If you measure it just by the price you pay, cheap caravan insurance cover may well exist – but looking for it may result in protection that is not always completely suitable for your needs.

Paradoxical as it may seem, finding cheap caravan insurance is rarely simply a question of the lowest premiums. Instead, it is more likely to be a matter of finding the best value for money for your own unique insurance needs.

Value for money

Good value for money recognises that not everyone’s needs are the same. Your needs and requirements – including those for your caravan insurance – are unlikely to be the same as those of a neighbour at your campsite or a friend.

The first step in finding good value for money is identifying your needs and requirements. This may be more difficult than it first appears, given the development and increasing sophistication of caravan insurance these days – you may be able to protect against considerably more perils and more closely defined risks than you imagined.

Just as it might be easy to overlook important areas of cover when it comes to identifying all your caravan insurance needs, there then comes the equally difficult task of finding the most appropriate product on a market that is surprisingly wide and varied. Unless you have a close or inside working knowledge of that market, you may well miss the very product you need – at a competitive price.

So, the price of the premiums does eventually come into the decision, but not before some critical decisions beforehand. You might also wish to consider the following ideas.

Specialist brokers

Talking to a specialist insurance provider – such as us here at Cover4Caravans – might be one way to ascertain whether your existing caravan insurance quotes constitute good value for money.

We have experience in helping caravan owners explore cover that may be suitable for their needs, whether you contact us through our website or directly by telephone. We aim to build the kind of personal relationship with you to address the three main elements of securing the caravan insurance you require:

• by establishing the make, model, size, age and value of the caravan you wish to insure and the principal ways in which it is to be used – helping us to define the insurance you need, without missing essential components, but sidestepping unnecessary cover;
• by bringing our intimate working knowledge of this niche of the insurance market to help identify products that may be appropriate for your needs; and
• doing all of this with a keen eye on the price competitiveness of the premiums, we aim to quote you cover that represents what we believe is good value for money.

Cost-saving tips and suggestions

Keeping firmly in mind that what might be considered cheap caravan insurance for one caravan owner is not necessarily true for another, here are some practical tips and suggestions on potentially reducing the cost of the premiums for your caravan insurance.

Read and understand the policy documents

Concentrate on that fact when choosing your policy, consider the price only once you have established that the policy is suitable for your needs. Once again, it is worth stressing that although cheap caravan insurance may be easy to find, the more important consideration is its cost-effectiveness rather than absolute price.

In a similar vein, try not to dismiss a policy’s terms and conditions as just so much red tape. In fact, they are extremely important and need to be read carefully as they may affect the outcome of any future claims – you may find that a policy which appears to have a low price, may have elements of its terms and conditions that are simply incompatible with the way you use your caravan.

Mileage limits

Some insurance policies for touring caravans may have stated maximum annual mileage limits.

If this is what is keeping the cost of your insurance premiums lower than others, but the limit is too low for your needs, then any cost-saving becomes irrelevant and a false economy.

Parking and storage

Some insurance providers may be so uneasy about caravans parked on public roads when not in use that they may exclude cover while the caravan is stored in this way.

Others might place an additional premium on a policy if that is where you usually store your motorhome or tourer when you are not using it.

Even if you park it on your driveway or garden, you might still be able to reduce the cost of your cover if you can get it into secure garaged storage conditions.

How and where you store your caravan over wintertime may also affect the cost of your insurance premiums – and not just because of the winter weather being hard or harsh.

If yours is a touring caravan, for example, it may be at its most vulnerable to theft or vandalism when it is laid up for the winter season. An informal arrangement with a local landowner does not offer a high level of security and your insurer may decline to insure your ‘van if this is the case.

To achieve greater security – and gain the chance of a discount on your insurance premiums – you might instead choose to store your caravan on one of the secure and purpose-designed sites registered with the Caravan Storage Site Owners’ Association (CaSSOA).

Secure storage – and on some sites a limited degree of protection against the elements – may be found at the many registered sites around the country – so there is every possibility of your finding one nearby.

To qualify for registration, each member site needs to be visited and inspected by CaSSOA, which has regard to the levels of on-site security – the presence of CCTV cameras, for example, guarded entry and exit gates, and a fully fenced perimeter.

Depending on the inspection’s findings, the site is then graded – according to the levels of security offered – as Platinum, Gold, Silver or Associate Ungraded.

Further reading: Winterising your caravan: Storage, security, and insurance essentials.

Security

The higher the level of security with which you safeguard your caravan, the lower the risk of loss or damage through theft or attempted theft. (Our Caravan Security and Insurance Video explains more).

Improved locks on doors and windows, smoke detectors and maybe even intruder alarms may persuade some insurers to recognise your care and caution by offering discounts on your premiums.

Further reading: Guide to Caravan Storage and Security and Caravan security.

Be mindful about what you keep in your caravan

Whether yours is a static caravan, tourer, or motorhome, remember that premiums may be higher for cover against theft, loss or damage of valuable items such as expensive electronic devices, gadgets, or jewellery and the like.

In fact, some policies might exclude some or all these categories of items.

Making your vehicle a comfortable home-from-home might be understandable but removing what might be overly expensive items from it – particularly when it is unoccupied – may help reduce risk exposure and, depending on the policy wording, may form part of insurer requirements.

We hope these points have highlighted the importance of finding the most appropriate caravan insurance for you, rather than just the cheapest. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us on 01702 606301 – we’d be delighted to help.

Information is provided for general guidance only. Cover, limits and eligibility depend on individual circumstances and insurer terms and conditions.

Updated May 2026

Introduction

The coastline of the UK is around 8,000 miles – a very considerable distance to say the least.

Just as you would expect of such a coastline, there is a huge number of places where visitors flock in the summer and go to blow the cobwebs away on a blustery winter’s day. At any time of year, a trip to any one of thousands of spots on the coast is likely to be worth a visit.

If you have hitched up your caravan behind you, any visit can be made still more enjoyable and give you the chance to make the very most of your journey there – in your home away from home.

Because we have so much coastline, a spot by the beach is never far away and there is a huge range of caravan parks on which to pitch your caravan once you get there.

So great and varied is your choice that this brief guide could never claim to be exhaustive – on an entirely subjective basis, therefore, it is designed simply to whet your appetite!

Cornwall

This large peninsula in the south-west of Britain is surrounded on three sides by the sea and claims a coastline in its own right of some 300 miles, according to the local tourist board Visit Cornwall.

Situated at the most southerly point of mainland UK, the climate is probably the mildest the country has to offer and its glorious beaches are perhaps the main attraction of a stay in Cornwall, says the national tourist agency Visit Britain.

With the massive lure of its golden sands and the sheer length of its coastline, it is little wonder that caravan sites on this sunny peninsula abound. Here are just a few of them:

1. at Sennen Cove Camping and Caravanning Club Site you could not be any closer to the edge of Great Britain and the appropriately named Lands End. Sennen Cove offers an atmosphere of sheltered tranquillity from which you can enjoy the beaches of Cornwall’s northern and southern coasts. There are 72 grass pitches on the site;
2. if it is surfing from some of Europe’s best beaches for the sport, Newquay is likely to be your choice of venue and Treloy Touring Park is just minutes from the town and its beaches. The park has its own outdoor swimming pool and pitches, on grass, that provide either electric hook-ups or are fully serviced;
3. The charming old fishing port of Padstow and its neighbouring beaches attracts visitors throughout the year and if you have your touring caravan in tow you might want to pitch up at Padstow Touring Park, just a mile’s walk from the heart of the town. Standard, standard plus and deluxe pitches are available, the latter on hard standing;
4. rated by the Camping and Caravanning Club as one of Cornwall’s top sites for beaches, the touring park at Bude lets you explore this part of the North Cornish coast, its sandy beaches and the ancient ruins of King Arthur’s castle at rugged Tintagel. The site has around 100 pitches, many of them on hard standing;
5. Trevornick Camping and Caravan Site is but a short walk across the fields to an ideal, sandy, family-friendly beach extending for a mile or so at Holywell Bay and owned by the National Trust. There are extensive facilities for touring caravans, spread across seven fields and offering six different types of pitch.

Devon

You might want to save yourself the longer drive to the busier Duchy of Cornwall by instead stopping off to enjoy the equally fabulous beaches of its twin sister Devon. It has both a northern and a southern coastline which together extend for a total of 450 miles, with one-third of that distance managed by the National Trust.

North Devon is where Exmoor comes down to the sea, providing dramatic and rugged cliff walks interspersed by sandy coves and beaches. The gentler southern coastline has rolling countryside as the backdrop to its sandy beaches, many of which are ideal for family outings.

Sites for touring caravans are many and varied, with just a selection highlighted here:

1. Watermouth Cove Holiday Park is on Devon’s north coast, near the town of Ilfracombe. The park is set right beside a sheltered cove in an otherwise rugged and dramatic coastline, offering immediate access to its tranquil beach. This relatively large park has all weather, grass and hard standing pitches with electric hook-up;
2. views of the sea from practically every one of its 50 individually marked pitches can be enjoyed at Little Meadow Campsite, situated between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin on Devon’s north coast. Pitches for touring caravans are described as generously sized and some (but not all) have electric hook-up;
3. Soar Mill Cove, South Sands and the access to the long coastal path are all within just a mile of Higher Rew Caravan and Camping Park in the verdant South Hams on Devon’s south coast;
4. Salcombe Regis Touring Caravan Site is well situated for easy access to Devon’s Jurassic coast which extends all the way into neighbouring Dorset. Close to both Salcombe and Sidmouth, the site offers pitches that are almost all on hard standing, each with its own electrical hook-up and water tap.

Dorset

For 95 miles from its boundary with Devon, Dorset is home to the famous Jurassic Coast – so named because of its geological treasure trove or fossilised remains stretching back 185 million years. Not for nothing has this natural wonder been accorded World Heritage status.

Thanks to its location in the middle of southern England, Dorset’s coastline is not just for geology buffs, but has mile after mile of coastal paths, enticingly secret coves and both pebbly and sandy beaches.

Unsurprisingly, the Dorset coastline offers a number of sites to visit with your touring caravan, including:

1. at Burton Bradstock, near Bridport in the east of the county is Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, with its 400 pitches for touring caravans, each with its own electric hook-up. Situated on what is fondly known as Dorset’s Golden Coast, the park is open from mid-March until mid-November;
2. just 3 miles from a gloriously sandy beach at Charmouth you will find Monkton Wyld Farm Touring Caravan Park, set in the Dorset countryside and rarely seeming to be overcrowded. There are 150 generously sized pitches for touring caravans, 100 of which are on hard standing and all with electric hook-up;
3. Lyme Regis is the setting for the novel The French Lieutenant’s Woman and the coastal town is little changed from the one painted in the book. Just a mile’s walk upstream along the banks of the River Lym can be found Hook Farm Camping and Caravanning Park, with its 100 pitches for touring caravans, motorhomes and tents.

Sussex

The county of Sussex on the south-eastern coast of England has such a long coastline that it is divided into West and East Sussex, each with its fair share of beaches, coastal walks and historic sites, all within a stone’s throw away from a nearby campsite for your touring caravan.

From the towering heights of mighty Beachy Head to the charms of the Brighton made famous by a former Prince of Wales’s Pavilion, the county’s tourist board, Visit Sussex, can guide you towards just some of the many attractions on offer.

For those caravanners with a hankering to be close by the sea anywhere along the county’s coastline, some of the following sites may appeal:

1. the seaside, the bright lights and the enduring charm of a Victorian resort, Brighton has it all, so where better to park up your touring caravan than the Brighton Caravan Club Site. It is just 2 miles from the town itself, in a tranquil fold of the South Downs and offers a total of 213 pitches for caravans, 126 on hard standing and 11 of which are fully serviced;
2. you would be hard pressed to find a more historically iconic location close to the coast than the scene of the Battle of Hastings. Although the sea has receded some few miles further away than in 1066, Shear Barn Holidays and Touring Park remains the ideal base from which to explore the battlefield, the old port of Hastings and the surrounding coastline. The park has a selection of different pitches, from grass to hard standing, with or without electric hook-ups.

Kent

In the south-eastern corner of the British Isles lies the Garden of England, our closest point to continental Europe, yet still the first line of defence of the nation’s independence.

As the local tourist board, Visit Kent, points out the county was once a separate kingdom in its own right, and the place still seems to carry echoes of that distinctive history.

Naturally, the county has a wrap around coastline that borders both the English Channel and the edge of the North Sea above the Thames estuary. If you want to get away in your caravan to a place by the sea in Kent, therefore, there are a number of places you might want to visit:

1. there may be times when you want to pitch your caravan for just a night or two near a coastal port just for its ease of access to a Channel crossing. If that is your aim, Hawthorn Farm in the village of Martin Mill is just a mile or two from the bustling port of Dover and the seafront at St Margaret’s Bay. The site’s grass and hard standing pitches are spread across 28-acres;
2. if you are heading for the east Kent coastal resorts of Margate and Ramsgate, Quex Park in Birchington is handily placed for both. This is a large park for touring caravans and motorhomes only, no tents are allowed.

South Wales

Cross over the border into Wales and you are in a different country, scenically, historically and culturally – even the language may be different.

Through its industrial heartland of the Welsh valleys to the green and pleasant Pembroke peninsula, the principality is a land of contrasts – and these become nowhere more apparent than along its coastline.

Barry Island, for example, is close to the capital, Cardiff, and the faded industrial glory of Swansea Bay, yet has a stunning, golden sandy beach. As one of the first places English visitors to South Wales may encounter, it is a taste of still further blue star beaches to come:

1. just a couple of miles inland from Barry is Happy Jakes Touring Holiday Park, where all 30 of its caravan pitches are south facing. The Jake in the park’s name is a reference to the owners’ son and a way of letting disabled caravanners know the importance they place on providing access for those with a disability;
2. travel further westwards along the coast and just past Swansea, you will find the gateway at Mumbles to the stunning Gower peninsula, designated Britain’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956. To share a taste of life on the Gower and sample within a short walking distance the sandy beaches of Oxwich and Three Cliffs Bay you might choose to stay at the Nicholaston Farm Camping and Caravan Site. The majority of pitches for touring caravans are on hard standing.
3. visit the Caravan Club’s St David’s Lleithyr Meadow site for touring caravans and you have mile upon mile of coastal path in both directions at this most south-westerly part of Wales. The site offers a total of 115 assorted pitches for touring caravans.

North Wales

North Wales is dominated by Snowdonia National Park and the majestic Mount Snowdon itself, the highest mountain in England and Wales. More down to earth, there are plenty of other things to do and to enjoy than scaling the dizzy heights – as the Welsh tourist Board, Visit Wales, is keen to point out.

There is the distinct charm of the island of Anglesey, where you are never so far from the coast, and beaches along both the north Welsh coast and to the south of Snowdonia:

Seaside towns in North Wales are readily accessible from some of England’s biggest, busiest and once industrial towns – the seaside resorts therefore have a nostalgic character all of their own. Towns such as:

1. Llandudno – with its iconic rock, the Orme, which can be seen from nearby touring caravan park, Tyydyn Du. The mainly grass pitches all have 16 amp electrical hook-up;
2. Abersoch – where you might choose to pitch up at Hen Siop y Mynydd campsite, overlooking the dramatic if somewhat alarmingly named Hell’s Mouth (Porth Neigwl);
3. Barmouth – Hendremynach or the Barmouth Touring Caravan and Camping Park is practically on the beach at Barmouth and offers both grass and hard standing pitches, all with 10 amp electric hook-up.

East Anglia (Norfolk, Suffolk and North Essex)

Even the local tourist boards seem to recognise the temptation of many potential visitors to overlook the charms of East Anglia – which has probably the longest coastline of any region of England.

North Norfolk has some wonderfully sandy beaches, Suffolk has pebbles, and Northern Essex still retains some surprisingly quaint and old English coastal villages.

East Anglia occupies a large region of England and so offers plenty of contrast and variety as some of these caravan sites along its shores might illustrate:

1. Walnut Farm Caravan Park is a short distance from several sandy beaches in Norfolk and only half an hour’s drive from the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth. The park has 20 large pitches, each served by a 16 amp electric hook-up;
2. Cakes and Ale Holiday Park – this delightfully named caravan site lies in the centre of Suffolk’s Heritage Coast. Pitches for touring caravans are deliberately left with plenty of space between them, so you can enjoy the best of the tranquillity, peace and quiet; (Read our blog written by Cakes and Ale on what it is alike to run a holiday park)
3. Grange Farm Campsite makes a point of being mainly for adults and only a few pitches are reserved for families with children. A small, quiet site, it is close to the popular beaches of Clacton, Frinton-on-sea and Walton on the Naze.

North England

Although included under the same heading in this brief guide, many would argue that northeast and northwest England are as different as chalk and cheese.

On the east coast there is the bird and seal watchers’ paradise of the Farne Islands, set just off the Northumberland coast and the sandy beaches that continue down through County Durham, as far as the drama to be had where the North York Moors also reach the sea.

On the west coast in Lancashire, there is the huge sweep of Morecombe Bay, the bright lights and kiss-me-quick hats of Blackpool, and the point where the mountains of the Lake District come down to the sea.

A region to be enjoyed in two halves, therefore, here are a few suggestions about where to pitch your caravan:

1. Seafield Caravan Park is the ideal base from which to explore the Northumberland coast, Farne Islands and the imposing castle at Bamburgh Head. Pitches for touring caravans on the site are a particularly high standard, with each one on hard standing and electric, water, drainage and sewerage points illuminated by an individual light; 
2. Middlewood Farm Holiday Park is set on the rugged North Yorkshire coast, near the scenically charming Robin Hoods Bay, nestled in its on sheltered cove. The site has a 5-star award and all of its pitches for touring caravans are on hard standing, with electric hook-ups;
3. if you want the bustle of Blackpool yet an escape at the end of the day to a semi-rural setting, the site for you might be Beechwood Stables Caravan Site over on the North of England’s west coast. A relatively small site, all pitches for touring caravans are on hard standing;
4. Seacote Caravan Park is right on the beach at St Bees in a unique corner of England where the edge of the Lake District meets the sea. Pitches for touring caravans are all on hard standing and some have a grassed area to the side to accommodate awnings. All have 10 amp electric hook-ups and mains water.

Scotland

You probably don’t need the reminder from Visit Scotland that the country is world famous for its stunning scenery, its culture, its diversity – and, of course, its whiskey!

What may be less commonly quoted, though, is the fact that a country the size of Scotland and its many outlying islands, has an enormously long coastline – perfect for those who want to take their caravan north of the border and still pitch up on a coastal campsite.

From north to south, east to west, Scotland offers tremendous variety and diversity, making a short selection of coastal caravan sites especially difficult. The following, therefore, are very much just for starters:

1. if you would prefer the gentler surroundings of the Ayr peninsula, you might want to consider the Heads of Ayr Caravan Park, on the beach, just five miles south of the town of Ayr itself. A relatively small number of pitches for touring caravans is offered, but each has its own electric hook-up;
2. in northeast Scotland, Banff Links Caravan Park is right alongside the sea front and lays claim to being situated in one of the driest regions of the country. For touring caravans the site offers 38 pitches, all with electric hook-up;
3. you’re almost certain to have heard of the Mull of Kintyre – now you can take your second home there. Muasdale Holiday Park overlooks the wide sweep of this Argyle peninsula and is ideal for island hopping. But there are pitches for only 8 touring caravans – each with electric hook-up – so advance booking is essential.

Northern Ireland

The stunning coastline of Northern Ireland is probably rarely visited by English caravanners – because of the relatively high cost of the ferry across the Irish sea.

But the voyage might prove well worth the time and expense in order to enjoy the dramatic scenery and unspoilt beached which you might find along a coastline which – according to Discover Northern Ireland – is some 124 miles or 200 km long.

From the world famous Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim, the golden sands of many beaches in Londonderry or the Mourne Coastal Route in County Down, there are certain to be pleasant surprises around every corner.

Here are some of the touring caravan sites at which you might want to stay:

1. Ballyness Caravan Park in Bushmills, in the north of County Antrim, is just minutes from the iconic Giant’s Causeway and the sandy beach of Whitepark Bay. The park offers 50 fully serviced pitches for touring caravans, all of which are on hard standing;
2. Ballyleese Town and Country Caravan Park is close to Portstewart on the north coast of Londonderry, near to The Strand beach and golf links. It is described as a family-friendly caravan site.

Summary

The British Isles are naturally surrounded by the sea and therefore have an extremely long coastline. If it is the coast that draws you towards destinations for your touring caravan holiday, therefore, you are unlikely ever to be at a loss for somewhere to go – be it in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

This brief guide has only scratched the surface with suggestion about just a few of the coastlines you might explore and the touring sites you might choose as your base.

Disclaimer

The information in this guide is provided for general interest only and is based on sources believed to be accurate at the time of writing. Campsite facilities, access arrangements, seasonal availability, local regulations and coastal conditions can change, so readers should check details directly with individual sites or local authorities before travelling.

Insurance requirements and levels of cover vary between insurers and policies. Caravan owners should review their own policy documents carefully to ensure they understand any terms, conditions, exclusions or location-related requirements that may apply when staying at coastal or exposed sites.

Touring caravan insurance is intended to protect your caravan against the kinds of risks that can arise both while travelling and when it is parked between trips. Because a touring caravan is regularly moved, stored and used at different sites during the year, insurers usually offer cover designed specifically for touring use rather than relying on standard household insurance extensions.

Although the detail varies between insurers, most touring caravan policies are arranged to reflect the everyday risks owners are likely to encounter, including accidental damage, theft, liability to others and loss or damage to touring equipment.

Understanding what is commonly included can help you check whether a policy matches how you actually use your caravan.

Accidental damage while towing or on site

Accidental damage is one of the main reasons many owners choose specialist caravan insurance. This type of cover is generally intended to help if the caravan is damaged unexpectedly during normal use.

Typical examples may include reversing into a post while positioning the caravan on a pitch, clipping a gate when returning it to storage, or sustaining impact damage from debris during a journey. Some policies also extend to fitted features such as seating areas, kitchen units and washroom fittings where these form part of the caravan itself.

Because cover can operate differently depending on whether the caravan is being towed, pitched or stored, it is sensible to check how protection applies in each situation. If you are unsure, speak to your insurance broker or insurer.

Theft protection and security expectations

Touring caravans are often left unattended for periods between trips, particularly outside the main touring season. For that reason, theft protection is normally included within specialist caravan insurance.

This can apply if the caravan itself is stolen or damaged during an attempted theft. Insurers usually expect certain security measures to be in place when the caravan is not in use, such as wheel clamps, hitchlocks or storage at recognised secure locations. (At Cover4Caravans, discounts of up to 20% may be available for caravans stored at CaSSOA-approved sites, depending on the insurer and individual circumstances).

Limited protection for items kept inside the caravan may also be included, although insurers normally apply individual item limits.

You can read more about recommended security arrangements in our Guide to caravan storage and security.

Public liability while using your caravan

Public liability cover is typically included to provide protection if you are found legally responsible for injury to another person or damage to their property connected with your caravan.

Incidents of this kind can arise more easily than expected on busy touring sites. For example, someone could trip over an awning line or be injured by equipment positioned outside the caravan. Liability cover may help meet legal costs and compensation payments where appropriate, subject to policy limits.

Of course, this type of insurance is not intended to replace the need to take reasonable care when setting up and using your caravan. Owners are still expected to position equipment safely, secure awnings properly and maintain their caravan in a condition that does not create avoidable risks to others.

It can be worthwhile checking whether the level of liability protection available reflects how often and where you tour.

Awnings, equipment and personal belongings

Most caravan owners travel with additional equipment that supports everyday use on site. Awnings, hook-up cables, outdoor furniture and gas cylinders are common examples.

Insurance policies often include some protection for these items alongside personal belongings kept inside the caravan, such as clothing, kitchen equipment and leisure accessories. However, overall limits and single-item limits usually apply, so higher-value items – such as awnings – may need to be listed separately depending on the insurer. Further reading: Guide to Awnings.

Storm damage and exposure to the elements

Touring caravans are regularly exposed to changing weather conditions throughout the year. As a result, cover commonly applies to certain types of storm damage or impact from falling branches.

Insurers will normally expect the caravan to be kept in sound condition. Damage linked to gradual deterioration, failed seals or long-term water ingress is not usually treated in the same way as sudden storm damage, so routine checks remain important between trips.

Further guidance is available in our article on protecting your caravan during severe weather.

European travel and storage between trips

Many touring caravan policies allow for short trips within Europe as part of standard cover. The number of days included varies between insurers, so it is sensible to confirm what applies before travelling abroad.

For much of the year, caravans are kept in storage rather than on the road. Insurance usually continues during these periods provided the caravan is stored in line with the insurer’s requirements. These may include using security devices or keeping the caravan at an approved storage site.

Our blog on taking your touring caravan to Europe explains what to check before travelling.

Checking the detail before arranging cover

Touring caravan insurance can provide reassurance against a range of risks associated with ownership, but the level of protection available depends on the insurer and the policy selected. Security arrangements, storage conditions and equipment limits can all affect how cover operates in practice. For that reason, it is always sensible to review the policy wording carefully and make sure the cover reflects how and where your caravan is used.

If you would like help understanding the types of tourer caravan cover available or would like to discuss your touring caravan insurance requirements, our team has experience arranging protection for a wide range of caravans and usage patterns. We are always happy to talk through your circumstances and help you explore suitable options. You can also learn more about the features available on our touring caravan insurance cover page.

Please feel free to contact us on 01702 606301 for further information or a quotation.

Further reading:

Summarising touring caravan insurance

Touring caravan insurance – finding a suitable deal

Casthorpe, Near Grantham, Lincolnshire.  NG32 1DS

CAMC Members only 5 pitch site

Date of Visit:    March 2026

Overall View

This is a very quiet site with 5 pitches; all bar one will accept a car and caravan plus awning on each pitch.  The site is level and the owners have added to the pitches extending some of them which is most appreciated.  It is a field to the side of the farmhouse, which is no longer a working farm.  The owners live in the farmhouse and were very welcoming and offer information on local facilities and loan you maps if you require them.  Payment for your stay is by cash only.  The site was very busy during our 4 night stay.

Access to the site is very good, being a few minutes from the A1, A52 to name but two major roads.  Please see arrival video HERE.  Please take care not to take the first turning, but it is the second one you require.

Facilities

The site does not offer showers or toilets, however there is 16amp EHU to each pitch.  The owners will supply extension cables for this, as necessary.  The fresh water tap and grey waste disposal are by the entrance, the CDP is opposite, again by the entrance as well as the usual recycling facilities.

Security is very good with a keypad to enter and leave the site.  Each outfit is given their own key code on booking.

The site also offers secure storage for a number of caravans, both outdoors and inside a barn.  Security again is a strong point as not only do you require the keypad access to enter the and leave the site, you have further security measures as well.  It was very well patronised.

TV reception through the aerial was good, subject to a quick alignment, as was radio.

There was not a WiFi offering but mobile reception from Lyca (EE) was fine for TV streaming. Lebara (Vodafone) was acceptable too though both deteriorated when the blinds were closed at night.

The coverage checker for O2 suggested good outdoor 4G coverage but indoors and 5G were described as patchy. For 3 there was no 5G coverage but 4G was okay.

Review of Site Pitch

We chose one of the newly widened pitches and were very pleased with the capacity.  We had lovely views onto the wider site and the trees and wildlife around. 

Around and about

A 15 minute drive across country lanes will bring you to the Syston Park Farm Shop & Cafe.  A lovely venue with great quality farm fresh foods and cakes etc.  The cafe at the rear offers a comprehensive menu including beers, wines and spirits as well as the usual cafe fare.  There is good access and accessible facilities.  Dogs are not allowed in the building but there are a number of benches outside the cafe where you are most welcome to sit with your dogs.  There is a small play area opposite.  During our visit in March, obviously there was no pick your own available.  It was clear, however, to see that there were large areas available when the season was right.  Very much recommended for a morning run out for coffee and cake and to pick up some lovely fresh farm food. 

The nearest shop is the Co-Op in Barrowby, a few minutes’ drive from the site.  It has plenty of parking space and also has the added advantage of having one of those external automatic washing machine system. 

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This is also the location of the nearest bus stop into Grantham.  Route 93B leaves from the Village Hall, close to the Co-Op.  You are best checking their web-site as it is a rural route.  www.citymapper.com/lincolnshire.com

Grantham Caravans is the nearest caravan dealer with a spare parts and accessory shop.  A few minutes’ drive out of Grantham.  https://shop.granthamcaravans.co.uk/

Fuel – There are a number of supermarket fuel stations, Asda and Sainsburys being the main two plus a number of own brand fuel stations, Esso etc.

Grantham and the site are well served by being a station the East Coast main line between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh.  A number of smaller, more local services are also available and it is on the X-Country route from Birmingham New Street to Cambridge.  www.nationalrail.co.uk

A very pleasant and relatively cheap half day out can be had by visiting the National Trust property, Grantham House.  You can easily combine it with a slightly longer visit if you wish and visit St Wulfram’s Church opposite.  The church is very large and has one of the top three highest spires in the country.  www.stwulframs.org.uk

Grantham House is a very pretty area, the best parts of which are the walled gardens, the grounds leading down to the river Witham.  All of which are accessible.  Dogs are very welcome throughout, apart from a small room to the side of the Cafe.  The cafe offers the usual National Trust fare and there is a well-stocked second hand bookshop here too. There is currently no need to be a trust member as entry is free of charge.

A 40 minute walk along the Grantham Canal, or a 10 minute drive along country roads will bring you to a recently re-opened restaurant/pub The Duck.  We did not eat there but the food looked to be very appetising indeed.  There is outdoor seating undercover and it sits alongside the canal.  Dogs are most welcome and there is plenty of seating to be had in the inside bar area.  The bar sells a number of hand drawn real ales.

Grantham has plenty of history to its name.  It was once on the A1, it is hard to imagine the traffic which would have gone through there at one time, there are queues even today still, given the A1 bypasses the town a few miles to the side.  There are a range of supermarkets, including Morrisons, Sainsburys and a very large Asda.  The High Street has a few shops and cafes and two historic hotels at the far end.  Sadly, like many town high streets, country wide they have fallen victim to out of town shopping centres and recessions.  

Trail Tale, www.trailtale.co.uk   This is a relatively short, level walk, which can be completed in sections, (ours was 3 months apart) and you learn a great deal about Sir Isaac Newton, Lord Tollemache, the members of royalty which have stayed at the Angel and Royal Hotel on the High Street.  Of course, there is the more recent Lady Margaret Thatcher.  Statues of these 3 are in front of the Guildhall Centre small park, which when we visited was undergoing some additional improvements, the adding of benches and water fountains.  It was nearly complete and will be a lovely area in which to sit and watch the world go by.

Each March there is a fair which visits the town – we were fortunate to visit it.  We have to say it was one of the best run fairs we have seen.  Accessibility was sorted, a good range of food stalls, although the usual prices!  There were rides for all ages/sizes and cards could be used.

Summary

Given its proximity to the main roads, what strikes you almost immediately is how quiet the site is.  It is a little oasis.  We would definitely return again.

The Easter holidays often mark the start of a new season for many caravanners, with parks reopening and travel plans taking shape across the UK.

This year brings a mix of developments across the sector. New campsite tenancies are being offered, some sites are changing management, and others are planning extensions and refurbishment.

Meanwhile, long-standing risks continue to evolve, highlighted by reports of stolen caravans being recovered as far afield as Poland.

Here’s a closer look at some of the latest stories affecting caravan owners and holiday park users this season …

Fancy running a caravan park in Elvaston Castle, Derby?

The first of the campsite initiatives is an offer from Derbyshire County Council to take on the tenancy of the 4.02-acre caravan park at historic Elvaston Castle, which dates back to 1633 and is renowned for its formal gardens and surrounding parkland.

In its story about the council’s initiative, Practical Caravan magazine revealed that bids for a tenancy are open to offer.

A caravan park in the grounds of Elvaston Castle had been in operation since the 1960s, but recurring drainage problems on the site meant that it closed down in 2012. Derbyshire County Council tried to let the site again in 2018, but no new tenants took up the offer. A later attempt to sell the site also fell through.

The site has now been cleared once again, and the council is promoting the commercial opportunity for a new caravan site venture within the 321 acres of historic landscape.

Lake District: Park Cliffe Campsite under new operator

A well-established campsite in the ever-popular Lake District is under new management.

The former Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate has been renamed Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park under its new management, the Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC), it has been announced.

CAMC is naturally very excited to add a further site to its list, especially one so close to the stately lake and just three miles from Bowness-on-Windermere. Under the club’s management, the site is open to all-comers – touring caravans, campers, motorhomes, and glampers.

Already the holder of a David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award for a management style that fosters environmental responsibility and protection of local flora and fauna, Park Cliffe is home to red deer, roe deer, foxes, squirrels, and abundant birdlife. In tandem with its natural treasures, the park also boasts modern amenities such as a shop, bar and restaurant, children’s playground, games room, and park-wide Wi-Fi.

Stolen UK caravans recovered in Poland with help from NCC, VIN Chip and CRiS security systems

In a posting on the 19^th of March, the National Caravan Council (NCC) revealed that several high-end caravans stolen in the UK have been found and recovered as far away as Poland.

Working in concert with the NCC, Cheshire Constabulary Rural Crime Team has concluded an investigation resulting in the return to their UK owners of several caravans and other possessions, following the arrest by Polish authorities of six offenders who are now currently awaiting trial.

Praising the collaboration with both the NCC and the Polish authorities, Cheshire police urged caravan owners to improve the security of their caravans by attaching a VIN Chip – a tamper-proof identification label, containing a radio frequency ID (RFID) chip, that links the caravan to a database securely managed by the nationwide Central Registration & Identification Scheme (CRiS)

Proposed Northumberland caravan park extension could bring £1.6m boost to local economy

Coquet View Leisure Park in Warkworth, Northumberland, has submitted a planning application for a further 64 static caravans at its site north of Morpeth, revealed the Northumberland Gazette on the 27^th of March.

Planning permission had previously been granted for 124 static caravans, but the plan was never developed. The current application for a reduced number of units reflects changes in a planning regime that has become more environmentally sensitive. Even with fewer additions to the site, however, the application claims there will be a £1.6 million boost to the local economy.