Highbridge Caravan Centre

Name

Highbridge Caravan Centre

Legal name

Highbridge Caravan Centre Ltd

Website

https://highbridgecaravans.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Highbridge Caravan Centre is a family-owned leisure vehicle dealership established in 1965, operating two showrooms in Somerset and Devon that sell new and used motorhomes, caravans, campervans, and folding campers across 20+ brands, supported by finance, servicing, part-exchange, and export services for individual UK and international buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Highbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling new and used motorhomes, caravans, campervans, trailer tents, folding campers, and static caravans directly to consumers. Stock includes vehicles from over 20 major brands including Swift, Bailey, Coachman, Elddis, Eriba, and others. Prices range from approximately £3,000 for used trailers to over £340,000 for luxury motorhomes.
2. Finance Broking: As an FCA-authorized credit broker with limited permission (Registration Number 668989), the company earns commission from introducing customers to lenders for vehicle financing. They offer Hire Purchase (HP) and PCP plans as a Black Horse Approved Dealer.
3. Aftermarket Services: Additional revenue from insurance referrals, servicing, warranty programs, and accessories including awnings, furniture, and camping equipment sold through their online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Highbridge Caravan Centre is a multi-brand leisure vehicle retailer selling new and used motorhomes, touring caravans, campervans, trailer tents, folding campers, and static caravans through two UK showrooms in Somerset and Devon. The core retail offering is complemented by FCA-authorised finance broking, insurance referrals, servicing, warranty, part exchange, and international export services, alongside an online accessories shop.

Product overview

Highbridge Caravan Centre operates as a leisure vehicle dealership offering a comprehensive portfolio of motorhomes, caravans, campervans, trailer tents, folding campers, and static caravans. The core product offering consists of new and used vehicles across multiple vehicle types, supported by value-added services including flexible finance (through Black Horse), insurance, servicing, warranty, part exchange, and export services. The company stocks over 23 leading brands including Swift, Bailey, Coachman, Elddis, Sprite, and others. Additional revenue streams include an online shop for awnings, accessories, and camping equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Motorhomes New and used motorhomes for personal touring and leisure travel, sourced from manufacturers such as Swift, Bailey, Auto-Trail, Knaus, and Niesmann+Bischoff, available with multiple berth and layout configurations.
• Touring Caravans New and used touring caravans from leading manufacturers including Swift, Bailey, Coachman, Elddis, and Sprite, sold for personal holiday and touring use.
• Campervans New and used campervans from brands including Ace, Adria, and Volkswagen, aimed at personal leisure and conversion-friendly travel use.
• Trailer Tents & Folding Campers Lightweight new and used trailer tents and folding campers from brands including Camp-Let, Conway, Opus, and Raclet, for entry-level and flexible camping use.
• Static Caravans Static holiday caravans including Willerby brand models, sold via the wholly-owned Newcombe Static Caravan Park subsidiary.
• Finance Services FCA-authorised credit broking service introducing customers to lenders (Black Horse) for vehicle Hire Purchase (HP) and PCP finance plans.
• Leisure Vehicle Insurance Insurance referral service for motorhomes, caravans, and campervans, providing customers with policy recommendations at point of sale.
• Servicing & Warranty NCC Approved Workshop servicing and warranty services for purchased leisure vehicles, delivered by professionally trained staff.
• Part Exchange Trade-in service allowing customers to exchange their existing leisure vehicle as part-payment towards a new or used purchase.
• International Export Services International export service for overseas customers, handling documentation and shipping logistics for vehicles purchased from Highbridge stock.
• Awnings, Accessories & Camping Shop Online retail shop selling caravan and motorhome awnings, accessories, touring supplies, leisure furniture, and camping equipment.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Swift Group: UK-based leisure vehicle manufacturer of caravans, motorhomes, and holiday homes; one of Highbridge's largest stocked brands. Comparable as a key supplier rather than a competitor, but useful for understanding category pricing and product cycles.
• Bailey of Bristol: Major UK caravan and motorhome manufacturer whose products form a core part of Highbridge's inventory. Comparable as a supplier and category benchmark for new-vehicle pricing and model mix.

Direct peers

• White Arches Caravans: Multi-branch UK leisure vehicle dealership in Northamptonshire selling new and used motorhomes and caravans. Directly comparable as a multi-location, multi-brand family-style dealer.
• Marquis Leisure: One of the UK's largest multi-brand leisure vehicle dealer networks with 12 branches across England, selling new and used motorhomes, caravans, and campervans. Directly comparable to Highbridge as a multi-brand, multi-location leisure vehicle retailer with similar brand portfolio and service stack.
• Cleveland Caravans: North East England-based leisure vehicle dealer carrying major motorhome and caravan brands. Comparable to Highbridge as a regional multi-brand retailer with full sales/service/parts operation.
• Lowdhams: Long-established UK leisure vehicle dealership based in Nottinghamshire with multiple showrooms selling motorhomes, caravans, and campervans. Directly comparable to Highbridge as a heritage multi-brand family dealer with new/used inventory and accessory/service offerings.
• Webbs Motor Caravans: West Sussex-based motorhome and caravan retailer carrying major European brands. Comparable to Highbridge in product mix (motorhomes, caravans, campervans) and multi-brand dealership model.
• Bilbo's Motorhomes: West Sussex-based motorhome retailer offering new and used units from premium European brands. Comparable to Highbridge in motorhome-focused retail with new/used mix and export capability.
• Don Amott Caravans & Motorhomes: East Midlands multi-branch leisure vehicle dealer stocking Swift, Bailey, and other major brands. Comparable to Highbridge as a regional multi-brand dealer with showroom and service operations.
• Glossop Caravans: Family-run UK caravan and motorhome dealer in the Midlands, stocking multiple leading brands. Comparable to Highbridge as a multi-brand leisure vehicle retailer with adjacent service offerings and similar heritage positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HighbridgeCC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HighbridgeCaravans
• Facebookfacebook.com/HighbridgeCaravans
• Instagraminstagram.com/highbridgecaravancentre
• TikToktiktok.com/@highbridge.caravans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/highbridge-caravan-centre-limited

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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