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).
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • 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 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 467 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

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99% would stay here again

What customers say

This immaculately clean and well-maintained campsite is praised for its exceptional facilities, particularly the modern and spotless toilet and shower blocks, which many consider the best they have encountered. Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The site's peaceful atmosphere and spacious, level pitches are also highlighted. Its close proximity to Hay-on-Wye, accessible via a pleasant walk, is a significant advantage. Minor points include occasional road noise and stiles on walking routes that can be challenging for dogs.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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 Stephen B. 27 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Brilliant site

Disliked Nothing

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Well maintained site excellent facilities spotless…

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 Roy H. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Well maintained site excellent facilities spotless toilets plenty of dog waste bins

Disliked No shop or pub

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Immaculate site, toilets and showers are…

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 Amanda L. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Immaculate site, toilets and showers are probably the best we’ve ever used, lovely friendly wardens 5*

Disliked Nothing

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Nice quiet location clean manicured site Pleasant…

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 Melvyn H. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice quiet location clean manicured site
Pleasant staff
Good washing up facilities
Great showers

Disliked Nothing

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Extremely close to the town Well kept…

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 lily o. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Extremely close to the town
Well kept facilties and pitch even had a dishwasher 🫢
Not too busy when we went in the off season mid week
Lovely staff

Disliked WiFi could be a bit better but there was good signal regardless

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Thoroughly enjoyed staying here. Facilities are excellent and in very clean condition. Staff friendly and helpful. Would very much recommend.

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The shower facilities were exceptionally clean…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The shower facilities were exceptionally clean with plenty of hot water, the site itself was very clean and tidy. The pitches were adequate and level

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are really glad you appreciated the facilities etc, Hopefully we'll see you again.
Mike, Emma & Simon

Excellant site, would recommend, quiet and friendly, with nice walks.

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 Gail P. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Electric hook up. Dish washing facilities and recycling area.
Clean hot showers.
Good size pitch.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Nothing to dislike is walkways a great review. Thank you for a much
appreciated review.
Mike, Emma & Simo

Beautiful site with very clean facilities.

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 Marina L. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked The pitch was spacious and the shower, toilets and washing up place were immaculately clean and kept up like a 5* hotels. Shampoo, condition and body wash were also provided and they were very high quality products. Fantastic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Wow a 5 star hotel. That is high praise indeed. Thank you for taking the time. We hope to see you again in the future.
Mike, Simon & Emma

Highly recommend

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Excellent clean facilities.All of site very well maintained.
Very warm welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much. Hopefully we will see you again.
Mike, Emma & Simon

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)

    Crickhowell, Powys 13.7 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

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  • 33% off

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Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass pitch

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Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

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Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Noddfa shepherd's hut

  • 14% off

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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.