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Haven Leisure Ltd has submitted a planning application to East Lothian Council for a new shop, laundrette and bin store at Seton Sands Holiday Village. The proposal is phase one of a wider redevelopment that could add up to 290 caravans and includes drainage and flood mitigation measures. The shop would be open to the public and include cycle parking.
Chelston Motorhomes, a dealership in Wellington, is celebrating over 50 years in business. Founded in 1973 as a garage, it sold its first motorhome in 1986 and has since become a leading dealer in the South West, representing brands like Auto-Trail, Bürstner, and Swift.
Bookings at farm-based caravan and camping sites over the May bank holiday weekend rose 54% year-on-year, according to Pitchup.com. Use of the site's 'farm' filter increased by 336%. Founder Dan Yates attributes the growth to factors including TV shows like Clarkson's Farm, interest in UK holidays, affordability, and warmer summers. Farmers report that campsite income has become vital to their businesses.
Residents and holidaymakers have been allowed back into a caravan park near Dunwich Heath after a wildfire that spread across about 112 hectares. Fire crews remain on scene tackling hotspots, while police escort people to collect personal belongings. The Dunwich Classic Car Mini Rally will go ahead on August 9, and an information centre at Westleton Village Hall will be open from 9am to 4pm.
In Paddock Wood, Kent, an out-of-control bonfire spread to a nearby motorhome site, damaging two static homes, one caravan, and several sheds. Seven fire engines and a bulk water carrier attended, with crews using hose reel jets to extinguish the flames. No injuries were reported, and the fire is believed to have started accidentally when the bonfire ignited dry grass. The incident occurred as firefighters also battled a major wildfire on the Isle of Grain.
Highlands End Holiday Park near Eype in Dorset has been included in Campsites.co.uk's list of 122 outstanding family campsites in the UK for 2026. It is one of 47 sites highlighted for excellence. The park offers an indoor heated pool, an 18-hole FootGolf course, an adventure playground, indoor soft play, and alpacas. It has a 4.82/5 rating, with 98% of visitors recommending it.
Nationwide Lodges Ltd has applied for a premises license for Adgestone Caravan and Camping Site in Sandown. If approved, the license would allow plays from 8am to 11pm, films from 5pm to 11pm, live music from noon to midnight, and recorded music from 8am to midnight. Alcohol sales would be permitted from 8am to 11pm. The application was made under the Licensing Act 2003. Residents have until August 24 to submit written objections or comments to the council's licensing section. Making false statements in connection with the application carries a maximum fine of £5,000.
Planning officers are recommending approval for a retrospective application to keep two static caravans for a single traveller family at Chestnut Paddocks off Titchfield Road. The application goes before Fareham Borough Council's planning committee on August 12. Despite 118 objections from 100 households, officials say the use would not harm the landscape, and ecologists and highways have raised no objections.
Kelling Heath Holiday Park in Norfolk, UK, will host its second Wild Sky Weekend from September 25 to 27. The event includes guided stargazing, bat walks, a glow-in-the-dark woodland trail, and other nature activities. The park is a two-star dark sky discovery site. Most activities are free for guests staying at the park, with some possibly carrying a small charge.
More than 300 new caravan pitches are planned at Pontins Pakefield Holiday Village in Lowestoft, which currently houses workers building Sizewell C nuclear power station. The site would be developed in two phases: 160 pitches initially, then 180 more. After the 10-year construction period, the land would revert to tourism use. East Suffolk's planning committee north will consider the application on August 11.
An application has been submitted to Kingston Council for a residential caravan site with 7 pitches for Gypsies/Travellers on an undeveloped plot beside Leatherhead Road in Malden Rushett. The proposal includes 7 dayrooms, hardstanding, drainage and landscaping, and is partly retrospective. Reference number 26/01543/FUL.
Cole, a 61-year-old former nanny from the UK, moved into a motorhome after her divorce to pursue hardstyle music festivals. Over ten years, she attended numerous events and gained 70,000 followers on social media under the alias 'Electro Granny'. At festivals, she faced criticism from younger attendees who told her to go home, but she continued dancing in the center of the venue. Her actions sparked mixed reactions online, with some condemning the hecklers and others praising her resilience.
Elddis, part of Erwin Hymer Group, has confirmed 217 redundancies after ceasing production at its Consett plant in County Durham. The move follows declining caravan registrations and rising demand for campervans and motorhomes in the UK. The company will retain a presence at Delves Lane, including the Elddis Experience Centre, and will design new campervan and motorhome ranges using Erwin Hymer Group's production network.
Gruinard Bay Caravan Park in Laide, Scotland, has applied to Highland Council to extend its operating season from seven to nine months, citing increased tourism along the North Coast 500. Owners Dale and Kristina Irving say the change would support local businesses and align with tourism strategies to reduce peak-season congestion.
Police in Gwent are investigating an arson attack on a motorhome in Brynmawr, Wales. The fire damaged two nearby cars and woodland. Witnesses are urged to come forward.
Lynne Cole, 61, from the UK, took up hardstyle after her divorce and moved into a motorhome to attend music festivals. She shares dance videos on TikTok, amassing over 70,000 followers. Cole has been attending raves for about 10 years and has faced age-related criticism but continues to dance.
Campers in the Lake District face a fixed penalty notice after lighting a sizable fire on dry, peaty ground. The incident was discovered on Tuesday evening (August 4) during a joint patrol of Ullswater Valley by local authorities, police, fire services, and the National Trust. Evidence of environmental damage included uprooted flora and the fire itself. The fire was extinguished, and those responsible acknowledged their actions and will receive a penalty notice.
The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has unconditionally approved plans for a 60-day recreational campsite adjacent to Hillcroft Caravan Park in Pooley Bridge, Penrith. The decision was made on Wednesday, July 29. Access to the temporary campsite will be via the existing caravan park. The site will have no more than 40 pitches and will use only movable structures, with portable toilet/washing blocks and wastewater removed to the United Utilities Wastewater Treatment Works in Kendal. The campsite must operate in accordance with the submitted details, or it will lose permitted development rights.
Conwy Council proposes overnight motorhome ban on Abbey Road, one-way traffic on Trinity Avenue, and parking restrictions on dozens of streets. Objections due by 28 August 2026.
Travellers broke a lock and set up camp at Highfield Lane park in Quinton, Birmingham. Locals fear a repeat of past mess; council and police are responding.
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