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The Best Seaside Caravan Holidays In The UK In 2024 – Have You been To Them All?

After this past year, you deserve help to plan your perfect staycation. We’ve got a great range of accommodation options across holiday parks, caravan parks and touring site options in our fabulous resorts, ready to welcome you. Maybe you’re looking to sink your toes into the smooth sands of Devon, live out your coastal adventure on the Isle of Wight or take in those North Welsh sea views. Whatever it is, we can help you find your perfect family holiday or a sweet caravan for two and also include your dogs if you can’t bear to leave the pets at home! 

  1. Parkdean Resorts Ruda
  2. Parkdean Resorts Nodes Point
  3. Haven Devon Cliffs
  4. Haven Presthaven
  5. Parkdean Resorts Pendine Sands
  6. Parkdean Resorts Vauxhall
  7. Parkdean Resorts West Bay
  8. Parkdean resorts Nairn Lochloy

 

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1. Parkdean Resorts Ruda

Location: Moore Lane, Croyde Bay, Devon

Best for:  Award-winning local beaches and world-class surfing

Surf’s up at this Croyde Bay holiday park, which is among the top places to catch waves that Devon has to offer. It’s no wonder why Ruda is one of Devon’s most popular seaside resorts as it’s only a stone’s throw from sandy Croyde Bay beach where you can witness some incredible surfing. From here you can also spot Lundy Island, a bird sanctuary and diver’s paradise. 

Activities truly are the order of the day here at this holiday park with a walk up nearby blue-flag Woolacombe beach for stunning views of the bay and sandcastle building.  Discover some of the history seeped right beneath your feet and go fossil hunting along the famous Jurassic Coast at Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park.

Looking for some action?  Fun for all the family can be found at Watermouth Castle theme park for a holiday you’ll never forget!

Facilities: You’ll be hard-pressed to find a caravan holiday like this with so many great facilities right on your doorstep. You’ve got tennis courts, a tranquil fishing lake, an exciting indoor swimming pool with slides, a giant flume and, of course, direct access to the sandy beach. For those on a family holiday, these caravans offer you access to a wealth of entertainment, perfect for all ages. Children are able to play at the indoor soft play area or the kids clubs on offer to let the adults enjoy all of the amenities or perhaps the nightly entertainment featuring the UK’s finest talent. 

With great lodges and caravans on offer, touring availability, as well as options available to accommodate pets so you can have beloved dogs with you; book now at this popular Croyde bay holiday or live to regret it! Last minute bookings are also available. 

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2. Parkdean Resorts Nodes Point

Location: St. Helen’s, Ryde, Isle of Wight.

Best for: The Needles

Sail away for a caravan holiday adventure on the Isle of Wight!

This famous holiday destination provides loads of great things to see and do and Nodes Point does not disappoint. Situated with direct access to the beach, this holiday park offers the sea, sand and (hopefully) sun, with great coastal views. There’s a sports court, adventure playground and indoor swimming pool complete with a waterslide, perfect for families looking to be entertained right on their doorstep.  

For a unique outdoor activity you’ll never forget: why not go for a horse riding adventure on the sandy beach of St. Helen’s to explore the views and get away from it all?

Of course no visit to the Isle of Wight is complete without a trip to the Needles! Take the short chair lift up to see the famous rocks and coloured sand. For a golf game like never before play a round of prehistoric adventure Jurassic Golf on the 11 hole course and take your own unique coloured sand souvenir home with you to remember it all by. 

It’s so easy to plan fun for all the family at this holiday park so be sure to book soon!

Facilities: With brand new caravans available for this coming year there is an enticing range of accommodation on offer at this Isle of Wight holiday park. You can try touring or a cosy caravan or a luxurious lodge. Whatever takes your fancy, Nodes Point holiday parks have something to suit every budget. 

The great news is you can bring your pets with you as there are lots of accommodation facilities that welcome dogs.  If you’re booking a family holiday, Nodes Point holiday gives you great peace of mind as you and the children can enjoy the onsite entertainment with the kids clubs and nightly shows as well as having a delicious meal in the Boathouse Bar and Restaurant.   

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3. Haven Devon Cliffs

Location: Sandy Bay, Exmouth, Devon.

Best For: Watersports and direct access to an award-winning beach

Welcome to your perfect Devon beach holiday! Of all the caravan parks this is surely a winner as not only do you have your pick of swimming pools, you are right near the sands of the Blue Flag beach with stunning sea views. Who doesn’t dream of the sands of the English Riviera and swimming in the sea on a Summer’s day?

For the adventurers among you there’s a great range of outdoor activities to explore such as the onsite climbing wall, surf boards and canoeing available for hire at nearby Exmouth beach and an aerial adventure course. 

Take a walk along the nature trail right near your holiday home or, for something a bit different, take a Segway along the shoreline to take in the views. There’s also adventure golf to play and even a multi-sports court right on site, only a short walk from your caravan. 

Facilities: One swimming pool isn’t enough for this fabulous holiday park as you get to enjoy both the heated outdoor and indoor swimming pools complete with a multi-lane slide and flume so you have great alternatives to your beach day in the sands. The superb facilities on offer will entice you to book a holiday home in this great coastal location right away!

Families will love bungee trampolines to keep the children entertained as well as fun clubs and there’s even top-class day and evening entertainment to make this one of the top caravan parks you’ll ever stay in. Oh, and dogs are welcome so you won’t need to be separated from your pets. Not to mention twelve food and drinks venues to choose from a range of delicious options after a welcome day at the beach. For touring options in Devon, check out Parkdean Resorts Ruda. Don’t hesitate to book and get yourself to some fun in the sun! 
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4. Haven Presthaven

Location: Shore Road, Gronant, Prestatyn, North Wales

Best For: Prestatyn beach and Snowdonia National Park

This holiday park in North Wales is the ideal place to explore nearby outdoor treasures such as the Bridlewood Riding Centre, which is suitable for children,  for a trot around nearby hacking locations; as well as on the beach for more experienced riders. Be sure to check out the coastal walks at Porthcawl which are worth a visit. Back onsite there’s direct access to miles of sandy beach and protected dunes that makes this one of the top parks to choose this year for your holidays.

If it’s possible to tire of the sea, you’d be silly not to take the Snowdon Mountain Railway up to Clogwyn station for once-in-a lifetime views.

For those famous rainy days there’s so much to choose from: onsite in the holiday park you can do Pic’n’Paint pottery, perfect for some family bonding time, or check out the indoor sports dome or heated swimming pool with a lazy river.

Further afield (but still near) is the completely unique Bounce Below in the Slate Caverns is a perfect indoor activity to make the most out of any day!

Facilities: For the accommodation, there’s a range of caravans on offer at this holiday park with pets allowed across all grades so you don’t have to think about leaving the dogs at home!  You’re literally spoiled for choice with the swimming pools here. There’s a heated outdoor pool and two indoor pools with a waterslide providing plenty of entertainment for children and families to play and make the most out of their family holiday. Don’t forget there’s even a mini-golf course, archery and bungee trampolines! Speaking of entertainment, there’s great onsite venues as well as five restaurants to give you lots of options for all the family only a short walk from the caravan. You’re welcome. If you’re interested in family breaks, check out our article on the best UK family holidays in 2021

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5. Parkdean Resorts Pendine Sands

Location: Pendine, Nr. Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Best For: Gorgeous local beaches and Laugharne Castle 

Dreaming of the sea? Building a sandcastle on a sandy beach? Look no further for your holidays! This lovely family-friendly South Wales holiday park is the ideal base from which to explore the garden of Wales after your days at the sea. 

The thing that makes Pendine Sands one of our great caravan parks is it’s near lots of fabulous attractions to interest families, couples or children. You name it there’s something for you!

Why not visit the Manor Wildlife Park to witness the exotic animals or take in the views of the idyllic bay where Dylan Thomas’ Boathouse sits.  If you’re a fan of the poet: visit the site of his inspiration at Laugharne Castle. 

If castles are your thing, you’d be missing a trick not to see one of Wales’ greatest-preserved castles at Kidwelly. 

Children can definitely get excited about this one: Bounce Below. A bounce room set in a Cavern underground! Families can enjoy sea views on the Rhyl miniature railway or, for something you’ll always remember, why not visit the Marros Riding Centre for a spot of horse-riding?

Facilities: Brand new caravans and lodges are available at this holiday park with pets welcome across all accommodation grades. Phew, no leaving the dogs at the kennel! There’s a lovely indoor swimming pool, an amusement arcade, two playgrounds and kids clubs to keep children entertained at all times on your holidays. You are right near the sea in this holiday park, being only a few minutes walk to the beach and once you’ve had your day in the sand you can have a delicious meal in the many restaurants available on site or at the beach. The good news is that this is one of our caravan parks with last minute availability for whenever you decide to book your holidays!

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6. Parkdean Resorts Vauxhall

Location: Acle New Road, Great. Yarmouth, Norfolk

Best For: Sandringham Castle and fantastic local beaches

This family friendly holiday park is an ideal choice for your holidays this year being right beside Great Yarmouth town and beach with stunning views of the sea, famous for its sands and sunsets. There’s lots to see and do here and nearby but children will love the Pleasure Beach for amusements, rides and fun for all the family. 

Plan a day out to relax at Gorleston beach with miles of golden sand and sea views as far as the eye can see. A visit to the area isn’t complete without checking out one of Britain’s biggest and most unique parks, the Broads National Park, in that it’s made of waterlands, rivers and lakes where you can go boating and delight in the views and wildlife.

The history buffs among you will be delighted to know that you’ll be right near Sandringham Castle so you can walk among the grounds and visit the rooms of the Royal family. 

For rainy days there is the Sea Life aquarium to delight adults and children alike.

Facilities: The facilities really make this one of the greatest holiday parks in Great Yarmouth to welcome you . What’s not to love about having direct access from your caravan to the largest water complex in the area with its heated indoor Tropical pool?  Families can play a round of crazy golf, or take a spin in one of the pedal carts or eat up in the Reedcutters restaurant after a day at the beach. 

Children can make the most out of the soft play area, waterslides or mini-bowling so they’ll never see a dull moment! There’s new accommodation available across caravans and lodges as well as touring and glamping options available for you to make the most of your beach holidays this year. 

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7. Parkdean Resorts West Bay

Location: West Bay, Bridport, Dorset

Best For:  Jurassic Coast and famous coastal views

West bay holiday park offers you a warm welcome to Dorset’s greatest beaches on the Jurassic Coast, made famous with those breathtaking cliffs in Broadchurch. Those golden sands were just meant for building sandcastles on!

After a glorious day at the sea, head away from West bay beach into the bustling  market town of Bridport with it’s thriving arts scene. 

Families will enjoy a trip to Weymouth Sea Park and Monkey World to witness some exotic animals-just watch out for the children asking to take home new pets! 

The accommodation at this holiday park provides the perfect base to explore brilliant sights further afield. Pile into the car to discover places such as The Roman Baths, Glastonbury Abbey, Corfe Castle and Cheddar George. 

For a rainy day activity, check out the award-winning West Bay Discovery Centre with fascinating displays of history from the area for all ages to discover.

Facilities: There’s fantastic accommodation available at West Bay park with caravans, luxury lodges and touring available at the West Bay camping site.  Dogs are also welcome at selected accommodation options so you don’t have to choose between your pets or your sea holiday! 

Families can make the most out of the kids clubs, indoor heated swimming pool with a giant waterslide and toddlers pool. There’s also a nature trail and cycle hire if you’re looking to appreciate the sands and sea views from a new perspective. After a full day of fun activities, you can look forward to watching the sun set over the harbour with a lovely meal in the Boathouse Bar and Restaurant. 

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8. Parkdean Resorts Nairn Lochloy

Location: East Beach, Nairn, Moray, Scotland. 

Best For: Traditional Links golf course and areas of natural beauty

Imagine the feel of Nairn beaches’ golden sands between your toes. For your holidays this year, you’ll be choosing to see some of Scotland’s most beautiful sea views and beaches when you book this holiday park. 

Pack your clubs and play a few rounds in the sand dunes at Nairns’ Champion Link world-famous course for a game you’ll never forget-just think of the views!

Fun for all the family can be found at Landmark Forest Park and Craggan Outdoor activity centre. 

You’ll find yourself surrounded by natural beauty with views in every direction and places of interest to see like Cairngorms National Park, Culbin Forest and the famous Loch Ness. 

For the Shakespeare fans among you, this area does not disappoint with nearby 14th Century Cawdor Castle, immortalised in Macbeth where you can explore the drawing rooms and grounds.

Facilities:  This holiday park offers superb options with caravans, lodges and touring available at their own camping site. Not only is there a heated indoor swimming pool, there’s also a sauna for you to fully unwind after a day at the sea. Feeling peckish after a day in the sands? Choose from a wide selection of options at the delicious Spelding’s bar and lounge. Worried about your pets? Dogs are allowed at many of the accommodation options so that’s one less thing to think about.  Families will be happy to know there’s an amusement arcade and a kids club, perfect for keeping children entertained whilst giving parents some me-time. 

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Haven’t quite had your fill of amazing seaside holiday parks?

We’ve got an amazing range of accommodation options for couples, families and including your pets on some of Britain’s finest beaches. Whether you’re looking for caravans, lodges or touring options, Breakfree has something for everyone. Find out more at our Breakfree Holidays website and book today!