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.
896 campsites found.
Camping La Grainetière, on the beautiful island of Ile de Ré, on the west coast of France, is a lovely family campsite. A five-star campsite with a beautiful swimming pool and a small campsite shop for daily shopping. There are also bicycles for hire on the campsite. You stay on the beautiful island of Ile de Ré, a lovely cycling island full of sun...
- Five-star holiday park near the North Sea
- Short cycling distance to Petten beach
- Indoor play paradise for children
- Heated outdoor pool & splash area
Holidaypark De Watersnip in North Holland, near the coastal village of Petten, enjoys a perfect setting for a relaxing seaside holiday. Alongside spacious camping pitches, the park also offers a variety of comfortable accommodation options. This well-maintained five-star park is set in peaceful countryside, just a short cycling distance from the No...
- Unique holiday retreat in a special setting
- Small-scale with just 10 distinctive accommodations
- Heated units with private bathroom facilities
- Beds made on arrival & breakfast included
De Vreemde Vogel (The Strange Bird), this is South Holland at its best, an outdoor hotel with the beach, nice cities and nature nice and close. You will find this great glamping location on the edge of Vlaardingen, 2 kilometers from the Broekpolder nature reserve and a short distance from Rotterdam and Schiedam. A small-scale beautiful green reside...
- Set in an oak forest at the Pyrenees
- Views of the iconic La Rhune mountain
- Just 10 minutes from Hendaye beach
- Perfect base for France and Spain
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...
- Heart of Gooi nature reserve
- Luxury glamping lodges
- Private bathroom & kitchen
- Restaurant & terrace
In the heart of the green Gooi region lies Buytenplaats de Gooise Heide: a charming and small-scale glamping site where nature and comfort come together perfectly. This glamping location between Huizen and Blaricum in North Holland is ideal for families with children, as well as for those seeking peace and relaxation in the outdoors.The location of...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Relaxed campsite shaded by mature trees
- Lagoon-style pool with large grassy sunbathing area
- Ideal for exploring the charms of Tuscany
- Great mini golf course
Camping le Capanne is an excellent choice for a relaxing family holiday, ideally located in the heart of Tuscany, just a mile from the nearest beach. Holiday life here centres around the ivy-clad bar and restaurant, housed in a converted Tuscan barn. Welcome shade is provided by tall pine, olive and eucalyptus trees, or you can cool off in the lago...
- 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...
- Directly on River Tarn
- Private river beach
- Pool & toddler pool
- Gateway to Tarn Gorge
Flower Camping Le Peyrelade is a beautiful 4-star terraced campsite situated directly on the River Tarn in the Occitanie region. Its location makes it the perfect base for exploring the breathtaking Gorges du Tarn. This elongated campsite features a private pebble beach along the riverbank. The pitches offer plenty of shade and are partially separa...
- Excellent facilities including indoor lagoon pool
- Good cycling and walking in the local area
- Chairlift ride into Saarburg from the site
- Sauna, solarium and steam room
Camping Landal Warsberg is a spacious site set high on a hillside offering stunning views of the rolling Saar countryside. Situated in Saarburg, where Germany, France and Luxembourg all join, you can be on holiday in all these countries at Landal Warsberg Camp Site. You will get the best of three countries at Warsberg camp site.This is an ideal loc...
- Fantastic family campsite
- Beautiful seaside location
- Loads of different watersports
- Great sports and games facilities
Enjoy the wonderful swimming pools and the great activities and sports facilities at this super Italian campsite! Baia Domizia Camping Village is a beautiful camp site laid out with great care and where much attention is paid to details.. The moment you enter the site you are in a mediterranean atmosphere. You will see colourful flowers all over th...