By William Coleman
School holidays are the one time where holiday companies and travel agents decide that the prices need to skyrocket just because they have the ability to do so. This is one such thing that you will not find in the caravan world as the Caravan and Motorhome Club have some top suggestions for the oncoming half term holidays.
If you plan on getting the kids or grandkids out over half term on a caravan holiday you will be spoilt for choice if you have a CAMC membership. From the depth of the Cornish Coast all the way up the stunning scenery in Edinburgh the Club have you covered.
With prices starting from just £15 per night and annual membership of the club starting from just £52, families can have a great break this half term and all year round without breaking the bank.
Families can also get more out of February half term with the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s ‘Kids stay for £1’ deal. Children aged between 5-17 years old can stay at a range of selected Club Sites across the UK from as little as £1 per night over the half term break.
Here the Caravan and Motorhome Club has handpicked its top five places to enjoy half term this February:
Cornwall
As the most southerly county on the English mainland, Cornwall is the perfect place to get away from it all this half term. Take the family on a great day out to the Eden Project; often known as the eighth Wonder of the World it’s the size of 30 football pitches, kids can explore the exotic plants that call the attraction home and find out where tea, rubber and sugar come from. Get close to nature at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Cornwall’s only seal hospital. Meet baby seals, walruses and larger seals, learn what they like to eat and even enjoy special VIP experiences. Carnon Downs Caravan Park is just three miles south of Cornwall’s only city, Truro. It is also a popular spot on the network for families with bike hire, a games room and play area available on site.
Prices start from £35 per standard pitch per night, based on two adults and two children sharing
Durham
Discover the North East’s great family attractions. Delve deep into the region’s history with a visit to Beamish Living Museum of the North; enjoy recreated experiences of life in the North East during Georgian times, the early 1900s and life throughout the 1940s. Visit Bamburgh Castle, which was once home to the King of Northumbria. Known as the ‘King of the Castles’, visitors can take a stroll through 14 state rooms including the stunning Kings Hall and Victorian bakery. The Durham Grange Caravan and Motorhome Club Site is located just a 12-minute drive outside of the picturesque city of Durham and features a children’s playground on site to keep the little ones entertained for hours.
Prices start from £21.50 per standard pitch per night, based on two adults and two children sharing
Edinburgh
Celebrate half term with a visit to the idyllic medieval Scottish capital. A visit to Real Mary King’s Close is a must-do for all of the family; the stories of Edinburgh’s underground forgotten streets come alive in special tours. For those with lots of energy to burn take a stroll along the Royal Mile and visit the Camera Obscura & World of illusions. As the oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh, this place has been filled with puzzles, illusions and interactive experiences since 1835, not to mention one of the best rooftop views across the city.Edinburgh Caravan and Motorhome Club Site is situated along the Firth of the Forth and is only a short drive from the city centre. It is perfect for those wanting to combine the coastal scene with the city vibe. Dog walks and cycle routes surround the site, making it a great pit stop for those who also like to explore the outdoors.
Prices start from £22.80 per standard pitch per night, based on two adults and two children sharing
Derbyshire
Enjoy a very regal half term and explore the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Steeped in 400 years of history, Chatsworth House is one of the most iconic stately homes in England and has over 30 rooms waiting to discovered; visit the state Banqueting Hall or Waltz around the Grand Ballroom. No visit to Derbyshire would be complete without exploring the majestic landscape of Peak Cavern and taking a boat trip underground or walking through the twists and turns of Castleton’s caves in the heart of the Peak District. The Chatsworth Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Site is hidden in an old-walled garden on the picturesque Chatsworth Estate. It is the perfect stop to spot a deer or two, as well as enjoy the facilities of the Estate including golf and tennis. There is also a playground at the site to keep the little ones entertained for hours.
Prices start from £24.30 per standard pitch per night, based on two adults and two children sharing
Sites offering the Kids stay from £1 per night deal:
South East England
Abbey Wood Club Site
Alderstead Heath Club Site
Ashridge Farm Club Site
Black Horse Farm Club Site
Brighton Club Site
Commons Wood Club Site
Crystal Palace Club Site
Gatwick Club Site
Wyatts Covert Club Site
East Anglia and East Midlands
Burrs Country Park Club Site
Castleton Club Site
Chapel Lane Club Site
Chatsworth Park Club Site
Clumber Park Club Site
Ferry Meadows Club Site
Poolsbrook Country Park Club Site
The Sandringham Estate Club Site
Southern
Broadway Club Site
Hunter’s Moon Club Site
Moreton-in-Marsh Club Site
Scotland
Melrose Gibson Park Club Site
Strathclyde Country Park Club Site
North of England
Bridlington Club Site
Coniston Park Coppice Club Site
Durham Grange Club Site
Knaresborough Club Site
Meathop Fell Club Site
White Water Park Club Site
York Rowntree Club Site
ales & West Midlands
Chester Fairoaks
Lady Margaret’s Park Club Site
South West
Minehead Club Site
