Five Of The Best UK Caravan And Camping Sites By The Sea

There’s nothing like being camped out near the sea. You can fall asleep watching an enchanting moon path over the water, and listening to the gentle lap of waves on the shoreline…wake to the chatter of seabirds and a wonderful sense of freedom. Happily for us here in the UK, we have hundreds of beautiful coastal campsite locations.

Here are a few of the best to explore this summer for a soul-restoring break by the sea! All you need to do is stock up on caravan supplies and set the satnav. 

Marazion Club Campsite, Cornwall

This site is for caravans, motorhomes, and small campervans and is open to Caravan Club members only, although you may be able to join at the site. It’s open from March to October, and is a short drive from the popular Porthkidney beach at the southern edge of St Ives Bay. The mile-long family friendly beach is ideal for dog walkers, with no restrictions. 

Killegruer Caravan Site, Argyll and Bute

At the other end of the country, you will find pristine white beaches and stunning turquoise shorelines in the northwest of Scotland. Argyll and Bute is a popular destination for tourists and home to the islands of Islay and Jura, famous for their whisky producing distilleries. It’s the perfect place if you really want to get away from it all without being too isolated.

The Killegruer campsite is located 12 miles north of Campbelltown in the Kintyre Peninsula, right at the edge of the sea and has direct access to the beach. You can enjoy open sea views and look across to the islands. The site accepts tourers, motorhomes and tents, and is open from April to October. There are free hot showers and electric hookup points.

Skrinkle Bay Camping, near Manorbier, Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire offers some of the most stunning coastline in the country, with a hidden gem around every corner. Skrinkle Haven is just another example; it’s a beach only accessible via 160 steps and a tunnel passage. However, you can camp directly above it with uninterrupted views out to Caldey Island and beyond.

Southwold Camping and Caravan Site, Suffolk

This is a site for touring caravans that offers direct access to the sea and wide sandy beach. It has modern facilities and some hookup facilities. The campsite is situated near a harbour at the mouth of the River Blyth. 

Durdledoor Holiday Park, Dorset

The ever-popular Durdledoor beach with its distinctive limestone arch is a magnet for holidaymakers, so you won’t be surprised to find some of the biggest and best equipped caravan and camping facilities in the UK around here. The Durdledoor Holiday Park is dog-friendly, and you can pitch up almost directly next to the shore.