Brit Stops opens caravan stopovers across UK and Ireland

Brit Stops has expanded its stopover network to welcome caravanners at about 400 locations across the UK and Ireland, adding a new audience to a program that previously served only motorhomers and campervanners. The move broadens access to farm shops, pubs, aires and attractions, while Brit Stops works to add more caravan-friendly hosts.

Why it matters: - Brit Stops now gives caravan owners access to overnight stopovers that were previously available only to motorhome and campervan users. - The change widens the pool of rural and local businesses that caravanners can use across the UK and Ireland. - Brit Stops says the expansion will help caravanners reach more stopover options while supporting small businesses.

What happened: - Brit Stops opened its network to caravanners on October 15, 2026. - Around 400 Brit Stops locations currently allow caravanners to stay overnight. - Eligible stopovers include farm shops, pubs, aires and attractions across the UK and Ireland. - The program previously allowed only motorhomers and campervanners to join. - Brit Stops points caravanners to more information on caravan stopovers.

The details: - Each host location now indicates whether it can accommodate caravanners. - Brit Stops is contacting existing hosts to expand the caravan-friendly network. - The company is also prioritizing new locations that can open their car parks to motorhomers, campervanners and caravanners. - Brit Stops advises caravanners to filter the map for caravan-friendly stopovers before traveling. - Brit Stops also tells users to review each host listing for facilities, access and suitability for towed units. - Brit Stops, part of the Harvest Hosts family, says its membership program includes 1,500 unique stopovers across the UK and Ireland. - The network includes farm shops, pubs, vineyards and other locations free of charge. - Brit Stops was founded in 2010. - In 2015, the company added "Irish Stops" to cover the complete British Isles.

Between the lines: - The expansion reflects a split in how UK travel accommodation works for road trippers, with caravan camping and motorhome camping often separated. - By adding caravan access to existing hosts first, Brit Stops can expand faster than building a new network from scratch. - The program’s emphasis on filtering and host-by-host checks suggests access will vary by vehicle type and site layout.

What's next: - Brit Stops plans to keep adding caravan-friendly hosts as current locations confirm their suitability. - The company will also look for new stopover sites that can serve all three vehicle groups. - Caravanners can expect the list of eligible locations to grow over time as hosts are contacted and reviewed. - More details are available on the company’s caravan page and main site: Brit Stops.