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Have a look at www.foxleisure.co.uk and www.edwardsandpartners.co.uk for sites for sale across the UK

Phone caravan dealers around the country, they often are aware of the slightest hint of a park being for sale. Believe me, being a park owner is an incredibly stressful occupation so think long and hard about it.

Has often been our dream to set up a small CL but to be honest i could not see it possible to break even let alone make any kind of a living doing this.

Nice advert CL Owner . Looks like a lovely site you got there. Can it pay??

Hi Bill,

   Thank you for your compliments on the site. If your looking to make a living out of it, then you want more than a CL. It will top up any income or pension that you may have. If you want a popular site you have to put in plenty of time and money. But the rewards are more than money, you get to meet and chat to so many different people, it also gives a purpose to keeping a 2 acre site looking clean and nice and being able to share it with people that appreciate the time and effort that you have put in. In short it will make you rich in contentment and pride, but not in the bank.

Dave

Hi Jane2,

     yes you will need planning permission to have a campsite. But if you only wish to have a CL ( max 5 vans ) then The Caravan Club can issue you a temporary planning permit on behalf of the local council, valid for 1 year ( renewable yearly ). I can only tell you about the Caravan Club, I assume that the C&CC do the same. It is not difficult to obtain and the criteria is very limited. All you need is a piece of land ( half an acre or above ) although smaller is allowed. One tap for drinking water and another tap at a place suitable for emptying waste and dustbins or similar. Electric points, toilets and showers are NOT part of the criteria, however lack of power points will greatly restrict the amount of visitors. I hope this helps.

Dave

CL = certified Location by caravan Club, they don't usually cater for tents

CS = Certified site by camping and caravan club, cater for all units

Hi Jane2,

      I just had a quick look on the internet, the camping and caravan club have what you need to know including a telephone number to call. I'm not sure if I am allowed to put the link to the page you want on here.

      The one thing I would say is, if you do go into business put an advert on this site, it's fantastic.......grovel grovel.

Dave

Whatever sort of campsite you have please oh please make sure there is plenty of space or I will not visit.  I do not care how lovely your shower, loo's whatever are if there is no space to swing a cat... if I live in the lap of the next door unit.... I will give  you a very very wide berth...

thanks

hi

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