OAL Caravan Awards 2026

Out & About Live Caravan Awards 2026

Highlighting the most impressive caravans launched each season, our industry-leading awards, held in association with Creation Personal Finance, are judged by expert editors with an eye for quality, innovation and value for money

The kitchen inside the Elddis Whirlwind 868
Photo courtesy of Elddis

Caravan of the Year

From amongst the winners of our other awards, one caravan will stand out from the crowd as the most prestigious and impressive caravan launched for the forthcoming season. This award is not handed out lightly and our judges are meticulous in reviewing every detail of the contenders. 

Inside the Elddis Whirlwind 868
Photo courtesy of Elddis

Best Family Caravan

Families need space, style and practicality to accommodate growing children. This category will highlight the best of the best new five and six-berth caravans, helping you to enjoy a more adventurous lifestyle together.

The Buccaneer Starliner Barracuda
Photo courtesy of Buccaneer

Best Luxury Caravan

When you want more home comforts in your home away from home, getting the right choice is more than just looking at the equipment list; quality, style and ease of use all counts, too. Let our expert judges be your guide!

The Adria Action
Photo courtesy of Adria

Coolest Caravan

While many prefer a traditional caravan, there are some quirkier styles out there that we love and that broaden the appeal of caravanning – here's where we highlight the coolest caravan to be launched this year.

Inside the Bailey Phoenix 640 Black Edition
Photo courtesy of Bailey

Best Caravan Under £30,000

The winner of this category will blend affordability and quality, style and space, in a package that won't break the bank. Caravanning has huge appeal to first-time buyers, and this category celebrates caravans that communicate that the best!

The Coachman Laser 480 Xtra
Photo courtesy of Richard Chapman

Best Couples' Caravan

This category encompasses smaller, stylish two-berth models that appeal to singles and couples, as well as slightly larger models that are ideal for couples needing greater space on longer tours.

Inside the Sprite Alpine 4 DB
Photo courtesy of Richard Chapman

Best Lightweight and Compact Caravan

Here we look at compact caravans that provide comfort and convenience without compromise and that are lightweight with an MLTPM under 1,500kg.

Inside the Barefoot Bothy
Photo courtesy of Richard Chapman

Best Micro Caravan

Micro caravan descriptionFitting a quart into a pint pot, this new category aims to focus on the clever use of smaller spaces.

Kimberley Caravans
Photo courtesy of Kimberley Caravans

Caravan Dealer of the Year

This public vote sees caravanners from across the UK vote for their favourite caravan dealer, one who goes above and beyond to give top-quality service.

Motorhome in a field with OAL logo
Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

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