UK's best family-friendly campsites

Wondering what you can expect on a family-friendly campsite? Our choice of the best campsites for families guarantee to be a hit with all ages. The best family-friendly campsites have it all, from handy facilities to sandy beaches, and lots of things to do for all ages.

Family-friendly campsites will generally have a top-notch location – near a popular family beach, or within easy reach of family attractions, such as a theme park, for example.

The campsite’s facilities will also be geared towards families, with things like family shower rooms, baby changing, and maybe a shop for those essentials, or a restaurant for hungry tummies.

You’ll also likely find plenty on the campsite to occupy any free time – after all, happy kids mean happy parents. So there might be swimming pools, games rooms, play areas, and also evening entertainment that the whole family can enjoy.

Below are some of our favourite family-friendly campsites. They range from family-friendly campsites by the beach in Cornwall, to the perfect campsites for families in Scotland and Wales. Not just ideal for the kids, they are sure to make for a holiday to remember for adults, too. Whether making memories as a family at the seaside, spending some time bonding while playing pitch ‘n’ putt, or just settling down for an evening of family entertainment, these family-friendly campsites are some of the best for family camping.

This award-winning touring campsite, set in the Cornish countryside, is ideal for families looking for on-site entertainment and the convenience of the fishing town of St Ives within walking distance. For younger guests, there are two playgrounds, indoor soft play and a games room, while everyone can enjoy the outdoor pool, tennis courts, putting green and playing field. Practicalities are taken care of with an on-site shop, bar and restaurant, and four-legged family members have a dedicated exercise field and shower.

There is a choice of pitches at Polmanter, including grass or hardstanding with electric hook-up and multi-serviced hardstanding pitches with the addition of fresh water and drainage. Toilets and showers, accessible suites and family bathrooms complete the campsite’s facilities. Guests can enjoy cross-country walks direct from the campsite and there is also a regular shuttle bus into St Ives.

England’s smallest county is home to one very big, family-friendly attraction – Rutland Water. One of the largest man-made lakes in Europe, it is surrounded by over 4,000 acres of open countryside. You can hop between the main car parks, or choose to walk the 23-mile circuit around the lake and peninsula.

Things to do and enjoy here include cycle hire, an aqua park, man-made beaches, picnic areas, water sports, boat cruises and osprey spotting, a nature reserve and golf course. There is also pretty Normanton Church, and a selection of pubs for that all-important refreshment after a day’s activity.

Ten minutes’ drive from Rutland Water is Rutland Caravan and Camping, near the village of Greetham. The campsite has grass and hardstanding pitches, all with water, drainage and electric hook-up, spread across two touring areas, one for families and one for adults only. There are toilets and showers, dishwashing facilities, motorhome waste point, a play area and indoor swimming pool.

Hurley Riverside Park is a family-run and pet-friendly campsite situated alongside the River Thames in the picturesque village of Hurley between Henley-on-Thames and Marlow. The campsite is only a 20-minute drive from Legoland Windsor and only 30 miles outside Central London. There are a wide variety of other attractions in the area, with many discounts available to the campsite’s customers.

Facilities include heated shower blocks and family shower rooms, a shop, laundry room, accessible facilities, free WiFi, a playground, outdoor table tennis, football goals and a riverside picnic area. For walkers and dog owners there are a wide range of footpaths, including the Thames Path and there is a nature trail for children to learn about wildlife. A slipway is available for boats and there are charging points for electric cars. Caravan holiday homes are available to hire or purchase on the campsite.

Nestled in the rolling South Devon hills, just outside the idyllic waterside village of Stoke Gabriel, Whitehill Country Park is the perfect spot for a relaxing break in the great outdoors. The family-run campsite boasts a great range of facilities, including a beautiful new indoor swimming pool, fitness suite, heated outdoor pool with splash pad and spa, soft play, playgrounds and private woodland, plus a bar, restaurant, takeaway and shop. During the summer months you can also enjoy a programme of live music, entertainment and activities.

Located just a short drive from the English Riviera, the campsite is close to the bustling seaside towns of Paignton, Brixham and Torquay, picturesque beaches and award-winning attractions.

Set close to the north Norfolk coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Kelling Heath is a 300-acre holiday campsite offering a wide range of accommodation and activities to enjoy.

As well as the usual amenities, Kelling Heath has a Village Square complete with Village Store, bar and restaurant, café and seasonal outdoor bar. There’s even a health and fitness club with an indoor swimming pool, spa pool, sauna and steam rooms, plus a free seasonal outdoor pool. Free bookable family activities, entertainment and events in peak weeks, self-guided walks and trails available, alongside on-campsite cycle hire from ‘Huff & Puff’.

Clippesby Hall, nestled in the beautiful Norfolk Broads, offers an exceptional setting for your family's summer getaway. The independent park boasts a wide array of fantastic facilities suitable for everyone. You'll find plenty to keep busy with play areas, mini-golf, cycle hire, games room, tennis courts, and the wonderful BASECAMP bar & restaurant.

For those planning a camping or touring holiday, South Park and Cedar Lawn are ideal for families. These spacious perimeter pitches feature central grassy spaces where children can play freely. Additionally, a trip to the enchanting BeWILDerwood is highly recommended and just a short 20-minute drive away.

Escape to the best kept secret and enjoy sleeping under the stars on the Essex coast. Free swimming throughout your stay, shower and toilet blocks, entry to clubhouse with seasonal entertainment, barbecues allowed, on-site shop for your essentials and local restaurants nearby. Grass pitches are generous in size (10m by 10m) with most being on flat, well-drained ground. The campsite welcomes dogs so it’s OK to bring along your pooch on your pitch. Please note, Mersea Isand is open for camping from July to September.

Located on Mersea Island, overlooking the beach and waters of the Blackwater Estuary, Waldegraves Holiday Park has lots of on-site offerings to keep all ages happy. There is an outdoor heated pool, play areas, crazy golf, pitch ’n’ putt, table tennis, fishing lakes and a family arcade.

In the evenings, guests can head to the Granary bar and restaurant, then over to the Barn & Wheatsheaf Clubhouse, which plays host to children’s fun in the early evening, followed by cabaret and comedy acts later on. Four-legged family members are not forgotten, either, as there is an exercise area.

The holiday campsite has a choice of grass or hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up, plus toilets, showers, family bathrooms, washing-up area, a laundry block, shop and motorhome waste point.

Nestled in the beautiful Kentish countryside, within easy reach of numerous activities and fun days out, Broadhembury is a super option for your next family holiday. The site staff pride themselves on the ethos that happy children means happy parents! The site has a five-a-side football pitch, an adventure play area, an all-weather surface playground for under 5s and a well-equipped, non-electronic, games room. Days on site will never be dull with the children so entertained. Choose from touring, a glamping adventure, or a beautifully appointed holiday home. Whichever option suits your family, choose Broadhembury for family holidays to remember and repeat.

Whitefield Forest Touring Park, an award-winning family run park nestled in woodland on the outskirts of Ryde is the ideal spot for some family fun. There are walks and cycle routes aplenty to explore from the park and great bus route, too. Take the children to the beach for a fun-filled day by the sea, go crabbing on the causeway or simply relax on the campsite whilst the children build dens in the woods. There’s lots of attractions on the island, too, enough to keep everyone entertained and lots of lovely restaurants to keep everyone fed and full of energy!

Stanwix Park offers the holiday that has it all. Self-catering apartments and caravans to hire for three, four and seven-night breaks, plus camping pods and fully serviced pitches for tents, touring caravans and motorhomes. The campsite offers pet-free and pet-friendly accommodation. A maximum of two pets will be accepted per booking.
It’s all on site! Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, foot spas and heated loungers. JJ’s bowling alley and amusement arcade. Daytime activities during school holidays. The Sunset Inn offers fantastic family nights of entertainment and The Dunes Bar offers adults-only entertainment (until 3 November).
Voted Holiday Centre of the Year 2023.

Elie Holiday Park occupies a stunning location behind a wide expanse of dunes that lead to a vast beach on Scotland’s east coast, 13 miles from St Andrews. Appealing to both couples and those travelling with children, the coastal location is ideal for anyone who loves to be beside the sea.

Guests can walk the coastal path, go rock-pooling, and look out for wildlife. Youngsters can go wild at the Robinson Crusoe Adventure Park and enjoy the arcades in the games room, and everyone will appreciate the convenience of the on-site restaurant and bar.

Pitches at Elie are hardstanding with electric hook-up. There are toilet and shower facilities, a shop, a launderette, a café and takeaway and the campsite is dog-friendly. Cycle hire is available locally, with bikes delivered to the campsite.

Plassey Holiday Park, Retail Village & Golf Course provides first-class facilities for those seeking a luxurious holiday in north Wales. For touring guests in their caravan, motorhome, or tent, every one of the 60 pitches are all-weather hardstanding with full services including 16A electric supply, waste water, fresh water, lighting and TV hook-up. Facilities at your disposal include an indoor pool, children’s playground, fishing ponds, badminton and table tennis, nature trails, and nine-hole golf course and clubhouse.

At Plassey you will find a converted Edwardian Retail Village which is home to more than 20 independent traders as well as a coffee shop and a licensed restaurant.

Nestled at the foot of Y Wyddfa (Snowdon) and along the banks of the river Gwyrfai, this family-run park offers award-winning views of the stunning countryside and mountains.

There is a variety of pitches available, from non-electric to fully serviced. Whether you're looking to stay for the season or just enjoy a short break, this family-friendly and dog-friendly site is the perfect place to experience the beauty of this majestic area.

Bryn Gloch is the perfect base for exploring the Eryri National Park, from family-friendly attractions like Caernarfon Castle and Greenwood Park to adrenaline-fueled adventures like Zip World or Snowdonia Water Sports. Don't miss the opportunity to hike to the summit of Y Wyddfa (Snowdon) or take a ride on the Welsh Highland Railway to soak in the magnificent views, and don’t forget to listen out for the steam train coming through the site!

One for families who love the beach, Abererch Sands Holiday Centre is by the sea but sheltered by a large sand dune. At four miles long, the sandy beach here is vast, so there’s plenty of space for everyone, and it is only up and over a few steps from the campsite. Along the other side of the campsite is a trainline with a station – handy if you want to head into nearby Pwllheli to access the shops, pubs and restaurants of this seaside market town. There is also a marina and slipway here.

The campsite has touring pitches, all with electric hook-up, and water-fill point on firm grass. There is a toilet and shower block, launderette, dishwashing facilities, a snooker room, play area and indoor pool. A self-service shop is open during school holidays, too.

This is the perfect choice for a beach holiday, just one and a half miles from Rhossili Bay, where there are three miles of sweeping golden sand, backed by hills. The beach is a firm favourite among Tripadvisor travellers and is also dog-friendly. You can access the coast path here and may even see seals or dolphins playing in the water. Walk to the beach, drive (there is a large car park) or take a bus from outside the campsite. In the village above the beach is a pub, some cafés and a shop.

Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park offers grass pitches with electric hook-up across several paddocks. On the campsite there are toilets and showers, a laundry room and play area. There is a shop at the campsite entrance and also a kite shop – ideal for making use of those coastal breezes!