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Owning a static caravan in North Wales: a guide

North Wales has holiday parks along the resort coast from Prestatyn to Llandudno, around the island of Anglesey, in and around Eryri National Park, and on the beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula. The A55 runs along the coast, so much of the region is within an hour or two of Manchester, Liverpool and Chester.

32 parks currently list 458 holiday homes for sale on My Holiday Caravan, most priced between £27,995 and £69,995. This guide covers when parks are open, the weather, the most viewed parks, things to do, the main areas and how to get there.

A sandy bay in North Wales with static caravans on the fields above and mountains rising behind
Illustrative image of the North Wales coast
Parks with homes for sale
32
Holiday homes for sale
458
Most are priced
£28k–£70kfrom £9,995
Dog-friendly parks
32of 32 parks
Open all year
7parks with a 12-month season

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

The year in North Wales

How many parks in North Wales are open each month, and what the weather is usually like.

Parks open: the share of the 25 North Wales parks with holiday homes for sale that list an opening season, open on the 15th of each month. Weather: average daily high and low in °C, and average days with rain.

Most viewed parks in North Wales

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

  1. Whitehouse Leisure Park

    Abergele

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    64
    From
    £9,995
    Season
    11 months
    14,275 views in 2026 so far
    View park and holiday homes
  2. Presthaven Sands

    Prestatyn

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    49
    From
    £14,531
    Season
    8 months
    6,786 views in 2026 so far
    View park
  3. Hafan Y Môr Holiday Park

    Pwllheli, Gwynedd

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    43
    From
    £14,686
    Season
    9 months
    3,739 views in 2026 so far
    View park
  4. Greenacres Holiday Park

    Snowdonia

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    33
    From
    £18,495
    Season
    11 months
    3,611 views in 2026 so far
    View park
  5. Ty Mawr Holiday Park

    Abergele

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    26
    From
    £18,995
    Season
    9 months
    3,486 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.

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Things to do in North Wales

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

A sandy cove with clear water between rocky clifftops

Beaches

Llandudno North Shore

Llandudno

A long curve of beach below a Victorian promenade, with a pier and the Great Orme headland at one end.

Benllech

Anglesey

A sandy, sheltered beach on the east coast of Anglesey, popular with families, with cafés close to the sand.

Newborough and Llanddwyn Island

Anglesey

A wide beach backed by forest and dunes, with Llanddwyn, a tidal island with a lighthouse and views of Eryri, at one end.

Abersoch

Llŷn Peninsula

Sandy beaches and sheltered water used for sailing and watersports, with beach huts along the main beach.

Porth Dinllaen

Llŷn Peninsula

A National Trust beach and fishing hamlet reached on foot along the sand or across the golf course.

A coastal footpath through heather and gorse along a clifftop

Walks and outdoors

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

Eryri National Park

The highest mountain in Wales, with several walking paths to the summit and a rack railway from Llanberis in season.

Great Orme

Llandudno

A limestone headland with a country park, walking routes, a tramway and a cable car to the summit.

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

Anglesey

A route of around 130 miles around the island, part of the Wales Coast Path, passing beaches, cliffs and harbour villages.

Aber Falls

Near Abergwyngregyn

A tall waterfall at the end of a valley walk from the village, managed by Natural Resources Wales.

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

Gardens and attractions

Bodnant Garden

Conwy Valley

A National Trust garden with terraces, woodland and a laburnum arch that flowers in late spring.

Portmeirion

Near Porthmadog

An Italian-style village built in the 20th century by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis, with gardens and woodland. There is an entry charge.

Zip World

Bethesda and other sites

Zip lines and adventure activities, including a long zip line over a slate quarry near Bethesda.

Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways

Porthmadog

Heritage narrow gauge railways running from Porthmadog into the mountains, to Blaenau Ffestiniog and Caernarfon.

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

Heritage

Conwy Castle

Conwy

A medieval castle with complete town walls you can walk along. It is part of a World Heritage Site with the castles at Caernarfon, Harlech and Beaumaris.

Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon

A large medieval castle on the Menai Strait, with towers and wall walks open to visitors.

Beaumaris Castle

Anglesey

An unfinished concentric castle with a moat, on the waterfront in Beaumaris.

Llechwedd

Blaenau Ffestiniog

Underground tours of a former slate mine, in an area that is part of the slate landscape World Heritage Site.

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

Food and drink

Anglesey sea salt and seafood

Menai Strait

Sea salt is produced on the Menai Strait, and local seafood, including Menai mussels, appears on menus across the area.

Welsh cakes and bara brith

Across the region

Griddle-cooked Welsh cakes and bara brith, a fruit loaf, are served in tea rooms and bakeries throughout North Wales.

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

Rainy days

National Slate Museum

Llanberis

A museum in former quarry workshops beside Llyn Padarn, telling the story of slate quarrying. Entry is free.

Anglesey Sea Zoo

Brynsiencyn

An aquarium of marine life found around the Welsh coast, beside the Menai Strait.

Where to look in North Wales

The main areas, and how they differ for owners.

A curved Victorian promenade and pier below a large green headland

The north coast

Prestatyn, Rhyl, Abergele, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno

Resort towns and long beaches along the A55, with many of the larger parks. The quickest part of North Wales to reach from the North West.

A small lighthouse on a rocky island beside a sandy beach, with mountains across the water

Anglesey

Benllech, Moelfre, Rhosneigr, Beaumaris

An island of beaches, coves and harbour villages, reached over the Menai bridges. Parks here are generally quieter than on the north coast.

A still mountain lake reflecting rugged peaks, with a stone cottage on the shore

Eryri and the valleys

Betws-y-Coed, Llanberis, Beddgelert, Bala

Mountains, lakes and forests. Rural parks suit walking, climbing and outdoor activities.

Sailing dinghies in a sheltered sandy bay with beach huts and green hills

The Llŷn Peninsula and Porthmadog

Pwllheli, Abersoch, Criccieth, Porthmadog

Beaches, harbours and sailing waters on the Cardigan Bay side, with longer journeys from England.

Getting to North Wales

Typical journey times. They vary with traffic and where in the county you are going.
FromBy roadBy rail
ManchesterAround 1 hr to 1 hr 30 min to the north coast, via the M56 and A55Direct trains to Llandudno, around 2 hours
LiverpoolAround 1 hour to the north coast, via the A55Trains with one change, around 2 hours
BirminghamAround 2 hr 30 min, via the M6, M56 and A55Direct trains to the north coast, around 2 hr 30 min to 3 hr
LondonAround 4 to 5 hours, via the M1 or M40, M6 and A55Direct trains from London Euston to the north coast, Bangor and Holyhead, around 3 to 3 hr 30 min

The A55 runs along the north coast and across Anglesey to Holyhead. The Llŷn Peninsula and Eryri are reached on the A487 and A470. Summer weekends and bank holidays are usually the busiest times on the A55.

Welsh is widely spoken in Gwynedd and on Anglesey, and road signs are bilingual. Times above are typical and vary with traffic and where you are going.

Questions about owning a caravan in North Wales

How much does a static caravan cost in North Wales?

There are 458 holiday homes for sale at 32 parks in North Wales on My Holiday Caravan. Most are priced between £27,995 and £69,995, and the lowest start from £9,995. Prices depend on age, size and specification, and on the park and pitch.

Are there 12-month holiday parks in North Wales?

7 of the 32 parks with holiday homes for sale in North 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 North Wales?

32 of the 32 parks with holiday homes for sale in North 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 North Wales?

July and August are the busiest months, with the school holidays and the warmest weather. Spring and September are popular for walking, with fewer visitors. The year chart on this page shows how many parks are open each month and what the weather is usually like.

How long does it take to drive to North Wales from Manchester?

Usually around an hour to an hour and a half to the north coast resorts via the M56 and A55. Anglesey takes around two hours, and the Llŷn Peninsula around two to three hours.

Which part of North Wales should I look at?

The north coast has the resorts and many of the larger parks, Anglesey is quieter with beaches and coves, Eryri suits walking and the mountains, and the Llŷn Peninsula has beaches and sailing waters further from the main roads.

Can I let my static caravan in North 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 North 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 North Wales

Compare 458 caravans and lodges at 32 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.