Meet the winners of the Out & About Live Caravan Awards 2026
AWARDS
The best caravans of 2026 have been announced.
The Out & About Live Caravan Awards have returned for another year, in association with Creation Personal Finance.
To find the standout caravans, our team of expert judges visited new model launches around the UK and Europe, including the huge Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf and the NEC show in Birmingham.
Now, after months of deliberation, the judges’ votes are in and it’s time to celebrate the best of the best. You’ll find all the winners listed below and you can click on the links to discover why they won.
What are the Out & About Live Caravan Awards categories?
There are nine categories in which new caravans were judged, ranging from Best Luxury Caravan to Coolest Caravan, and including a brand new award for the Best Micro Caravan.
The choice of the Caravan Dealer of the Year award was given to the public, rewarding the dealership that our readers have had a positive experience with in the past year.
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Caravan of the Year 2026
WINNER: Elddis Whirlwind 868
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.
Best Family Caravan
WINNER: Elddis Whirlwind 868
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.
Best Luxury Caravan
WINNER: Buccaneer Starliner Barracuda
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!
Coolest Caravan
WINNER: Adria Action
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.
Best Caravan Under £30,000
WINNER: Bailey Phoenix 640 Black Edition
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!
Best Couples' Caravan
WINNER: Coachman Laser 480 Xtra
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.
Best Lightweight and Compact Caravan
WINNER: Sprite Alpine 4 DB
Here we look at compact caravans that provide comfort and convenience without compromise and that are lightweight with an MLTPM under 1,500kg.
Best Micro Caravan
WINNER: Barefoot Bothy
This new category aims to focus on the clever use of smaller spaces, alongside the interesting, and often, creative designs of tourers in the micro caravanning world.
Caravan Dealer of the Year
WINNER: Kimberley Caravans
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.