Whether you’re planning a few more outings this winter or you’ve already laid up for the season, there’s always time to catch up with some of the latest caravanning news.
To help keep you up to date, here are some of the most recent headlines.
Cardigan Bay caravan site can open for almost 11 months of the year
Following a planning application to Ceredigion County Council, Ocean View Holiday Park, at Clarach, has been given the go-ahead to open for almost 11 months of the year – from the 1st of March until the 14th of January – according to the Cambrian News on the 24th of October.
This will enable the site to cater for short-term winter visitors.
Ocean View Holiday Park has been open since the 1960s and has permission for sixty static caravans, thirty-seven touring caravans, and a further two static caravans used as administrative offices. The proposed opening ten and a half months of the year is similar to the schedules already maintained by other campsites in the area.
The planning authority received no objections to the proposed new opening times.
Danny Dyer enlists Harry Redknapp’s help
In a quest to revive what he considers “classic British” caravan holidays, television personality Danny Dyer arranged a football match – with legendary footballer Harry Redknapp officiating on the sidelines.
Describing the footballing session for the televised “Dyers’ Caravan Park” on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent Out and About Live explained that Harry Redknapp had been persuaded to coach the teams for a charity match at Priory Hill & Nutts Farm Holiday Park.
From the same filmmakers as Clarkson’s Farm, a six-part TV series will feature Danny Dyer and his daughter Danni attempting to revive all the fun of a traditional caravanning holiday on the Kent coast.
The surprise appearance of veteran footballer Harry Redknapp has opened the floodgates to speculation about any other famous guests who might be convinced to put in a cameo performance for the show.
Celebrity-led or not, a primetime TV series set in a real UK holiday park puts caravans firmly in the national spotlight – and that kind of exposure can only boost interest in staycations across the country.
October Motorhome and Caravan Show – a runaway success
A string of major exhibitors at this year’s Motorhome and Caravan Show has trumpeted the sales successes amongst impressive visitor numbers.
Commenting at the conclusion of the six-day show on the 22nd of October, the National Caravan Council (NCC) revealed that more than 96,000 visitors browsed the displays of over 350 exhibitors and the 1,000 or so new leisure vehicles there. On these numbers alone, the show surpassed last year’s achievements.
With this year’s successes translated into increased sales, it is little wonder that many who attended the event described it as a “record breaker” and “the best show ever”. Such was the enthusiasm that spilled over into broadcasts from the show by the BBC’s News at One and ITV’s This Morning.
Manchester Central to host major caravan show in January
News of a further major caravan show – this time in the northwest of the country – was broken by Practical Caravan on the 21st of October.
The Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Show will be held at the Manchester Central conference and events centre from the 15th to the 18th of January 2026.
If you are thinking of buying a trailer or motorhome for the coming new season or simply just window shopping, all the major brands will be there, including Elddis, Knaus and Swift, together with countless suppliers of camping gadgets and accessories.
Entry to the show also guarantees you free access to Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show.