10 cheap caravan holiday parks - 2019
We've picked the cheapest caravan holiday park from each of our guides to the best caravan parks in the UK.
Some of the cheap caravan parks have basic facilities, whilst others have indoor swimming pools and family entertainment. We looked at the August price and found a range from about £300 to £800 for a family of four staying for a week.
We've included caravan holiday parks in 10 of the most popular UK holiday resorts including Dorset, Norfolk, Skegness in Lincolnshire, The Lake District and Cumbria, Cornwall, Devon, Blackpool in Lancashire, Yorkshire and Wales.
Obviously you can get a cheaper caravan holiday in the middle of January, but who wants that? I mean, really?
Some of the cheap caravan parks have basic facilities, whilst others have indoor swimming pools and family entertainment. We looked at the August price and found a range from about £300 to £800 for a family of four staying for a week.
We've included caravan holiday parks in 10 of the most popular UK holiday resorts including Dorset, Norfolk, Skegness in Lincolnshire, The Lake District and Cumbria, Cornwall, Devon, Blackpool in Lancashire, Yorkshire and Wales.
Obviously you can get a cheaper caravan holiday in the middle of January, but who wants that? I mean, really?
1. Sea Acres Holiday Park , Cornwall (busy park, indoor swimming pool)Cornwall holiday parks aren't generally as cheap as some holiday counties but Sea Acres Holiday Park is the cheapest in our top 10 Cornwall guide.
It's a Parkdean Holidays resort and on the Lizard Peninsula, so brace yourself for a big drive if you're travelling from, well, anywhere. Onsite facilities include an indoor swimming pools, playground, soft play, crazy golf and places to eat. It's also only a short walk to the beach at Kennack Sands. Price: £729 for 2 adults and 2 children for a week in August 2018 in a six berth 'Gunwalloe' caravan. |
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2. Cheverton Copse Holiday Park, Isle of Wight (5 star reviews, quiet location)
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Holiday park reviews don't come much better than those for Cheverton Copse on the Isle of Wight, which was averaging 5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor when I checked.
The park doesn't have a huge amount onsite. There's no swimming pool, although nearby Sandown has a public pool. There's a games room, play area and clubhouse. Cheverton Copse isn't walking distance to the beach but it's only a short drive to the resorts of Sandown, Shanklin or Ventnor. The Isle of Wight is pretty small, so anywhere is achievable as a day trip, such as yachty Cowes, Queen Victoria's Osborne House or The Needles and Alum Bay. Price: £495 for a family of four staying in a Bronze caravan for a week in August 2018. |
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3. Wild Rose Park, Cumbria/Lake District (some facilities, good base for a walking holiday)The cheapest Lake District/Cumbria holiday park in our guide to the area's 10 best caravan parks was Wild Rose Park which gets great customer reviews (mostly 4.5/5 when I checked).
It does have some facilities onsite, including an outdoor swimming pool and a play area. If you're looking for a Cumbria caravan park with more to do onsite then I'd take a look at Stanwix Park, which was only £3 more expensive in our price comparison. It's a little way outside of the Lakes, so it's a good one for exploring a mix of the Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria. I'd say it's a good choice if you want to do some walking, but probably not one to pick if your children will complain after the first hundred metres. Price: £575 for a week in a 'gold' caravan for a family of four in August 2018. |
Windermere is rather popular during the summer
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4. Marton Mere Holiday Park, BlackpoolHaven's Marton Mere is the most expensive caravan holiday park on this top 10, but we've included it because it's one of the cheaper options in popular Blackpool.
Onsite there is loads to do, including an indoor swimming pool, sports courts, play areas and places to eat. There are also some extra activities you can pay extra for. It will take you about quarter of an hour to drive to the seafront and famous Blackpool Tower. See our 5 best holiday parks in Blackpool guide for more options. Price: £841 for a standard caravan for a week in August 2018 for a family of four. |
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5. Manleigh Park, Devon (basic facilities, near to surfing beaches)North Devon's a good choice for a family holiday if you are looking for choppy waters at some lovely sandy beaches.
The cheapest caravan park in our guide to Devon's best holiday parks was Manleigh Park, near to Ilfracombe. Its facilities are limited to a play area, but it is near to Exmoor Zoo, Lynton and Lynmouth among other pretty places. Reviews are decent, averaging 8.5/10 when we checked. Price: £515 for 2 adults and 2 children for a week in August 2018 in a deluxe plus caravan. |
Devon has some lovely coastal villages
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6. Seadown Holiday Park , Dorset (quiet site on the Jurassic Coast)Seadown Holiday Park in Charmouth, Dorset is a basic holiday park in a great location along the Jurassic Coast.
Don't come here expecting to spend the week onsite (there's no swimming pool or bingo caller) but it's one to consider if you want a cheap caravan holiday near to a nice stretch of coastline. Reviews are very positive, averaging nearly 9 out of 10 when I checked. It's not too far from Weymouth, which is a bucket-and-spade type resort, or it's less than an hour to Exeter which is a pleasant city for a bit of shopping. See other options in our guide to 10 of Dorset's best holiday parks. Price: £475 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children in August 2018. |
Broadchurch was filmed in Dorset's West Bay along the Jurassic coast
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7. Castaways Holiday Park, Norfolk (quiet coastal park, very cheap)Castaways Holiday Park on the Norfolk coast is another simple caravan park which is ideal for a cheap family seaside holiday.
The park only has a playground and bar onsite, but it's right on the coast and it isn't too far from Cromer and Sheringham. You could also drive to Great Yarmouth if you're looking for a bit more of a noisy day out. Reviews aren't quite as good as some caravan parks on this guide, but they are generally around 7 out of 10. See the full Norfolk caravan park guide for other holiday parks which get better reviews. Price: £415 for a family of four in a caravan for a week in August 2017 (2018 unavailable when we checked) |
A-ha! It's Cromer's attractive pier
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8. Tollerton Holiday Park, Yorkshire (basic facilities, very good reviews)You'll need a car for a family holiday at Tollerton Holiday Park. It doesn't have a lot on site apart from fishing lakes, but it still gets very strong customer reviews of about 9 out of 10.
It's one to consider if you don't mind a bit of drive - York is about 25 minutes away, or the edge of the Yorkshire Moors is about 15 minutes away. If you want a busier park with more facilities, take a look at our guide to the 10 best Yorkshire holiday parks Price comparison: £489 for a silver caravan for a week in August 2018, for a family of four |
Look closely and you'll see Postman Pat's van
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9. The Chase Caravan Park, Skegness (very cheap, simple park)
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You won't find a family caravan park much cheaper than The Chase Caravan Park in Ingoldmells. OK, so there's not much to do onsite, but it's a bargain priced base for a holiday in the Skegness area.
It'll take you about 10 minutes to walk to the beach at Ingoldmells or it's a short drive to Skegness itself. You can also walk to Fantasy Island, which I'm afraid isn't as exciting as it sounds... Reviews are reasonable, averaging around 3.5 or 4 out of 5. If you can afford a holiday park with better reviews, read our Skegness holiday park guide. Price: £325 for a week for a family of four in August 2018 |
10. Aberdunant Hall Holiday Park, Wales (great review, quiet site)
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Aberdunant Hall Holiday Park is in a great location with Snowdonia in one direction and a short drive to the beach in the other. That may explain why reviews are around 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor.
The park itself is basic, but if you're looking for a cheap base for a walking or beach holiday then it's definitely worth a look. If you want somewhere with a little more to do onsite, or if you'd rather visit south or mid Wales then try the guide to Wales' best holiday parks. Price: £585 for an 'Elm' caravan for 4 people in August 2018. |
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Price comparison of 10 of the cheapest caravan holidays in England and Wales
For our (limited) price comparison, we picked the cheapest holiday park in each of our guides to the best holiday parks in each location. So, there are probably some cheaper holiday parks out there, but these are the ones which are good enough to make it into our guide.
We looked for the cheapest accommodation we could find for a week in August 2018, for a family of four.
From the cheapest to the most expensive:
We looked for the cheapest accommodation we could find for a week in August 2018, for a family of four.
From the cheapest to the most expensive:
- The Chase Caravan Park , Skegness - £325
- Castaways Holiday Park, Norfolk - £415
- Seadown Holiday Park, Dorset - £475
- Tollerton Holiday Park, Yorkshire - £489
- Cheverton Copse, Isle of Wight - £495
- Manleigh Park, Devon - £515
- Wild Rose Park , Cumbria/Lake District - £575
- Aberdunant Hall Holiday Park, Wales - £585
- Sea Acres Holiday Park, Cornwall - £729
- Marton Mere, Blackpool - £841
