Our top 10 includes some of the most stunning sights in the UK, from Norfolk’s historic coast through to the Lake District’s breathtaking views. There’s something for every kind of holiday lover here, all ready for you to pull up in and enjoy.
Famed for its historic coastline and magnificent castle, Norfolk scores highly for its free parking, cheap fuel and child-friendly activities making it the best location to tour in a van this summer.
If it’s a coastal van retreat you’re a er, Cornwall has it all, with free parking, fantastic food and couples’ activities all adding to its score.
Kent’s incredible nature, shopping and food scene make it a must-visit county for van fans.
Incredible views and some of the best nature you’ll see in England make the Lake District somewhere well worth parking up in.
An ancient part of England perfect for a van holiday packed with history and culture.
Put your van into a low gear and enjoy all the heights, sights and stunning scenery the Peak District has to offer.
With a past full of poetry and a present packed with free parking and good food, Staffordshire has plenty for van lovers to enjoy.
Steeped in history and offering both coastal and countryside views, there’s plenty to do and see in West Sussex.
Drive over to the far corner of Wales and take a trip to this picturesque island, with beautiful views and some of the cheapest fuel in our survey.
A royal town in Wales boasting a historical castle, beautiful forest and an incredible mix of shopping and nature. Park your van up and get stuck in.
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Throughout our history of van
insurance, most of
our
customers
use their vans for work. From trade
vans through to mobile
coffee shops and gyms
on wheels, we’ve insured all kinds of van
businesses.
However, over the past year we’ve noticed something different:
more people are using vans for holidays, turning them into
comfortable, stylish holiday accommodation that they can
take wherever they go.
We look at the best places in the UK for a roadtrip in a van,
covering the cheapest parking, the tastiest local food and the
most beautiful views from the driver’s window.
There are 45 locations in total to get your #vanlife
fix -
roadtrip, anyone?
Before you plan and head out on your next adventure, make sure you have the right van insurance for your needs.
Private van
insurance is most likely the
best cover for a
staycation. But if you
have made any
modifications to your
van you will need to
make sure you have
the correct cover.
If you’re not sure what type of van insurance you need, use our guide to help you get on the right road.
This index comprises the best camping locations around the UK in England,Scotland and Wales. To find the best locations to tour in a van, our study analysed a number of different factors including:
An index score was used to rank each location based on the above ranking factors. The final index score then tallied these up to find the best destinations across the UK to holiday in a van.
Throughout our history of van insurance, most of our customers use their vans for work. From trade vans through to mobile coffee shops and gyms on wheels, we’ve insured all kinds of van businesses.
However, over the past year we’ve noticed something different: more people are using vans for holidays, turning them into comfortable, stylish holiday accommodation that they can take wherever they go.
We look at the best places in the UK for a roadtrip in a van, covering the cheapest parking, the tastiest local food and the most beautiful views from the driver’s window. There are 45 locations in total to get your #vanlife fix - roadtrip, anyone?
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Our top 10 includes some of the most stunning sights in the UK, from Norfolk’s historic coast through to the Lake District’s breathtaking views. There’s something for every kind of holiday lover here, all ready for you to pull up in and enjoy.
Famed for its historic coastline and magnificent castle, Norfolk scores highly for its free parking, cheap fuel and child-friendly activities making it the best location to tour in a van this summer.
If it’s a coastal van retreat you’re after, Cornwall has it all, with free parking, fantastic food and couples’ activities all adding to its score.
Kent’s incredible nature, shopping and food scene make it a must-visit county for van fans.
Incredible views and some of the best nature you’ll see in England make the Lake District somewhere well worth parking up in.
An ancient part of England perfect for a van holiday packed with history and culture.
Put your van into a low gear and enjoy all the heights, sights and stunning scenery the Peak District has to offer.
With a past full of poetry and a present packed with free parking and good food, Staffordshire has plenty for van lovers to enjoy.
Steeped in history and offering both coastal and countryside views, there’s plenty to do and see in West Sussex.
Drive over to the far corner of Wales and take a trip to this picturesque island, with beautiful views and some of the cheapest fuel in our survey.
A royal town in Wales boasting a historical castle, beautiful forest and an incredible mix of shopping and nature. Park your van up and get stuck in.
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East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £0 | £12.35 | 29 | 44 | 211 | 315 |
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South West England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | Free parking options | £12.34 | 106 | 46 | 428 | 520 |
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South East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £4.80 | £12.49 | 22 | 47 | 377 | 455 |
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North West England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £5.50 | £12.44 | 27 | 45 | 237 | 251 |
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East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £6.70 | £12.21 | 18 | 38 | 128 | 179 |
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The Midlands
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £7.00 | £12.39 | 30 | 33 | 92 | 112 |
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The Midlands
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £0.00 | £12.44 | 12 | 35 | 111 | 166 |
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South East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £8.18 | £12.52 | 8 | 39 | 124 | 172 |
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Wales
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £5.00 | £12.19 | 7 | 29 | 45 | 68 |
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Wales
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £7.40 | £12.49 | 16 | 34 | 64 | 100 |
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The Midlands
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £7.22 | £12.45 | 18 | 36 | 61 | 118 |
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South West England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £0.00 | £12.99 | 39 | 43 | 218 | 285 |
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South East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £10.70 | £12.66 | 15 | 41 | 124 | 151 |
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Scotland
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £0.00 | £13.89 | 4 | 22 | 59 | 53 |
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The Midlands
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £11.60 | £12.25 | 35 | 42 | 102 | 177 |
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The Midlands
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £15.80 | £12.13 | 23 | 31 | 104 | 132 |
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Wales
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £7.00 | £12.29 | 7 | 26 | 33 | 54 |
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South East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £7.50 | £12.51 | 23 | 21 | 50 | 63 |
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South West England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £10.00 | £12.12 | 20 | 24 | 43 | 68 |
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South East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £10.00 | £12.50 | 4 | 31 | 78 | 117 |
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South West England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £16.50 | £12.20 | 15 | 16 | 96 | 67 |
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The Midlands
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £0.00 | £12.10 | 29 | 13 | 11 | 37 |
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East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £10.50 | £12.31 | 2 | 37 | 70 | 154 |
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The Midlands
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £8.86 | £12.24 | 25 | 17 | 31 | 41 |
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The Midlands
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £6.34 | £12.19 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 16 |
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South West England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £0.00 | £12.49 | 7 | 30 | 94 | 135 |
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Wales
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £9.00 | £12.49 | 15 | 25 | 50 | 6 |
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North West England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £11.33 | £12.24 | 23 | 18 | 40 | 41 |
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South East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £13.45 | £12.43 | 10 | 28 | 62 | 110 |
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North East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £8.00 | £12.59 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 38 |
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North East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £11.29 | £10.85 | 24 | 11 | 31 | 47 |
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The Midlands
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £13.47 | £12.04 | 13 | 15 | 62 | 63 |
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The Midlands
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £10.84 | £12.66 | 2 | 40 | 68 | 101 |
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Scotland
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £0.00 | £12.69 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 28 |
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South East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £15.03 | £12.53 | 5 | 20 | 67 | 60 |
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Wales
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £7.00 | £12.54 | 14 | 12 | 24 | 28 |
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North East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £10.00 | £12.01 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 18 |
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Scotland
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £0.00 | £12.79 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 14 |
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The Midlands
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £13.20 | £12.56 | 18 | 13 | 43 | 46 |
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East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £23.47 | £12.60 | 10 | 18 | 72 | 61 |
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Scotland
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £0.00 | £12.57 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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North West England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £12.28 | £12.19 | 10 | 9 | 47 | 60 |
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South East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £10.04 | £12.27 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 19 |
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The Midlands
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £7.30 | £12.19 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
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Wales
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £8.25 | £12.19 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
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North East England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £12.11 | £12.58 | 8 | 27 | 21 | 22 |
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South West England
Points of Interest
AV. DAY PARKING FROM (£) | FUEL COST (£) | # OF CAMPSITES | BEST FOR NATURE | BEST FOR COUPLES | BEST FOR KIDS | £14.57 | £12.52 | 22 | 4 | 29 | 30 |
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1
Norfolk
East England
2
Cornwall
South West England
3
Kent
South East England
4
Lake District
North West England
5
Suffolk
East England
6
Peak District
Midlands
7
Staffordshire
Midlands
8
West Sussex
South East England
9
Anglesey
Wales
10
Caernarfon
Wales
11
Worcestershire
The Midlands
12
Dorset
South West England
13
Surrey
South East England
14
Isle of Skye
Scotland
15
Derbyshire
The Midlands
16
Shropshire
The Midlands
17
Llanidloes
Wales
18
New Forest National Park
South East England
19
Gloucestershire
South West England
20
Buckinghamshire
South East England
21
Bath
South West England
22
Skegness
The Midlands
23
Hertfordshire
East England
24
Lincoln
The Midlands
25
Warwick
The Midlands
26
Wiltshire
South West England
27
Snowdonia
Wales
28
Chester
North West England
29
Isle of Wight
South East England
30
Yorkshire Dales National Park
North East England
31
Scarborough
North East England
32
Nottingham
The Midlands
33
Northamptonshire
The Midlands
34
Glencoe to Fort William
Scotland
35
Oxford
South East England
36
Brecon
Wales
37
North York Moors
North East England
38
Loch Ness
Scotland
39
Stratford Upon Avon
The Midlands
40
Cambridge
East England
41
Blair Atholl
Scotland
42
Blackpool
North West England
43
Eastbourne
South East England
44
Rutland
The Midlands
45
Harlech
Wales
46
Durham
North East England
47
Exeter
South West England
Before you plan and head out on your next adventure, make sure you have the right van insurance for your needs.
Private van
insurance is most likely the
best cover for a
staycation. But if you
have made any
modifications to your
van you will need to
ensure you have
the correct cover.
If you’re unsure which type of van insurance you will need, use our guide to help you get on the right road.
This index comprises the best camping locations around the UK in England, Scotland and Wales. To find the best locations to tour in a van, our study analysed a number of different factors including:
An index score was used to rank each location based on the above ranking factors. The final index score then tallied these up to find the best destinations across the UK to holiday in a van.