Best campsites for family holidays

The southern county of Berkshire boasts a wide array of attractions for a family to enjoy.  Immerse yourself in British history with a trip to Windsor Castle or St George's Chapel. If family adventure is more your thing, Windsor Great Park and Beale Wildlife park are great for getting some fresh air. Finally for a day of fun and excitement, Legoland Windsor resort remains a Berkshire family favourite, attracting 2,400,000 visitors in 2023.

Situated alongside the River Thames in the picturesque village of Hurley. It is only 11 miles from Legoland Windsor and the site has riverside picnic grounds, a nature trail and playground.

Cornwall plays host to some the the UK's most picturesque beaches and seaside towns along with endless activities for the whole family to enjoy. The Eden project will peak the interest of anyone with an eye for natural sciences while Englands fastest Zip line above will appeal to the adrenaline junkie of the family.

Just over a mile from Newquay and its stunning beaches. Facilities include a restaurant, café, supermarket, entertainment, playgrounds, and the Oasis, an indoor and outdoor pools complex.

Located on one of Cornwall's finest beaches with rolling dunes leading down to three miles of sandy beach. Facilities are impressive - a surf school, indoor pool, a restaurant, bar and takeaway.

Set in 40 acres of parkland with sandy beaches within two miles. Families are well catered for with golf, badminton, farm animals, play area, tennis and badminton courts, and fishing lakes.

The highly popular county of Cumbria is home so some of the most beautiful and picturesque walking routes in the UK including Catbells and Lake Windermere. If walking is not your thing, the Lake District wildlife park is packed with a wide array of animals while a tour into the world of Beatrix Potter may light up your imagination.

At the heart of the Lake District, in 25 acres of natural beauty. The campsite features play areas, a games room, pool table, a bar, restaurant and takeaway, and a shop.

An impressive range of facilities in a scenic part of the Lakes. There’s an entertainment complex, snooker and pool, two swimming pools, ten-pin bowling, a Garden Restaurant and the Dunes cabaret bar.

Just like its neighbour Cornwall, Devon too has some of the most aesthetically pleasing beaches in the UK, with the best surfing conditions too. Further in-land, families can have the pleasure of exploring a number of historical buildings including Powderham castle, Buckfast Abbey, and Exeter Cathedral. If walking is your thing, Dartmoor national park is the place to stretch your legs while the Milky Way Adventure Park may better suit the little ones.

Kids are well catered for at Beverley Park, with a children's room, outdoor play area, letter-box trail, amusement centre, crazy golf, tennis court, outdoor and indoor heated pools - all less than one mile from the beaches of the English Riviera.

A stunning valley setting, with indoor and outdoor pools, play areas, a pub, shop, takeaway and games room. There’s a woodland walk to Dawlish Warren’s Bue Flag beach.

A family campsite situated next door to Crealy Great Adventure Park – a magical family theme park attraction in the Devon countryside.

Hugging the east coast of the UK, Norfolk is known for its stately homes and outdoor spaces. Sandringham house and its surrounding woods are an exciting place for families to explore; as is Sherringham Park and The Broads. Elsewhere, Banham Zoo and Watatunga Wildlife reserve are great place to discover wildlife while Cromer and Old Hunstanton are scenic and typically British seaside towns.

Near Great Yarmouth with a choice of indoor and outdoor pool complexes, football, tennis, golf and cycle hire. In the evening you can choose from a restaurant or takeaways and there’s evening entertainment.

The south-west county of Somerset is home to Glastonbury farm and festival, the Roman Baths, and Stonehenge. All attractions embedded in the heart of British heritage and culture. If exploring a city is more your thing, a walking tour of Bristol will take you from the ancient story of Blackbeard, all the way to the current art work of Banksy.

Within walking distance of the beach and close to Brean Leisure Park with over 40 fun-filled rides. On site there’s various eateries, an entertainment venue, swimming complex and all manner of children’s clubs and activity centres.

A camping holiday in Wales is an adventure full of surprises. The north-west national park, Snowdonia, is a great location to explore with a variety of routes towards the summit of mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) including a convenient train option. Elsewhere, Wales is packed with Castles and National Trust sites including Conway and Pembroke Castle, with the latter being a short trip from the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast and national park.

Combines all the benefits of a luxurious campsite, with the shopping delights of a craft and retail centre housing over 20 different trades. Facilities include indoor badminton courts and a good restaurant.

A five-star park offering stunning views across Cardigan Bay. The site s an ideal base for visiting Harlech and Portmeirion. Close to the sea and Barmouth.

Yorkshire offers a little bit of everything for a family camping holiday. The Yorkshire dales offer a variety of scenic routes that vary in difficulty. Towns such as Scarborough and Whitby offer the typical activities you would associate with a British seaside town including favourable surfing conditions, a sea life aquarium, and many eateries to choose from.

Enjoying a coastal location with private beach access. There are amusements, an indoor pool complex, crazy golf, outdoor adventure play areas and a well-equipped gym. In the local area are the seaside resorts of Bridlington and Scarborough.

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