The best adults only caravan sites in the UK allow caravanners to relax on their pitches in tranquil and picturesque settings.
While those touring with children will prefer the amenities provided at the best family caravan parks, an adults only caravan park will be ideal for those seeking peace and quiet from their tours. Generally dog friendly, some of them allow caravanners to indulge in their favourite pastimes too, such as fishing. They will also be well situated, with plenty to do in the vicinity, giving you the choice of relaxing onsite or heading offsite for the day and exploring the area. They can be the best caravan sites for those who want to get away from it all.
There are different types of adult-only sites available. In some instances, there will be specific sections that are for those who are 18+, while other parts will be family-friendly. In other cases, the touring park may be adults only, while holiday lodges or cabins onsite may be for all ages. The final type will be strictly adults-only, with no one under the age of 18 permitted.
In this guide, we’re sharing our pick of the best adults only caravan sites in the UK, as well as highlighting the type they are, to help you find the destination for you.
The best adults only caravan sites in the UK:
Chain Bridge Touring Caravan Site
Tyddyn Du Touring Park
Somers Wood Caravan Park
Green Acres Caravan Park
Trethem Mill Touring Park
Oxon Hall Touring Park
Back of Beyond Touring Park
Fields End Water Caravan Park
Eye Kettleby Lakes Touring Park
Waterrow Touring Park
Hallsdown Farm Touring Park
Adults only caravan sites in the UK – our pick of the best:
Chain Bridge Touring Caravan Site
Horncliffe, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2XT, chainbridgecaravansite.co.uk
- Tel: 07554 953 697
- Open: 28 March – mid-October
- Touring pitches: 16
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £33-£35
Type: adults only park
Chain Bridge was picked out as the best adults-only caravan site in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2024.
Ideal for caravanners who want to visit the picturesque Northumberland coast, it is located by Berwick-upon-Tweed on the England/Scotland border. It offers luxurious facilities, Wi-Fi and fully-serviced pitches. The site also neighbours Chain Bridge Honey Farm, where a seasonal Café Bus, gift shop and museum can be found.
Cyclists or dog walkers can enjoy the site’s adjoining riverside path or stroll to Paxton House.
Tyddyn Du Touring Park
Old Road, Conwy, Penmaenmawr LL34 6RE, tyddyndutouringpark.co.uk
- Tel: 01492 622 300
- Open: 22 March – 31 October
- Touring pitches: 80
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £37
Type: adults only park
A regular in our Top 100 Sites guide, this outstanding adults-only caravan park is beautifully positioned to enjoy the very best of the North Wales coast. The views towards Anglesey and the Great Orme at Llandudno are exceptional and there are plenty of well-maintained onsite facilities, including an excellent toilet and shower block with wet rooms.
All pitches have 16 amp electric hook-ups and easy access to water. It may be set on the coast, but it’s also within easy reach of the Snowdonia National Park with its many attractions including, walking climbing and zip-lining. You’re also only a short journey away from the beautiful Isle of Anglesey.
Somers Wood Caravan Park
Somers Road, Meriden, Warwickshire CV7 7PL, somerswood.co.uk
- Tel: 01676 522 978
- Open: 1 February – 30 November
- Touring pitches: 48
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £29
Type: adults only park
Superbly positioned for transport links throughout the West Midlands and a great place to stay should you be visiting the NEC, Somers Wood is only 20 miles north of all things Shakespeare in beautiful Stratford-upon-Avon. Famous as the birthplace of the Bard, this market town is some 800 years old and has characterful streets, historic houses and a beautiful riverside location.
Enjoy the black and white Tudor style frontages of the High Street, take in a trip to Anne Hathaway’s cottage or see what’s on at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. At Somers Wood itself you’ll find excellent facilities including 48 hardstanding pitches with electric hookup.
Green Acres Caravan Park
High Knells, Houghton, Carlisle CA6 4JW, greenacrescumbria.co.uk
- Tel: 01228 675 418
- Open: 16 March – 31 October
- Touring pitches: 52
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £29-£34
Type: adults only park
This excellent adults only caravan park puts you within a 20-minute drive of Birdoswald Roman Fort and the World Heritage Site Hadrian’s Wall. A Regional Winner in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2024, it puts you in a great position to explore this ancient Roman fortification. You’ll be able to see turrets along this stretch and the Roman Fort of Vercovicium. Green Acres is also well-placed for trips to Carlisle.
The park has an award-winning facilities block with six luxurious wet rooms, all with underfloor heating. There’s also a delightful dog walk and a sports hall which includes a badminton court, pool table, darts board, table tennis table and board games.
Green Acres also makes a good base for anyone wanting to enjoy a day trip to the Lake District.
Trethem Mill Touring Park
St Just in Roseland, Nr St Mawes TR2 5JF, trethem.com
- Tel: 01872 580 504
- Open: 1 May – 1 October
- Touring pitches: 80
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £33
Type: adults only park
The Southwest is fortunate to have an abundance of touring parks, but most of the coastal ones tend to have a family focus. The adults only caravan park at Trethem Mill is an exception to the rule. It sits pretty on the gorgeous Roseland Peninsula and is perfect for exploring this part of the South West Coastal Path. The path runs all the way around the peninsula.
It’s a five star park covering some 12 acres and all of the pitches have a 16 amp electric hook-up and TV point. Dogs are welcome and there’s an onsite nature meadow, along with beautiful landscaped gardens. Other local places of interest worth visiting include the seaside villages of St Mawes and Portscatho, while guests will have the option of exploring Falmouth and Truro too.
Oxon Hall Touring Park
Welshpool Road, Shrewsbury SY3 5FB, morris-leisure.co.uk
- Tel: 01743 340 868
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 113
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £36.80
Type: adults only section
Well placed for exploring Wales and Shropshire, Oxon Hall Touring Park has an adults only section, meaning families will be staying in other parts of the campsite. Every pitch offers electric hook up, while a bus opposite the site will take caravanners to Shrewsbury.
You can find glorious country pubs all over England but rural Shropshire seems to have loads. The 15th-century free house Royal Oak in the village of Cardington is a 30-minute drive away and is a great example. Low beams, pewter mugs and a huge inglenook fireplace all add to the atmosphere. The pub is famous locally for its Fidget Pie’. This Shropshire recipe of gammon, apples and cider that has been handed down from landlord to landlord and was eaten here by Prince Edward more than 25 years ago.
Other attractions include Stiperstones and Powis Castle.
Back of Beyond Touring Park
234a Ringwood Road, East Moors Lane, St Leonards BH24 2SB, backofbeyondtouringpark.co.uk
- Tel: 01202 876 968
- Open: 1 March – 1 January
- Touring pitches: 100
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £34
Type: adults only park
A constant presence in our Top 100 Sites Guide, Back of Beyond has claimed the Regional Winner’s title in Dorset for an impressive five consecutive years.
The 30-acre campsite offers plenty of tranquillity, something the best adults only caravan sites in the UK will always provide. Guests will find themselves ideally situated for exploring some of the highlights of the region too, including Bournemouth and Christchurch. Back of Beyond itself is a picturesque setting, with Sites of Special Scientific Interest around the two wildlife lakes. Anglers will be able to make the most of some of the fishing spots in the area, including along a stretch of the Moors River.
Guests will find themselves perfectly placed to take in the beauty of the New Forest National Park too.
Waterrow Touring Park
Bouchers Farm, Waterrow, Wiveliscombe TA4 2AZ, waterrowpark.co.uk
- Tel: 01984 623 464
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 42
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £25-£45
Type: adults only park
Found on the Somerset/Devon border this exquisite retreat is just the place to get away from it all and relax. The wooded valley setting is surrounded by riverside walks and further afield there are beautiful hikes in the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park. The hardstanding pitches come equipped with electric hook-up, water and grey-waste disposal, while facilities are in a converted barn.
Even better, you can reward yourself with a quiet pint at many of the nearby pubs including the 450 year old Rock Inn. This beautiful gastro pub serves excellent food and is a popular destination with visitors to the park.
Fields End Water Caravan Park
Benwick Road, Doddington, Cambridgeshire PE15 0TY, fieldsendwater.co.uk
- Tel: 01354 740 199
- Open: 1 March – 30 November
- Touring pitches: 80
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £25
Type: adults-only park
You’ll find plenty of top-quality fishing lakes in this part of the country. But combining an excellent fishery with high-quality adults only caravan park facilities is no mean feat and something that Field End has managed to achieve, as seen by it being voted the Regional Winner of Eastern England in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2024.
The site has three well-stocked lakes offering plenty of swims. There’s the chance to catch species such as carp, crucian, chubb, barbel, tench, perch and roach. Fully serviced hardstanding pitches are available right on the waterside and a number of glamping pods and lodges are also available for hire.
There’s a pleasant cafe onsite and the added advantage of a long-term secure storage unit. You’re also within easy reach of the Norfolk coast with its many excellent beaches.
Eye Kettleby Lakes Touring Park
Eye Kettleby, Melton Mowbray LE14 2TN, eyekettlebylakes.com
- Tel: 01664 565 900
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 130
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £34
Type: Adults-only touring park, families can stay in cabins
This site is a favourite with us at Practical Caravan having secured the number one position in our Top 100 in 2021. Eye Kettleby is another excellent example of a superb fishery that also offers top-class touring accommodation and facilities. While the touring park itself is adults only, we should point out families are able to stay in the log cabins.
The nine fishing lakes are the big attraction, with a mixture of coarse and specimen fishing. Specialist fishing tuition is also available. There’s also a Clubhouse with a packed schedule of entertainment, and a good-quality tearoom offering a wide choice of food. A wonderful specialist site that gets it absolutely right.
Hallsdown Farm Touring Park
Arlington, Barnstaple EX31 4SW, hallsdownfarm.co.uk
- Tel: 01271 850 847
- Open: 15 March – 31 October
- Touring pitches: 30
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £24 (metered electricity)
Type: adults only site
Hallsdown Farm focuses on providing guests with a truly tranquil stay. The adults-only site is unique within our guide in that it doesn’t allow dogs either.
It’s perfectly set for enjoying trips to Devon’s picturesque beaches and discovering the beauty of the South West Coast Path. Spacious pitches are provided, offering 16A electric hook-up and an individual water tap, while free Wi-Fi is on offer. A farm shop is nearby too.
Premium pitches, complete with a private en suite toilet and a shower, are also available.
Take a look at the steps involved in levelling a caravan to ensure you achieve a completely flat pitch at your adults only caravan park.
Written with contributions from Paul Critcher.
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