB
Another Parkdean Resort, Vauxhall Holiday Park is just a mile from Great Yarmouth’s sandy beaches and nostalgic arcades, and is well-equipped to keep families entertained. Kids will love the treehouse adventure playground and outdoor splash zone with inflatables, as well as the indoor and outdoor pools. For younger children, there is an under 12s den and a soft play area. Families can enjoy snooker, jungle golf and the multi-sports area before finishing off the day in the Reedcutters Restaurant.
Book your holiday at Vauxhall Holiday Park now.
Trevornick Holiday Park, Cornwall
Holywell Bay, Cornwall, TR8 5PW trevornick.co.uk
This pristine family caravan park is located within walking distance of Holywell Beach, made famous by BBC’s Poldark. Along with a choice of pitches, visitors will find an outdoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, and tranquillity spa. For younger children, there is a toddler pool and indoor soft play area. Kids will love the daytime and evening entertainment outdoor play area, while older visitors can enjoy the 3 on-site fishing ponds and neighbouring golf course.
Take a look at our best caravan parks in Cornwall guide for other top touring destinations in the region too.
Blakemere Touring and Holiday Park, Cheshire
Blakemere Holiday Park, Chester Rd, Northwich CW8 2EB, stayatblakemere.co.uk
This Cheshire holiday park is home to over 30 independent shops and a variety of places to eat and drink. A range of exciting activities are offered on site, including segway tours, bushcraft and archery. There’s also an outdoor adventure play park, miniature railway and enclosed dog area. The adjacent touring park accommodates all kinds of caravans and motorhomes and provides a large amenities block, licensed shop and a games/chill-out zone.
Highlands End Holiday Park, Dorset
Eype, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6AR, wdlh.co.uk/holiday-parks/highlands-end
Perched on a cliff top overlooking the dramatic Jurassic coast, Highlands End is a pristine caravan park offering plenty of amenities. On site is an indoor heated pool and sauna, 9 hole pitch ‘n’ putt golf course, tennis court and outdoor play park. Four-legged family members will love the dog exercising field and doggy shower, plus Eype Beach is just a 10 minute walk away. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, a restaurant, bar and bakery, as well as live sport.
Ladram Bay Holiday Park, Devon
Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7BX, ladrambay.co.uk
Another Jurassic Coast gem, this five-star site offers stunning views of the Devon coastline and even has a private pebble beach. However tempting the beach is, the park itself will keep families busy, offering adventure golf, an indoor climbing wall, soft play area and watersports hire. There’s also a swimming pool complex complete with outdoor splash zone and a choice of food outlets. The entertainment complex offers a full entertainment and activity programme so there’ll never be a dull moment!
Silverdale Caravan Park, Lancashire
Middlebarrow Plain, Cove Road, Silverdale, Lancashire LA5 0SH, holgates.co.uk/our-parks/silverdale
Set within the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this pretty caravan park has something for everyone. Their indoor swimming complex houses two swimming pools, a jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, plus a gym and separate toddler pool. A variety of food is served at the cafe/bar and restaurant and activities include bowling and arcade games, pitch and putt golf and soft play. The site is well located for exploring the Lake District.
Cotswold Farm Park, Gloucester
Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5FL, cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
Nestled in the Cotswolds, this park is perfect for animal lovers. There’s a Rare Breed trail and a woodland walk as well as various barns where visitors can meet and learn about the farm’s residents. The Adventure Barn is home to an indoor sandpit, mini climbing wall, soft play and a cafe, while outside is a play area, pedal tractors, log assault course, bouncing pillows and more. Farm entry is included with a pitch booking.
Written with contributions from Peter Byrne
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