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.
- 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...
- Three swimming pools...
- filled with natural, mineral-rich spring water
- Bike hire nearby
- Extended range of facilities including a cinema
Camping Parco delle Piscina 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 24 degrees in temperature and without chlorine. Camping Parco delle Piscine is situated in ...
- Castle grounds camping
- Near D-Day beaches
- Pool & toddler pool
- Spacious 10-hectare park
Are you looking for a unique castle camping experience? The 4-star Camping Château de Martragny is situated between Bayeux and Caen, just a short drive from the Normandy landing beaches. The campsite offers around 160 spacious pitches scattered across 10 hectares of parkland surrounding the 18th-century château. A long, tree-lined avenu...
- Peaceful, family-friendly campsite in the Guérande peninsula
- Water park with covered heated pool and children’s paddling pools
- Lagoon pool with sandy beach area
- Children’s clubs and activities throughout the season
Parc Sainte Brigitte is a welcoming family-friendly campsite set in the green heart of the Guérande peninsula in the Loire-Atlantique region of southern Brittany. The campsite’s peaceful, wooded setting makes it ideal for families with young children looking for a relaxed holiday close to nature. Water fun is always close by. The camp...
- 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...
- Idyllic woodland location
- Relaxed atmosphere with plenty going on
- Lively entertainment, including a popular disco
- Diving lessons twice a week
Camping Douce Quiétude is an attractive and friendly site in an idyllic woodland setting, close to the chic resorts of the Côte d’Azur. Highly rated by the Michelin guide (4 red tents), there is a relaxed, French feel, yet plenty going on if you are feeling energetic. A woodland retreat, ideal for toddlers in low season and for children of all ages...
- 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-sur-Mer, are only 3 ...
- Direct beach access
- 5 km from historic Grado
- Between Venice & Trieste
- Two swimming pools
At Camping Belvedere Pineta Village, families can enjoy a holiday in a spacious, park-like setting. The campsite is nestled within a picturesque, centuries-old pine forest, providing welcome natural shade. Here, you will find the perfect balance between peace and nature, alongside a wealth of sports, games, and cultural activities. Holiday Your Wa...
- 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...
- Excellent pool complex with heated indoor pool
- Just 200m from the rocky coves of Port Bourgenay
- Ideal for families of all ages
- Only 100 metres to a pebbly beach
Welcome to this wonderful place at the Atlantic Ocean! Camping Le Littoral is the perfect place for a family holiday on the Vendée coast, with a water playground, high speed water slides and of course the sea itself. Le Littoral is located just south of Les Sables-d’Olonne and the varied coastline extends with sandy beaches, unspoiled ...
- Small but fun-packed parc
- Pool area has a lovely tropical feel/waterslides
- Argelès-sur-Mer with a long, sandy beach (1200m)
- Evening entertainment available at La Sirène (across)
Camping L'Hippocampe, Argelès-sur-Mer. Camping Hippocampe provides all the ingredients for a fun-packed family holiday. Camping L'Hippocampe is the little sister of the larger campsite, La Sirène, situated on the opposite side of the road. This campsite is a lot smaller but does have many of its own facilities. A play area for the children, a multi...
- 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...
- 4-star family campsite near Torreilles-Plage
- Just 800 metres from a wide sandy beach
- Shaded pitches surrounded by greenery
- Swimming pool with waterslides
Camping Le Trivoly is located on the Mediterranean coast between Canet and Barcarès, in a protected natural area around Torreilles-Plage. The campsite is shaded by many trees, meaning most pitches are fully or partly shaded. Le Trivoly is small in scale and offers a friendly, relaxed atmosphere – a welcoming family campsite just 800 me...
- Quiet campsite at the foot of the mountains
- Free unlimited access to municipal swimming pool
- Playground and children's entertainment highseason
- Restaurant and mini-market on-site
You are a guest here in one of the most idyllic camp sites in the Eifel. Campingpark Eifel is located on the banks of the small River Prüm and is ideal for those who love peace and nature. A wonderful camping holiday in a fantastic part of Germany is possible at Prümtal camp site. Here you will be a guest in one of the most idyllic camp sites of th...
- 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 parc with plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained, including bicycle hire, tennis and basketball. The site offers a variety of high season family entertainment and live music...