The 10 best caravan sites in the UK 2025

The best caravan sites in the UK are going to offer guests immaculate washrooms, a warm welcome and staff who are going above and beyond to ensure every visitor has an enjoyable and memorable stay.

Everyone will have their own requirements for what they want from a campsite. Some may want a peaceful getaway where they can escape the bustle of everyday life, in which case, one of the best adults only caravan sites is likely to suit.

Others may be touring with children, so a family caravan park with facilities to keep everyone entertained will be important. There will be some campsites that are better suited to indulging in hobbies, such as fishing or cycling, while others offer a great base for exploring the highlights of the area.

However, there are some things that every caravanner is likely to prioritise, including spacious pitches, well-maintained grounds, helpful staff and spotless facilities – and that’s exactly what the best caravan parks will always provide. We’ve been able to compile this list thanks to our readers. They vote for the campsites that they have stayed at that they think are offering the best experience, as well as providing insightful comments to highlight exactly what it is that made the site so special.

Our expert team then judges the results, and we can compile our final 100, as well as identify the 10 leading sites for caravanners. The results are then published in our Top 100 Sites Guide – you can find a PDF of our full 2025 guide here.

In this guide, you’ll be able to find the 10 best caravan sites in the UK, as voted for by our readers. Whether you want an adults-only site, a dog-friendly caravan park, or a countryside getaway, there’s going to be a site in here for you.

What is the best caravan park in the UK?

Old Oaks in Somerset can lay claim to the title of the best caravan park in the UK for 2025, following a triple triumph in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2025. This saw readers vote the campsite the Overall Winner of our guide, as well as the best caravan site and also our Regional Winner for Somerset, Avon & Wiltshire.

The campsite makes an enticing base, whether caravanners are looking for relaxation or adventure. Top-notch facilities include immaculate modern washrooms and a site shop stocked with local produce, while the site has been a repeat recipient of the David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award, as well as the Special Distinction Award to recognise its eco-friendly initiatives.

The best caravan sites

Old Oaks
Pinecones Caravan and Camping
Ballyness Caravan Park
Back of Beyond Touring Park
The Old Brick Kilns
South Lytchett Manor
Green Acres
Hillside Caravan Park
Cartref Caravan & Camp Site
Parkers Farm Holiday Park

The best caravan parks in the UK

Old Oaks

Address: Wick Farm, Wick, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8JS

• Web: theoldoaks.co.uk
• Tel: 01458 831 437
• Open: 1 March – 16 November
• Touring pitches: 88
• Pitch+2+hook-up: From £35

The best caravan site overall

This fantastic adults-only site is a longstanding Top 100 Guide contender, and in our 2025 Guide, received the ultimate accolade of being crowned our Overall Winner.

This was not Old Oaks only achievement in this year’s guide either – the site also took the Regional Winner’s crown for the Somerset, Avon & Wiltshire area, as well as being named the best caravan site.

So what makes the site so special? Reader comments highlighted its exceptional facilities, excellent customer service and the stunning surroundings the campsite is set in.

Positioned in the heart of the Somerset countryside, just a 10-minute drive away from Glastonbury, Old Oaks offers a peaceful, adults-only escape surrounded by nature. The pristine 15-acre campsite has a variety of pitches, from Standard to Superior, all set in beautifully manicured grounds.

Caravanners often take their four-legged friends on tour with them and those that do will appreciate the park’s dog-friendly amenities. These include a secure 300m exercise area, hot water dog shower, and even a dog swimming pond, ensuring everyone can have an enjoyable tour.

The well-stocked shop offers local produce, while the café serves everything from hearty breakfasts to gourmet burgers, wood-fired pizzas and roast dinners.

Facilities are second to none too, as you would expect at one of the best caravan sites. They include spotless modern washrooms with accessible options, two laundries, dishwashing areas and a tourist information room.

Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as fishing in the half-acre lake, or borrow a bat detector for a spot of nature watching.

Wi-Fi is free for all guests – useful for connecting to the internet in a caravan – and local walking and cycling maps are available. Whether you’re looking for relaxation or adventure at your caravan site, Old Oaks Touring Park makes the perfect base for your countryside getaway.

Pinecones Caravan and Camping

Address: A149 Dersingham Bypass, King’s Lynn PE31 6WL

• Web: pinecones.co.uk
• Tel: 01485 544 224
• Open: All year
• Touring pitches: 65
• Pitch+2+hook-up: From £29

Our Top 100 Sites Guide 2025 highlights the excellent experience Pinecones Caravan & Camping provides for its visitors, as the campsite regained its 2023 Regional Winner’s crown for Eastern England.

The best caravan sites in the UK always offer plenty to do in the area, which is certainly the case here. The campsite’s position makes it ideal for visiting the historic Sandringham Visitor Centre, as well as enjoying some of the glorious landscapes of the Norfolk coastline, by taking the scenic drive to Snettisham Beach.

Getting around the surrounding area is that bit more straightforward too, thanks to the option of hiring bikes if you want a break from driving.

Alternatively, for a more leisurely outing, take a short walk to the nearby bus stop or stroll to one of the two nearby dog-friendly village pubs.

After a day’s adventuring, head to the onsite Ben’s Bar to enjoy a tipple and take in the beautiful views of the surrounding area. During the peak season, takeaway food can be ordered onsite too.

Facilities include luxurious individual shower rooms, a launderette, EV charging, a children’s play area, and free Wi-Fi. Canine touring companions will not feel left out either, thanks to the site’s dog-walking area, dog-wash – and even a dog brewery!

The campsite also prides itself on its sustainable efforts, which include generating its own electricity onsite or buying it from renewable sources, which saw it secure the Best Green Site award in our 2025 guide too.

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Ballyness Caravan Park

Address: 40 Castlecat Road, Bushmills BT57 8TN

• Web: ballynesscaravanpark.com
• Tel: 028 2073 2393
• Open: 15 March – 3 November
• Touring pitches: 50
• Pitch+2+hook-up: £34

Last year’s Overall Winner continues to impress our readers. The site, which has been a regular Regional Winner for Northern Ireland, secured its Regional crown again in our 2025 Guide.

Found in the spectacular North Antrim countryside, this is a caravan site that offers a stunning location, exceptional customer service and top-tier facilities.

The park has immaculate hardstanding pitches, spread across three touring areas, each equipped with electric, water and drainage hook-ups. The amenities, housed in a charming cottage-style building, provide toilets, showers, and a family room with a bath and a shower. There’s also an accessible shower room.

Families will enjoy the play park and football field, while for pet-owners, there’s a dog-walk. On rainy days, the indoor games and TV room provides a cosy retreat. The village of Bushmills is a 15-minute walk away.

For nature lovers, the park has lush green spaces and a pond, while the Causeway Coast, with its fine beaches and stunning trails, is less than 10 minutes away by car.

The Causeway Rambler Bus (runs June to September) stops at the site and provides access to attractions such as the Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede bridge.

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Back of Beyond Touring Park

Address: 234a Ringwood Road, St Leonards BH24 2SB

• Web: backofbeyondtouringpark.co.uk
• Tel: 01202 876 968
• Open: 28 February 2025 – 2 January 2026
• Touring pitches: 97
• Pitch+2+hook-up: From £49

Back of Beyond Touring Park is another regular in our Top 100 Sites Guide, most recently taking the Regional Winner’s crown for Dorset in last year’s Guide. This year, it was named the best site for adults-only touring, with the 30-acre site offering a relaxing getaway in scenic and tranquil surroundings.

The facilities include a well-stocked site shop, four heated amenities blocks and the dog-friendly Monty’s Bar.

Back of Beyond is well situated for taking in the New Forest National Park, Bournemouth, Southampton, Poole and Christchurch.

Alternatively, try your hand at the pitch-and-putt course, or explore the 18 acres of superb woodland onsite, including the Site of Special Scientific Interest around the wildlife lakes. Guests with a licence can also fish in the Moors River on the park’s boundary.

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The Old Brick Kilns

Address: Little Barney Lane, Barney, Fakenham NR21 0NL

• Web: old-brick-kilns.co.uk
• Tel: 01328 878 305
• Open: 21 March – 2 January
• Touring pitches: 65
• Pitch+2+hook-up: From £31

This peaceful site stands in 13 acres and is ideally placed for exploring the delights of the North Norfolk coast as well as Sandringham, Norwich and the Norfolk Broads National Park.

Onsite, you can relax in Barney’s Bar & Take-Away, which is open on certain days throughout the week, while guests who want truly peaceful stay can opt to stay in the adults-only section.  There’s also a shop, washrooms, a children’s play area, and the chance to fish.

The site has won a variety of commendations for its environmental efforts, including David Bellamy Gold Conservation Awards.

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South Lytchett Manor

Address: Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6JB

• Web: southlytchettmanor.co.uk
• Tel: 01202 622 577
• Open: 1 March 2025 – 2 January 2026
• Touring pitches: 150
• Pitch+2+hook-up: From £31.25

A big ‘congratulations’ to South Lytchett Manor for claiming the title of Regional Winner for the county of Dorset in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2025.

Set in 20 acres of peaceful parkland, the campsite is well situated for exploring the many highlights of Dorset, including the breathtaking Jurassic Coast. A bus stops outside the park’s gates on its way to Poole, Swanage and Weymouth. Other notable destinations within easy reach of the site include Bournemouth and Dorchester.

Touring pitches are spacious, with a range of types to choose from, including deluxe fully-serviced hardstanding pitches, which provide individual picnic benches, electric and TV hook-up. Superior electric pitches are also available, which are capable of taking vehicles with a length of up to 9m.

Site facilities include free Wi-Fi, a well-stocked shop, three heated amenities blocks, a children’s playground, and a café. Guests can also hire a bike from the reception to take in the surrounding area in a leisurely way.

South Lytchett Manor also took the title of the best site for pets in our 2025 Guide, offering canine touring companions a warm welcome. This is thanks to a 2.5-acre off-lead exercise area, a dog shower and – for the 2025 season – a dog-agility area.

There are also a number of food trucks that stop by throughout the high season, and there are two pubs within walking distance of the site.

Green Acres

Address: Houghton, Carlisle CA6 4JW

• Web: greenacrescumbria.co.uk
• Tel: 01228 675 418
• Open: 15 March – 31 October
• Pitches: 52
• Pitch+2+hook-up: £30 – £35

Green Acres Caravan Park has been named the Regional Winner of the North-West in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2025, claiming the crown for the third consecutive year. This peaceful retreat continues to impress visitors with its serene location and exceptional facilities.

The adults-only site is surrounded by lush woodland and rolling fields, despite being just five miles from the city of Carlisle. Its hardstanding pitches come with stunning views, and visitors can choose from spacious standard or fully serviced options, all with electric hook-ups.

The site’s facilities, Platinum-rated in the Loo of the Year Awards, include luxurious wet rooms with underfloor heating, as well as modern toilets and accessible amenities. As a result, it’s not surprising that the campsite claimed the title of the best site for washrooms in this year’s guide, too.

Green Acres also has a games room and sports hall, ideal for rainy days, with badminton courts, pool, board games and table tennis. Dog owners will appreciate the scenic woodland dog-walk and exercise area.

Nature enthusiasts can access the North Pennines and the Lake District for outdoor adventures. For a taste of history, Carlisle is a 10-minute drive, where visitors can explore its fine cathedral and castle.

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Hillside Caravan Park

Address: Moor Road, Knayton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 4BR

• Web: hillsidecaravanpark.co.uk
• Tel: 01845 537 349
• Open: 4 February – 4 January 2026
• Touring pitches: 58
• Pitch+2+hook-up: From £26

Hillside Caravan Park took the accolade of being voted the best caravan site in the North East of England, a notable achievement considering what a popular region it is. Tucked between the North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Hillside is a family-run campsite offering a wonderfully tempting mix of leisure, relaxation and adventure.

The site is set within nine acres of beautiful countryside with breathtaking views of the Hambleton Hills. There is a range of pitches including spacious extra-large options with electric hook-up, fresh-water connections, waste drainage and TV points.

Guests can enjoy a range of excellent facilities, as you would expect from one of the best caravan sites in the UK. These include a luxury heated amenity block with accessible washrooms, a large play area perfect for children to burn off some energy and a cosy coffee lounge with free Wi-Fi. The park is also dog-friendly.

Hillside is always improving, and has plans to expand the onsite shop to offer more local produce from nearby businesses. In addition, the park will host food events, bringing in local food vendors in the shape of pizza vans, Greek food and fish and chips. The towns of Northallerton and Thirsk are within easy reach, while Whitby is an hour’s drive away.

Cartref Caravan & Camp Site

Address: Ford Heath, Shrewsbury SY5 9GD

• Web: cartrefcaravansite.co.uk
• Tel: 01743 821 688
• Open: All year
• Touring pitches: 45
• Pitch+2+hook-up: £32 – £42

Located only five miles from Shrewsbury, Cartref is an adults-only site that offers a relaxing and peaceful base for exploring the delights of Shropshire.

Don’t miss dog-friendly Bartref either, the site’s bar and coffee shop, where locally sourced ales and beers can be enjoyed. Other facilities include hot showers and award-winning toilets, an off-lead dog-walking area, free Wi-Fi, and a shop at a campsite which is open all year, ideal for fans of winter caravanning.

Enjoy a trip to Ironbridge, Ludlow, Wroxeter Roman City, or take a walk in the beautiful Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Parkers Farm Holiday Park

Address: Higher Mead Farm, Ashburton, Devon TQ13 7LJ

• Web: parkersfarmholidays.co.uk
• Tel: 01364 654 869
• Open: 3 April – 1 November
• Touring pitches: 100
• Pitch+2+hook-up: From £24

Taking the title of Regional Winner for Devon, Parkers Farm Holiday Park provides beautiful views of the stunning Dartmoor National Park, making it perfectly situated for exploring the moor. What’s more, thanks to its proximity to the A38, the site is also well-placed for exploring the delights of Devon.

A number of pitch types are available, including super pitches, which are hardstanding and have individual hedging to provide extra privacy.

During the main season, don’t miss the chance to enjoy one of the farm walks and tractor rides, as well as the opportunity to meet the site’s farm animals.

The family-friendly site has a games room, a soft play area and an outside playground to keep children entertained. Canine companions will not feel left out either, with a six-acre dog walk on hand.

During the high season, guests can head to the dog-friendly Miss Piggy’s Trough, the onsite bar and restaurant, where evening entertainment, including quizzes and bingo, can be enjoyed.

Other facilities include a shop, family shower rooms, a shower and toilet block, a washing-up area, an information room, a laundry room, and, during the main season, a takeaway service. Free Wi-Fi is also provided.

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How to choose the best caravan park in the UK

The most important step of guaranteeing an enjoyable touring experience will be picking a caravan site that will suit your requirements. Don’t like being around children? Then choose an adults-only park; there are plenty of these available. Not crazy about dogs? Then look for parks that are dog-free or have dog-free areas. The same goes for space – look online or phone the site to find out how big the pitches are and if there are any limitations on party sizes or the use of additional gazebos.

Many sites prefer not to accept larger groups – if that’s you, find a site that caters for larger parties. The same goes for fires and barbecues: some sites encourage the fun, communal element, while others recognise that other residents might find them disturbing.

You’d be forgiven for thinking that you should never camp with children or animals, given some people’s reactions, but if you do, plenty of sites welcome them! Look for the best family caravan parks in the UK with playgrounds, children’s activities, football fields and so on. And if you’re touring with a pooch, a site with a dog shower and dog-walking areas is going to be more suited to you.

Dogs should also be tethered, where site rules require, and of course, you should clean up any mess immediately. But if you find campsite rules too limiting, perhaps think about caravanning off-grid instead?

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