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Campervan sites backed in Wales, withdrawn on Holy Island, bans criticized

02.07.2026 14:43 1 min 3 sources РУС
Nation.Cymru ISL + 2 more
Campervan sites backed in Wales, withdrawn on Holy Island, bans criticized
Original source: Nation.Cymru

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CAMpRA supports Denbighshire motorhome aire, Lindisfarne hotel withdraws campervan parking bid, and beauty-spot bans called short-sighted.

Campaign group CAMpRA founder Donald MacDonald backed the Denbighshire Motorhome Aire project to create six paid overnight motorhome spaces in Wales, including two in Rhyl. Residents of Marine Drive opposed placing the site on coastal lawns. MacDonald said such sites attract year-round tourists and average spending is about 50 pounds per day. The county council said the project aims to tackle illegal camping and will be funded by grants from the Welsh and UK governments.

Lindisfarne Hotel on Holy Island withdrew its application for permanent campervan spaces on its car park. The proposal included four spaces for self-contained campervans but drew over 20 objections from locals, plus comments from Northumberland Coast National Landscape and the parish council. The hotel previously used a temporary campervan area under a 60-day permission. The application was withdrawn before a decision.

Campra group opposed banning campervans and motorhomes in tourist areas, including Falls of Falloch in Scotland. They say such measures hurt local economies, and 88% of motorhome owners are unhappy with the lack of parking infrastructure.

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Campaign group backs overnight motorhome sites despite local opposition

27.04.2026 Nation.Cymru ISL Original source

Campervan parking proposal withdrawn by Holy Island hotel

24.04.2026 Northumberland Gazette ENG Original source

Banning campervans from beauty spots ‘short-sighted’

23.04.2026 The Herald ENG Original source

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