Family camping

From the simplest, tucked-away camping spots to family-friendly holiday parks with swimming pools and luxurious glamping sites with the oh-so-welcome hot tubs. There's something for everyone in every corner of the country - all going above and beyond for their guests.

This year we've found new favourites with spectacular views, made friends with yet more alpacas, and loved the growing variety of food truck treats. It truly is great outdoors!

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Best campsite award

Exploring the great outdoors and creating unforgettable memories with loved ones is what camping is all about. Our best campsites allow guests to do just that, putting experience at the heart of it all.

National winner

Winner: Watermouth Valley Camping Park, Devon

Sea view pitches, private cliff steps to the beach and spotless facilities, Watermouth Valley offers the ultimate camping experience. Guests can enjoy a feast of great amenities including delicious food vans, local produce in the farm shop and a games room for the kids. Plus, with the friendliest staff and an amazing coastal location by Exmoor, there's an ocean of memories to be made.

Regional winners

Scotland - Highlands and Argyll

Winner: Bunroy Park, Highlands

Runner up: Barrow Campsite Nairn, Highlands

Runner up: Ben Nevis Holiday Park, Highlands

Scotland - Central Lowlands and Southern Uplands

Winner: Balloch O Dee, Dumfries and Galloway

Runner up: Glenshee Glamping, Perthshire

Runner up: Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping, Scottish Borders

South Wales

Winner: Oaklea, Pembrokeshire

Runner up: Happy Jakes Touring Park, Vale of Glamorgan

Runner up: Cowpots Camping, Carmarthenshire

Mid Wales

Winner: Cwmdu Campsite, Powys

Runner up: Brynawelon Caravan and Camping Park, Ceredigion

Runner up: Meadow Springs Country and Leisure Park, Powys

North Wales

Winner: Tros Y Waen Holiday Park, Gwynedd

Runner up: Bwch yn Uchaf, Gwynedd

Runner up: Presaddfed - Druids' Rest, Anglesey

West Midlands

Winner: Twitey's Camping and Glamping Meadows, Warwickshire

Runner up: Abbey Green Farm, Shropshire

Runner up: By The Red Phone Box, Worcestershire

South West

Winner: Watermouth Valley Camping Park, Devon

Runner up: Treveague Campsite, Cornwall

Runner up: Ocean Pitch Campsite, Devon

South East

Winner: Beech Estate Campsite, East Sussex

Runner up: Hale Farm Campsite, East Sussex

Runner up: Waggoners Campsite, Surrey

East Of England

Winner: Manor Caravan Park, Norfolk

Runner up: Wardley Hill Campsite, Norfolk

Runner up: Ling's Meadow, Suffolk

East Midlands

Winner: Barn Farm Campsite, Derbyshire

Runner up: Oakhill Leisure, Lincolnshire

Runner up: The Big Sky Hideaway, Lincolnshire

North West

Winner: Church Stile Farm and Holiday Park, Cumbria

Runner up: Birchbank Camping Site, Cumbria

Runner up: Parkgate Farm Holidays, Cumbria

North East

Winner: Catgill Farm Camping and Glamping, North Yorkshire

Runner up: Orcaber Farm Caravan and Camping Park, North Yorkshire

Runner up: Stablefell Campsite, North Yorkshire

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Best glamping site award

Reinventing camping, one magical escape at a time! These glamping sites are doing it best with nature-soaked luxury, secluded locations and hot tubs.

National winner

Winner: East Thorne, Cornwall

Unique roundhouses with jacuzzi hot tubs and inspiring interiors, East Thorne truly puts the glam into glamping. Receiving glowing reviews for luxury finishes, a peaceful location, farm animals and even massage treatments, the site has left no stone unturned on its quest to be the best.

Regional winners

Scotland - Highlands and Argyll

Winner: North Coast 500 Pods Achmelvich, Highlands

Runner up: Tighlochan Pods, Highlands

Runner up: Craskie Glamping Pods, Highlands

Scotland - Central Lowlands and Southern Uplands

Winner: The Bus Stop, Edinburgh and the Lothians

Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Glenlivet, Aberdeenshire

Runner up: Barnharrow Holiday Pods, Dumfries and Galloway

South Wales

Winner: Embrace the Space, Carmarthenshire

Runner up: Stargaze Glamping, Pembrokeshire

Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Shellstone, Pembrokeshire

Mid Wales

Winner: Wigwam Holidays Builth Wells, Powys

Runner up: Cwmllwyd Getaways, Powys

Runner up: Silver Fern Glamping, Ceredigion

North Wales

Winner: Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts, Gwynedd

Runner up: Three Streams Glamping, Conwy

Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd

West Midlands

Winner: Ockeridge Rural Retreats, Worcestershire

Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Saxon Meadow, Staffordshire

Runner up: Greenacres Glamping, Herefordshire

South West

Winner: East Thorne, Cornwall

Runner up: Pencuke Farm, Cornwall

Runner up: Owl Valley Glamping, Devon

South East

Winner: Luna Domes at Hoath House, Kent

Runner up: Wheatfields Luxury Glamping, East Sussex

Runner up: Pococksgate Farm, Kent

East Of England

Winner: Range Farm Glamping Norfolk, Norfolk

Runner up: Friends Farm Shepherds Huts, Norfolk

Runner up: Old College Glamping, Norfolk

East Midlands

Winner: Spire View Yurts, Derbyshire

Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire

Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Orchard Stables, Nottinghamshire

North West

Winner: Carrock Glamping Pods, Cumbria

Runner up: Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods, Cumbria

Runner up: Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts, Cumbria

North East

Winner: Wold Meadow, East Yorkshire

Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Ball Hall Farm, North Yorkshire

Runner up: Morndyke Shepherds' Huts, North Yorkshire

Fancy going glamping?

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Best caravan park award

The beauty of touring is the freedom it allows to explore! These caravan parks offer an ideal stopover or hassle-free holiday, rated for their top locations and pitches.

National winner

Winner: Tregarton Park, Cornwall

Tregarton Park has thought of everything for a fantastic stay. There's a heated swimming pool, tennis courts, immaculate facilities, and a range of quality pitches for every tourer. Winning our best caravan park overall, it's been recognised for its cleanliness, customer service, and its Cornish location.

Regional winners

Scotland - Highlands and Argyll

Winner: Bunroy Park, Highlands

Runner up: Barrow Campsite Nairn, Highlands

Runner up: Crannich Campsite, Argyll

Scotland - Central Lowlands and Southern Uplands

Winner: Linwater Caravan Park, Edinburgh and the Lothians

Runner up: Blair Drummond Caravan Park, Stirling and Forth Valley

Runner up: Ewes Water Caravan and Camping Park, Dumfries and Galloway

South Wales

Winner: Erwlon Caravan and Camping Park, Carmarthenshire

Runner up: River View Touring Park, Carmarthenshire

Runner up: Pelcomb Cross Campsite, Pembrokeshire

Mid Wales

Winner: Meadow Springs Country and Leisure Park, Powys

Runner up: Daisy Bank Caravan Park, Powys

Runner up: Brynawelon Caravan and Camping Park, Ceredigion

North Wales

Winner: Abbey Farm Caravan and Camping, Denbighshire

Runner up: Ael y Garnedd, Anglesey

Runner up: Tan Y Bryn Touring, Conwy

West Midlands

Winner: Willenhall Way, Shropshire

Runner up: Somers Wood Caravan Park, Warwickshire

Runner up: Greenway Touring and Glamping Park, Shropshire

South West

Winner: Tregarton Park, Cornwall

Runner up: Oakmoor Touring Park, Devon

Runner up: Hele Valley Holiday Park, Devon

East Of England

Winner: Haw Wood Farm Caravans and Camping, Suffolk

Runner up: Gatton Waters Caravan Park, Norfolk

Runner up: Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite, Suffolk

East Midlands

Winner: Upper Hurst Farm, Derbyshire

Runner up: Silverhill Woodland Retreats, Nottinghamshire

Runner up: The Red Lion, Lincolnshire

North West

Winner: Wallace Lane Farm, Cumbria

Runner up: Little Acre Holiday Park, Cumbria

Runner up: Northwood Caravan and Holiday Park, Lancashire

North East

Winner: Thornbrook Barn, North Yorkshire

Runner up: Keld Knowle Farm Holidays, North Yorkshire

Runner up: Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park, North Yorkshire

Looking for a caravan park?

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Best family campsite award

Where favourite childhood memories are made. From traditional tent camping to action-packed holiday parks, these award-winning family friendly sites are all about spending time with your loved ones. Loved by families of all ages, think spotless facilities, farmyard animals and adventure playgrounds where kids can run wild for hours!

National winner

Winner: Wooda Farm Holiday Park, Cornwall

Wooda Farm Holiday Park has thought of everything to ensure parents enjoy a stress-free holiday and kids have a stay they'll never forget. It's praised for excellent amenities and activities including tennis courts, a bar/takeaway, playroom, and even tractor rides around the farm. Topped off with a great Cornish coastline location and easy access to beaches, this is a firm family favourite.

Regional winners

Scotland - Highlands and Argyll

Winner: Ben Nevis Holiday Park, Highlands

Runner up: Bunroy Park, Highlands

Runner up: The Loft, Highlands

Scotland - Central Lowlands and Southern Uplands

Winner: Linwater Caravan Park, Edinburgh and the Lothians

Runner up: Blair Drummond Caravan Park, Stirling and Forth Valley

Runner up: Glenshee Glamping, Perthshire

South Wales

Winner: Folly Farm Holiday Park, Pembrokeshire

Runner up: Cowpots Camping, Carmarthenshire

Runner up: Twin Bleats Farm, Carmarthenshire

Mid Wales

Winner: Cwmdu Campsite, Powys

Runner up: Matilda's Field, Powys

Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Builth Wells, Powys

North Wales

Winner: Cae Lal, Gwynedd

Runner up: Bwch yn Uchaf, Gwynedd

Runner up: Presaddfed - Druids' Rest, Anglesey

West Midlands

Winner: Twitey's Camping and Glamping Meadows, Warwickshire

Runner up: Abbey Green Farm, Shropshire

Runner up: Glamping West Midlands, Staffordshire

South West

Winner: Wooda Farm Holiday Park, Cornwall

Runner up: Longthorns Farm, Dorset

Runner up: Petruth Paddocks, Somerset

South East

Winner: Ninham Country Holidays, Isle of Wight

Runner up: Gambledown Farm, Hampshire

Runner up: Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park, Hampshire

East Of England

Winner: Haw Wood Farm Caravans and Camping, Suffolk

Runner up: Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite, Suffolk

Runner up: Ling's Meadow, Suffolk

East Midlands

Winner: Barn Farm Campsite, Derbyshire

Runner up: Brook Meadow, Leicestershire

Runner up: The Big Sky Hideaway, Lincolnshire

North West

Winner: Church Stile Farm and Holiday Park, Cumbria

Runner up: Elm Cottage Touring Park, Cheshire

Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Ribble Valley, Lancashire

North East

Winner: Catgill Farm Camping and Glamping, North Yorkshire

Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Water Hall Farm, North Yorkshire

Runner up: Riverside Caravan Park, North Yorkshire

Looking for a family campsite?

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Best Adult Only Site award

Adult-only sites are more than just ‘child-free' luxury. Guests seek well-maintained parks, quality facilities, tranquil location and these sites do it best. Because we all need some peace and quiet sometimes!

National winner

Winner: Longnor Wood Holiday Park, Derbyshire

Longnor Wood Holiday Park is a peaceful adult-only site in the heart of the Peak District. Sheltered, spacious and open year-round, guests can choose from a range of pitches, including fully serviced. Above all, our grown-up guests love Longnor Wood for its pristine facilities, quiet environment, and proximity to all the Peaks have to offer.

Regional winners

Scotland

Winner: Craighead Howfs, Perthshire

Runner up: Ravens Gully, Ayrshire and Arran

Wales

Winner: Mulberry's Farm, Anglesey

Runner up: Bryn Ednyfed Caravan Site, Anglesey

Runner up: Spring Rock Fishery and Caravan Park, Powys

West Midlands

Winner: Greenway Touring and Glamping Park, Shropshire

Runner up: Somers Wood Caravan Park, Warwickshire

Runner up: Colemere Caravan Park, Shropshire

South West

Winner: Cosawes Park, Cornwall

Runner up: Tobacconist Farm, Gloucestershire

Runner up: Hallsdown Farm Touring Park, Devon

East Of England

Winner: Brick Kiln Farm Campsite, Suffolk

Runner up: Gatton Waters Caravan Park, Norfolk

Runner up: Fields End Water, Cambridgeshire

East Midlands

Winner: Longnor Wood Holiday Park, Derbyshire

Runner up: Poplars Farm Site, Derbyshire

Runner up: New Lodge Farm, Northamptonshire

North West

Winner: Welltrough Hall Farm, Cheshire

Runner up: Northwood Caravan and Holiday Park, Lancashire

Runner up: The Happy Pheasant Caravan Park and Campsite Malpas, Cheshire

North East

Winner: Flaxton Meadows, North Yorkshire

Runner up: Wharfe Camp Kettlewell, North Yorkshire

Runner up: The Bungalow Caravan Site, North Yorkshire

Looking for an adult only campsite?

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Best small campsite

For those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle, these small campsites have the perfect recipe. With only nature for company, great locations and unspoilt pitches, they may be small in size but are big in experience!

Winner: Parkgate Farm Holidays, Cumbria

Runner up: Cannamore Camping, Devon

Runner up: Keld Knowle Farm Holidays, North Yorkshire

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Top Dog

Countryside walks and days at the beach - holidays in the great outdoors were made to be enjoyed with a pup. These pet-friendly sites are sure to get tails wagging with great facilities for dogs.

Winner: Buckland Farm Camping, Somerset

Runner up: Orcaber Farm Caravan and Camping Park, North Yorkshire

Runner up: Vale of Pickering Caravan Park, North Yorkshire

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Greener Site

Our greener sites are all about being eco-friendly, with each site dedicated to spending time and effort to reduce their environmental impact.

Winner: Wild Camping Wiltshire, Wiltshire

Runner up: Mount Pleasant Eco Park, Cornwall

Runner up: Woodfrys Farm, Dorset

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Best Newcomer

Already loved by campers, these sites opened their doors this year and have truly flourished! We cannot wait to see what's next for these winners.

Winner: Silver Fern Glamping, Ceredigion

Runner up: Flowerdew Farm, Dorset

Runner up: Hardrigg Hall Glamping, Cumbria

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Most Unique Site

Gone are the days where your options were just tents, tourers or tipis. Breaking the mould with treetop stays, life on a double decker and gastro dining, these unique sites are sure to make stays unforgettable.

Winner: Living Room Treehouses, Powys

Runner up: Woodfire Camping, West Sussex

Runner up: The Bus Stop, Edinburgh and the Lothians

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Best Coastal Campsite

Salty sea air, stunning views, and easy beach access, these award winners offer the best seaside camping across the UK. Not only so they offer just a place to stay but a memorable coastal experience. Surf's up!

Winner: Ocean Pitch Campsite, Devon

Runner up: The Old Stables Campsite, Cornwall

Runner up: Treveague Campsite, Cornwall

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Best Holiday Park

Combining fun, fantastic facilities, and great locations. These award-winning holiday parks offer something exciting for everyone, with swimming pools, adventure parks and delicious eateries. The excitement starts here!

Winner: Highlands End Holiday Park, Dorset

Runner up: Woodovis Park, Devon

Runner up: Whitemead Forest Park, Gloucestershire

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Best Budget Campsite

Camping is a fantastic way to travel and explore the UK, without breaking the bank. These sites earn marks for their facilities, location, and unbeatable value for money.

Winner: Boskenwyn Manor, Cornwall

Runner up: Cherry Trees Farm, Cumbria

Runner up: Ewes Water Caravan and Camping Park, Dumfries and Galloway