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.
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- Pretty heated swimming pool
- Heated children s pool
- Lovely campsite for the whole family
- Cycle and hiking routes
Camping Chianti Glamping Resort is a lovely campsite for the whole family. Beautifully situated in the Chianti area, in the heart of Tuscany, in a breathtaking area surrounded by oak trees and hills, 720 metres above sea level. Camping Chianti Glamping Resort is an ideal holiday destination for families who want to enjoy an authentic holiday and wa...
- Small green campsite
- In the Black Forest
- Views of the mountains
- Partly terraced site
Are you looking for a small green campsite in the Black Forest? Camping Schwarzwaldhorn is set against the hillside of the Simonswald forest. The campsite is partly laid out in terraces and offers plenty of shade. From the campsite, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountain landscape. Next to the campsite, there is a heated outdoor ...
- Historic RAF Leiston setting
- Peaceful Suffolk countryside
- Close to the coast
- Playpark for children
Cakes & Ale Holiday Park is a peaceful holiday park in Suffolk, set on the historic grounds of RAF Leiston. During the Second World War, this airfield was home to the 357th Fighter Group, giving the park a distinctive sense of place and history. Today, Cakes & Ale is a calm and well-kept retreat where guests can enjoy the Suffolk coast and ...
- Short walk to lovely sandy beach
- Spacious and well-kept with trees and flowering plants
- Close to Pont Aven - great for galleries and art shops
- 6-hole golf course
Perhaps the most notable things about this excellent modern parc are its large, spacious pitches. With an outdoor waterpark and an indoor pool complex, this parc is all about options. There are five pools and two slides, one of which features four lanes so teenagers are more than catered for. For younger children there is a specially designed pool ...
- 10 mins from a lovely lake beach
- Kids play area
- Free guided walks
- Climbing
Camping Les Fontaines in Lathuille is located on the south side of Lake Annecy. Les Fontaines, the town of the same name, is located 15 km from Les Fontaines campsite. The campsite is located on a slightly hilly site of 3 hectares with sufficient shade from the mature trees, and has approximately 170 pitches. The campsite exudes calm and tranquilit...
- Direct access to a pebble beach
- Hydro-massage spa at the pool
- Stunning views across to Sirmione
- Authentic Italian ambience
Campsite Zocco is a gorgeous and relaxing parc. Retaining an authentic Italian ambience, Zocco is an attractive, relaxing parc on the peaceful western shore of Lake Garda.The small town of Manerba is within walking distance of the parc, where its lovely beaches and nature reserve are very popular. The large town of Desenzano is a short drive away a...
- 5 km from the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea
- Beautiful lagoon paradise
- Separate children pool
- Steeply terraced pitches
Set on a hillside, Le Pianacce has steeply terraced pitches, all of which enjoy some shade. Many of them also offer spectacular views, either out to sea, or towards the picturesque village. The jewel of the campsite is 'The Spray Park', a water park on this campsite in Castagneto Carducci. Water cannons, large moving buckets, geyser with jets comin...
- In exotic, botanical garden
- Stunning view across the bay
- 200 metres from the beach
- Excellent water playground for kids
Camping Rosselba Le Palme is a beautiful terrace campsite on the Italian island of Elba and a fantastic holiday choice for all the family. The campsite has a wonderful swimming paradise with pools at different levels, which are connected with waterfalls and water slides! For even more water fun, a set of steps takes you down to the campsite's own l...
- Outdoor and indoor swimming pools
- Located in a pine forest between sea and marshland
- Welcoming family campsite
- Great activities on site
Camping Le Zagarella is an excellent choice for a relaxing holiday in the Vendée: it has all the right ingredients — it’s set in a pine forest between the sea and a lakeland district! A small campsite set in a lovely fragrant pine wood, with a popular waterchute and indoor pool. The beach, and also the town centre of Longeville-s...
- Direct and private access to the beach
- Water park with water slides
- Covered heated swimming pool
- Kids club for ages 4 to 12
Camping Sol-à-Gogo has direct access to a superb beach and is an easy stroll from the resort of Les Mouettes. The fantastic swimming pool complex offers a refreshing alternative to the beach and the children will love the waterchutes and waterslides. Where else on the Vendée can you get a thoroughly modern parc with direct beach access and a pool w...
- Four-star family campsite by the sea
- Direct access to a private sandy beach
- Shallow waters ideal for children
- Heated pools in the early season
A welcoming family campsite by the seaCamping Village Italy is a friendly four-star family campsite, beautifully located directly on a safe private beach. The wide sandy beach gently slopes into the warm Adriatic Sea, making it perfect for families with young children. A shaded beach terrace offers a relaxing spot with lovely views over the childre...
- Next to a magnificent beach
- Day trip to Puy du Fou theme park
- Delicious regional products and wine from the parc shop
- Endless beaches, plus a waterpark close by
A friendly and attractive parc with an excellent pool and close proximity to a great beach and a family-run atmosphere that ticks a whole lot of boxes for toddlers and parents.Les Ecureuils could hardly be better positioned, with a wide beach just across the road, where golden sands stretch for miles. Les Ecureuils is a family run, really attractiv...
- Deluxe rated site, considered one of Spains finest
- Ideally located for touring the local area
- Free bus service to the local beach
- Adventure park next door
Cypsela Cat. de Luxe campsite is located on the Spanish Costa Brava in beautiful Catalunya.Camping Cypsela is a deluxe rated campsite, considered to be one of Spain’s finest. Set amidst a densely wooded area of the Costa Brava, the site has a private feel, with most of our emplacements shaded from the sun by mature trees and hedges. Particula...
- 9 pools on parc
- Fitness centre
- Direct access to a private beach
- Well located for exploring Venice
Centro Vacanze San Francesco is a four star campsite in a beautiful pine forest right next to the Adriatic. The site is located between the well known resorts of Caorle and Lido di Jesolo, so close to the Venetian Lagoon. The private beach is a dream for sun, sea and sand worshippers. San Francesco has many facilities.The camp site has a swimming p...
- This family-run parc is small and relatively quiet
- 300 metres from a brand new leisure centre
- 500 metres from the beach
- Hit the road with Lifecycle bike hire and tours
A small, family-run parc with shaded grassy pitches, good children’s facilities and a marvellous beach close to hand. With the delightful town of La Tranche right on its doorstep, offering floral gardens and a wide choice of cafés and restaurants, Bel is a popular choice for those wishing to soak up the ambience of the region. Situated in the delig...