12 Holiday parks & campsites

Campsite on the bank of the Thames in Oxfordshire with pitches and residential homes for sale.

Beautiful site in a convenient location, perfect for exploring the spires of Oxford, Windsor and the bright lights of London. 

If you're looking for a tranquil patch of Oxfordshire countryside to escape to there are few places better than Hardwick Parks.

Bridge Villa is a family run site close to the River Thames and the historic market town of Wallingford in Oxfordshire. It is the ideal place to stay while you visit the many local attractions of Oxford, Henley-on-Thames, the Chiltern Hills and the Wessex Downs.

Borders Hideaway Holiday Home Park is an exceptional holiday park near Hay-on-Wye, in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside.

Heading for your camping, motorhome and caravan holidays in Scotland? Well, if you like informal then Kings Green Caravan Park, in Dumfries and Galloway, is the campsite for you. Using four acres of land bequeathed to the villagers of Port William just over half a century ago, the caravan park is run as a community organisation, overseen by a volunteer committee and managed by two seasonal wardens, Hilary and Gail. All the profits from the site go back into the village for the benefit of residents. This campsite has tremendous benefits for visitors too, not least the wonderful views across Luce Bay to the Mull of Galloway and the Isle of Man. With a superb seaside location, the site is open for touring caravans, motorhomes and tents. There are no static caravans on site. As the caravan park is right on the beach, all 30 grass pitches have a sea view. Hook-ups are available to 21 pitches, most of which are level, although ramps or levelling devices are recommended. The free-draining ground also allows the site to accept larger units without any problems. Booking in advance is recommended if you are travelling some distance specifically to stay on site. The informality of the park allows those touring to simply turn up and pitch in a space that has not been allocated; the wardens will check you in when they next visit. Facilities on site include separate ladies' and gents' toilets and showers (accessed by keys from the wardens), a disabled toilet and basin (no shower), a laundry room and a dishwashing area, plus waste water and chemical WC disposal. There's a small information room too, plus Wi-Fi is available on a pay as you go basis from BT. Not that you should wish to spend too much time surfing the net. In close proximity are walks (with a public footpath that runs alongside the campsite, along the shore), cycle routes and launch facilities for small boats. Angling (sea, loch and river), garden tours and golf are all possible nearby, and The National Booktown for Scotland, Wigtown, is only 12 miles away. This appealing small town is a book-lover's haven with over 20 bookshops, the world's largest private newspaper archive and its very own book festival celebrating all things cultural, held every autumn. There's also the vast Galloway Forest Park, filled with picturesque forest trails, a forest drive and numerous lochs. Kirroughtree Visitor Centre, 20 miles north of the caravan park, is a great place from which to begin exploring the forest park. Port William, within which Kings Green Caravan Park is situated, just a short walk from the harbour, has safe, sandy beaches and rock pools where children can hunt for fish, crabs and prawns. The campsite is also situated next to one of the three children's play areas in the village. And when hunger bites, drop into The Monreith Arms for a drink and a meal, or The Clansman, a restaurant with a great reputation for good food, where booking is advised. And if you fancy some ultra-fresh fish without actually having to catch it yourself, Ferry Fish calls onto the site every Thursday afternoon. Kings Green Caravan Park might be one of the most relaxed campsites in the UK, but if you're spending your holidays in Scotland, it might just be exactly what you need.

Small, family owned site set on the outskirts of Cheltenham, only 2.5 miles away from the centre, near to many local amenities.

Located at the foot of The Malvern Hills, this quiet and countryside park offers self-catering accommodation and a small touring park. Ideal location for relaxing, cycling and walking as well as exploring local area's tourist attractions.

The Willows is a stunning caravan park and one of the very best in Gloucestershire. The park is open from March to January, and offers a range of serviced touring pitches that welcome motorhomes, caravans, and tents. There is also a number of permanent static homes based at the site, and if you get the opportunity to buy one it is well recommended that you take up the offer. The park is split into two areas that both offer amazing views of the surrounding landscape. A section of the River Severn is only 100metres from the edge of the park, and is a perfect place to spend a relaxing day fishing - all you need to do is pick up a permit from the building next to the river, which happens to be a pub that serves great food and the best local ales available. The Willows is a short distance outside of Tewkesbury, which is filled with an eclectic combination of local independent stores and larger brands, as well as entertainment and leisure facilities and a supermarket for stocking up on your holiday essentials. The M5 motorway is also within easy reach, and the historic towns and cities of Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Worcester are all just a short drive away. You are also close to the Welsh border, so if you wish to explore even more countryside of even check out Brecon Beacons National Park, you can get there and back easily within the day. Rural areas such as this are always amazing for their friendly villages and hidden charms, and there are many for you to find in this area. For a relaxing holiday retreat and a gateway to some of Gloucestershire's most amazing places, as well as attractions further afield, The Willows is definitely the place to stay.

Nice park on the banks of the river. Perfect for coarse fishing enthusiasts. We are only 5 minutes away from a local pub, which also offers homemade food.

The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean are rich in flora and fauna whether walking driving or canoeing. See the peregrine falcons flying over Yat Rock, buzzards soaring on thermals, kingfishers, herons, salmon jumping and even otters have recently been sighted. Within walking distance from the park is a good pub and restaurant in the village of Goodrich. Near bye Riverside Inns, river trips, and ferries across the river Wye at Symonds yat East and West Fishing available on site. Canoe hire bookings taken on site. Site must be vacated by 11.30am on day of departure unless arranged otherwise. An additional afternoon stay on departure day is charged at £5.00 per pitch. Peak season is July-end September Site location is a quarter mile off A40 sign posted Hereford A4137 and we are in the village of Marstow.

Redstone Caravan Park is a charming park close to the town of Stourport-on-Severn, in the heart of Worcestershire. The park has a range of static caravans that are permanently owned and used by regular holidaymakers, as well as having 36 hardstanding pitches for guests with their own motorhomes and touring caravans. Touring guests will find pitches benefiting from electric hook-ups, while facilities provided to ensure a comfortable stay include shower and toilet blocks, a laundrette and dishwashing facilities. There is plenty of open space on this campsite for children to enjoy ball games and other activities, plus there's a children's play area. In addition, there's a shop, a café/restaurant and a bar is found on-site, and is open at selected times throughout the open season. The park also sits close to the banks of the River Severn, and guests are able to enjoy plenty of spots for fishing within a mile of the campsite. Away from Redstone Caravan Park there are plenty of things for guests to do and discover. Walks by the riverside or across the surrounding countryside are always popular, while there are also plenty of areas of woodland nearby that are excellent for walking. In addition, the Severn Way, a waymarked long-distance footpath, runs very close to this campsite - in fact it's just across the river. Visit Worcestershire and many of the local trails are also accessible on bicycle, with tourists often choosing to get around in this manner as a means of seeing more of this picturesque region. The Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve, a short drive to the north of this campsite, is a popular attraction, and is frequented by wildlife lovers and bird watching enthusiasts throughout the year. If you've chosen to pitch at Redstone Caravan Park on your motorhome and caravan holidays, Kidderminster is just a 20-minute drive away, near which is the West Midland Safari Park, a great day out for all the family. You might also like to visit Worcester - it is about a half hour drive from this site. When in Worcester, see the cathedral and tour the Museum of Royal Worcester. The magnificent, 19th century Witley Court and Gardens, an English Heritage administered attraction, has large stone fountains that draw the crowds, plus it is just a quarter of an hour from Redstone Caravan Park by car. South of Worcester you'll discover Great Malvern which nestles within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visit the Malverns and catch breathtaking views around every corner. Follow the 'Miles without stiles' routes, which are promoted tracks and footpaths that criss-cross the area - there are also seven Discovery Walks you can follow, with handy accompanying guides. Fancy some retail therapy? Visit Birmingham - you could be there in an hour from Redstone Caravan Park if you drive. The stunning new Library of Birmingham is another of the city's attractions, as are Aston Hall, the National Motorcycle Museum and St Martin in the Bull Ring.