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Best family campsites in the UK
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From huge holiday parks to free-range farm sites, family-friendly campsites are easy to find all over the UK. Choose a site within walking distance of a beach, easy reach of a family attraction like a theme park, or convenient facilities like swimming pools and family shower rooms… It's easy to keep everything running smoothly on a family holiday with our top 10 best family campsites in the UK!
We’ve included sites from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and for all types of family holidays. Below, you’ll find price per night, location and child-friendly highlights for each campsite (unless stated, all prices per night are for two adults and two children).
10 best family campsites in the UK
1. South West England: Cornwall – Trevornick Holiday Park
Price per night: from £24.05
The UK’s most visited region (and for good reason!) is full of family campsites, particularly around the beaches of Cornwall. One of the most popular spots in the county is the world-famous surfing town of Newquay on Cornwall’s north coast, a haven for holidaymakers of all ages for its outdoor activities and family-friendly attractions.
Soak up the best of Cornwall with a stay at Trevornick Holiday Park on Holywell Bay: its huge range of facilities include pools, on-site fishing, a spa, a golf course and regular entertainment including kids’ clubs.
Campsite features:
Five-star facilities right by the Cornish coast
Jam-packed entertainment schedule with plenty of variety for the whole family
Heated outdoor pool with suntrap terrace, plus spa with massage and beauty treatments
Outdoor adventure playground and indoor soft play
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2. South West England: Devon – Hoburne Devon Bay
Grange Court, Grange Road, Goodrington, Paignton TQ4 7JP
Price per night: from £19
The South West county of Devon is another famously family-friendly destination in the UK. Get set for more seaside at Hoburne Devon Bay in South Devon, on the English Riviera a short stroll from the beautiful beach at Goodrington Sands. This family-friendly park has heated indoor and outdoor pools, an adventure playground, soft play, crazy golf and an entertainment complex… plus a sauna and steam room for mums and dads to relax. There are a wealth of family attractions nearby, such as Splashdown Quaywest (1.5 miles), Paignton Zoo (2.5 miles), Kents Cavern (6.5 miles) and the Golden Hind replica at Brixham.
Staying in Devon will put you in easy reach of Dorset and the Jurassic Coast for day trips – Lyme Regis is 55 miles away – or head 13 miles inland to Dartmoor National Park for hikes and bike rides.
Campsite features:
Family-friendly holiday park by stunning Goodrington Sands
Wildlife haven setting with nature trail on site
Get active or stay serene: pools, sauna, fitness activities, kids’ yoga, pools and fitness suite all on offer
Café, brasserie and entertainment complex with a packed programme of events
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Somerset and the Mendips – Wookey Farm Campsite
Wookey Farm, Monks Ford, Wookey, Wells BA5 1DT
Price per night: from £26
Somerset is another of our must-see UK destinations for a family holiday. It’s home to the Wookey Hole Caves complex which is guaranteed to be a hit with younger kids, as well as Cheddar Gorge and Glastonbury for days out and holidays with teens. The northern end of the country is also in perfect position for accessing Bristol and Bath, the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire and the Mendip Hills Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Get stuck into all this from Wookey Farm Campsite near Wells, an eco and sustainable farm campsite with Mendip views, a river and campfires allowed. This is one of the best family campsites in the UK if you’re looking for a calm countryside escape with the kids!
Campsite features:
Sustainable farm camping just 2.5 miles from Wookey Hole and six miles from Glastonbury
Farm shop selling home-produced meat, goats’ cheese, milk, yoghurt and cream
Within walking distance of local pub serving food
Large grass pitches with electric available and campfire area alongside each pitch
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4. The New Forest – Long Meadow Campsite
New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH
Price per night: £28
National park the New Forest is one of the UK’s top destinations for family holidays. Home to a range of attractions for all ages including Peppa Pig World and Beaulieu Motor Museum,
the New Forest is also in prime location for exploring other favourites like Poole, Bournemouth or the Isle of Wight.
Our top New Forest campsite pick is Long Meadow Campsite in the heart of the national park with direct access to off-road walking and cycling paths and easy access by rail or road. Sign the kids up to a Little Park Ranger course to explore the nature around the site.
Campsite features:
Family camping in the heart of the New Forest
A 30-minute woodland stroll to the shops, pubs and cafés of Brockenhurst village
Spacious grass and hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up available on both
Plenty of large open spaces for children to play safely
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5. North Yorkshire – Vale Of Pickering Caravan Park
Carr House Farm, Allerston, Pickering YO18 7PQ
Price per night: from £21
Yorkshire’s countryside, coast and kids’ attractions make it a huge pull for family holidays suitable for tots to teens. Explore the best of the county with a five-star stay at Vale Of Pickering Caravan Park, a family-friendly and family-run Yorkshire campsite – it’s on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, four miles from Dalby Forest and close to the coast.
Staying on site is a big draw too, as this well-maintained park comes with a play area, café, licensed shop and spotless amenities including baths and private cubicles.
Campsite features:
Five-star, multi-award winning park for coast and countryside days
11 miles from the family seaside town of Scarborough
Within 6.5 miles of both the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo
Easy access to North Yorkshire market towns: Pickering 6.5 miles, Malton 12 and Kirkbymoorside 14
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6. Argyll – Tarbert Holiday Park
Price per night: from £28
If you’re on a Scottish holiday with active older kids – or just want to tire younger ones out – this is your spot. Set on the Kintyre Peninsula and between two lochs on Scotland’s west coast, Tarbert Holiday Park is perfectly placed for outdoor adventures. A canoeing and watersports centre is only half a mile away; the 100-mile Kintyre Way starts in the local village; and the Port of Talbert CalMac ferry is within three miles for boat trips to the island of Uig.
Back at base, kids of all ages will love the outdoor picnic benches and barbecue area… as teens make a beeline for the free wifi. This is one of the best family campsites in the UK for keeping all ages entertained!
Campsite features:
Scenic Kintyre Peninsula campsite between Loch Fyne and West Loch Tarbert
Half a mile from West Loch Shores watersports centre for kayaking, canoeing and standup paddle boarding; lessons available
Hardstanding super pitches with grass awning area, water and electric hook-ups and grey water disposal on each
Chemical waste disposal, water points and toilet/shower block also available on site
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7. North Wales – Bron-Y-Wendon Holiday Park ****
Wern Road, Llanddulas, Colwyn Bay, Conwy LL22 8HG
Price per night: from £22 per night
Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Llandudno are all popular seaside destinations for family days in North Wales, and Bron-Y-Wendon Holiday Park is well placed for all. Only a couple of minutes’ walk from Llanddulas Beach and access to the coast path, this award-winning park is also just a few miles from Colwyn Bay and 15 minutes’ drive from Rhyl and Llandudno.
Park up for views of the Irish Sea among immaculate facilities including two large heated shower blocks, washing-up areas and a laundry room.
Campsite features:
Award-winning family park with sea views
In the heart of North Wales between the A55 and the North Wales coastline railway
Large play area with towers, slide and rope bridge
500 metres from local village and coastal bus service
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8. Norfolk and Eastern England – Clippesby Hall
Hall Rd, Clippesby, Great Yarmouth NR29 3BL
Price per night: from £31.50
With miles of coastline and access to the wetlands of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, Norfolk is a wonderful destination for family holidays. Take the crew to family-run holiday park Clippesby Hall for an action-packed stay on site and off: it’s in the Broads, is close to Great Yarmouth, and has a packed activity schedule including golf, zip wiring and archery. The city of Norwich is 16 miles to the west.
Back at base, you can take your pick from eight camping areas, including two specifically aimed at families.
Campsite features:
AA 5 Pennant park with lots of activities available
12 miles from Great Yarmouth
BASECAMP bar, kitchen, café, shop and information centre
Associated cycle hire centre with a large selection of bike options for all
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9. South Wales and the Gower – Happy Jakes Touring Park
1 New Barn Holdings, Flemingston, Barry CF62 4QL
Price per night: from £38
Our second family campsite in Wales is another top pick for keeping all ages pleased. Happy Jakes Touring Park on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast is close to Blue Flag beaches for all-age seaside days, as well as under nine miles from the beach and amusements of Barry Island. (If this doesn’t tempt your teen, Cardiff is only 15 miles to the east.) On site, there are spacious pitches with plenty of room for picnics and play.
Campsite features:
Countryside park on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
Three miles from shops, pubs and restaurants at Cowbridge
Large grass pitches with chemical disposal and optional electric
Heated shower and toilet block with wheelchair-accessible/family-sized wetrooms
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10. Northern Ireland – Watertop Farm
188 Cushendall Road, Co Antrim BT54 6RN
Price per night: £28
Almost all ourbest campsites in Northern Ireland 2022 are family-friendly, but we’d go for Watertop Farm on the north Antrim coast as a stand-out choice just for location alone. This Ballycastle campsite is 2.5 miles from the town’s Blue Flag beach for family seaside days, and four miles from Murlough Bay (aka the beaches of Pyke) for Game of Thrones fans.
Easily one of the best family campsites in the UK, on-site activities to suit all ages include boating, pony trekking, go karting and indoor and outdoor play. To top it off, several walking trails lead directly from the grounds.
Campsite features:
Award-winning campsite centrally placed on Northern Ireland’s seaside coast
Six miles outside Ballycastle in the Glens of Antrim
Ideal for Game of Thrones fans: four miles from Murlough Bay and 12 from The Dark Hedges
Grass pitches all with electric and water hook-up
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