There are lots of touring caravan sites throughout the UK, but how do you choose the right one?
When planning your next getaway, you want it to be stress-free and memorable, regardless of whether you’re travelling with the whole family or your four-legged best friend.
Unlike a static caravan site, touring caravan sites are designed for short-term stays, offering flexible pitches, easy access, and facilities that make your stay more comfortable.
Choosing the right touring caravan site helps you make the most of your holiday experience, all while you unwind in your own motorhome or caravan. It’s the familiarity of your own caravan, but on the move!
At Meridian Parks, we offer long season touring pitches that are open all year round, allowing you to enjoy the freedom of extended stays whenever it suits you. From Burtree Lakes to Hillcrest Park, we have touring caravan sites for you and your family.
Let’s take a look at what to think about before you hit the road.
Touring Caravan Site Perks
If you’re thinking about buying a caravan, you have two options – a static caravan or a touring caravan. As the name suggests, the latter refers to a caravan where you can tour around different locations, giving you the flexibility to see lots of places.
Attached to your car or van, a touring caravan is a popular choice because of this freedom. Also if you’re trying to cut costs where possible, touring pitches are cheaper than a static caravan which remains in one location.
We’ve got some other perks of a touring caravan below:
- Freedom to travel – Touring caravans means you take your holiday anywhere, whenever you like. As you’re not tied to one spot, you can pack up and head to a new destination whenever suits best.
- Cheaper holiday getaways – Touring can be a lot cheaper than booking hotels or holiday rentals, especially if you travel regularly. Once you’ve bought your touring caravan or motorhome, site fees are often much lower than other types of accommodation.
- Flexibility and variety – From the countryside to the coast, you can explore different locations throughout the year. Lots of touring caravan sites such as Meridian Parks, also offer long season touring pitches giving you the freedom to come and go as you please.
- Home comforts on the road – You can enjoy travelling without sacrificing your home comforts! As you’ll be using your own caravan, it’s a lot more familiar and you’ll have everything you need on the go.
What to Look for In a Touring Caravan Site
Before choosing a touring caravan site, you want to make sure it has everything you need. You could be pitched up for a few days, or for a few weeks, so you want to be comfortable with all the right amenities at hand.
Every touring site is different, so do a little research beforehand. We’ve compiled a list of the key things to look for to make your pitch-up as comfortable as possible.
Choose the right location
Location is so important when choosing a touring caravan site as you want to open the doors of your caravan to a beautiful view! Think about whether you want peaceful countryside views or maybe a coastal view instead?
The location of your touring caravan site can shape your whole experience, so choose somewhere that matches the vibe you’re going for. At Meridian Parks, our Hillcrest site is positioned on the border of North Yorkshire and County Durham, offering effortless access to the best of both counties. And with 11 month seasonal touring, it gives you more flexibility to book.