To help holidaymakers choose their next escape, the AA Caravan & Camping Awards has revealed the best camping and glamping sites for the 2025-26 season.
This year’s winners showcase the finest in scenic getaways, luxurious glamping and eco-friendly retreats, the ultimate inspiration for UK staycations under the stars.
The awards celebrate 13 exceptional sites across the country, selected by the AA’s expert inspectors for their outstanding quality and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Categories included three national winners, five English regional winners and special awards such as AA Glamping Site of the Year, AA Sustainable Park and AA Most Improved Campsite of the Year.
This year’s winners span the length of the UK, from the rich history and coastal charm of Guernsey in the Channel Islands to the banks of the River Dee, which winds through the breathtaking Cairngorms National Park in Aberdeenshire.
The winner of AA Campsite of the Year for England is St Helens in the Park in North Yorkshire, a dog and family-friendly holiday park located in the tranquil countryside of Wykeham, near Scarborough.
It is situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and is only about 15 minutes by car from the coast.
The winner of AA Campsite of the Year for England is St Helens in the Park in North Yorkshire
St Helens is a dog and family-friendly holiday park located in the tranquil countryside of Wykeham, near Scarborough
For campers looking for a luxury experience, the winner of the AA Glamping Site of the Year is Camp de Rêves in Guernsey, Channel Islands
The winner of this category for Scotland is a community-run site in Aberdeenshire, located next to the River Dee, called Ballater Caravan Park.
For Wales, the Campsite of the Year winner is Riverside Camping, Gwynedd, a family-friendly, lakeside camping spot.
For campers looking for a luxury experience, the winner of the AA Glamping Site of the Year is Camp de Rêves in Guernsey, Channel Islands.
The site is described as an award-winning, eco-friendly ‘glampsite’ that overlooks Guernsey’s west coast beaches.
The award for the most improved campsite went to Eye Kettleby Lakes in Leicestershire, which is set across 150 acres of quiet countryside with 130 all-weather pitches.
The winner of the AA Small Campsite of the Year is Hallsdown Farm Touring Park, Devon, and the AA Holiday Park of the Year went to Hopton Holiday Village, Hopton on Sea in Norfolk.
The winner of this category for Scotland is a community-run site in Aberdeenshire, located next to the River Dee, called Ballater Caravan Park
The AA Holiday Park of the Year went to Hopton Holiday Village, Hopton on Sea in Norfolk
It comes as Expedia’s annual global report, Unpack ’26, found the ‘slow travel’ movement is gaining ground, with 84 per cent of travellers expressing interest in staying on or near a farm.
Mentions of farm-related experiences in Vrbo guest reviews have also surged 300 per cent year-over-year, signalling how travellers are searching for starlit skies over busy city lights in 2026.
Hosting the awards, Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Media, said: ‘British caravan and camping has never been more inspiring with parks across the country offering something truly special, from peaceful rural escapes to unforgettable coastal views.
‘This year’s winners highlight the incredible variety and quality of outdoor stays in the UK, where passion, creativity and care combine to give holidaymakers experiences they’ll treasure. Congratulations to all the winners and their teams.’
All winners of the awards feature in the 58th edition of the AA Caravan & Camping Guide, priced at £14.99 and available to buy in bookshops from 6th November 2025.
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