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. Whether you want an adults only caravan site with fishing or one near a beach, there’s bound to be somewhere 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
Old Oaks Touring Site
Bath Chew Valley Caravan 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
Grooby’s Pit
Poole Farm
The best UK adults only caravan sites:
Chain Bridge Touring Caravan Site
Horncliffe, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2XT, chainbridgecaravansite.co.uk
- Tel: 07554 953 697
- Type: adults only park
Chain Bridge was picked out as the best adults only caravan site in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2024, where the top sites in the UK are revealed.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Old Oaks Touring Site
Wick Farm, Wick Lane, Glastonbury BA6 8JS, theoldoaks.co.uk
- Tel: 01458 831 437
- Type: adults-only park
The peaceful Old Oaks Touring Site is a well-maintained campsite that sits only 10 minutes away from Glastonbury and makes an ideal base for exploring the beauty of Somerset.
It was our choice for the best pet friendly site in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2024, as it goes above and beyond to ensure four-legged friends are made to feel welcome. Features include a 300m dog-walk, a hot water dog-shower and even a swimming pool for any canine touring companions.
Caravanners will be able to choose between standard, super, premier or superior pitches, while modern washrooms can be found in the large facilities block. Plantings are also provided between pitches to help to improve privacy for guests. Each pitch comes with a grass area, allowing caravanners to focus on what matters the most when pitched up – a restful and tranquil holiday.
Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park
Ham Lane, Bishop Sutton, Nr Bath BS39 5TY, bathchewvalley.co.uk
- Tel: 01275 332 127
- Type: adults-only park
The regional winner in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2024 for Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire, Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park is a stunning site which can be found by the shores of Chew Valley Lake. The adults-only destination is open all year, making it an ideal choice for fans of winter caravanning, with shrubbery and trees separating each pitch to offer privacy.
There is plenty to do in the surrounding area, with Bishop Sutton within walking distance where shops and a pub can be found, alternatively, enjoy wishing in Chew Valley Lake or explore Chew Valley Trail and take in some of the beauty of nature. Other destinations to explore include Bristol, Bath, Wells and the magnificent Mendip Hills.
Site facilities include luxury heated washrooms, a dog-walk, laundry facilities, a lending library and more.
Oxon Hall Touring Park
Welshpool Road, Shrewsbury SY3 5FB, morris-leisure.co.uk
- Tel: 01743 340 868
- 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 at a campsite which is open all year.
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
- 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 UK’s best adults only caravan sites 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
- 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
- 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. This is an adults only caravan site with fishing that is also well placed for beach excursions too, as it’s also within easy reach of the Norfolk coast.
Eye Kettleby Lakes Touring Park
Eye Kettleby, Melton Mowbray LE14 2TN, eyekettlebylakes.com
- Tel: 01664 565 900
- 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
- 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 could be an ideal destination for those who want to stay at one of the best adults only touring caravan sites near a beach, as 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.
Grooby’s Pit
Steeping Road, Thorpe St Peter, Skegness PE24 4QT, fishskegness.co.uk
- Tel: 07427 137 463
- Type: adults only park
This beautiful adults-only site makes a great choice for caravanners who want to indulge in a spot of fishing while getting to take in beautiful surroundings. The site has two well-stocked lakes, with each pitch providing a view over the water. While the fishing will no doubt appeal to many guests, the site is also well placed for taking in Lincolnshire, including Skegness, which is a mere seven miles away. Alternatively, walk to one of the two nearby pubs or set off to Wainfleet, only two miles away.
The site facilities include a dog-exercise area, a heated toilet and shower block and a laundrette, while pitches also come with a tap and 16A electric hook-up.
Poole Farm
St Giles on the Heath, Launceston PL15 9SX, poolefarmholidays.com
- Tel: 01566 777 924
- Type: adults only park
Some caravanners will want to choose an adults only site which truly lets them embrace the peace and quiet. This is something that Poole Farm should allow, with the small site only having five pitches. It’s a CL that, thanks to its location on the border of Devon and Cornwall, also provides the freedom to explore both of these picturesque counties.
This means there is a wide array of attractions to visit, with top spots including Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor, Tintagel and Looe. However, if relaxing on site sounds a more appealing prospect, a swinging seat in the dog-walk could be the perfect spot to head to. Each of the site’s pitches is hardstanding and comes with 16A electric hook-up and water, while there’s even the chance to get hot food straight to your pitch.
One thing you will want to ensure you have when you’re pitched up is a level tourer – take a look at our guide to levelling a caravan to make sure your van is flat.
Written with contributions from Paul Critcher.
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