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.
892 campsites found.
Wake up to the sound of birdsong. Have a stretch, and enjoy the peace and quiet. When you roll out of your bed after that, you'll be standing by the water of the lake. Wonderful! Europarcs Resort De Kempen has peace and quiet, but also plenty to do for young and old. Are you coming?Natural beauty for the takingThis holiday park is located in the no...
Holacamp Chilches is a lovely little Spanish campsite on the Costa del Azahar. Here you can spend your holiday on a great beach. The campsite is not far from Valencia and is therefore the perfect place to visit this city. The campsite itself has sufficient facilities for a pleasant holiday in the south of Spain.On the beach and a beautiful swimming...
From camping Lopari on the island of Lošinj in the Kvarner region (Croatia), between the towns of Osor and the picturesque fishing village of Nerezine, you have direct access to the sea. A great holiday address for an active holiday, where you can fully enjoy the great climate and beautiful surroundings. Water sports enthusiasts will enjoy themselv...
Park Drentheland is a beautiful holiday park and camping site. Here you come for peace, nature and culture. You walk or cycle through the beautiful Drenthe landscapes. Furthermore, there are more than 100 kilometers of bridle paths in the Drents-Fries-Wold. Your horse can also stay overnight at Park Drentheland because the park has its own horse ac...
- Swimming pool with jacuzzi
- Restaurant with take-away meals
- Cycle hire
- Mini club and entertainment
La Grande Tortue is a small and friendly parc enjoying a pretty location that also makes it ideal for for exploring the region. The campsite is situated next to an 800 hectare forest and close to the Loire river. There are various cycle and walking paths from the campsite. And different boat excursions for you to enjoy on the Loire river. Enjoy the...
- An ideal place to visit the coast of Brittany
- Family atmosphere, calm and relaxed
- Heated water park of 1300 m², covered area
- Heated outdoor pool
Close to the Channel ports, a top quality campsite set in the parklands of a countryside manor, surrounded by peaceful countryside. There are excellent facilities here, which include a beautifully landscaped and covered water park that’s complete with slides and a waterchute, offering fun for all ages. Don’t forget your fishing rod eith...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- A short walk from a lovely beach
- Fantastic bar and restaurant on site
- Relaxed atmosphere, but close to Argèles-Plage
- Whizz down 5 water slides
A stunning pool complex and within walking distance of the beach. A top class parc, Bois de Valmarie enjoys an impressive water park, with fantastic views over the Bay of Argelès. It includes a split-level pool linked by waterfalls, water chutes and a water slide, and chances are you’ll spend your evenings in the parc’s welcoming restaurant and bar...
- 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...
- Close to the Gorges du Verdon
- Swimming pool complex, separate children’s pool
- Entertainment and campfire (high season)
- Lots to see and to do in the neighbourhood
Camping Domaine du Verdon is located in one of the most beautiful places you will find in France, right on the River Verdon renowned for its spectacular breathtaking Gorges du Verdon. The 4 star camp site offers enough facilities to ensure you and your family a pleasant and relaxed holiday. The pitches are spaciously laid out, marked and shaded. Yo...
Beautifully situated on the lakeside and set in the grounds of a 14th Century monastery, this parc enjoys a quite unique ambience. So it’s good to see that the old buildings have been renovated so sympathetically to house the delightful bar and restaurant. With breathtaking mountain views, a lovely swimming pool and sunbathing area this parc really...
- Small and friendly - ideal for young families
- Good location for exploring the area
- A short walk to Peschiera-del-Garda
- Beautiful green and quiet environment
Campeggio Butterfly is a campsite on Lake Garda, a comfortable site in a natural area. Direct access to a lakeside beach (300m). Peschiera del Garda is located on the south shore of the lake which is where the extensive Parco del Mincio starts and continues right down to Mantua in the south. This camping is perfect for families with young children....
- Small campsite near Rome
- About 18 km from city centre
- Easy access by public transport
- Hilltop location with Tiber Valley views
Camping I Pini is a small and friendly campsite located just 18 kilometres from the centre of Rome, making it an ideal base for a holiday that combines nature, relaxation and culture. Thanks to good public transport connections, the city of Rome is easy to reach from the campsite, allowing you to explore famous sights such as the Colosseum and St P...
- Peaceful and relaxed family run campsite
- Excellent pizzeria with lovely terrace
- Superb base for exploring the region
- Lean into Pisa for the day
Camping Valle Gaia is a quiet haven in the Tuscan countryside, shaded by mature pine, olive and eucalyptus trees, the perfect location for a relaxing holiday. The site is small, peaceful and beautifully kept - the hedge-lined emplacements, arranged in gentle terraces down the hillside are well shaded from the hot sun. Relax at the side of one of th...