Table of contents for Campsite Finder 2023 in Camping

Whether taking a break in a motorhome, caravan, tent, holiday home or glamping accommodation this handy glovebox-sized guide has everything you need to find your perfect location. Split regionally, and featuring a selection of themed sites such as 'adult only', 'coastal' etc, you can easily find your ideal holiday hotspot. Top sites from the guide’s sponsor, The Camping & Caravanning Club, and Premier Parks, the high-quality campsite group, are also featured. There’s even a dedicated section for anyone thinking about investing in a holiday home or park home. Planning where to go next is half the fun of a holiday, and we're certain this updated edition of our annual guide will help and inspire you! A few helpful tips We recommend that you check with the sites before booking if…

Woodhill Park East Runton, Norfolk Editor’s Pick On a stunning clifftop position between the seaside towns of Sheringham and Cromer, Woodhill has various pitch types suitable for motorhomes, caravans or tents, including fully serviced and hardstanding pitches. Luxury static caravans can be hired. Three modern amenity buildings with accessible facilities, family bathrooms and shower rooms. Dishwashing sinks, dog wash and laundry room available. The on park shop offers groceries and basic caravan equipment. There’s a themed children’s playground, games field and table tennis tables. Walk from Woodhill along the England Coast Path to Sheringham or Cromer or catch the bus right outside the park. See full listing on page 106, visit the website: woodhill-park.com or call 01263 512242. Fishery Creek Touring Park Editor’s Pick Hayling Island, Hampshire Fishery Creek Park…

Pennine View Park Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Editor’s Pick Pennine View Park is a family-run site on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a mile from the centre of the historic market town of Kirkby Stephen and its railway station. It’s also a short drive from both the Lake District National Park and the North Pennines, meaning that there are lots of walks and cycle routes nearby catering for all tastes from gentle country strolls to challenging mountain bike trails. Other activities nearby include fishing, horse riding and paragliding, and there are countless villages, castles and natural attractions within easy reach as well. All the attractions of Kirkby Stephen, including its shops, pubs and places to eat, are just a short walk away from the campsite. The site has…

HEREFORDSHIRE Golden Valley Poston Mill Park Peterchurch, Golden Valley, Herefordshire HR2 0SF ■ Tel: 01981 550225 ■ Web: morris-leisure.co.uk ■ Email: info@morris-leisure.co.uk ■ Price: From £35.00 (2 adults, pitch, electric) ■ Open: All year Located in the heart of the stunning Golden Valley in Herefordshire, this park boasts beautiful views and a relaxing setting and is only a bus journey away from Hereford and Hay-on-Wye, the National Book Town of Wales. With hardstanding pitches available, all with 16-amp electric hook-up, water and digital TV connection, super pitches are also available with access to grey waste disposal. The park boasts an on-site pub, plus plenty of leisure facilities such as a pitch and putt and fishing, and centrally heated facilities including toilets/showers, launderette, and shop. Dogs are welcome with access to a…

TOP CORNWALL SITES Carlyon Bay Caravan & Camping Park Editor’s Pick Carlyon Bay This beautiful, family-run campsite abounds with exotic flowers, palms, and other trees on manicured lawns set in 30 acres of mature woodlands and meadow. This high-quality site is one of only a few in Cornwall to be awarded the AA Platinum Park grading. There’s an on-site shop, outdoor heated pools, and free unlimited WiFi. From the site, Carlyon Bay beach is just a 10-minute walk, while 1½ miles further along the scenic coastal footpath is the historic port of Charlestown, home to working tall ships. The world-famous Eden Project is just over two miles away. Set in the 35-acre grounds of an old china clay quarry, this giant 'greenhouse' creation is very much at the top of…

Hidden Valley Touring Park Ilfracombe, Devon Editor’s Pick Tucked away in a wooded valley, close to the picturesque Ilfracombe Harbour and Woolacombe beach. The site is a secluded retreat perfect for rest and relaxation. The valley is flanked on both sides by mature trees, with plenty of walks through the wooded areas. A bus stop can be found at the site entrance. On site you’ll find a shop, bar and restaurant area serving hot food, cream teas and drinks. The elevated position of the bar and restaurant gives great views over the ornamental lake. Hidden Valley has 100 pitches, most of which are hardstanding, all have hook-up and Premium pitches come complete with full services. The amenities are underfloor heated with showers, a laundry room and facilities for the disabled.…

Gwinear Camping & Fishing Newquay, Cornwall Editor’s Pick Gwinear offers three simple things to camping and touring guests - a large level pitch, clean and modern toilet and shower facilities and peace and quiet. The campsite has a tackle shop and offers fishing on two lakes - a specimen lake and a pleasure lake, to both the public and campsite guests. Additional on-site facilities include free WiFi, extra large hardstanding pitches, a launderette, dog exercise area and facilities for the disabled. Gwinear is located just two miles from Newquay, close to the villages of Cubert and Crantock which have several pubs, tea rooms, cafés and village shops. Close by are Hollywell Bay, Polly Joke and Crantock beaches. See full listing on page 130, visit the website: gwinear.com or call 01637…

Cosawes Park Truro, Cornwall Editor’s Pick Secluded and quiet, historic Cosawes Park nestles in a beautiful and easily accessed 100-acre valley, between Truro and Falmouth, and is an oasis of natural landscaping. Undeniably set in a very pretty location, and benefitting from superb, award-winning facilities, Cosawes Park is open all year round and is excusively for adults only. The site is centrally positioned between the cathedral city of Truro and the coastal town of Falmouth, making it a great base to explore the county. Local supermarkets, eateries, public transport routes, cycle paths and walks make Cosawes the perfect location for a relaxing break. See full listing on page 137, visit the website: cosawes.co.uk or call 01872 863724. Exe Valley Caravan Site Dulverton, Somerset Editor’s Pick In the heart of Exmoor…

Golden Square Caravan Park Helmsley, North Yorkshire Editor’s Pick Set in a pleasant location to the southeast of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, this campsite has pitches with views over farmland, forest and moorland. Its location means the site is surrounded by great walking countryside and it’s 2.5 miles from the market town of Helmsley. The site is laid out on three levels with super, grass and hardstanding pitches. There are two stone-built heated toilet and shower blocks with family and accessible bathrooms. On site are outdoor play areas, a football field and mini golf, with a sports centre nearby. The site also has a storage compound, seasonal pitches and a well-stocked licenced shop, as well as an exclusive development for luxury holiday homes. The site has a five…

Fen Farm Camping & Caravan Site Mersea Island, Essex Editor’s Pick Fen Farm is a rural, family-run campsite, set in 20 acres, protected by well-established trees and hedges. On-site there is a superb large toilet block, plus excellent laundry room, dishwashing, accessible facilities and shop. There are 90 static pitches, 40 seasonal touring pitches, 60 camping/touring pitches, with or without electric hook-up. Fen Farm has held a David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation since 1999 and also Platinum Loo of the Year Award for the last six years. As well as dogs walks on site, including a wild flower and conservation area, a short walk will take you to a long stretch of unspoiled dog-friendly beach. If you are lucky you may even see a red squirrel or two around…

Blair Castle Caravan Park Editor’s Pick Blair Atholl, Perthshire This picturesque park is situated in the grounds of Blair Castle & Gardens, a truly unique location and the perfect base for exploring Highland Perthshire. The park is set over nine acres steeped in history and charm and is surrounded by the breath-taking scenery of the Cairngorms National Park. The modern reception building houses a shop, games room and there is WiFi across the whole park. There’s also a launderette, outdoor drying green and five heated toilet and shower blocks with dishwashing facilities. The park features a small football pitch and playpark, perfect for family games and a safe place for children to play. Enjoy discounted entry into Blair Castle, before enjoying a leisurely stroll around the picturesque 18th century walled…

Waren Caravan & Camping Park Bamburgh, Northumberland Editor’s Pick Waren Camping Park has 150 pitches set across a flat four-acre park with separate fields for tent campers and motorhomes/caravans, all set against a wonderfully scenic backdrop of the Northumberland coast. Waren offers WC and shower amenities with a heated extension that contains six privacy cubicles, including one with accessible facilities. There’s a parent and baby room, together with a family bathroom. A covered dishwashing area, motorhome service point and battery charging service are available. The on-site shop sells camping basics, groceries and includes an off license and there’s a bar, restaurant and Airstream takeway. Budle Bay Sands beach is a short walk away, and within easy reach is Alnwick, with its gardens, castle, famous gargantuan bookshop and historic town, as…

DERBYSHIRE Ashbourne Callow Top Holiday Park Buxton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2AQ ■ Tel: 01335 344020 ■ Web: callowtop.co.uk ■ Email: enquiries@callowtop.co.uk ■ Price: From £27.50 (2 adults, pitch, electric) ■ Open: 24 March – 12 November Callow Top is a family run campsite with a range of facilities so you can enjoy the great outdoors with some home comforts. Hardstanding pitches with electric, plus larger pitches for units up to 9m, and non-electric grass pitches. Many footpaths lead straight from the campsite into beautiful countryside and you can pedal off on the Tissington Trail, too. There’s a heated outdoor pool, coarse fishing and nature reserve, plus The Callow Inn on site. Callow Top is within easy reach of popular attractions, including Dovedale, Alton Towers, Chatsworth House, and the market towns…

Broadhembury Caravan & Camping Park Ashford, Kent Editor’s Pick Broadhembury is a family-run park that has been owned by the same family for over 50 years and provides award-winning, excellent facilities for adults only and families. Uniquely split into two discreet parks, each serviced by their own facilities. The Family Park offers space for children with under fives playpark, larger playground, games room and sports field. The Adults' Meadows, set in fields and meadow land is the ideal place for adults only to relax and enjoy a break away. Whichever part of Broadhembury you choose, you'll find landscaped gardens and peaceful grounds with grass, hardstanding and fully serviced pitches available. Broadhembury’s location is central to Kent, great for exploring castles and coastlines. See full advert on page 115, visit the…

Tyddyn Llwyn Touring Park Porthmadog, Gwynedd Editor’s Pick Set a few miles away from the harbour town of Porthmadog, this high-quality site, set in over 50 acres, caters for motorhomes and caravans and is a few minutes’ drive from the superb beach at Black Rock Sands. All the caravan and motorhome pitches are set on hardstandings and have electric hook-ups or full-service facilities. There are three toilet blocks with family washrooms and accessible facilities, plus a laundry room. The shop sells a range of food and drink, plus accessories and gifts. You can directly access many of the mountain footpaths from the site, so pack your walking boots. See full listing on page 188, visit the website: tyddynllwyn.com or call 01766 512205. Fforest Fields Caravan & Camping Site Editor’s Pick…

Ballyness Caravan Park Bushmills, Co Antrim Editor’s Pick Ballyness is a multi award-winning park with 50 fully serviced hardstanding touring pitches. The immaculate amenity building has free hot showers, an accessible shower room, family bathroom, laundry room and dishwashing area. Motorhomes are catered for with extra-large pitches and a service point. There is an outdoor play park and football field, plus an indoor games room. There are three wildlife ponds on the park and the eight-acre Gypsy’s Way Dog Walk provides a great area to allow your dog off the lead or to take an evening stroll. During the spring and summer, guests can hop onto the Causeway Rambler bus from the park to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge via the Giant’s Causeway and on to Portrush and Coleraine. See full listing…