Guidance on campsites reopening published
Guidance on campsites reopening published
The industry has released guidelines for the reopening of campsites and parks following the reopening of motorhome and dealerships on 1 June.
The guidelines ensure strict social distancing and hygiene protocols are in place for when visitors with motorhomes and caravans can return to parks. The trade body, the NCC (National Caravan Council), is urging the Government to allow campsites and parks to reopen as soon as possible.
An NCC survey confirmed 93% of those surveyed intend to holiday or take a short break in the UK after the lockdown.
The NCC is now working with the Government to allow the safe reopening of holiday parks and campsites in England. At present, they may be permitted to open from 4 July.
The latest NCC guidance outlines advice to enable campsites and parks to develop their own coronavirus safety protocols and give assurances that measures have been put in place to protect staff, customers and, as a consequence, those in the nearby local community, so they can reopen.
A phased reopening of campsites and parks has been proposed.
Unlike hotels, there are no safety issues with shared facilities or accommodation at campsites and parks, as the units are self-contained and 95% are privately owned, thus providing a safe form of holiday accommodation.
Caravans and motorhomes are socially distanced by design and rules on campsites and parks mean that motorhomes and caravans must be up to six metres apart. The vast majority have their own cooking and washing facilities, providing the safest form of holidaying possible at the moment.
“The reopening of dealerships is a huge relief for the industry as we are able to start to respond to the public interest in both renting and buying caravans and motorhomes in the coming months,” said NCC Director General, John Lally commented. “The UK’s holiday parks benefit from rural and coastal locations, away from densely populated urban areas, and each park is working to put in place social distancing measures which will make it the best option for holidays in the UK this year. We are working with the government to look into reopening holiday parks as early as possible with strict social distancing measures, as outlined in the guidance, to enable the industry to get back to work and hard-working families to enjoy full use of their caravans again.”
(Image: Melanie Erhard, Pixabay)
Recent Updates
Explore camping accessories on the Out & About Shop!
Our brand-new shop is packed full of camping accessories, from tents and rucksacks to camping stoves and inflatable kayaks – even better, you can get ...
Get five issues for just £5 in our spring sale!
In this unmissable spring sale, you can subscribe to MMM or Campervan for just £5, enjoying your first five ...
Award-winning tents take centre stage in Vango's 2024 range
Brand-new for 2024, Vango has launched new tents and air mattresses, including the Tent of the Year in our ...
Discover the epic OPUS folding campers
Made in Britain and built for adventure in the great outdoors, this range of folding campers is ideal for ...
Adventurer Ed Stafford partners with Olpro for outdoor range
The renowned explorer has joined forces with a UK-based outdoor company to create eco-friendly camping range ...
Your Dream Destination, a guide to the best of Britain, is available now
Download your comprehensive travel guide to the best locations around Britain for planning a 2024 touring and ...
Vote for your favourites in the Camping Awards 2024
You can vote in the biggest and best Camping Awards ever as the quest begins to find the cream of 2024’s new ...
AA annual campsite awards crowns Somerset campsite as Holiday Centre of the Year
The AA has announced its Caravan & Camping Awards winners for 2023-24 ...
Strictly winner named Club president
Broadcaster, Hamza Yassin, has been appointed the new President of the Camping and Caravanning Club ...
Vango expands National Trust camping collection
The Scottish outdoor brand will contribute at least £50,000 to the heritage organisation ...
Other News
Strapped for cash or struggling for space? Now you can rent a tent for just £10
Sports retailer, Decathlon, launches tent rental service in the UK ...
How to create new memories from old outdoor clothing
UK outdoor clothing brand, Keela, has launched a Legacy project that turns old garments into something new ...
Caravan and Motorhome Club offers more discounts
The Caravan and Motorhome Club is offering even more discounts after it launched four new offers for members ...
Durdle Door named UK’s best dog-friendly beach
Recent research by bath retailer, Showers to You, has revealed the UK’s top ten dog-friendly beaches ...
Selk'bag Kids review
Mini campervanner, Ruben – and son of What Motorhome's Editor, Peter Vaughan – tests the Selk'bag Kids ...
Super Sparrow Explore review
What Motorhome Editor, Peter Vaughan, tests out the Super Sparrow Explore drinks bottle ...
New section of new King Charles III England Coast Path opens in Yorkshire
The Yorkshire Coast boasts the addition of a further 21 miles of coastal path as the section from Bridlington ...
Club launches new Touring Europe 2023 guide
The Caravan and Motorhome Club has launched its Touring Europe 2023 guidebook ...
Cumbrian campsite takes Gold in VisitEngland awards
The Quiet Site in Ullswater, Cumbria, has been awarded Gold in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023 ...
Big Little Touring Festival comes to Holkham Hall
The Caravan and Motorhome Club’s Holkham Hall pop-up campsite will host the Big Little Touring Festival from ...