Planning an exciting road trip around the UK, Europe, or maybe even further afield? No matter where you’re going, if you want to find out where you can park your camper whilst away from home, the friendly team at Landseer Leisure can help.
Below, we explain exactly where you can park a camper in the UK as well as where you can stay the night. With just a little bit of research and planning, you can avoid costly fines, unintentionally breaking any laws, and unwanted visitors requesting you move your camper elsewhere!
Can you park a campervan anywhere?
So, can you park a campervan anywhere you like? Put simply, no, you can’t. While a campervan offers eager travellers a sense of freedom that you don’t get with many other holidays or modes of transport, it doesn’t allow you to park absolutely anywhere.
This is especially true if you plan on parking off the beaten track or staying in one spot for long periods of time. To help you avoid potential fines or even having your camper towed away, it’s important to contact the local authority. They can support you with ensuring you’re abiding by all the relevant land-use regulations and aren’t parking on private land.
To park on private land in the UK, you’ll need to get explicit permission from the landowner. Without this permission, you could be in breach of the law. If you can’t find any contact information for the landowner either online or via the local authority, you could ask nearby residents or business owners to see if they can help.
Where to park a camper in the UK
Now you know where not to park, where can you park? First and foremost, when it comes to parking your camper in the UK, it’s important to leave minimal signs that you were there. This means you should try to avoid parking on verges or in the sight of walking paths.
If you’re heading somewhere rural in the UK regardless of whether you’re heading to North Wales or the South of England, typically, you should only park your campervan in designated parking areas. This includes public car parks and campsites that permit vehicles.
Not parking in a rural area? You should have no issue with parking your campervan on the street outside your house or any other area such as a car park or public land, so long as you’re abiding by the parking rules and regulations of the area, and you aren’t sleeping in the vehicle overnight either.
Can you sleep in a campervan anywhere in the UK?
Generally, you can only sleep in your campervan when parked in designated overnight parking areas in the UK. This includes campsites and rest areas as well as wild camping spots, which can be found using convenient online apps such as Park4night and Campercontact.
Some public car parks will allow overnight parking for campervans, but it’s important to check the signs and conform to any local regulations. If you’re wild camping, as long as you have explicit permission from the landowner to stay overnight, you should be able to sleep in peace!
To make sleeping off the beaten track safer, however, it’s important to be aware of potential security risks. Ensure your doors and windows are locked and consider installing additional security measures, such as an alarm, for even greater peace of mind.
Regardless of where you’re choosing to spend the night, it’s also important to draw your curtains and blinds to protect your privacy while sleeping and prevent thieves from seeing any valuables that might be dotted around the interior.
Explore everywhere with the Landseer Ford Custom 2.0 campervan
Searching for the ultimate auto companion to go off-grid and travel the world with? Look no further than our Ford Custom 2.0 campervan. Boasting an off-grid power system, gas-free twin induction hobs, and an impressive 2,500kg towing capacity, it comes with an array of fantastic features.
On top of a generous selection of luxurious, versatile, and safety-assuring features that come as standard with this model, there are also plenty of optional extras that you can explore, too.
At Landseer Leisure, you can equip this camper with a digital rear view mirror, off-grid hot water capabilities, or even premium luxury leather upholstery. Our team of experienced engineers and designers are on hand to help create a camper that works for you.
Keen to add more personality to the interior of the campervan? With a choice of both cabinetry colour and flooring options, you can tailor the space to suit your personal style preferences, ensuring your camper feels like a real home away from home.
Regardless of whether you want to learn more about our team, materials, or pricing, please feel free to reach out to our friendly and knowledgeable team today.
If you prefer to discuss your requirements over the phone, simply give us a call on 01772 429763. You can also get in touch via email at info@landseerleisure.com – we hope to hear from you soon.
