● The Quiet Site in Cumbria is AA Campsite of the Year for England and Overall winner
● St Helens in the Park, Sands of Luce Holiday Park, Home Farm Caravan Park and Fields End Water Caravan Park & Fishery named as national AA Campsites of the Year
● AA Glamping Site of the Year goes to The Secret Garden Glamping, nestled in Lancashire
Pictured (L-R): St Helen’s in the Park, Fields End Water Caravan Park and Fishery and Manor Wood Caravan Country Park
From serene natural retreats to luxurious glamping destinations, the annual AA Caravan and Camping Awards has just revealed the top UK outdoor accommodation for 2024. The worthy award winners make an ideal destination for the 16.7 million camping and caravanning trips taken in the UK.
The awards honoured 12 sites across the country, carefully handpicked by the AA’s expert inspectors who assessed them based on their exceptional quality and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
Categories included AA Glamping Site of the Year, AA Campsite of the Year and AA Most Improved Campsite of the Year. This year’s winners represent every corner of the UK, from Cumbria, to Scotland, and the Isle of Wight.
Hosting the awards, Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Media, remarked, “With a staggering 42% of the UK embarking on camping adventures within the country each year, we take immense pleasure in revealing the must-visit locations for the forthcoming year. The winners of this year have not only demonstrated unparalleled quality but have also exhibited a true dedication to ensuring their guests’ experiences are truly exceptional.“
AA Caravan and Camping Awards
2023 winners
AA Campsites of the Year
● England and Overall winner – The Quiet Site, Cumbria
● Scotland – Sands of Luce Holiday Park, Dumfries & Galloway
● Wales – Home Farm Caravan Park, Anglesey
AA Campsites of the Year – regional winners for England
● Heart of England – Fields End Water Caravan Park & Fishery, Cambridgeshire
● North East England – St Helens in the Park, North Yorkshire
● North West England – Manor Wood Country Caravan Park, Cheshire
● South East England – Ninham Country Holidays, Isle of Wight
● South West England – Porthtowan Tourist Park, Cornwall
AA Glamping Site of the Year
● The Secret Garden Glamping, Lancashire
AA Most Improved Campsite of the Year
● Back of Beyond Touring Park, Dorset
AA Small Campsite of the Year
● Deepdale Camping & Rooms, Norfolk
AA Holiday Centre of the Year
● Warren Farm Holiday Centre, Somerset
The full list of this year’s AA Caravan and Camping Awards winners can also be found online here.
AA Inspectors’ Comments
AA Inspectors work anonymously, visiting establishments to assessment them on the standards of facilities, customer service, cleanliness, and overall experience. Comments for this year’s winners were:
AA Campsites of the Year
England and Overall – The Quiet Site, Cumbria
An AA Inspector commented on winner of AA Campsites of the Year England and Overall, The Quiet Site, “On arrival at this wonderful park guests can enjoy the stunning views of the lake and surrounding fells. Equally impressive is owner Daniel Holder’s commendable ethos on sustainability and for achieving such exemplary standards in developing one of the greenest parks in the country, the park is 90% self-sufficient as energy is powered through solar panels, a biomass boiler and three ground source heat pumps.”
Scotland – Sands of Luce Holiday Park, Dumfries & Galloway
An AA Inspector commented on winner of AA Campsites of the Year Scotland, Sands of Luce Holiday Park, “Located in the rolling Galloway hills and overlooking the vast golden sands of Luce Bay, this well-managed and presented holiday park offers positive first impressions on arrival and this feeling just gets better as you explore the park and all it has to offer. In addition, the new accessible path to the beach and the town has been well received, as have the new electric vehicle charging points. Scotland’s stand out park for 2023–24.”
Wales – Home Farm Caravan Park, Anglesey
An AA Inspector commented on winner of AA Campsites of the Year Wales, Home Farm Caravan Park, “Within a peaceful rural setting close to Moelfre beach, Home Farm Caravan Park is a long-established holiday destination. It’s a first-class park run with passion and enthusiasm by Catrin Jones, who offers excellent customer care. It is set in an elevated and secluded position sheltered by trees, with landscaping that includes both indigenous and cultivated plants. The peaceful rural setting affords views of farmland, the sea, and the mountains of Snowdonia. Worthy winners of the AA Wales Campsite of the Year.”
AA Campsites of the Year – England regional winners
Heart of England – Fields End Water Caravan Park & Fishery, Cambridgeshire
An AA Inspector commented on winner of AA Campsite of the Year Heart of England Fields End Water Caravan Park & Fishery, “A meticulously planned and well-executed park that makes excellent use of its slightly elevated position in the Fens. Woodside Paddock was re-developed in 2023 and now offers six fully serviced gravel pitches, new planting, and a refurbished toilet block. Guests can expect high levels of customer care, excellent security, and peaceful surroundings.”
North East – St Helens in the Park, North Yorkshire
An AA Inspector commented on winner of AA Campsite of the Year Northeast England, St Helens in the Park, “Set on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, this delightfully landscaped park is immaculately maintained and thoughtfully laid out; the stunning floral displays around the park are noteworthy, with extensive wildflower planting attracting a wealth of wildlife. Throughout the park, mature tree varieties of an arboretum standard combine with indigenous plants to create an ambience of peace and tranquillity.”
North West – Manor Wood Country Caravan Park, Chesire
An AA Inspector commented on winner of AA Campsite of the Year Northwest England, Manor Wood Country Caravan Park, “Less than 20 miles from historic Chester, with its reminders of a Roman past, many attractions and quality shopping opportunities, this secluded, beautifully landscaped park is set in a tranquil country setting with extensive views across the Cheshire Plain towards the Welsh hills. A well-deserved winner for the North West region.”
South East – Ninham Country Holidays, Isle of Wight
An AA Inspector commented on winner of AA Campsite of the Year Southeast England, Ninham Country Holidays, “A delightful, well-maintained park set in 10-acre landscaped grounds on a working farm in a wooded valley surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, and fine country views. First impressions count, of course – guests drive between fields of sweetcorn along a well surfaced access road to reach the reception and the very spacious grass pitches beyond; all are informally arranged and edged with wildflowers and new hedging that is maturing well to provide optimum privacy. It is a great place for families and is close to Shanklin and Sandown. A top AA 4 Gold Pennant Park, worthy of this award.”
South West – Porthtowan Tourist Park, Cornwall
An AA Inspector commented on winner of AA Campsite of the Year Southwest England Porthtowan Tourist Park, “A top-quality family run park enjoying a secluded rural setting on Cornwall’s spectacular north coast, just a mile from Porthtowan beach and within easy reach of the A30. It’s a neat, level grassy site on high ground above the village with plenty of shelter from mature trees and shrubs. This park is outstanding wherever you look, hence the 5-Pennant Platinum grading and this award for the South West region.
AA Glamping Site of the Year
An AA Inspector commented on the winner of AA Glamping Site of the Year, The Secret Garden Glamping,“Adults have the chance to re-live their childhood ‘Alice in Wonderland’ moments at Secret Garden Glamping, a unique holiday destination set in four acres, with idyllic views. Ideally located for touring both the Fylde Coast and Yorkshire Dales, The Secret Garden offers an exceptional glamping experience.”
AA Most Improved Campsite of the Year
An AA Inspector commented on winner of AA Most Improved Campsite of the Year, Back of Beyond Touring Park, “This campsite has been consistently renewing and upgrading the facilities at their lovely adults-only park close to the New Forest and Bournemouth on the Hampshire–Dorset border, investing and improving every facet of the business to broaden the appeal to a wider audience with the addition of excellent glamping pods, shepherd’s huts, cabins and a yurt, to ensure a memorable customer experience.”
AA Small Campsite of the Year
An AA Inspector commented on winner of AA Small Campsite of the Year, Deepdale Camping & Rooms,“Deepdale Estate, a small campsite (85 pitches) is a must for lovers of peace and tranquillity, which successfully combines authentic camping with quality modern facilities. Campers can expect excellent customer care, a sound eco-friendly ethos, access to peaceful walks and on-site bike hire. A great little site in a popular location close to the coast path, wildlife-rich saltmarshes, and all the attractions along the north Norfolk coast.”
AA Holiday Centre of the Year
An AA Inspector commented on winner of AA Holiday Centre of the Year, Warren Farm Holiday Centre, “One of best and well managed family-run Holiday Centres that have yet to win this award since its inception in 2013. Owned by the Harris family for over five generations and developed from a working farm, Warren Farm is a large, all-encompassing holiday park that continues to improve every year. In a glorious spot on the north Somerset coast, with panoramic views of the Mendip Hills and Brean Down, the park is just a short stroll to Brean’s famous five-mile sandy beach, where guests can swim, sunbathe or fly a kite.”
Congratulations to all 2023 AA Caravan and Camping Award winners
– the full list of this year’s winners can be found on RatedTrips.com here.
All winners of the awards will feature in the 56th edition of the AA Caravan & Camping Guide, which is available to buy in bookshops now.
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