IF you’re already planning your next camping holiday, then these are the places you should be booking.
Caravan and Motorhome Club has announced the winners of its 2026 Site Awards, with beachfront destinations to pitches in the Cotswolds.
New England Bay in Scotland sits right on the shores of Luce BayCredit: caravanclub.co.uk Another sits by Coniston Water in the Lake DistrictCredit: caravanclub.co.uk
The Site Awards are awarded to ‘celebrate the dedication, hard work and creativity of campsite teams across its UK network’.
The 2026 awards had three main categories: the longstanding Sites in Bloom competition, the newly introduced Inspirational Photograph Award, and the Sustainability Award.
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One of the new awards for this year is the Inspirational Photograph Award Winners which highlights summer campsite staff who capture things like landscapes, wildlife, and facilities across the campsite network.
One of the winners was the New England Bay Club Campsite in Scotland which sits right off the beach and has sweeping views of Luce Bay.
Here, campers can go swimming, sailing, or try out water sports.
On-site there’s also a playground and games room with the nearby town of Stranraer having golf courses, green bowling, a swimming pool, sports centre, theatre and cinema.
It has 67 touring pitches, three camping pitches and rates start from £15.20.
Another of the winning campsites is Broadway Club Campsite in the Cotswolds.
Surrounded by natural beauty, the campsite is a perfect spot for exploring the cycling and walking trails.
It’s easily within walking distance of Tuesday Street Market – which is the largest open air street market in the Cotswolds, as well as over twenty local pubs, restaurants, and cafes.
Coniston Park Coppice Club Campsite even has pods to rent out if you fancy it cosierCredit: caravanclub.co.uk
Being on Bourton Road, the campsite is ideal for anyone wanting to explore Bourton-on-the-Water and Moreton-in-Marsh.
On-site it has a play area for children with a climbing frame.
It has 184 touring pitches and 10 pods available to hire – rates start from £22.30.
Coniston Park Coppice Club Campsite also scooped up the award in the category for the best in the North of England.
The campsite itself sits within acres upon acres of woodland where visitors will find the 232 pitches ranging from touring to camping and pods.
On-site is a mini adventure playground and nearby, families can go cycling, rock climbing, and even enjoy guided pony treks.
The Broadway Club Campsite in the CotswoldsCredit: caravanclub.co.uk It’s minutes away from the pretty Cotswolds town of Moreton-in-MarshCredit: Alamy
Of course, the campsite has direct access to Coniston Water where there’s a chance to go sailing, windsurfing, and canoeing.
On Coniston Pier a few miles away, there are steamboat rides and boat hire.
Rates for pitches at Coniston Park Coppice Club Campsite start from £23.50.
Harvey Alexander, CEO of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, said: “Our campsite teams work tirelessly to create welcoming environments and memorable stays for our members and guests.
“The 2026 Site Awards highlight the incredible passion, care and creativity present across our entire campsite network. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and runners-up.”
Here’s the full list of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Site Award Winners…
2026 Sustainability Award
Clumber Park Club Campsite
Sites in Bloom Winners
Multi-Couple Site Winner: Battle Normanhurst Court Club Campsite
Single-Couple Site Winner: Englethwaite Hall Club Campsite
Single-Couple Site Winner: Englethwaite Hall Club Campsite
DO YOU think camping is just for summer? Think again.
With the help of Pitchup.com, we’ve put together a list of the 10 best campsites for the autumn with on-site saunas, spas, and even lodges with central heating.
Herding Hill Farm has cosy lodges to wrap up warm insideCredit: UnknownThe pods at Wighill Park Glamping have small kitchenettes, bedroom and living areaCredit: Pitch Up
Wighill Park Glamping, West Yorkshire
When it’s dark and gloomy, some of us would rather not sleep in a flimsy tent, and at Wighill Park Glampingare some super cosy camping spots.
Campers can shelter from the elements inside the individual wooden pods.
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The smallest sleep up to two people but still have all the essentials like a little kitchenette, sofa, bed and its own toilet and shower room.
For a little extra, you can opt a hot drink pack, fireside kit and even a bottle of gin and a bottle of tonic.
Some of the larger pods even have their own hot tubs and can sleep up to five people.
The farm is part of Wighill Park, once a private cricket pitch for Lord Hawke (a well-known figure in the world of cricket). Its woodland trails are perfect for an autumn walk, and dogs are welcome too.
If you’re after some exploring further afield, the campsite is a 25-minute drive away from York and under 40 minutes from Leeds and Harrogate.
Rates start from £85 per person per night.
Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat, Stafford
Moddershall Oaks has an on-site spa with heated loungers and poolsCredit: Pitch Up
If you really want to take your camping holiday to the next level, how about a retreat with an on-site spa?
But when the Great British weather inevitably turns, huddle inside the spa, gym, restaurant and bar.
At the spa are swimming pools, a steam room, hydrotherapy pool, heated tiled loungers, experience showers and a relaxation lounge.
When it comes to the pods, these sleep from two up to four with large beds, black-out curtains, air conditioning and an ensuite with a rainfall shower.
There are luxury toiletries, a flatscreen TV, mini-fridge, GHD hair dryer and tea and coffee also inside.
Guests staying in the pods get complimentary gym access during their stay as well as breakfast which is in the adjoining Oak House restaurant (spa and exercise classes are charged separately).
Rates start from £150 for two people per night.
Whitehouse Farm, Suffolk
Whitehouse Farm in Suffolk has pretty lakeside sauna podCredit: Pitch Up
Tucked away in Suffolk is Whitehouse Farm, a campsite perfect for anyone who is after a quiet and peaceful retreat.
On the campsite are cosy shepherd’s huts which come with snug double beds, a kitchenette, small dining area – some also come with firepits and barbecues.
Or for those who have their own motorhome, simply book the pitch.
Pitches are either in the meadow, or the old orchard where there are fruits like damsons, apples and pears in early autumn.
For those on a family trip, there’s an outdoor climbing frame for children who don’t mind the weather.
And on the campsite, dogs are welcome too as long as they’re kept on a lead.
During the cooler evenings, adults can take advantage of the on-site sauna which is a new addition and sits above the pond.
Rates start from £30 for two people per night.
North End Farm, Dorset
The lodge at North End Farm even has central heatingCredit: Unknown
Down in rural Dorset is North End Farm which is close to beaches and local pubs.
There are three spots available to book, a cosy stay called the North End Cabin which sleeps two people.
The Potting Shed cabin has lake views and also sleeps two people, then there’s the Old Cricket Pavilion lodge which has two bedrooms, a TV and most importantly for winter, central heating.
The site is dog-friendly with plenty of walking trails and there are three lakes suitable for swimming.
There’s a hot outdoor shower on the lakeside so anyone brave enough to get into the water can warm up afterwards.
Slightly unusual additions include the chance to go paragliding as the owner owns a paragliding company. It’s also possible to organise clay pigeon shooting and fishing trips.
For a pub lunch and a trip, the farm shop is a five minute drive away and the Jurassic Coast beach at Seatown is two miles away.
Rates start from £160 per two people for two nights.
Woodside Country Park, Herefordshire
The brave ones can take a cold dip in the lake at Woodside Country ParkCredit: Unknown
For long walks in the Malvern Hills National Park on a campsite which has wild water swimming and fishing, head to Woodside Country Park.
The campsite is in amongst 28 acres of landscaped grounds with lots of chances to see birds and wildlife.
Campers can choose to stay on a non-electric or electric pitch in a tent either on the ground of a rooftop tent, to a caravan, campervan or motorhome.
There’s also a choice of camping pods which sleep up to five people and while they don’t have any facilities, it will will be cosy.
When it comes to activities, a lakeside wood-fired sauna is available for private hire or public sessions.
Or head out on one of its many trails, including a fairy door trail for children.
For the adults, a 15-minute walk along the Herefordshire Trail leads to a vineyard and winery which holds both guided and self-guided tours and tastings.
Rates start from £29 per two people for two nights.
Andark Lake, Southampton
Andark Lake is centred around a purpose built scuba diving lakeCredit: Pitch Up
Any campers who actually enjoy the darker days and don’t want to compromise when it comes to activities should head to Andark Lake.
Six miles outside of Southampton, the campsite is centred around a lake – which is purpose-built for scuba diving.
It holds pre-booked training courses, recreational dives, kit hire and air fills for certified divers.
Other facilities include its lakeside sauna which is perfect for a warm up after a cold lake plunge.
There are open-water swims at the weekend (for an extra £7 charge) and nearby at Swanwick Marina, visitors can try their hand at sailing, paddleboarding, kitesurfing and windsurfing.
The on-site café serves snacks, light lunches as well as hot and cold drinks throughout the day.
For a more hearty meal, there are three pubs within walking distance.
Rates start from £25 per two people per night.
Wildswim2sauna, Devon
Saunas can be hired out after a cold swim at this South Devon campsiteCredit: Pitch Up
After a secluded no-frills campsite with wild water swimming right on your doorstep? Wildswim2sauna is an option for autumn.
The campsite in South Devon is open year-round and is very much an off-grid site.
There are non-electric grass tent pitches or non-electric grass touring pitches – and make sure to take supplies as well as the site has no showers.
What it does have however is a river right on your doorstep for wild swimming or chilly cold plunges.
There are also hot tubs and a sauna which can be hired for warming up after a swim.
Within the site, it’s possible to organise mackerel fishing trips, sea swims and coastal cruises in and around Salcombe.
One visitor wrote in their review: “Amazing beautiful and remote location, incredible swimming right by our tent. So peaceful waking up to the birdsong and rustling of animals on the river.”
Rates start from £40 per two people per night.
Lunga Pier and Shore Camping, Argyll
For cold swims and wildlife spotting head to ArgyllCredit: Pitch Up
For a taste of adventure, head to Lunga Pier and Shore Camping in Argyll – it’s a remote spot and even quieter in the off-season.
The campsite sits on the Craignish Peninsula in western Scotland, with impressive coastal views that reach the Corryvreckan Channel.
Thanks to its location by the water, the site is ideal for wild swimmers, paddleboarders, anglers and kayakers.
There are also rugged coves and nearby islands to explore – just don’t forget your wetsuit.
Visitors have seen wildlife such as otters playing in the sea and you’re also likely to see seals, hares, herons and curlews.
Campers have also praised the site for its incredible pitch views across the water.
The village of Ardfern, with a shop, restaurant and pub, is ten minutes’ drive away.
Rates start from £28.88 per two people per night.
Herding Hill Farm and Caravan Camping Site, Northumberland
The clear skies at Herding Farm Hill make it ideal for stargazingCredit: Pitch Up
While most dislike the early nights of autumn and winter, it’s the perfect time for stargazing.
The on-site petting farm will prove popular with the kids who are welcome to help with the twice-daily feeding of the animals.
Children can also make use of the playground and ball field behind the cabins.
Pitches vary from electric hardstanding for tents, caravans and campervans. It also has pods which have raised beds and mattresses – some also have private hot tubs.
Other things to do include seeing Hadrian’s Wall which is half-a-mile away and the market town of Haltwhistle is a five-minute drive away.
There’s a camping kitchen with vending machines and the accessible shower block has underfloor heating so it’ll be warm even in the winter.
Along with the stargazing kits, firepits and barbecues all available to hire too. Rates start from £30 for two people per night.
Wassell Grove Camping and Caravanning, West Midlands
Wassell Grove campsite has three fishing lakes and an on-site cafe serving hot mealsCredit: Pitch Up
For those who aren’t into fishing, the nearby woodland is lovely for an autumn stroll.
Not to mention both Cadbury World and West Midland Safari Park are under half an hour away.
Kids will love the woolly addition to the campsite, the friendly alpacas which campers can feed with food bought from the café.
The on-site café also serves hot and cold food throughout the day for guests, or for those who decide to embrace the chill, there’s the option to fire up the barbecue instead.
If you fancy a cosy stay not in a tent, the campsite has pods that sleep up to three people and cabins which are basic but will keep the chill away.
The cabins have an outdoor picnic table and a kettle.
COMBINE fantastic campsites that feel more like holiday resorts with bargain prices, and you have Eurocamp.
With more than 400 parks in Europe, there are three brand new ones opening in the UK next year – here are the ones to book ready for summer 2027.
Camping l’Ardéchois, France
There are some very exciting new Eurocamp resorts opening next yearCredit: EurocampMost of them have huge private pools and splash zonesCredit: Eurocamp
New to Eurocamp will be Camping l’Ardéchois – Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, although the resort isn’t new itself.
This is one made for toddlers, with a massive outdoor playground and kids paddling pool, along with a kids club.
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That’s not to say there isn’t enough for adults, with two huge pools and a spa area too, completely with saunas and hammams.
Otherwise expect on-site restaurants, live evening shows and even it own nautical centre.
It’s from here you can go on a ‘canoe safari’ on the riverside beach, otherwise go for some yoga, tennis and padel.
On-site are 230 pitches, making it one of the smaller, more manageable resorts.
Choose from standard two-bedroom cabins (sleeping five), or premium, three-bedroom holiday homes that are slightly bigger.
It is set to open on April 23, 2027, and will be open all summer until September. Prices start from £416 – working out to just around £11.80 each a night.
Delta Open Air Resort, Italy
Delta Open Air Resort is a brand new resort in ItalyCredit: EurocampThere are both indoor and outdoor poolsCredit: Eurocamp
A brand new resort in Italy, Delta Open Air Resort is right on the Adriatic.
You won’t want to leave – it has a huge 4,000sqm aqua park with pools and splash zones for kids.
There are two restaurants (expect fantastic Italian food) as well as a bar and gelato store. Or you can head to the supermarket to buy your own stuff.
Cycle paths along the coast are one for the sport-goers, along with loads of sports facilities on-site too.
Lots of the resort has huge floor to ceiling glass wallsCredit: EurocampPalm trees and sunloungers will transport you to tropical climesCredit: Eurocamp
Otherwise you can head straight to the nearby beach for some sunbathing time.
It is by some gorgeous Italian towns too if you want to explore the area.
This resort is considered “extra large” with a whopping 1,20 pitches ranging from cabins to premium holiday homes.
The park opens on May 22, 2027 and will be open until October. Prices start from £410, or £11.60 each a night.
hu Eraclea Mare, Italy
Hu Eraclea Mare Campsite is right by the beachCredit: EurocampThe campsite has more than enough pool space for everyoneCredit: Eurocamp
Also a brand new resort, hu Eraclea Mare is on the Venetian Coast which is expected to be one of their five-star resorts.
The on-site waterpark is the star of the show – it has 15,000sqm of lagoons, indoor pools, Olympic pools, waterslides and even a solarium.
Even outside of this, there is an insane amount of things to do, from tennis, football and volleyball to yoga, pedalos and canoeing.
How about a game of paintball, or even a few hits on the 18-hole minigolf?
Expect live shows for kidsCredit: EurocampAdults can make the most of the fitness and wellness facilitiesCredit: Eurocamp
Then there is the tree experience and zip line – which they claim is the biggest ever built at a holiday village.
Evenings come in the form of 30 food and drink spots, and a 1,500 seat outdoor theatre.
It is right on the beach, and it’s Blue Flag, to expect clean, safe sands and waters.
This is the biggest resort on the list, with 3,000 pitches ranging from two to four bedroom properties.
The resort opens May 5, 2027, and stays open until September.
Prices start from £313, which is £8.80 each – the biggest bargain on the list.
