Thinking about an autumn or winter break?

Parkland Caravan, Camping & Glamping Site is in the beautiful South Hams area near Kingsbridge and the pretty resort town of Salcombe in South Devon (shown here). This dog-free site is open all year round and makes a great base for walking the South West Coast Path.

From 15 September to 31 October you can enjoy a 20% discount on touring and camping pitches when staying for four nights or more and glamping Accommodation for only £75.00 per night.

If you like to get away from it all, Hallsdown Farm Touring Park, the only other dog-free Tranquil Park, has 30 large pitches in the unspoilt rolling North Devon countryside. Open until early January, Hallsdown farm is ideally situated for autumn walks at Arlington Court National Trust property which is just 5 miles away and has 20 miles of footpaths to explore. It’s also ideally located for exploring Exmoor.

Expect a warm Devon welcome from Andrew and Claire, as well as the goats, pigs, alpaca, ponies, ducks and Gerald the donkey. Shown here are the park’s touring area, the grounds of Arlington Court, Lee Bay, Linton, wild goats at the Valley of Rocks, Lynton and an Exmoor pony.

With its location near the New Forest and South Coast, and with its extensive grounds, Back of Beyond Touring Camping & Glamping Park in Dorset offers numerous opportunities for walking. The team have recommended:

• The park’s own woodlands with 19 acres of woodland to explore (dogs can go off-lead) and an onsite nature reserve with lakes.
• The Castleman Trailway, a disused railway line which links Ringwood to Poole. You can walk or cycle different sections of this trail and use it to access Moors Valley Country Park.
• The New Forest is particularly stunning in the autumn and it’s the time when pigs are allowed to roam freely around to eat the acorns, a tradition known as ‘pannage’. You can find some great wildlife walks on the Visit the New Forest website.

Band nights – the team have added some more band nights taking place at Monty’s Bar over the coming month with local singer Peter Burns performing ‘Rat Pack’ and ‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’. All dates can be found on the park’s websitethe park’s website.

Quiz nights – the ‘Big fat quiz of the month’ is now taking place on the last Sunday of the month at Monty’s Bar. The night is compered by one of the park’s new wardens, Nathan.

Waterrow Touring Park, nestled in the peaceful Somerset countryside is now taking taking bookings for Christmas and New Year. This quiet park with its own stretch of the River Tone, is open all year. Great news for guests is that the local pub, The Rock Inn in the local hamlet of Waterrow, has recently reopened.

There are walks directly from the Old Oaks Touring Camping & Glamping Park and many more a short drive away. The top left photo shows that you can walk to the famous Glastonbury Tor from the park, with many guests continuing on to walk into the  town.

Somerset is famous for spectacular carnivals in autumn (see more details below), with Bridgwater‘s being the largest (also shown here). It takes place on 2 Nov and the the Old Oaks running a coach for guests.

Book 3 nights or more, mid-week at Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park and you can save 10% on the cost of your getaway this autumn. You won’t need discount codes or vouchers, just book your autumn holiday online and save

££s on the price of a relaxing holiday at this five star, adults only caravan park in Somerset. The offer is valid up to 19 December 2024 and the park stays open all year.

From Bath Chew Valley caravan park it’s an easy walk to the accessible trails around Chew Valley lake, with restaurants and cafes en route. The park is well known for the colourful illuminations which start on the opening of Bath Christmas Markets – 28 November this year – and continue until 6 January. The park’s Christmas and New Year Holiday period is 20 December until 2 January.

Bristol Christmas Markets open from 1 November until 23 December. Reaching the city has now become even easier with the recent introduction of new bus services connecting the local village, Bishop Sutton (just yards from the park entrance), directly with Bristol and the Bath-Bristol services.

Migrating birds flock to our shores in autumn and Run Cottage Touring Park in the village of Hollesley is a great place to see them. The overwintering ducks and geese are attracted to East Anglia’s waterway and ponds, including the lake at Run Cottage itself!

The local shingle beach is just 1.5 miles from the park and RSPB Minismere is 22 miles away. Run Cottage Touring Park is open all year.

Norfolk has many events this autumn and most are no more than 30 minutes drive from Two Mills Touring Park. A popular event is the much loved Sheringham 1940s weekend(20-22 September). There’s also a huge variety of entertainment on Cromer Pier. This family run park is open until 1 December and you can walk to the local town North Walsham by footpath.

It’s 30 years since Angie and Marc Fowler began the construction of Somers Wood Caravan Park. They found a parcel of derelict woodland and built a fabulous adults only caravan park with the help of family and friends.

Somers Wood is ideally located a short walk from Meriden in Warwickshire, a pretty village with shops and pubs, and just 5 minutes drive from the NEC.  There’s also a golf course next door with a restaurant/cafe in the clubhouse that guests as welcome to use, as well as a brand new adventure golf course.

These photos show clearing the woodland, relatives Adrian and Tracey, who worked on reception, adding the finishing touches, and vintage cars arriving. The discount is 30% off pitch fees between 23 September and 5 October on standard pitches for 5 night stays. Use code 30YEARS if booking online. (Terms apply.)

There’s a fabulous lineup of tribute nights in the Eye Kettleby Lakes clubhouse this winter. You can spend an evening with Oasish, Dan Budd as Robbie Williams, Complete Madness and many more. Check the park’s website for details Check the park’s website for details.

This award winning park set in 150 acres of quiet countryside near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire is well known for its extensive fishing lakes. It’s open all year.

Longnor Wood Holiday Park makes a great base for exploring the Peak District. This National Park is a wonderful place to go walking or hiking with so many stunning areas of natural beauty. Autumn colours can make these places even more special.

A well known beauty spot around 18 miles from Longnor Wood Holiday Park is Padley Gorge, a magical place run by the National Trust, renowned for its autumn colours. Longnor Wood is near Buxton, the elegant spa town, and is open until 3 January.

Grooby’s Pit is offering a 10% discount on the base cost of stays of three nights or more in October 2024. Book direct and use the code: OCT10OFF. Blue light and Defence Card holders and veterans can also get discounts at Grooby’s Pit. See our Special Offers page for details.

This quiet relaxing site near Skegness in Lincolnshire has glamping options as well as touring pitches and will soon have a new holiday home for sale, available for year-round living. The park closes for touring and glamping on 31 October.

There’s a 20% discount for stays in October at  Yr Helyg / The Willows Caravan & Camping Park near Abersoch on the beautiful Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. The offer applies to pitches, the Willerby static caravan and luxury Shepherd Hut. You’ll need to telephone to book as this offer is not available online.

Open till 31 October, this small yet spacious, friendly, family run park is in the quiethamlet of Mynytho less than 3 miles from the charming resort town Abersoch.

York is a wonderful city to visit to get into the Christmas spirit and from York Caravan Park it’s easy to get into the city centre to experience all that’s on offer. York Christmas markets are from 16 November until 23 December this year and there’s excellent information on the park’s website.

York Caravan Park is within the City Boundary, just a few miles from the main attractions and on a regular bus route. It’s open until 5 January.

Autumn is always a lovely time of year around Overbrook Caravan Park in the North York Moors National Park. The park is on the outskirts of the picture-postcard village Thornton le Dale where colours of the trees in the village can be spectacular.

There are many walks within easy reach, making this an excellent location to see the changing colours of the moorland across the North York Moors. Run by a friendly husband and wife team, Overbrook is open until 5 January.