One of the UK’s top holiday parks launches beachfront camping from just £7.50

Aber Bay Holiday Park is located right on the doorstep of Clarach Bay (Picture: Getty Images) With its stunning coastlines and spectacular countryside, Wales is the perfect escape for making the most of this endless summer. From Penarth to Pembrokeshire, there’s so much to discover just across the Severn. And one particularly picturesque spot has just made it even easier for the whole family to experience this corner of the UK. Aber Bay Holiday Park is a luxury caravan park situated in West Wales. Recognised as a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice property for 2026 – placing it among the top 10% of listings worldwide based on reviews – the park is just a 10-minute drive from Aberystwyth. Celebrated by guests for its prime seafront location, the park recently brought back its popular policy which allows visitors to pitch tents right by the beach. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. With slots from £30, for a family of four, that works out at just £7.50 per person. The beach house is the perfect place to unwind in the evening (Picture: Aber Bay Holiday Park) If caravans aren’t your thing, or you happen to have a tent you bought for Glastonbury sat in the attic collecting dust, why not take this as a sign to try your hat at camping? Visitors are allowed one tent per pitch, with the minimum size listed as 4m width x 4m depth. Perched right by the waterfront, the pitches are perfectly positioned for guests to enjoy their own space, while also making use of Aber Bay’s on-site amenities. These include a ‘eco-friendly beachside clubhouse’, a restaurant and bar, comfortable lounge area, and a pretty sizeable heated indoor swimming pool – ideal for when the sea wind gets a bit too brisk. @allenscaravans Park Spotlight – Aber Bay ✨🌊 A laid-back coastal escape – where life slows down and the sea is always in sight 🌿 Set on the Mid Wales coastline, Aber Bay is all about fresh sea air, open space, and uninterrupted views. It’s a place to truly switch off and enjoy the simple things. From peaceful beach walks and quiet mornings to relaxing in the indoor pool to watching the sunset from your holiday home, every moment here feels a little more relaxed. With beautifully positioned homes, a calm and welcoming atmosphere, and the coast right on your doorstep, Aber Bay offers a different pace – one that’s easy to fall in love with. Peaceful, scenic and effortlessly calming, it’s a park you’ll never want to leave… but will always look forward to returning to ❤️ Enquire today and join the family 🩵 🔗 https://allenscaravans.co.uk/holiday-home-ownership/aber-bay/ ♬ original sound – Allens Caravans One thing to note is that several previous guests have mentioned in their reviews that access to the swimming pool is not included in the tent rate. So, if you would like to use this facility, there is an additional charge of £5.00 per adult and £2.50 per child, per hour. On TripAdvisor, guests seem truly bowled over by the site’s location. Tom S, who visited in January this year, shared how incredible it was to be so close to ‘the beautiful Clarach Bay with fantastic views and coastal walks on the doorstep.’ While Lesley C emphasised the ‘brilliant atmosphere by the waterfront.’ One guest, Stuart T, even went as far as to say that looking out over Clarach Bay Beach was the ‘best view in the world.’ The holiday park offers direct coastal access (Picture: Getty Images) It’s easy to see why one of Aber Bay’s biggest draws is its proximity to Clarach Bay Beach. A sheltered sand and shingle beach, it’s extremely popular with nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts. In fact, it’s safe to say that anyone who considers a day of swimming, sailing, windsurfing or kayaking a successful summer holiday will be a big fan of this beach. But if you prefer staying on dry land, there’s still plenty to do (and see). Who can say no to a glass of bubbly by the coast? (Picture: Aber Bay Holiday Park) To experience the true beauty of this small corner, we’d recommend hiking the scenic Coastal Path, offering 5 miles of coastal and inland walking with views of both the bay, rock pools, and Gwynedd, a small woodland section. Or, better yet, why not sit by the tranquil water and soak in the sun? That’s what summer is truly all about. Currently there’s no information available online in regards to when the camping season will come to an end. However, in 2025, pitches closed at the end of August. Of course, if you’d rather keep the elements at arm’s length, Aber Bay also has plenty of caravans, lodges and glamping pods. In October, a Sea View Caravan for two starts from £40 per person. 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