The Camping and Caravanning Club

What The Camping and Caravanning Club does

The Camping and Caravanning Club is a UK-based, member-supported organisation founded in 1901 that operates one of the country's largest campsite networks. The club runs two parallel physical networks: 55 directly owned and managed "Club Sites" — equipped with grass pitches, hardstanding pitches, electric hook-ups, and amenity blocks — and a certificated network of more than 800 small member-exclusive campsites operated by private landowners under club certification. Around this core, the club offers ancillary accommodation (glamping pods and lodges, self-catering properties, holiday homes), member-tailored insurance products (Club Care, travel, and Arrival breakdown cover), motorhome hire, manoeuvring training courses, and a European partner-campsite network for international travel.

The commercial model is a hybrid of subscription and transaction revenue. Annual membership at £56.95/year provides access to certificated sites, priority booking up to a year in advance, and discounts of up to 30% on Club Site pitch fees, which range from £7.45 to £19.50 per night depending on location, pitch type, and season. Club Sites are also open to non-members, and the club generates incremental per-night transaction revenue from them. Insurance, breakdown cover, and other member services provide recurring premium revenue. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the club's website and a UK Service Centre in Nottingham; a network of attraction partners (Thorpe Park, Drayton Manor, English Heritage) extends the member value proposition. The club is a private non-profit with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries. Technology is limited to a standard booking platform and an OpenID Connect identity provider for member authentication; no public API or AI/ML capability is disclosed. The dominant current strategic event is the 125th anniversary in 2026, supported by a partnership with Professor Miles Richardson on a nature-exposure health initiative and a promotional grass-pitch offer across 55 Club Sites.

Name

The Camping and Caravanning Club

Legal name

The Camping and Caravanning Club

Website

https://campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Camping and Caravanning Club, founded in 1901, is a UK non-profit membership organisation operating 55 Club Sites and a network of over 800 member-exclusive certificated campsites. It serves families and outdoor enthusiasts with campsites, insurance, glamping, and travel services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Hospitality & Campsite Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ), Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG)

Keywords

• UK campsite network
• Camping membership club
• Caravanning holidays
• Outdoor hospitality services
• Glamping accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

Coventry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscription at £56.95 per year, providing access to exclusive member-only campsites, priority booking, and discounts on Club Sites and retail partners.
2. Campsite Bookings: Revenue from pitch fees at Club Sites, ranging from £7.45 to £19.50 per night depending on pitch type and location. Club Sites are open to both members and non-members.
3. Insurance Products: Club Care Insurance, travel insurance, and breakdown cover tailored for members, generating recurring revenue through policy premiums.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Camping and Caravanning Club is a UK non-profit membership organization that operates a network of 55 directly managed Club Sites and over 800 member-exclusive certificated campsites. It sells annual memberships (£56.95/year) granting access to member-only sites, priority booking, and discounts of up to 30% on pitch fees, alongside ancillary services including glamping accommodations, self-catering properties, camping and travel insurance, breakdown cover, motorhome hire, and manoeuvring courses.

Product overview

The Camping and Caravanning Club operates a platform-plus-membership model centered on campsite booking services. The core offering comprises Club Sites (club-owned/managed campsites across the UK) and a network of over 800 Member-exclusive Certificated Sites run by private landowners. Additional accommodation products include Glamping (Pods, Lodges) and Self-Catering Properties at select locations. The club also offers insurance products (Club Care Insurance, Travel Insurance, Breakdown Cover), Motorhome Hire, and Manoeuvring Courses as ancillary services. A £56.95/year Membership subscription unlocks discounts of up to 30% on Club Sites and exclusive access to Certificated Sites and member-only offers. The club celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership Annual membership subscription at £56.95 per year providing access to member-exclusive certificated sites, priority booking up to a year in advance, and discounts of up to 30% on Club Site pitch fees and partner offers.
• Club Sites Network of 55 club-owned and managed campsites across the UK offering grass pitches, hardstanding pitches, electric hook-ups, and amenity blocks. Open to both members and non-members.
• Certificated Sites
• Glamping (Pods and Lodges) Pre-fabricated glamping accommodations including pods and lodges available at select Club Sites, offering a comfort-oriented alternative to traditional tent or caravan camping.
• Self-Catering Properties
• Club Care Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Arrival Breakdown Cover
• Motorhome Hire
• Manoeuvring Courses
• European Campsites

Quantifiable outcome

• Average Brit hasn't taken a countryside walk, seen a sunset, or swum in the sea for over a year (study commissioned by the club)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and industry peer.

• Professor Miles RichardsonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with Professor Miles Richardson for the Re-boot Camp challenge, encouraging Brits to spend 48 hours in nature during the club's 125th anniversary year. The initiative addresses research findings that 69% of Brits say their lack of nature exposure is affecting their mental and physical health.
• Kampgrounds of America (KOA)industry peerOthersListed alongside KOA, Thousand Trails, Parkdean Resorts, Discovery Holiday Parks, and Siblu as major players in the recreational vehicle parks sector. No formal partnership relationship described.
• Thorpe ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClub members receive discounts on Thorpe Park day passes. The nearby Chertsey Club Site (9 minutes from the park) is promoted as accommodation for Thorpe Park visitors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Haven Holidays: Major UK holiday park operator with 38+ coastal parks offering caravans, lodges, and touring pitches. Comparable UK family outdoor-stay market but with owned-park ownership model.
• Parkdean Resorts: UK's largest holiday park operator with caravan and lodge parks across coastal and countryside locations. Comparable UK outdoor-stay market and family-customer focus, but operates owned-park model rather than membership.
• Center Parcs UK: UK forest-village resort operator offering lodges, cabins, and indoor/outdoor activities. Comparable UK nature-based short-stay offering targeting families, though at higher price point.
• Siblu Holidays: European holiday parks operator with sites across France, Netherlands, Spain, and Italy. Comparable caravan/outdoor accommodation model and target market of European camping families.

Direct peers

• Caravan and Motorhome Club: The other major UK membership-based camping and caravanning club, operating Club Sites and Certificated Locations across the UK. Directly comparable membership model, UK site network, and insurance offerings.
• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): North America's largest system of franchised campgrounds with a membership/KOA Value Kard program. Comparable membership-plus-network business model serving RV and tent campers.
• Pitchup.com: UK- and Europe-focused online booking platform for campsites, glamping, and caravan parks. Directly comparable in serving the same UK camping customer base with online booking.
• Cool Camping: UK-based booking platform specializing in boutique campsites, glamping, and unique outdoor stays. Comparable target customer (UK outdoor enthusiasts) and product overlap with the Club's glamping offering.

Regional players

• Thousand Trails: North American membership-based campground network under Encore Resorts. Directly comparable membership model serving RV and tent campers, but operates primarily in the US/Canada rather than UK.

Emerging players

• Hipcamp: US-based online marketplace connecting campers with private-land campsites and glamping. Comparable Certificated Site-style model (private landowners listing campsites) but digitally native and US-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thefriendlyclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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