July 2026 news

We’re delighted to welcome Dulas Meadow / Dôl Dulas to Tranquil Parks. This peaceful boutique retreat sits in the beautiful countryside of north Anglesey, where the emphasis is firmly on camping rather than touring.

For owners Alison and Gregg, opening the park has fulfilled a lifelong dream. Both spent their childhood holidays camping and caravanning on Anglesey before returning with their four sons for family holidays of their own. Although creating the park brought its share of challenges, they have transformed their vision into a beautiful place to stay.

Discover the story behind Dulas Meadow, meet owners Alison and Gregg, and find out why this peaceful Anglesey retreat makes a great addition to Tranquil Parks – read the full story.

Congratulations also go to the 18 Tranquil Parks recognised in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026.

The awards celebrate businesses that consistently receive outstanding reviews from travellers around the world, placing the winners among Tripadvisor’s highest-rated destinations.

Find out which member parks received the award and what it takes to earn this prestigious recognition in our latest news article. Read more.

• Somers Wood Caravan Park, near the Birmingham NEC, Warwickshire
• Back of Beyond Touring Camping & Glamping Park, near Ringwood, Dorset
• Old Oaks Touring & Glamping Park, near Glastonbury, Somerset
• Briarfields Touring Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
• Hallsdown Farm Touring Park, near Barnstaple, Devon (for the second consecutive year)

• Parkland Caravan, Camping & Glamping Site, South Devon, has good availability, particularly in August. Bookings for 2027 are now open, and you can secure 2026 prices plus receive one free night when you book a stay of five nights or more between 1 January and 30 June 2027.
• Red Kite Touring Park, Powys, still has good availability for the second half of July and throughout August, with plenty of midweek options, some longer stays and pitches available over the August Bank Holiday.
• Yr Helyg / The Willows Caravan & Camping Park, North Wales, is enjoying a very busy season. A small number of hardstanding pitches remain for five- or six-night stays towards the end of July, with selected grass pitches also available.
• Hallsdown Farm Touring Park, North Devon, still has availability for the end of July and throughout August.

Book seven consecutive nights or more at Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park before 27 August and receive 10% off published pitch prices.

The offer applies to economy, standard and fully serviced touring pitches. Simply use discount code TT710 when booking online.

As well as award-winning five-star facilities, you’ll enjoy free electricity, no extra charge for an awning and up to two dogs stay free of charge.

This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion.

Trethem Mill Touring Park, Cornwall, is an ideal base for the excitement of Falmouth Week from 7–16 August. One of the South West’s premier sailing events, the festival also offers live entertainment and spectacular air displays over Falmouth Bay from the Royal Navy Parachute Display Team, The Flying Comrades and the AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers. This year’s event also coincides with a 95% partial solar eclipse.

At Cartref Caravan and Camping Site upcoming events in the onsite bar, ‘Bartref’ include live music with Tim Whitt on 25 July, and an ABBA night on 8 August, along with holiday home open days, plus arts and crafts workshops. See the onsite events at the bottom of the Cartref homepage.

Perfectly located between Bath and Bristol, Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park provides a peaceful base for exploring two of the South West’s most vibrant cities. This summer, you can enjoy events including the Bath Carnival  on11 July and Bristol Harbour Festival, 17-19 July, before returning to the tranquillity of the park.

For a gentler pace, take a stroll beside the nearby lakes before stopping at Little Lodge at Woodford Lodge Visitor Centre for drinks, cakes and light refreshments at its new picnic area.

South Wales Touring Park recommends The Sound of Summer at the National Botanic Garden of Wales on 25 July, as well as the Celtic Truck Show at the Carmarthen Showground  on the 25-26 July. The Gwili Steam Railway Classic  & Vintage Vehicle Show is on 2 August, drawing massive crowds to see show trucks, trade stands, and entertainment. If you’d like to practice your Welsh over a pint, try the Beer Tastings at Beer Park: Stop by the Beer Park at(Dafen Trade Park, Llanelli, for regular on-site beer tasting sessions and Cwrw a Chlonc evenings. For bargain lovers there are Night Owl Car Boots at the Carmarthen Showground on selected Fridays throughout July and Augus (sellers from 4:15 PM, buyers from 5:00 PM).

Shortly after last month’s newsletter went to press, Somers Wood Caravan Park welcomed participants in the Lewis Moody XV Cycle Challenge as they made their way to Twickenham.

The challenge brings together former rugby players, friends and family to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease charities. Lewis Moody, who enjoyed a distinguished career with Leicester Tigers, Bath Rugby and England, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year and is now helping to raise funds and awareness through this inspiring challenge.

If you’d like to support Lewis and the charities involved, please visit the Lewis Moody XV Cycle Challenge website.

Warm summer days are perfect for getting outdoors, but heatstroke is a real danger for dogs. From purpose-built doggie swimming pools (such as the one at Red Kite shown here) to rivers bordering parks or even a shower, many of our member parks have been helping their four-legged guests to stay cool and comfortable during the hot weather.

Somers Wood Caravan Park (left photo) and Fields End Water Caravan Park, Lodges & Fishery, Cambridgeshire, have introduced dog paddling pools where your canine companion can cool off after a walk. Fields End Water has also recently opened a new dog shower alongside its agility area, making it easy to freshen up before heading back to your pitch.

There have been some wonderful wildlife sightings at or near Back of Beyond Touring Camping & Glamping Park near Ringwood in Dorset. This magnificent roe deer was recently spotted and  it’s always a pleasure to see the swans return each year to raise their cygnets on the park’s wildlife lakes.

A guest at Red Kite Touring Park, Powys, captured two stunning birds of prey—a red kite and a buzzard—during their stay. The park has also shared a beautiful drone photograph showcasing the surrounding countryside from above.

One of the smallest visitors to Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park this month was the tiny KEI-VAN727. At just 3.4 metres longt and 1.5 metres wide, , it may look tiny on this spacious pitch, but this cleverly designed camper can sleep up to four adults!

The popularity of these Japanese vans is growing thanks to theor left-hand drive, affordable running costs and ability to navigate small spaces. The chasis, drivetrain and overall architeture is based on a Kei truck platform (short for Japanese keijidōsha which means light vehicle. Proof that big adventures can come in small packages!