Family-friendly holidays – camping and holiday parks with children in mind
For families with young children, choosing a family-friendly campsite or holiday park makes all the difference. After all, a holiday is about enjoying time together, feeling safe and relaxed – for children as well as for parents. Water often plays a central role. Think of splash parks, toddler and paddling pools, and swimming pools where young children can play and cool off safely.
Just as important are well-designed playgrounds, plenty of open space and shaded areas where children can play freely. For many families, children’s entertainment is a real bonus too. From arts and crafts and mini discos to treasure hunts and games, children quickly make new friends while parents get a moment to unwind.
The size and layout of a campsite or holiday park also matter. Larger campsites and holiday parks often offer a wide range of facilities, such as several swimming pools, sports areas and restaurants. Smaller campsites, on the other hand, stand out for their relaxed atmosphere, personal welcome and clear layout, giving children the freedom to play and explore nature up close.
Whether you choose a lively holiday park or a small, green campsite, a family-friendly holiday is all about enjoying time together, creating lasting memories and having a carefree stay.
409 campsites found.
- Just 500 meters from the beach
- Guests can use all facilities of Club Farret (next door)
- Small authentic campsite
- Bar next to the pool
Holiday in the Languedoc? Four-star campsite Domaine Sainte Cécille is a small and quiet family campsite near Vias Plage. This charming campsite is beautifully situated in a former vineyard. From the campsite you walk to the beach via a river. You can fully enjoy the surrounding nature and the Languedoc at this small-scale campsite.Pamper yourself ...
- Directly on River Ardèche
- Sandy river beach
- No pool – pure nature!
- Canoe hire on-site
Located on the banks of the River Ardèche, Camping de Peyroche is a delightful 3-star site. It is a manageable, family-friendly campsite offering both shady and sunny pitches in the green heart of the region. This serves as an ideal base for hikers and cyclists, with beautiful trails running right along the river. River Swimming and Relaxati...
- Nice child-friendly campsite
- Several pools and two waterslides
- Kids Club, paddling pool
- Bar/restaurant
In the Camargue and along the road to Espiguette beach, the largest beach in Europe, lies this small French four-star campsite Les Jardins de Tivoli. Its location a short distance from the charming town of Le Grau-du-Roi and the wide sandy beach of Espiguette and the good facilities at this campsite make it a top location for a holiday in the south...
Camping Ibardin is located in Urrugne, in the middle of a forest of old oak trees at the foot of the Pyrenees. It is a lovely place where you not only enjoy nature, but also the lively atmosphere on the campsite. From your spot, with a bit of luck, you look directly out at the famous mountain La Rhune. The location of Camping Ibardin is perfect: yo...
France has many beautiful regions and Brittany is certainly one of them. In the south of Brittany, just 3 kilometres from the beach, lies the small and fun 4-star family campsite Moulin de Kermaux.The campsite is nice and green, family friendly and in addition to fun entertainment in high season, of course, there is a swimming pool with a separate ...
- Peaceful parc located next to two fantastic beaches
- Lovely pool with a great water slide
- Bar, restaurant and crêperie
- Visit the lovely old port of Carnac nearby
De la Baie is a relaxing site with a welcoming family atmosphere that is neatly laid out and very well tended. The owners take great pride in their site and are keen that campsite rules are followed to ensure the enjoyment of everyone. It has a magical setting on a quiet wooded peninsula, beside a sweeping sandy beach backed by dunes and calm shall...
- Wonderful restaurant
- Explore the local area
- Small and friendly parc
- Day trip to medieval Sarlat
The child-friendly Camping Les Grottes de Roffy is located on one of the most beautiful green hills in the Dordogne and has perfect facilities. The campsite is sloping/terrace-shaped and the camping pitches are nicely spacious. The rental accommodations are playfully spread across the campsite. Peace, hospitality, good food and very friendly staff ...
- Direct access to the sea
- Aquapark with giant slide
- Heated indoor pool
- Jacuzzi & splash pool
Camping Club Californie Plage offers everything needed for an unforgettable holiday in the South of France. Located in Vias Plage, between Béziers and Cap d'Agde, this family-friendly site boasts direct access to the Mediterranean Sea. It is a lively destination where the entertainment team ensures there is never a dull moment during the hig...
- Peaceful campsite near historic Guérande
- Small-scale and family-friendly
- Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
- Beaches of La Baule just 8 km away
A city campsite – yet not quite. Domaine de Bréhadour may be located within the built-up area of Guérande, but the true heart of the town lies inside its impressive medieval walls. On a warm summer’s evening, you can simply stroll from the campsite into the historic centre. Despite its convenient location, the campsite rem...
- 300 days of sunshine a year, a Provencal paradise!
- Pool, waterfall, aquagym, water-polo, mini-Olympics
- Themed and dance evenings, shows, trips
- Children aged 4-12 yrs looked after
At the heart of one of the most beautiful regions of the Mediterranean, the Port Pothuau campsite has something special for everyone in the family. Close to the Giens peninsula, the île du Levant and the sublime île de Porquerolles, sports lovers will discover activities which they will never forget. Lessons in swimming, tennis, mountain-biking, an...
- Child-friendly campsite
- Indoor and outdoor pool
- Recreational lake
- Located in the heart of woodland
Campsite Les Bois du Bardelet is located in a perfect setting of nature and beauty. The campsite is set on the edge of the Loire area famous for one of Europe’s biggest collection of trees and shrubs. Camping Les Bois du Bardelet is a campsite where your children will have a truly great holiday. And you will too, of course. There is an indoor...
- Fantastic pool complex with toddler and indoor pools
- Heated indoor pool
- Terraced emplacements with plenty of shade
- Ideally located for exploring the region
Camping Holiday Green could be classed as a campsite or a holiday resort. It's built on terraces and is an ideal choice for families with children of all ages. Holiday Green is a friendly parc with a very French atmosphere and excellent entertainment all day and in the evenings as well as themed restaurant nights.The huge Californian pool complex i...
- Family campsite
- Beach
- Located right on Lake Geneva
- Sports and relaxation facilities
Campéole la Pinède is beautifully located on the famous Lake Geneva (Lac Leman), on the southern shores, a piece of France (Savoy) between the city of Geneva and the Swiss canton of Valais. The new leisure pool will be open from the beginning of July and includes a large pool with a toddlers' pool, a wellness bath with massage jets an...
- 300m away from a sandy beach
- Quiet, relaxing atmosphere
- Just 15 miles from the ferry port of Roscoff
- Heated, covered swimming pool
Camping La Baie du Kernic is located in the charming atmosphere of Brittany. Steep cliffs alternate with inviting sandy beaches, old fishing villages and well known fishing towns like Plouescat all along this coast. The campsite is easy to reach from both Ireland and the UK, with Roscoff port situated just 15 miles away. The site itself is perfect ...
- Natural setting
- Fantastic pool complex
- 4 miles from Saint-Jean-de-Monts
- Sandy beach close by
Camping Le California is a pleasant campsite just 3 km away form the seaside resort St.Jean-de Monts. The campsite is situated in a 4.3-hectare pine forest, sheltered from the sea breeze by sand dunes. This is one of those idyllic locations where you awake to birdsong. You can count on the heated pool with slides and bubble bath being somewhere you...