Complete List Of Static Caravan Site Fees 2024 (Updated)

One question that comes up quite frequently with buyers is static caravan site fees.

If you’ve been researching the process of static caravan ownership, you will know that there are other costs associated other than the initial outlay of the holiday home.

Below, we list some of the static caravan site fees on the larger holiday parks. Please note that these prices are subject to change, and it’s necessary to always check with the seller before agreeing to buy a static caravan or lodge.

What Do We Mean By Static Caravan Site Fees?

On top of the cost of your static caravan, there will also be an annual cost to site it in a holiday park. This generally covers costs such as park maintenance, use of park facilities as well as security on site. Always ask what is included in the site fee before signing up for any agreement with the holiday park.

How Do I Pay Holiday Park Site Fees?

Some holiday parks will include a period of time, such as the first year, for free when you purchase a static caravan directly from them. But this isn’t the case with all parks, so before buying, you will need to ask how you need to pay the site fee. Some holiday parks will allow you to pay in instalments, whereas others will want it to be paid annually in advance.

What Isn’t Included In Site Fees?

Usually, general running costs are not included, such as non-domestic rates, gas, electricity, water and static caravan insurance.

Below are some examples of site fees at the main holiday parks in the UK. Remember to check the latest details before buying.

Haven Holiday Park Site Fees

Site Fees: Start from around £4,047 to approx £10,000+ per year

Due: Annually by the end of February

The cost of siting a static caravan on a Haven site varies greatly depending on the park and pitch location. Site fees must be paid in full by the end of February, in time for the start of the season on 1 March.

Other than the pitch, your annual site fee includes maintenance and security, grass cutting, landscaping and general park upkeep, and the use of all the park facilities.

Parkdean Resorts Site Fees

Site Fees: Start from around £3,623 to approx £12,117+ per year

Due: Annually, either August or September

Just like other holiday park providers, Parkdean Resorts‘ pitch or site fees fluctuate depending on the park, the location of the holiday home’s pitch within the park, and the size of the caravan or lodge.

Numerous owners choose to settle their pitch fee annually in one full payment, but they also provide an instalment plan through their associated credit providers. This option allows owners to divide their pitch fee into 10 payments each year or 8 payments if they decide to rent their holiday home through them.

Shorefield Park Site Fees

Site Fees: Start from around £4,780 per year

Due: Fees can be paid over 6 or 12 months by direct debit (with an administration charge).

Shorefield site fees depend on the holiday park as well as where your caravan is situated within the park and the actual size of the caravan.

The annual site fee at Shorefield includes park maintenance, security, use of facilities and entertainment.

Lovat Park Site Fees

Site Fees: Enquire at the park

Due: Annually in November

Site fees vary at different Lovat Park sites. They include access to park facilities, including any owner-exclusive events and activities. Owners are notified annually in November of the site fee.

Additional costs at Lovat Park include;

• Non-domestic rates, billed annually in June
• Electric (metered), billed twice a year, in June and December

Park Holidays Fees

Site Fees: Start from around £3,095 per year

Due: Enquire at the park.

The fees for siting a static caravan at a Park Holidays site vary considerably, contingent upon the specific holiday park and the exact location of your caravan pitch within the premises. Fees can be paid in full or using the park’s direct debit scheme.

The site fees also grant you access to a wealth of park facilities. Depending on the particular site, this can include swimming pools, leisure complexes, eateries, and a vibrant entertainment schedule.

Park Leisure Site Fees

Site Fees: Start from around £3,645 to approx £9,275 per year

Due: Enquire at the park

Park Leisure site fees include access to the park, use of all facilities, maintenance of the park, security, refuse and gas bottle collection.

Away Resorts Site Fees

Site Fees: Enquire at the park

Due: Enquire at the park.

Each holiday park in Away Resorts is unique, so the running costs, site fees and operating costs can differ based on the location and type.

There are a lot of inclusions in the fees, like the use of facilities, owner-exclusive parties, road and drainage maintenance, and security.

Darwin Escapes Site Fees

Site Fees: Average fees start from around £4,340 to £8,234 per year

Due: Enquire at the park.

Darwin Escapes site fees are yearly charges encompassing various benefits of holiday home ownership, including the lease of your plot and unrestricted access to on-park facilities, enabling you to enjoy your holiday home whenever you please.

While these fees can differ based on the resort and cover different aspects, they generally include the cost of the plot your holiday home occupies, access to on-site amenities, maintenance of these facilities, and upkeep of the landscaping and grounds.

Comparing Site Fees – Things To Consider

It’s hard to compare different site fees at different holiday parks – many variables exist.

Here are some things to think about when comparing costs.

Park Opening Times

Some holiday parks are open for 12 months of the year. Although you can’t live year-round in your holiday park home, this extended opening time provides more opportunities for your own holidays and the chance to rent out your static caravan to help cover costs.

What’s Included

It’s essential to ask exactly what is included in the annual site fee. Generally, all holiday park site fees include use of facilities, park maintenance (nb. not holiday home maintenance) and park security. Most site fees won’t include costs such as water, electricity, gas, non-domestic rates and insurance.

Special Offers

Special offers for site fees usually only occur on the initial purchase of your holiday home – but some parks will include the first year’s site fees as part of the deal or offer a discount. It’s always worth the ask!

Payment Schedule

Some parks require the site fee to be paid annually in advance, whereas others will accept it in instalments – ask what payment options are available.

Facilities

The site facilities vary considerably; some are basic, while others have large entertainment complexes. When looking at different site fees, consider what the holiday park has available for owners.