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UK Campsites Open Through Winter That Welcome Campervans (2026 Guide)

Every autumn someone in the group asks the same question: where can we still go once the clocks change? Lots of campsites shut for the winter, but plenty don’t. We’ve put together a list of UK campsites that say on their own websites that they’re open through the winter and take campervans and motorhomes. We’ve gone from the Highlands to Cornwall, with a stop in Northern Ireland on the way.

Checked 26 October 2026. We read each campsite’s own website again before publishing this list. A few close for a short spell, such as January or Christmas, and we’ve said so under each one. Opening dates and facilities can change, especially in winter, so always call or email the site before you travel.

Winter camping tips from one van owner to another

  • Book a hardstanding pitch. Grass gets soft in winter, and hardstanding saves you from getting bogged down.
  • Check your hook-up amps. Winter sites often list 10A or 16A. A small heater plus the kettle can trip a low supply, so ask before you plug in.
  • Ask what’s open. Shops, bars and some facilities can close out of season, even when the pitches stay open.
  • Look after your water. Keep fresh and waste tanks from freezing on cold nights, and carry a spare container.
  • Manage condensation. Crack a vent or a window. A damp van is a cold van.
  • Pack for darkness. Head torches, spare gas, warm layers and a plan for short daylight hours.
  • Check the forecast and the route. Remote and high roads can be affected by snow and wind, so keep your plans flexible.

UK campsites open through the winter

Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park (Scotland)

Where: Fort William, Highlands

What the site says: Says its caravan and camping park is “now open all year”. Its winter opening page lists Cameron Field for motorhomes, caravans and campervans, with hardstanding, electricity, water and drainage, plus a heated, winterised facilities building. The campsite shop and reception are closed over the winter, and a manager is on site.

Garlyne Brae (Scotland)

Where: Near Nethy Bridge, Cairngorms

What the site says: Campervan and motorhome site that says it is open all year round. 12 hardstanding pitches, each with water and electric hook-up. The FAQs say there are no toilets, showers or wash-up facilities, so guests must be fully self-contained.

  • Address: Near Nethy Bridge (see the site’s Location page)
  • Phone: Via the website
  • Email: Via the website
  • Website: Visit Garlyne Brae

Highland Gateway Glamping & Caravanning (Scotland)

Where: Clackmannan, Central Scotland

What the site says: Open all year except January. Eight large, fully serviced, hardstanding, all-weather pitches for caravans, motorhomes and campervans. The campsite is adults only (18 and over), so check the rules before you book.

Tollymore Forest Park (Northern Ireland)

Where: Near Newcastle, County Down

What the site says: The official nidirect page says it is open all year round for camping and touring vehicles, and lists motorhomes and campervans. Touring pitches on the main site are tarmac with electric hook-up. There may be short closures in winter during severe weather, such as heavy snow or strong winds.

  • Address: Bryansford, near Newcastle, County Down
  • Phone: Book via the nidirect page
  • Email: Book via the nidirect page
  • Website: Visit Tollymore Forest Park

Herding Hill Farm (North East)

Where: Haltwhistle, Northumberland (Hadrian’s Wall)

What the site says: Says it is a Northumberland campsite “open all year round”. Touring pitches include gravel pitches with 16A electric, and motorhomes and campervans are listed among the accommodation types.

The Quiet Site (Lake District)

Where: Ullswater, Cumbria

What the site says: Says it is open all year, with all-weather, fully serviced pitches for tourers, motorhomes and VWs.

Sykeside Camping Park (Lake District)

Where: Brotherswater, Patterdale, Cumbria

What the site says: Says it is open all year round, with the exception of the Christmas period. Its CL site has five hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up for caravans, campervans and motorhomes, and is for Caravan Club members, so check that it suits you.

Orcaber Farm (Yorkshire Dales)

Where: Austwick, near Settle, North Yorkshire

What the site says: Says its campsite, caravans and pods are open all year round, and it has a Caravans & Motorhomes section. The on-site shop is only open from Easter to the end of September.

Longnor Wood Holiday Park (Peak District)

Where: Longnor, near Buxton, Derbyshire

What the site says: Open all year for motorhomes, but closed in January for essential maintenance. All-weather hardstanding touring pitches with 10amp electric. Adults only.

Brundcliffe Farm Caravan Site (Peak District)

Where: Off the Buxton to Ashbourne road, Derbyshire

What the site says: Its page says “open all year round”. The five-pitch Caravan and Motorhome Club CL site is for members only. The site also lists a separate hardstanding site for motorhomes and campervans, so ring to check it is open for your dates.

  • Address: Off the Buxton to Ashbourne road, Peak District (see the site)
  • Phone: 01298 84382 or 07855 893267
  • Email: Via the website
  • Website: Visit Brundcliffe Farm Caravan Site

Hungerford Farm (Wales)

Where: Loveston, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire

What the site says: Says it is open all year round and welcomes touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans. Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up and grey water drainage, and some are fully serviced.

Globe Vale Holiday Park (South West)

Where: Near Redruth, Cornwall

What the site says: Says it is open 365 days a year, including Christmas and New Year, and welcomes campervans and motorhomes. Its fully serviced hardstanding pitches are open all year, with 16amp hook-up.

Bagwell Farm Touring Park (South West)

Where: Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset

What the site says: “Open All Year”. The heated toilet and shower block is open all year, and the hardstanding super pitches are described as “good to use all winter”, with 16-amp hook-up. The Red Barn bar and grill is only open from Easter to October.

Hurst View Leisure (South East)

Where: Lymington, Hampshire (New Forest coast)

What the site says: The FAQ says “We’re open every day of the year, including Christmas day”. Welcomes tents, tourers and motorhomes.

Clippesby Hall (East of England)

Where: Clippesby, Norfolk Broads

What the site says: Says it is open all year round, although some facilities and activities only run from Easter to October. Hardstanding and ‘super’ pitches for tourers and motorhomes, and some areas take small campervans.

Before you set off: always call ahead

Winter opening can change at short notice because of weather, maintenance or private bookings. Some sites close briefly over Christmas or in January. Please ring or email the site to confirm dates, pitch types and what facilities will be open before you travel. A few sites on this list are adults only or for club members, so check that the site suits your crew.

Share your winter spots with the Dubbed Out community

Know a great site that stays open all winter? We’d love to hear about it. Come and tell us in the Dubbed Out VW Community group on Facebook, where most of our community hangs out. Search for “Dubbed Out Community”.

See you in the field in 2027

A winter trip is a great way to test your kit before the summer, and next July we’ll be doing it all over again. Dubbed Out 2027 runs from Thursday 29 July to Sunday 1 August 2027 at the Royal Cheshire Showground in Tabley, near Knutsford.

Tickets are not on sale yet. They are due to go on sale on 31 January 2027. To get early notification and access to tickets, sign up for the newsletter at dubbedoutfestival.co.uk.

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