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22/12/2025

Christmas Opening Hours:

Wednesday 24th Dec 9am-2pm
Thursday 25th Dec CLOSED
Friday 26th Dec CLOSED
Saturday 27th Dec CLOSED
Monday 29th Dec 10am-2pm
Tuesday 30th Dec 10am-2pm
Wednesday 31st Dec 10am-2pm
Thursday 1st Jan CLOSED

From all of us at Caravanwise, we wish you a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year!

If you require a quote for either a motorhome, campervan or touring caravan, then call our free phone number 0800 328 2084
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16/12/2025

Top campsites for cosy pubs

Who says that your holiday season has to end with the summer? Winter is the perfect time to head out for a walk and finish at a cosy pub where you nestle next to an open fire. Below are a list of the top pubs with the nearby sites that are open all year.

Northern England
Burrs Country Park Site, Lancashire - Brown Cow is right on the doorstep (dog friendly, swings outside)
Southport Site, Merseyside - Fisherman’s Rest is just 0.4 miles from site
Chester Fairoaks Campsite, Cheshire - Old Hall Farm pub just 0.5 miles away
Meathop Fell Site, Cumbria - Royal Oak is 2.3 miles away so perfect to walk through the countryside to
Hawes Site, Yorkshire - The Crown and the White Hart Country Inn are both 0.5 miles away

Southern England
Minehead Campsite, Somerset - Old Ship and The Britannia are both within one miles of the site
Hunter’s Moon Campsite, Dorset - Silent Woman only 0.4 miles or The King Arms is 2.3 miles away

South East England
Ashridge Farm Campsite, Hertfordshire - Rose and Crown 0.6 miles away
Brighton Campsite - a large number of pubs nearby but the highly recommended Bath Arms is only 3 miles away

East Anglia
Cambridge Cherry Hinton Site, Cambridgeshire - Robin Hood just 0.2 miles away and can then explore Cambridge
Seacroft Site, Norfolk - Red Lion Hotel just one mile away and then can visit the Cromer Pier

Cotswolds
Moreton-in-Marsh Site, Gloucester - Black Bear Inn just 0.5 miles away
Broadway Site, Worcestershire - 0.5 miles to the Crown and Trumpet (live music)

Scotland and Wales
Tredegar House Country Park, Wales - Duffryn Arms just 0.5 miles away
Melrose Gibson Park, Scottish Borders - Many pubs nearby but The Ship Inn comes highly recommended and less than a mile away

Image by Nel Botha from Pixabay

If you require a quote for either a motorhome, campervan or touring caravan then you can get a quote from our website by following the below links:
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Touring Caravan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-insurance/

02/09/2025

September Travel Guide

Things to do and places to stay in September:
St Ives September Festival 13th-27th September - The town itself transforms for two weeks, with cute cafés hosting live music and art galleries popping up alongside theatrical plays, all set in the winding streets and scenic harbour of St Ives - stay at Polmanter Touring Park.

Last Night at the Proms 13th September - Held at the Royal Albert Hall, the Last Night at the Proms always features spectacular music and attracts world-famous performers - stay at Hurley Riverside Park

York Food and Drink Festival 19th-28th September - The historic city is hosting a huge food and drink festival, with over 80 stalls lining the streets and heaving with delicious food from a wide range of cuisines and cultures - stay at Flaxton Meadows

The Motorhome & Campervan Show Season Finale 19th-21st September - There’s live music to enjoy, accessories to browse, and plenty of 'vans to peruse over the weekend - Camping tickets are still available or can stay at nearby Jubilee Park

Image from www.royalalberthall.com

If you require a quote for either a motorhome, campervan or touring caravan then you can get a quote from our website by following the below links:
Motorhome Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/
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Touring Caravan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-insurance/

01/09/2025

Looking for a low-cost autumn break? Why not attend The Malvern Caravan & Motorhome Show running 3rd–5th October 2025.

Set against the stunning Malvern Hills with 250+ leisure vehicles to explore and plenty of time to browse, shop and chat without the bustle of a huge summer show. It’s also the only Warner show with a big selection of caravans alongside motorhomes and campervans.

• 250+ new & used motorhomes, campervans and caravans from 28 dealers
• 130 exhibitors selling accessories, awnings, outdoor kit and gadgets
• Camping from just £69.23 (general & blue badge) or £131.25 with EHU – club rally areas available too
• Daytime extras including cash bingo, a charity dog show, and a free vehicle valuation service
• Evening entertainment all under one roof in Severn Hall – with live music, comedy and ticketed headline shows each night
• Day tickets just £5.86 when you pre-book online (£10 on the gate, under 18s free)

📍 Three Counties Showground, Malvern | 3–5 October 2025

If you require a quote for either a motorhome, campervan or touring caravan then you can get a quote from our website by following the below links:
Motorhome Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/
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Touring Caravan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-insurance/

Looking for the ultimate autumn camping experience? Join us at The Malvern Caravan & Motorhome Show at the foot of the beautiful Malvern Hills. For just £65 ...

26/08/2025

The lazy, hazy days of summer might be fading, but September sees its fair share of sunshine and warmth, too. So, beat the post-summer blues with a getaway in September.

Below are some sites with availability to help you choose your September getaway:

Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, Dorset - private beach, indoor pool with slides, gym, six-lane bowling alley, evening entertainment, restaurant, bars.

Woodhill Park, North Norfolk - cliff top setting, sea views, walking trails, direct access to local transport links

Elie Holiday Park, Fife - Edge of forest setting, sandy beach, next to Fife Coastal Path, cafe, restaurant, bar, live entertainment

Concierge Camping, West Sussex - on-site catering, bar, fully serviced spacious pitches

St Andrews Holiday Park, Fife - Sea views, sandy beach, golf course, bar, restaurant

The Hop Farm, Kent - 500 acres of open fields and woodland, paddle boarding and kayaking on river that flows through park, collection of Victorian-era oust houses, on-site pub

St Monans Holiday Park, Fife - Overlooks Fife Coastal Path, close to tidal pool, sea views

Minnows Touring Park, Devon - adults-only site, private access to Grand Western Canal, local village only Hal-mile walk away

Stanwix Park, Cumbria - indoor swimming pool, gym, whirlpool bath, sauna, steam room, evening entertainment, cash bingo

Widdicombe Farm, Devon - Coast and countryside, easy access to English Riviera, restaurant and bar

Bryn Gloch, North Wales - base of Snowdon, playground, games room, shop

Pentewan Sands, Cornwall - beach and beach sauna, Seaview restaurant, entertainment

Hurley Riverside Park, Berkshire - direct access to River Thames and Thames Valley.

Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park, Perthshire - restaurant and bar on site, foot of Ben Nevis, herd of Highland cattle

Image from Bryn Gloch, North Wales

If you require a quote for either a motorhome, campervan or touring caravan then you can get a quote from our website by following the below links:
Motorhome Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/
DIY Campervan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motor-quote/diy-camper-van.html
Touring Caravan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-insurance/

11/08/2025

Looking for the perfect way to spend your August Bank Holiday? Make the most of the long weekend with a relaxing and memorable getaway. Whether you're dreaming of sandy beaches, fun in the pool, countryside retreats, or a city break packed with culture and great food, now is the time to book!

Below are sites with bank holiday availability:

Polmanter Touring Park, Cornwall
Drummohr Camping & Glamping Site, East Lothian
Smytham Holiday Park, Devon
Low Farm Park, Lincolnshire
Golden Square Caravan & Camping Park, North Yorkshire
Erwlon Caravan & Camping Park, Carmarthenshire
Long Acres Touring Park, Lincolnshire
Minnows Touring Park, Devon
Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays, Cornwall
West Fleet Holiday Farm, Dorset
Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park, Somerset
Parkland Caravan, Camping & Glamping Site, Devon
Wooda Farm Holiday Park, Cornwall
Long Hazel Park, Somerset
Back of Beyond Touring Park, Dorset
Harford Bridge Holiday Park, Devon

Image from Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park, Somerset

If you require a quote for either a motorhome, campervan or touring caravan then you can get a quote from our website by following the below links:
Motorhome Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/
DIY Campervan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motor-quote/diy-camper-van.html
Touring Caravan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-insurance/

29/07/2025

A new survey by Which? has revealed the UK’s best seaside towns.
For the fifth year in a row, the Northumberland village of Bamburgh topped the table for its vast, uncrowded beach, dramatic views of the castle and unspoilt charm.
The top 10 also included lesser-known gems such as Portmeirion and St Davids in Wales and Nairn in the Scottish Highlands.

Below are some caravan parks near to the top seaside towns

Tyddyn Llwyn Caravan Park - The Welsh village of Portmeirion, famous for its continental European architecture and position on the Dwyryd coast, was singled out for its uniqueness. Not far from Portmeirion, caravanners looking to pitch up can find Tyddyn Llwyn Caravan Park just outside Porthmadog.

Blair Castle Caravan Park - Nairn beach also impressed for its long, white-sand beaches and views over the Moray Firth. For those venturing further inland, Blair Castle Caravan Park offers a peaceful Highland setting within the castle grounds – and easy road access for a day trip to Nairn.

Rhyd Y Galen Caravan & Camping Park - Beaumaris Beach on the Anglesey coast quietly clinched one of the most interesting accolades: 100% of respondents gave it top marks for scenery. If you’re planning a visit, Rhyd Y Galen Caravan Park near Caernarfon is well placed – offering a quiet base within a short drive of both the Anglesey coast and the heart of Snowdonia.

Image from Rhyd Y Galen Caravan & Camping Park

If you require a quote for either a motorhome, campervan or touring caravan then you can get a quote from our website by following the below links:
Motorhome Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/
DIY Campervan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motor-quote/diy-camper-van.html
Touring Caravan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-insurance/

28/07/2025

Unwind by the shore at a stunning coastal campsite. Below is a list of coastal campsites to help you choose your next staycation.

East Fleet Farm Touring Park, Weymouth, Dorset
Woddhill Park, Cromer, Norfolk
Burrowhayes Farm Caravan Park, Porlock, Somerset
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Hayle, Cornwall
Rhyd Y Galen Caravan and Camping Park, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Elie Holiday Park, Elie, Fife
Auchenlarie Holiday Park, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway
Drummohr Camping Site, Edinburgh, East Lothian
Hidden Valley Touring Park, Ilfracombe, Devon
Fishery Creek Touring Park, Hayling Island, Hampshire
Run Cottage Touring Park, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, Silloth, Cumbria
Homing Park, Whitstable, Kent
Waldegraves Holiday Park, Colchester, Essex

Image from Waldegraves Holiday Park, Colchester, Essex

If you require a quote for either a motorhome, campervan or touring caravan then you can get a quote from our website by following the below links:
Motorhome Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/
DIY Campervan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motor-quote/diy-camper-van.html
Touring Caravan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-insurance/

22/07/2025

For a successful family holiday you need a campsite with plenty of open space for children to run around and let off steam, or a holiday park with lots of facilities on site, such as a swimming pool, play area and games room. Below is a list of fantastic, family-friendly sites to help you choose your next holiday destination.

Drummohr Camping and Glamping Site - Edinburgh
Bryn Gloch Caravan and Camping Park, Gwynedd
Auchenlarie Holiday Park, Dumfries & Galloway
Cofton Holidays, Devon
Low Farm Park, Lincolnshire
Porth Beach Tourist Park, Cornwall
The Inside Park, Dorset
Rutland Caravan & Camping, Rutland
Country View Holiday Park, Somerset
Woodhill Park, Norfolk
Little Satmar Holiday Park, Kent
Blair Castle Caravan Park, Perthshire
Pennine View Caravan & Camping Park, Cumbria
The Woods Caravan & Lodge Park, Clackmannanshire
Plassey Holiday Park, Wrexham
Hurley Riverside Park, Berkshire
Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park, North Yorkshire
Waleswood Caravan & Camping Park, South Yorkshire
Lincoln Farm Park, Oxfordshire
Campsie Glen Holiday Park, Stirlingshire
Ballyness Caravan Park, Co Antrim
Highfield Farm Touring Park, Cambridgeshire
Elie Holiday Park, Fife
Waldegraves Holiday Park, Essex
Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park, Northamptonshire
Concierge Camping, West Sussex
Erwlon Caravan & Camping Park, Carmarthenshire
Fishery Creek Touring Park, Hampshire

Image from Porth Beach Tourist Park, Cornwall

If you require a quote for either a motorhome, campervan or touring caravan then you can get a quote from our website by following the below links:
Motorhome Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/
DIY Campervan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motor-quote/diy-camper-van.html
Touring Caravan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-insurance/

21/07/2025

Looking for a screen-free, stress-free summer holiday that won’t break the bank? The New Forest is the ideal place for families to slow down, explore open spaces, and create lasting memories together.

Pitches from £18.70 per night
Ashurst Campsite - near Lyndhurst
Hollands Wood Campsite - near Brockenhurst
Setthorns Campsite - near Sway
Holmsley Campsite - near Christchurch
Ocknell Campsite - near Fritham
Aldridge Hill Campsite - near Brockenhurst
Roundhill Campsite - near Brockenhurst
Longbeech Campsite - near Fritham
Long Meadow - near Brockenhurst
Matley Wood Campsite - near Lyndhurst
Denny Wood Campsite - near Lyndhurst

New family camping package:
Discover the very best of the New Forest with a special four-night family camping package at Ashurst Campsite, running 28 July − 1 August, 2025.
• A four-night stay at Ashurst Campsite, in the heart of the New Forest
• Tickets to the New Forest and Hampshire County Show − a celebration of countryside life with thrilling displays, local food, animals, crafts and more
• A family canoeing session along Beaulieu River
• A guided nature walk exploring the forest’s wildlife and hidden gems

Image from Matley Wood Campsite

If you require a quote for either a motorhome, campervan or touring caravan then you can get a quote from our website by following the below links:
Motorhome Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/
DIY Campervan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motor-quote/diy-camper-van.html
Touring Caravan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-insurance/

30/06/2025

Fantastic sites with pitches available this summer to help you decide where to go on your next trip!

Parks with special offers:
Flaxton Meadows, North Yorkshire - £60 for 3-night stay, arrival Monday or Tuesday - price incl 2 adults and 1 unit
Hawthorn Touring Park, Kent - 20% off bookings made until 31st July
Little Satmar Holiday Park, Kent - 20% off bookings made until 31st July
Quex Holiday Park, Kent - 20% off bookings made until 31st July
Elie Holiday Park, Fife - Book 5 consecutive nights and 1st night is free + Book online and save 10%
Newlands Holidays, Kent - 3 night for price of 2
Trevalgan Touring Park, Cornwall - 10% discount for 3 nights or more
Low Farm Park, Lincolnshire - 4 nights for price of 3 or save 10%
Billing Aquadrome, Northamptonshire - All electric pitched from £20 per night
Parkland Site, Devon - 3 nights for price of 2
Waterrow Touring Park, Somerset - Save on bookings over 5 nights that run over a weekend
Campsie Glen Holiday Park, Stirlingshire - up to 25% discount on summer holidays

Parks by region:
South West
Cornwall - Carylon Bay Caravan Park, Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays, Woods Farm Caravan Park, Gwinear Camping & Fishing, Hendra Holidays, Polmanter Touring Park, Porth Beach Touring Park
Devon - Ross Park, Smytham Holiday Park, Hele Valley Holiday Park, Whitehill Country Park
Dorset - Back of Beyond Touring Park, Wareham Forest Tourist Park, West Fleet Holiday Park, South Lytchett Manor Caravan Park, Ulwell Holiday Park
Somerset - Exe Valley Caravan Site, Long Hazel Park, Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park
South East
Kent - Hop Farm Touring Park, Broadhembury Caravan & Camping Park
Berkshire - Hurley Riverside
East
Cambridgeshire - Fields End Water Caravan Park, Highfield Farm Touring Park
Norfolk - Applewood Countryside Park
Midlands
Leicestershire - Eye Kettleby Lakes Holiday Park
North West
Cumbria - Stanwix Park Holiday Centre
Yorkshire
North Yorkshire - Golden Square Caravan Park, Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park
Wales
Gwynedd - Rhud Y Galen Caravan & Camping Park, Islawrffordd Luxury Holiday Park, Bryn Gloch Caravan & Camping Park, Hendre Mynach Touring Camping Park, South Wales Touring Park (Llwynifan Farm), Tyddyn Llwyn Caravan Park
Wrexham - Plassey Holiday Park

Image from Hele Valley Holiday Park, Devon

If you require a quote for either a motorhome, campervan or touring caravan then you can get a quote from our website by following the below links:
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Touring Caravan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-insurance/

25/06/2025

There are locations in the UK where it’s possible to stand beneath millions of visible stars and a trip to a Dark Sky location is definitely an awe-inspiring moment worth travelling for.
Below are a list of campsites and holiday parks in Dark Sky areas.

Killing Heath Holiday Park, Norfolk
Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays, Cornwall
Red Kite Touring and Lodge Park, Powys
Back of Beyond Touring Park, Dorset
Fields End Water Caravan Park, Cambridgeshire
Highfield Farm Touring Park, Cambridgeshire
Wareham Forest Tourist Park, Dorset
Exe Valley Caravan Site, Somerset
Hop Farm Touring Park, Kent
Rhyd Y Galen Caravan and Camping Park, Gwynedd
Smytham Holiday Park, Devon
Broadhembury Caravan and Camping Park, Kent
Plassey Holiday Park, North Yorkshire
Long Acres Touring Park, Somerset
Flaxton Meadows, North Yorkshire
Islawrffordd Luxury Holiday Park, Gwynedd
Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park, North Yorkshire
West Fleet Holiday Farm, Dorset
Pennine View Caravan and Camping Park, Cumbria
Oakdown Touring and Holiday Park, Devon
Eye Kettleby Lakes Holiday Park, Leicestershire
Hele Valley Holiday Park, Devon
Ross Park, Devon
Trevalgan Touring Park, Cornwall
Applewood Countryside Park, Norfolk

Image from Red Kite Touring and Lodge Park, Powys

If you require a quote for either a motorhome, campervan or touring caravan then you can get a quote from our website by following the below links:
Motorhome Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/
DIY Campervan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motor-quote/diy-camper-van.html
Touring Caravan Insurance: https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-insurance/