Before Sun booking lines open, set up a Whatsapp group with the lead booker in each family and agree a time to rendezvous online. Go as early as you collectively can – but 6am is not for everyone.
Having all entered the same search terms, pick a joint favourite from the options presented and all press “buy” at the same time.
There is always a risk that one of you won’t be able to proceed with the booking if the others have bagged the last places by a nano-second. This day has not yet come but I am sure it is in the post. I’m not going to lie, it can be quite nerve wracking.
Once you have booked (and done a little celebratory dance), you can contact the site to see if they can reserve caravans close to each other. Some charge a £20 fee for this in which case we just take our chances with the caravan allocation lottery.
If you have young children and want to have an after hours BBQ/drink with your pals, then neighbouring caravans with a shared garden area are going to be essential.
This is such a great guide! I haven’t visited a caravan since my grandparents owned a static one in the Yorkshire Dale. Caravan holidays definitely look like they have changed a bit since then! I wouldn’t really have considered a caravan holiday but you’ve got me rethinking now, they look so much fun! Thanks for the great guide!
Yes, I had no idea that decking and activities were a thing until my stays as an adult with my own kids. I kind of love them now.
What a useful guide and caravan holiday sounds like so much fun. I just love those pictures.
Thanks! Staying in a prestige one is something of a surprisingly luxury experience.
I’ve never actually thought to go on a caravan holiday, but I know they are very popular in the UK. I might have to look into it now having read your post – although I hear they’re all pretty much booked up by now!
Yes, I think domestic bookings are rocketing at the moment! But holiday parks are definitely worth checking out as a UK accommodation option, especially for families.
I actually had to Google “caravan” because I wasn’t sure what it meant haha! Here in the United States I live an in RV with my husband and we travel from place to place. So I guess I live in a caravan! Although static caravan parks like the ones mentioned in this article aren’t as common here.
That is funny! I had no idea that the word didn’t travel internationally. Living in the moving version RV must be an adventure!
Great post! I have always been intrigued by these static caravans but never stayed in one. They are basically little houses! I would definitely consider staying in one in the UK next time if they are priced well
Thanks! Yes, they are like a mini-me home from home – fitted kitchens and fancy fireplaces to boot. Definitely worth a look if you come over.
Great tips on how to book cheaply! They can end up expensive otherwise. I have many happy memories of holidays in caravans – and you’re right, a good indoor pool makes a rainy day a lot more fun.
These photos are amazing. I can honestly say a Caravan trip never occurred to me. Great idea!
You do get to stay in some lovely parts of the country. Hope you get to try one out!
Great guiude. We haven’t done a caravan holiday in the UK, but we’ve done them in the Netherlands and France and love them.
We stayed in a great park in Netherlands, Duinrell, which might just be top of my list with its on site waterpark and funfair. They know how to do a park on the continent don’t they?