What better way for your family to spend the half term or summer holidays this year than at the seaside or in the beautiful countryside than staying at one of the many fantastic award winning holiday caravan sites in the UK.
So for those who are unfamiliar with the term caravan or static caravan we will explain exactly what they are.
Think of a caravan as a portable holiday home which is towed by car to a caravan site
A caravan static or otherwise can be used as a home but more often is used for holidays away. Static caravans are stationed on a caravan site and are not meant for towing.
They need to be transported long distances by a lorry and are often kept permanently on a static caravan site for convenience.
The bedrooms in static caravans can vary between one bed up to possibly three with a mixture of single and double beds.
A static caravan or otherwise can be used as a home but more often is used for holidays away.
Choosing one of the caravan sites in the Uk
Our Top Ten of Caravan Sites in the Uk
Choosing one of the many caravan sites in the UK can be a tedious and long winded task.
First things first, you need to decide on an area, are you going Seaside or country? Established area or somewhere remote? Once you have this straight in your head it is easier to narrow down the sites available.
Dont worry about that though as We have compiled a top ten of caravan sites in the uk.
10. Rookley, Isle Of Wight
A weekly firework display and nightly family entertainment make this fantastic fun park for all the family. If you happen to be in the mood to party, you can dance all night at the Midnight Bar. For the fishermen amongst you they boast well- stocked coarse fishing lakes. Theres also crazy golf, swimming pools and arcades.
9. Brighouse, Kirkcudbright
A toddler play area in the bistro means you can stay put and relax while you let your children run wild. This year-round caravan park in Scotland has steam rooms and a jacuzzi, fitness rooms and also a games room. If your looking for a little more adventure then head to the stables next door and saddle up for riding treks.
8. Northfield, Borth, Wales
This beautiful small caravan park has held a David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award since 1999 and has wildflowers and landscaped gardens. There are nature cards throughout the site so children can identify the wildlife in the park and also on the seashore. If you're into science then the Centre for Alternative Technology at Machynlleth is in easy distance too.
7. Oakdene, Hampshire
Children can join a nature walk through the beautiful Oakdene Forest. Theres plenty for kids including a circus school, treasure hunts, drama workshop and sports. There are heated pools and even live family shows in the evening
6. Beverley Park, Paignton
Splash away in the indoor Oasis centre with its heated pool, fitness suite and spa. Or take a dip in the Lagoon outdoor heated pool and childs paddling pool. If that's not enough then there's a children's activity and games room
5. Marton Mere, Blackpool
Near Blackpool Pleasure Beach, one of the Uks top attractions and within sight of the iconic Blackpool Tower this park feels more like a nature reserve as Haven's Marton Mere is set around a lake crawling with all sorts of wildlife.
4.Kessingland, Lowestoft
This caravan site offers lots of games for children and features a soft play area for babies and toddlers. Theres a beachside showbar, adventure playground and ten-pin bowling.
3. Highfield Grange, Clacton
Take a walk along the pier, take in the air show (august) or just relax on the sandy beach at this Victorian seaside resort in Essex.
2. Littlesea, Dorset
Over looking Fleet Lagoon a unique and beautiful place. Recognised and protected as a rare wetland habitat by international agreements, this park offers lots for families. There are heated outdoor and indoor pools plus lots of splash activities.
1.Haggerston Castle, Northumberland
One for Harry Potter fans. This is a five star park and is just up the road form Alnwick Castle, or Hogwarts as its known to Harry Potter fans. There's tennis courts, horse riding, a nine-hole golf course and much more
So what are you waiting for, caravanning is becoming more and more popular with static caravan sites uk supporting the great british holiday, why go abroad when theres rich culture and entertainment here in the uk.