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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- This nice parc offers a small pool with water slide
- Lots of activities for children
- Direct access to a sheltered sandy beach
- Visit chic La Trinité-sur-Mer plus the popular market
Camping De la Plage is situated right next to a lovely sandy beach on the Atlantic coast, in the Gulf of Morbihan. From this friendly French campsite in Brittany, you can walk straight onto the beach. This welcoming four-star campsite is popular with visitors of all ages. It is ideally located among charming Breton towns, with plenty of opportuniti...
- Horse riding on 500 m
- On the edge of Les Ecrins National Park
- Bike hire, road cycling routes
- Climbing and summer ski
With an exceptionally beautiful setting and a friendly family atmosphere, this is a lovely place from which to explore the mountains. The small and friendly campsite RCN Belledonne is located on the edge of the National Park, making it ideal for walking and water sports. An epic spot for keen cyclists, the legendary switchback bends of L&rsquo...
- Three swimming pools...
- filled with natural, mineral-rich spring water
- Bike hire nearby
- Extended range of facilities including a cinema
Camping Parco delle Piscine is a beautiful, spaciously laid-out campsite alongside the medieval Sarteano. This campsite is famous for its underground river containing natural spring water. The three pools on the park are filled with this natural spring water, at 24 degrees Celsius and without chlorine. Camping Parco delle Piscine is situated in the...
- Swimming pool with waterslides and jacuzzi
- Children s pool
- Multi-sport ground - football, tennis and basketball
- Set in green surroundings
Campsite Ma Prairie is about 3km away from the sandy beach. The plots on this campsite offer enough shade. This is a great family campsite with many facilities which make sure for a great relaxing family holiday. While the children are playing on the slides in the pool of in the multi sports area, you can read and relax next to the pool. The campsi...
- 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...
- 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...
- Direct, private access to Lake Garda
- Aquatic area for children and adults
- Playgrounds, ping-pong, multi-purpose sports field
- Quiet, relaxing atmosphere
Camping del Garda, with its central setting on Lake Garda, is the ideal place to enjoy a wonderful sun holiday. The campsite is situated 2 kilometres away from the cosy Peschiera del Garda, at the south-eastern coast of Lake Garda. The two large swimming pools and two separate children's pools ensure hours of fun in the water. Use the specially bui...
- Just a short walk to the beach
- 15 minutes from Jard-sur-Mer
- Well-run site with excellent facilities
- On-parc entertainment all summer long
A modern site, close to the charming village and harbour of Jard-sur-Mer and perfect for a relaxing beach holiday. L'Oceano d'Or is a superb, well-maintained park with plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained, including bicycle hire, tennis and basketball. The site offers various high-season family entertainment and live music in t...
Le Grand Large is a charming campsite with direct access to a sandy beach bordered on both sides by steep cliffs. The children will love the sand dune area of the site that has been especially set aside as a playground and the adults can enjoy a romantic sunset on the beach. Lovely beach, sand dunes, rugged cliffs on the horizon and right beside t...
- Heated lagoon-pool, panoramic terrace
- Children s Club, from 6 yrs. Play area, entertainment
- Free shuttle to the beach (high season)
- Explore: Saint Paul de Vence, Nice, Cannes
Are there any quiet spots left at the Cote d'Azure? Definitely - just travel inalnd for 5km between Nice and Cagnes-sur-Mer and you' ll find camping Green Park, located in a beautiful area. A lovely holiday spot for relaxation in an ideal climateThe children will enjoy themselves at the playground, at the multi-sports area or in the beautifully lan...
- New water park with slides, waterland
- Visit the Gorges du Verdon
- Climbing, canoeing & biking
- A full entertainment programme for young and old
Welcome to Les Lacs du Verdon, a Provencal parc that offers seriously active holidays. Camping Les Lacs du Verdon refers to the reservoirs created in the Verdon river, with the nearby Lake Sainte-Croix being by far the largest. This delightful Provencal holiday village is surrounded by a huge park of oak trees. The campsite is made up of two separa...
- At historic château
- Unspoilt Cévennes nature
- River & swimming pool
- Slides & splash fun
At the foot of the beautiful little château, in the green heart of the Cévennes, you will find Camping Château de l’Hom. Its location directly on the Gardon River makes this campsite a fantastic choice for water lovers. A wonderful place where nature, adventure and relaxation come together, ideal for families who enjoy spen...
- Heated swimming pool, children s pool and whirlpool
- A modest-sized family campsite, play area
- Fishing: just 100 m from a 1st class river
- Traditional Provencal market every Wednesday evening
The Nouzarède campsite is located in a super spot, just outside the medieval village of Joyeuse and a few paces to the La Baume River. With the number of hours of sunshine here in the Ardêche, the swimming pool and the beach on the Baume will probably be your favourite places this holiday. Enjoy water fun in the swimming pool, the rive...
- Free heated indoor pool
- On-site private lake
- Right on hiking & cycle routes
- Relaxing sauna & solarium
Campingpark Walkenried is set in the heart of rural Germany, in Lower Saxony, on the edge of the stunning Harz nature reserve with its endless forests, lakes, and rolling hills. The campsite features its own 0.3-hectare lake and a heated indoor swimming pool. It enjoys a peaceful location on the eastern edge of Walkenried in the southern Harz regio...
- Attractive family park
- Highly suitable for animal lovers
- Extensive facilities for all ages
- In green surroundings
The dream holiday for animal loversAt Holiday Park Dierenbos, situated between Den Bosch and Nijmegen, the dream of animal lovers becomes a reality. Everywhere you look you see squirrels, deer, chickens, pheasants and alpacas: whether on the photos in and around the holiday homes or in real life in the woods or at the children’s farm. But tha...