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.
- Situated right on the beach
- Heated swimming pool, slides
- Beach-volleyball, aquagym, gym, sports tournaments
- Entertainment: shows, cabarets, live concerts
Right by the crystal waters of the Mediterranean! An idyllic spot right on a wonderful beach, this holiday park offers a kaleidoscope of activities for both children and adults to enjoy. The invigorating atmosphere will appeal to sporty grown-ups and energetic youngsters, and there are plenty of ways to relax and recuperate. The motto here: Be acti...
- Peaceful inland setting
- In the grounds of a chateau
- On-site lakes - ideal for fishing and canoeing
- Spacious, private emplacements
La Garangeoire campsite is a five-star site with castle located 15 minutes from the ocean and the beautiful beaches of the Vendée. The wooded 200-hectare site provides space for large camping pitches and great accommodation options. This delightful family campsite in France provides for an enjoyable camping holiday for the whole family, with...
- 3 swimming pools of which 1 covered heated
- 3 slides including 1 kamikaze, 1 wave pool
- Pirate Club for 5-12 year-olds and Teen Club
- Aquagym, gym, beach volleyball, football, basketball
Set your own pace: relax on the beach, enjoy a little sport and whatever you choose, a stay at Messanges is a chance to discover some of the traditions of the south-west. The site is set in a vast pine forest 1.5 km from the ocean and you will love its water park, fitness centre, entertainment and activities.A swimming pool, hot tub and windingwate...
- Friendly, leafy site in the French countryside
- Kids will love the multi-sports pitch
- Try medieval Sarlat for a tasty holiday dinner
- In the heart of the Périgord
Just outside the bustle of the famous Sarlat (with its great weekly market) you'll find the village of Proissans. The quiet campsite here has a privileged spot, beautifully situated in natural surroundings, with atmospheric old buildings in the original architecture of this region.The (partly heated) swimming pools are tastefully landscaped. You ca...
- 250 m² swimming pool with slide and paddling pool
- Just 800m from the river, in shady grounds of 12 acres
- A few kilometres from the French Riviera
- Rest and relaxation
Saint Louis is a lovely campsite along the N9 road to Cannes. There is plenty of greenery and flowers which makes the campsite look very welcoming.Saint Louis campsite and holiday park nestles in the Bay of Cannes, 800 metres from the quaint Provence village of Pégomas. The entire park is designed to guarantee you a comfortable, relaxing holiday; t...
- A short walk to great bars, restaurants and shops
- See the yachts at the port of La Trinité-sur-Mer
- Kids will love the pony rides available on parc
- Heated outdoor pool and paddling pool
Brittany certainly isn’t short of magnificent beaches. So when we tell you that Des Menhirs is next to one of the best, you’ll know you’re in for a real treat.Camping Les Menhirs is the ideal choice for a family beach holiday. The parc itself features an excellent swimming pool complex, with a giant waterslide and waterchute, covered pool and even ...
- Great variety of on-site facilities
- Small and peaceful campsite
- Three fishing lakes
- Puy du Fou theme park
Yelloh! Village la Forêt, tucked away from the bustle of Les Sables d’Olonne amidst rolling meadowland, is a small site set in the grounds of a château. The campsite facilities are set in converted buildings in the courtyard – the bar is the old stables, while the restaurant with open fire and oak beamed ceiling is in an ivy-clad outhouse.La Forêt ...
- 49 acres, on the waterfront, facing St Tropez
- Spa, cardio-gym, massages
- 3 clubs for children and teens aged 5+r
- 7 bars & restaurants including 4 on the beach
Les Prairies de la Mer a large campsite situated on the St Tropez Bay with plenty of top class facilities. Camping Prairies de la Mer is located close to the lovely Port Grimaud with its pleasant terraces and network of pretty canals. There is everything you may need here. With a wide variety of watersports on offer from windsurf lessons through to...
- Directly on Lake Lac du Laouzas
- Various water sports on the lake
- Lovely family campsite
- Entertainment for young and old
Camping Villagecenter Rieumontagné is located in Nages in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France, set in beautiful natural surroundings at the heart of the Parc Regional du Haut Languedoc on the banks of Lac du Laouzas. Villagecenter Rieumontagné is a terraced campsite with gently sloping terrain. The pitches are fenced off from one another and are bo...
- Within walking distance of the beach of St. Aygulf
- Multiple restaurants on the camping ground
- Animation in the high season
- Active watersports
In the middle of the French Riviera, nearby the sandy beaches of St. Aygulf at directly located at the river Argens we find holiday park La Plage d'Argens. From this holiday park there is a multitude of possibilities to enjoy yourself. The nature surrounding the park can be explored on bike, MTB or on foot. The sandy beaches of St Aygulf are just a...
- Direct access to a glorious sandy beach
- Polynesian-themed pool complex
- Action-packed entertainment programme
- Windsurfing or canoeing less than 1 km from the parc
As a member of the Yelloh! Village chain and certainly one of the best parcs in the area, Le Brasilia makes an ideal choice for those seeking a beach-based holiday in a lively area. A green and colourful parc with plenty of shade, it has an excellent shopping complex with a small supermarket and shops open all season. It’s all about the water sport...
- Outstanding heated aquatic theme park
- In a natural setting
- Excellent sports facilities
- Bicycle paths at the campsite exit
A modern site with a superb pool complex, ideal for a lively holiday and near the beach. This excellent campsite is regarded as one of the best in the Vendée. It’s just a ten minute walk from the beach and five miles south of St Jean-de-Monts. With modern facilities and sunny pitches, the focal point is the exciting pool complex with c...
Soleil Vivarais, The destination in the Ardèche for your family holidays, ...A unique natural environment near the Gorges de l'Ardèche, villages full of character in the heart of an authentic region, fun activities for young and old.Do you like beautiful nature and do you like to be active during your holiday? Then this small, friendly 4-star camps...
- 3 swimming pools, slides, sun loungers, paddling pool
- Entertainment: Dancing, shows, concerts, themed evenings
- Fitness, Zumba, bodybuilding, beach-volley, beach-soccer
- 4 clubs for children and teen
Camping La Pierre Verte is located in the rolling countryside of Provence, close to Fréjus on the Cote d’Azur. Camping La Pierre Verte is a pleasant family campsite just north of Fréjus, about 8km from the Mediterranean beaches. There are plenty of facilities such as a mini-market,laundry service and bar/restaurant with a pleasa...
- Right on Utah Beach
- Heated swimming pools
- Wellness and sauna
- Slide & toddler pool
Camping Le Cormoran is one of those campsites where everything simply feels right: the sea close by, plenty of space, a welcoming atmosphere and surroundings that give your holiday that little bit extra. This friendly mid-sized family campsite with more than 350 pitches is set on the beautiful Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy. What also makes it spec...