Caravan holidays are great for families, and not just because they are excellent value. Many touring parks are now designed with families in mind, making them ideal if you are travelling with children - and good for meeting other families, too.

Tourers let you have your own space and are designed with all mod cons including extensive cooking facilities - so you don’t have to eat out unless you want to. In larger parks, you can expect to find adventure playgrounds, splash zones and indoor games areas alongside kids clubs, multi-sports complexes and free family entertainment.

Here are just a few reasons for setting off on a family caravanning adventure:

Baby booming
• No problems about where to feed baby or warming up food
• Bring all your baby paraphernalia
• Don’t be restricted by dining hours

Toddler taming
• Keep familiar things around – from toys to travel cots
• Cook just what they like and choose eating (and sleeping) times
• Relax and make it safe with child locks and toddler proof equipment
• Don’t worry about noisy kids waking up the neighbours

Kiddie clubs
• Get the children out in the fresh air, there’s always something new to explore
• Have fun in the parks’ kid zones, ideal when the weather’s not so good

Teen scene
• Larger parks have family entertainment most summer nights – everything from teen discos to talent competitions …
• Get them involved in outdoor sports, from surfing to rock climbing

And finally, research from the Caravan Club has found children are more likely to help with the washing up and wash unbidden on a touring holiday!