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Owning a static caravan in Mid Wales: a guide

Mid Wales covers the Cardigan Bay coast around Aberdyfi, Tywyn and Barmouth and the hills, reservoirs and market towns inland. It is one of the least crowded parts of Wales, with the Cambrian line running from the Midlands to the coast.

3 parks currently list 44 holiday homes for sale on My Holiday Caravan, most priced between £49,995 and £119,990. This guide covers when parks are open, the most viewed parks, things to do, the main areas and how to get there.

An estuary and sandy beach in Mid Wales with static caravans on the hillside
Illustrative image of Mid Wales
Parks with homes for sale
3
Holiday homes for sale
44
Most are priced
£50k–£120kfrom £27,500
Dog-friendly parks
3of 3 parks
Open all year
1park with a 12-month season
See 44 holiday homes for saleMost viewed parks in Mid Wales

Figures update from live listings. Guide last reviewed 2 October 2026.

The year in Mid Wales

How many parks in Mid Wales are open each month.

Parks open: the share of the 3 Mid Wales parks with holiday homes for sale that list an opening season, open on the 15th of each month.

Most viewed parks in Mid Wales

The three Mid Wales parks people have viewed most on My Holiday Caravan in 2026 so far.

  1. Barmouth Bay Holiday Park

    Gwynedd

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    20
    From
    £34,995
    Season
    10.5 months
    1,708 views in 2026 so far
    View park and holiday homes

  2. Aber Bay

    Aberystwyth

    • Dogs allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    • Entertainment
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    12
    From
    £27,500
    Season
    10.5 months
    1,192 views in 2026 so far
    View park

  3. Maesmawr Farm Resort

    Powys

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    12
    From
    £79,990
    Season
    12 months
    606 views in 2026 so far
    View park

Ranked by page views from January to date in 2026. This is a measure of interest, not a rating, and advertising does not affect the order.

See all 3 parks in Mid Wales

Things to do in Mid Wales

Days out, walks and places to visit within reach of the holiday parks in Mid Wales.

A sandy cove with clear water between rocky clifftops

Beaches

Aberdyfi

Dyfi estuary

A sandy beach and dunes at the mouth of the Dyfi, popular for sailing.

Barmouth

Cardigan Bay

A long sandy beach with a timber railway bridge across the Mawddach estuary.

Ynyslas

Near Borth

Dunes and a sandy beach at the mouth of the Dyfi, part of a national nature reserve.

A coastal footpath through heather and gorse along a clifftop

Walks and outdoors

Elan Valley

Near Rhayader

A chain of reservoirs and dams in the hills, with walking and cycling routes and dark skies.

Cadair Idris

Near Dolgellau

A mountain in southern Eryri, with paths to the summit.

Mawddach Trail

Dolgellau to Barmouth

A flat path on a former railway along the estuary.

A gravel path through a garden of tree ferns, palms and flowering shrubs

Gardens and attractions

Talyllyn Railway

Tywyn

A narrow gauge railway into the hills, the first in the world to be run by volunteers.

Centre for Alternative Technology

Near Machynlleth

An eco centre with displays and gardens.

A ruined stone castle on a green hill with sheep grazing below

Heritage

Powis Castle

Welshpool

A castle with terraced gardens, managed by the National Trust.

Fish and chips and a pot of crab on a harbour wall, with boats behind

Food and drink

Welsh lamb and local markets

Across the region

Market towns such as Machynlleth and Welshpool hold regular markets.

A harbour seen through a rain-covered cafe window, with a cup of coffee on the sill

Rainy days

Hay-on-Wye bookshops

Hay-on-Wye

A town of second-hand bookshops on the border with England.

Where to look in Mid Wales

The main areas, and how they differ for owners.

Sand dunes and a sandy estuary beach with mountains behind

The Cardigan Bay coast

Aberdyfi, Tywyn, Barmouth, Borth

Sandy beaches and estuaries on the coast.

A stone dam with water cascading over it into a wooded valley

Elan Valley and Rhayader

Rhayader, Llanidloes

Reservoirs, hills and dark skies.

A castle with terraced gardens above rolling green farmland

Montgomeryshire

Welshpool, Newtown, Montgomery

Rolling farmland near the English border.

Getting to Mid Wales

Typical journey times. They vary with traffic and where in the county you are going.
FromBy roadBy rail
BirminghamAround 2 to 2 hr 30 min to the coast, via the M54 and A458Direct trains on the Cambrian line to Machynlleth, Aberdyfi and Tywyn
ManchesterAround 2 hr 30 min to 3 hoursTrains via Shrewsbury, around 3 to 3 hr 30 min
CardiffAround 2 hr 30 min to 3 hours, via the A470Trains via Shrewsbury, around 3 hr 30 min

The A470 runs north to south through the region and the A458 and A489 lead in from Shrewsbury. Roads are rural and journeys take longer than distances suggest.

Questions about owning a caravan in Mid Wales

How much does a static caravan cost in Mid Wales?

There are 44 holiday homes for sale at 3 parks in Mid Wales on My Holiday Caravan. Most are priced between £49,995 and £119,990, and the lowest start from £27,500. Prices depend on age, size and specification, and on the park and pitch.

Are there 12-month holiday parks in Mid Wales?

1 of the 3 parks with holiday homes for sale in Mid Wales list a 12-month season. Most others open from around March to October or November. A 12-month park is still a holiday park, so the caravan cannot be your main home.

Are there dog-friendly caravan parks in Mid Wales?

3 of the 3 parks with holiday homes for sale in Mid Wales say they accept dogs. Rules on how many, which breeds and where dogs can go vary, so check with the park.

When is the best time to visit Mid Wales?

July and August are the busiest months, with the school holidays and the warmest weather. May, June and September usually have long days and fewer visitors. Most parks are open from spring to autumn, and the year chart on this page shows how many are open each month.

How long does it take to drive to Mid Wales from Birmingham?

Usually around two to two and a half hours to the Cardigan Bay coast via the M54 and A458.

Which part of Mid Wales should I look at?

The Cardigan Bay coast has the beaches, the Elan Valley suits walking and dark skies, and Montgomeryshire is closest to the English border.

Can I let my static caravan in Mid Wales?

Some parks run letting schemes, some allow private letting with conditions, and some do not allow letting. It depends on the park, so check the park rules and pitch licence before you buy.

How much are site fees in Mid Wales?

Site fees vary between parks with location, facilities, season length and pitch. Each park can give you a written breakdown of its current fees and what they include.

Further reading

Holiday homes for sale in Mid Wales

Compare 44 caravans and lodges at 3 parks, with prices and opening seasons.

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This guide is for information only and is not financial or investment advice. Static caravans depreciate over time and should not be bought expecting capital growth or a financial return.