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.
899 campsites found.
Camping La Pommeraie de l'Ocean is a small 4-star campsite about 900 meters from the beach of the Breton coast. The campsite has numerous sports facilities. There are two heated swimming pools on the site, one of which is a recently completed indoor pool. In addition to enjoying the water in the swimming pools, you can work out on site and do numer...
- Perfect location for camping in Lake Garda
- Lovely restaurant with large terrace
- Private beach and jetty at lakeside
- Water park with slides, sun loungers
Villaggio International Eden is located on the popular western shores of Lake Garda. Camping Eden is a quiet and cosy family campsite with a terraced setting. The camping grounds are located higher up the slope with views of the lake. You can reach the camp site's private beach by a set of steps, and here you can laze around and walk, or rent surfb...
- 2 heated swimming pools with childrens pool
- New outdoor spa pool and wellness
- Sandy beach direct access
- New pirate land kids club area
This family run parc offers everything you could need for a sun and sand holiday with plenty to do for the whole family. A warm welcome awaits at Club Farret. It’s a member of the Yelloh! Village chain of parcs and lies in the heart of Vias Plage. Situated beside a long stretch of glorious sandy beach, this large, lively parc has excellent fa...
- In the heart of beautiful Cantabria
- Private wildlife park with deers, ostriches, bulls
- Set within Noja Nature Reserve
- Children s club (from age 5), playgrounds, activities
The campsite, which is part of the Playa Joyel holiday park, is large and enjoys direct access to the sea, which is full of life in high season. This campsite, one mile from Noja, enjoys a wonderful setting beside a long sandy beach. The Cantabrian coastline is a surfers paradise and the facilities on this lively site are excellent. Surrounding the...
- Great variety of on-site facilities
- Small and peaceful campsite
- Three fishing lakes
- Puy du Fou theme park
Yelloh! Village la Forêt, tucked away from the bustle of Les Sables d’Olonne amidst rolling meadowland, is a small site set in the grounds of a château. The campsite facilities are set in converted buildings in the courtyard – the bar is the old stables, while the restaurant with open fire and oak beamed ceiling is in an ivy-clad outhouse.La Forêt ...
- Swimming pool with a friendly terrace
- Separate children s pool
- Entertainment for children
- Various golf courses in the area
Camping Valverde is located inland, on a green hill, between Luz and Lagos, not far from a lovely nature area. Lagos is 6km away and there's a bus stop at the entrance to the campsite. There's lots of shade and everything you could need for a good holiday including a swimming pool with a friendly terrace a separate children's pool, tennis, sports, ...
- 250 m² swimming pool with slide and paddling pool
- Just 800m from the river, in shady grounds of 12 acres
- A few kilometres from the French Riviera
- Rest and relaxation
Saint Louis is a lovely campsite along the N9 road to Cannes. There is plenty of greenery and flowers which makes the campsite look very welcoming.Saint Louis campsite and holiday park nestles in the Bay of Cannes, 800 metres from the quaint Provence village of Pégomas. The entire park is designed to guarantee you a comfortable, relaxing holiday; t...
- Just 200 m from a gently sloping, fine sandy beach
- Great water park
- Multiple pools and massage jets
- Childrens club, paddling pool, Teens Club
Marina Camping Village is a wonderful campsite for holidays with all the family. Surrounded by pine trees and just a stone's throw from some of the finest beaches on the Adriatic Sea, you will be able to enjoy your holiday in complete freedom and enveloped by nature. The campsite has all the necessary facilities for comfort and relaxation. .Punta M...
- 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...
- Cable car nearby
- Surrounded by waterfalls
- Hiking trip- explore the snow-capped mountains
- Valley of lush greenery and 72 waterfalls
Campsite Jungfrau where you will enjoy the local scenery with waterfalls and snow capped mountains of the Berner Oberland. One of Europe’s most beautifully situated parcs, close to the famous Jungfrau mountain, the perfect base for a truly memorable holiday in the mountains.A great parc with lots of hiking routes and cable cars nearbyCamping ...
- 2 swimming pools with panoramic views of the bay
- Mini-disco dance floor exclusively for kids
- Nature reserve (124 acres) with a grove of palm trees
- Empuriabrava is the largest marina in Europe
Not far from the bathing resort of Rosas, and within reach of the medieval town of Castel Mar, you'll find the idyllic holiday park campsite right in the heart of a protected nature reserve but with direct access to the beach on the Gulf of Roses (700 m). This calm setting is a lovely contrast to the atmosphere of the glorious Empuriabrava beach, i...
- Great family campsite
- Camping with own dock and boat rentals
- Various (water)sports
- Green area and clear blue sea
Camping Village Poljana is ready and waiting for you in Croatia. Here you can unwind in the green surroundings and the crystal clear waters.The Croatian campsite Poljana is, even for this beautiful holiday destination, a special camp site in so many ways! The grounds are situated on an island: the green island of Losinj, easily reached by a short b...
- Situated directly next to a river
- great pool complex with slides
- Beautiful pitches under the trees
- Canoeing and canyoning
The perfect place to be at the Ardèche, campsite Le Ranc Davaine. Discover the South of the Ardeche from this campsite situated in Saint-Alban Auriolles, near Ruoms and Vallon Pont d’Arc and the Ardèche Gorges. Perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors, this site is within easy reach of the popular areas of the Ardèche. Ar...
- Unique swimming paradise with 8 pools
- Direct beach access to long sandy beach
- Fantastic facilities
- Shops, bars and restaurants
Union Lido Mare is a large and lively campsite on the Adriatic coast. This is a superb location for an active family holiday; with all the facilities that you could wish for, and direct access to a long and sandy beach. Union Lido is situated 3 kilometres away from Cavallino and 10 kilometres from the popular costal village Lido di Jesolo. Camping ...
- 3 swimming pools, slides, sun loungers, paddling pool
- Entertainment: Dancing, shows, concerts, themed evenings
- Fitness, Zumba, bodybuilding, beach-volley, beach-soccer
- 4 clubs for children and teen
Camping La Pierre Verte is located in the rolling countryside of Provence, close to Fréjus on the Cote d’Azur. Camping La Pierre Verte is a pleasant family campsite just north of Fréjus, about 8km from the Mediterranean beaches. There are plenty of facilities such as a mini-market,laundry service and bar/restaurant with a pleasa...