Hay-on-Wye Caravan Park

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  • Family- and dog-friendly site on the outskirts of Hay-on-Wye
  • A 10-minute walk to Hay Festival site; half an hour to the town centre
  • Communal freezer; toilet and shower block and a washing-up area
Surrounded by the splendid countryside of Mid Wales, Hay-on-Wye Caravan Park is an excellent accommodation option – whether you’re into hiking or into the rather more sedentary activity of losing yourself into a good book. The family- and dog-friendly site is a mile and a half from Hay-on-Wye, the small town on the English border known for its concentration of independent and specialist bookshops. The town centre is a mere five-minute drive away, or you can walk it (along a country path) in about half an hour. What’s more, the park sits a 10-minute walk from the grounds of the famed Hay Festival of Literature and Arts, which takes place at the start of summer (late May–early June) and draws authors, artists and other creative characters to this corner of the world. That’s the bookworms sorted. What about the walkers? Well, there’s plenty of choice for them, too, with Brecon Beacons National Park within a five-minute drive. Explore the park’s hills, woodlands and waterfalls, keeping an eye out for wildlife such as water voles, badgers and bats. It’s worth lingering until nightfall, for the Brecon Beacons is a recognised International Dark Sky Reserve, so you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of the Milky Way and assorted constellations. The proximity to the River Wye also means there’s plenty to do on the water, with several outfits renting out paddleboards and canoes, and arranging guided river trips or canyoning excursions. After all that activity, you might well be ravenous, so stop for a bite to eat in Hay-on-Wye, or purchase your provisions there before heading back to base and getting the barbecue started. There is a communal freezer on site, as well as a large washing-up area with a dishwasher. Other amenities include a shower and toilet block with an accessible/family-sized room.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Tent pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Mar to

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 433 Pitchup.com customers

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99% would stay here again

What customers say

This is an exceptionally clean and well-maintained campsite with outstanding facilities, including modern, spotless showers and toilets, and a well-equipped washing-up area. Staff are consistently praised for being friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The location is excellent, offering beautiful views and a pleasant walk into Hay-on-Wye. Many guests highlight the peaceful atmosphere and spacious pitches, with a strong desire to return.

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Perfect campsite!

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Vicki C.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked After a bad experience with another campsite I booked this campsite very short notice but wow am I pleased I did! About 10 minutes after making the booking the owner rang with instructions if reception was closed. Arrived to an absolutely gorgeous clean, quiet, campsite with flower pots galore and plenty of dog bins. The toilets and showers were so clean and the water was so lovely and hot! Lovely dog walks from site and my dogs were obsessed with shrew hunting in the nearby field! Also, lovely picnic table on pitch which was great and added bonus!
This camp site will be my go to place for when I next explore Wales! Big thank you to the owners for making one night so beautiful and relaxing!

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Fantastic site very clean and well kept excellently site

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richard w.

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Liked Spacious level pitches Very Clean and tidy.
Emma and team keep it all extremely well presented with spotlessly clean. One of the best sites we've stayed on over the last 5 years, very friendly and helpful.
Toilets and showers 6 showers in both men's and ladies separate from toilets with a family shower/toilet room too all kept immaculately. Pot washing facilities.
There is a walk from the back of the site that takes you to Hay on Wye where there are lots of bookshops cafes and eateries

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Decent hard standing pitch with grass…

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Fiona C.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Decent hard standing pitch with grass for awning. Lovely friendly wardens.
The showers and toilets were absolutely immaculate. Handy that there’s a bus stop outside the entrance.

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From the manager: Hi Fiona
Thank you for your lovely review. The bus stop is really handy for our guests.
Hope to see you again
Mike, Emma & SImon

Clean facilities Friendly staff Proximity town…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Clean facilities
Friendly staff
Proximity town

Disliked WiFi didn’t work
Expensive for the time of year
Small pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi
Thank you ever so much for taking the time to write a review. It is good to read that you would stay with us again. We are sorry to read you had issues with the wi-fi and it is a shame you didn't let us know at the time as we could have looked into it for you.
We look forward to seeing you again
Mike, Emma & Simon

Highly recommend

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Rachel M.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful site, friendly staff, great sized pitch and immaculate facilities. Easy to get to, which is always a bonus. Site to centre of Hay-on-Wye pretty 25 min walk.

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Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi
Thank you for your lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. When you next visit just let us know what pitch you would like and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Hope to see you soon.
Mike, Emma & Simon

Great site and location

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Mark J.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The site staff were great, really pleasant and very helpful. The site facilities were very clean and well set out.
A nice walk into Hay.

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From the manager: Hi Mark
Thank you very much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again.
Mike, Emma & SImon

Friendly Very clean excellent facilities Spacious plots…

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Simon T.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly
Very clean excellent facilities
Spacious plots

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you ever so much for your kind review. It is great to read you enjoyed our facilities.
Mike, Emma & Simon

Well organised, excellent amenities, clean and…

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Anonymous

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Liked Well organised, excellent amenities, clean and friendly, worth the extra cost

Disliked Nothing

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Blazej B.

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Liked A nice, very clean place. Quiet and peaceful — just the way we like it :)

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Alby T.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked I had a wonderful stay at this campsite. The grounds were clean, well-organized, and clearly cared for, with plenty of space between sites for privacy. The facilities including restrooms and showers were tidy and regularly maintained. I appreciated the quiet atmosphere at night and the friendly staff who offered helpful local tips. It rather even have a hot room for drying up cloths. Trails and natural scenery were easily accessible, making it perfect for relaxing or exploring. The campground felt safe and welcoming. Overall, this is an excellent place for both families and solo travellers. I would happily return.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Hay-on-Wye Caravan Park

Pen-y-Maes

Hay-on-Wye

Powys

Wales

HR3 5PP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.06466°N
3.15043°W

Route directions

The T14 bus service stops opposite the park, on the corner with the Royal Mail post box.

Nearest transport

Coach
13 mi Interchange
14.3 mi Telephone Exchange
17.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
13.8 mi Builth Road Rail Station
14.3 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
15.7 mi Llandrindod Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Spreading along the banks of the River Wye, The Weir Garden (half an hour’s drive) has shaded waterside paths dotted with benches for picnics. Birdlife abounds here – from finches to mallards and woodpeckers – and if you’re lucky you might spot an otter, too. There’s also a walled garden and a glasshouse. The 13th-century cathedral in Hereford (40 minutes) holds the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map of the world drawn on a calf’s skin and adorned with real and mythical beasts, plus dog-headed men and one-legged people. After getting to know these unusual characters, visit the Museum of Cider, with its huge presses, and stock up on this locally made drink. To learn a thing or two about Wales’s mining history, head to the Big Pit National Coal Museum (50 minutes), which occupies a former coal mine. Don a hard hat and join the underground tour, which takes in both the coal faces and the engine houses.

Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 20.1 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 20.4 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 20.4 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 20.6 mi

Raglan Castle 24.1 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 7.1 mi

The Weir 14 mi

Skenfrith Castle 19.9 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 21 mi

The Kymin 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Hay on Wye - Offa's Dyke Path - Penhenallt - Hay Common - Hay 0n Wye 1.2 mi

St Mary's Church - Cusop Dingle - New Forest Farm 1.7 mi

Cusop - New House Wood - Cusop Dingle - Cusop 1.7 mi

Stone Circle - Hay Bluff - Black Hill - Monnow Valley Walk - Stone Circle 3 mi

Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 3.5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch
  • 14% off 7 Nights for the Price of 6 –
  • 33% off 3 for 2 Mid-Week Special Offer –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass pitch
  • 14% off 7 Nights for the Price of 6 –
  • 33% off 3 for 2 Mid-Week Special Offer –
  • 20% off 5 for 4 Mid-Week Special Offer –
  • 25% off 4 for 3 Mid-Week Special Offer –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
  • 14% off 7 Nights for the Price of 6 –
  • 33% off 3 for 2 Mid-Week Special Offer –
  • 20% off 5 for 4 Mid-Week Special Offer –
  • 25% off 4 for 3 Mid-Week Special Offer –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Noddfa shepherd's hut
  • 14% off 7 Nights for the Price of 6 –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hay-on-Wye Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hay-on-Wye Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hay-on-Wye Caravan Park? Spreading along the banks of the River Wye, The Weir Garden (half an hour’s drive) has shaded waterside paths dotted with benches for picnics. Birdlife abounds here – from finches to mallards … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hay-on-Wye Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hay-on-Wye Caravan Park? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.