Spring surge in UK caravan sales and campervan demand

From July 6, motorhomes and campervans in Saltburn, England, will be restricted to marked bays on the north side of Marine Parade between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday, with a four-hour limit. Outside these hours and on Sundays, no time restrictions apply. Parking in unmarked areas with single yellow lines is prohibited at all times. The experimental measure aims to balance resident and visitor needs.

According to CamperDays, 15% of Spanish camper van bookings for June–September are for Edinburgh. The UK ranks third after the US (24%) and Canada (20%), with over 90% of UK bookings concentrated in Scotland. The city offers direct flights from multiple Spanish cities and serves as a gateway to the Highlands and the Isle of Skye.

On the evening of June 13 in Glastonbury, Somerset, two caravans were set on fire next to a Tesco supermarket. The blaze completely destroyed the caravans and damaged about 10% of the store's external wall. No injuries were reported; police treat the fire as suspicious.

North Yorkshire Council retroactively approved three static caravans at Star Carr Farm for six seasonal workers from Poland. The three-year permit was granted due to the inability to hire local staff.

Demand for caravans and motorhomes in the UK has increased by 133% since the start of the year, according to Gomatri. Park operators such as Haven and Away Resort Water Side Park report a surge in bookings. The trend is driven by uncertainty over foreign travel due to the conflict with Iran and rising domestic holiday costs. Modern caravans have become more comfortable, with luxury models costing over £120,000.

A British couple, Louise and Raymond, have been living on a sailboat since 2021, purchased in 2020. Their monthly expenses dropped from €3,480 in Wales to €1,000–€1,200. Income comes from work as a virtual assistant, pension, and rental property. They plan to switch to a river cruiser to travel European inland waterways.