The number of Brits taking caravanning holidays seems to be on the rise with a popular site operator seeing an increase in spring bookings.
Haven Holidays reported a 60 per cent hike in seven-night bookings for the May half-term break, with many families heading to seaside caravan parks.
While old favourites like Blackpool, Great Yarmouth and Clacton-on-Sea remain popular, the company’s West Country and south coast resorts have also enjoyed a surge in bookings.
PR manager Naomi Woodstock explained that families now seem to be holidaying much closer to home.
“Statistically most of our holidaymakers drive about two hours to get to their choice of Haven Holiday Park, but our latest research shows people are now travelling even shorter distances with many selecting destinations no more than an hour from where they live,” she said.
Ms Woodstock added that since many of the parks have direct beach access, guests do not have to drive after they arrive.
A full programme of entertainment and great sports and leisure activities also make the parks an attractive proposition for many, she noted.
Meanwhile, the firm has teamed up with West End star Paul Nicholas to launch a School Of Rock for children.
