New vs used

New vs used static caravan: which is better to buy?

A new caravan gives you the clean slate and the showroom smell. A used one can cut the entry price dramatically. Neither is automatically the better deal because the park agreement, remaining licence, condition and eventual resale position can matter as much as the age on the brochure.

The financially clever caravan is not necessarily the one with untouched cushions. Cushions, unlike depreciation, are relatively inexpensive.

North Wales · Darwin Escapes

Talacre Beach Resort

Talacre Beach is a large, facilities-led North Wales resort close to the beach. It suits buyers who want swimming, entertainment, food and family activities on the park rather than a quiet base with minimal facilities.

Published starting point

Darwin Escapes currently advertises Talacre Beach ownership from £17,995, with individual current models advertised at higher prices.

You are paying for a resort here, not just a rectangle of grass with a caravan on it. Make sure you actually want the resort.

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North Wales · Haven

Hafan y Môr Holiday Park

Hafan y Môr is a large Haven resort near Pwllheli with direct beach access, a major indoor water park, an Adventure Village and dedicated owners' facilities. It is best treated as a resort purchase rather than simply a pitch for a caravan.

Published starting point

Haven currently advertises eligible pre-owned holiday homes at Hafan y Môr from £14,995. The headline price excludes site fees, running costs and optional add-ons.

Hafan y Môr is enormous by holiday-park standards. For some buyers that is the attraction; for others it is the warning label.

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Suffolk · Parkdean Resorts

Kessingland Beach Holiday Park

Kessingland Beach is a Suffolk coast option with direct beach access and a livelier facilities mix. The low published entry price makes it worth investigating, but it should not distract from pitch fees and the cost over the full ownership period.

Published starting point

Parkdean's current ownership index lists holiday homes at Kessingland Beach Holiday Park from £12,995. This is a starting price, not the total cost of ownership, and stock can change quickly.

A low entry price is pleasant. It is not a magical exemption from annual bills.

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Norfolk · Parkdean Resorts

Breydon Water Holiday Park

Breydon Water sits close to the Norfolk Broads and offers a practical base for buyers who want waterways, coast and Great Yarmouth within reach. It is more about location and flexibility than postcard-pretty seclusion.

Published starting point

Parkdean's current ownership index lists holiday homes at Breydon Water Holiday Park from £13,995. This is a starting price, not the total cost of ownership, and stock can change quickly.

The Broads are better enjoyed from a boat than from a spreadsheet, but the spreadsheet should come first.

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Yorkshire · Parkdean Resorts

Skipsea Sands Holiday Park

Skipsea Sands is a facilities-led East Yorkshire option with fishing, a pool and a substantial investment programme announced for 2027. It is worth comparing for families, but ask exactly what will be open and when.

Published starting point

Parkdean's current ownership index lists holiday homes at Skipsea Sands Holiday Park from £13,995. This is a starting price, not the total cost of ownership, and stock can change quickly.

Future improvements are lovely. You are buying the park that exists on completion day, not the artist's impression.

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Isle of Wight · Parkdean Resorts

Thorness Bay Holiday Park

Thorness Bay has the lowest current published entry price of Parkdean's Isle of Wight trio. That makes it an obvious comparison point, but ferry travel and annual pitch costs still matter far more than a cheap-looking first number.

Published starting point

Parkdean's current ownership index lists holiday homes at Thorness Bay Holiday Park from £13,995. This is a starting price, not the total cost of ownership, and stock can change quickly.

The cheapest caravan on an island is still on an island.

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What matters

What we would compare before viewing

Price difference between genuinely comparable new and pre-owned units
Remaining licence or permitted age on the park
Condition of the chassis, exterior, heating and appliances
What warranty is included and exactly who provides it
Likely resale route and any park commission or transfer fee

Own & Roam view

Shortlist first, buy later

Compare the total cost of owning each option for the number of years you realistically expect to keep it. The cheapest sticker price and the cheapest ownership are not always the same thing.

Calculate ownership costs

Prices and park information are research snapshots and can change. Check the operator's current terms for the exact caravan and pitch before travelling or paying a deposit.