Seasonal Touring Pitches: Your Complete Guide

Thinking about keeping your touring caravan in one location? Discover how seasonal touring pitches work, the benefits they offer and what to consider when choosing the right seasonal pitch for you.

If you love touring but find yourself returning to the same destination time and time again, a seasonal touring pitch could be a convenient way to make more of your caravan.

But what is a seasonal caravan pitch, how does seasonal touring work and is it right for you? Here's everything you need to know.

What is a seasonal caravan pitch?

A seasonal caravan pitch is a designated pitch at a holiday park where you can keep your touring caravan or motorhome for an agreed period during the park's season.

Rather than towing your caravan to a different campsite every time you want a break, your outfit stays on its pitch, giving you a familiar base to return to throughout the season.

This means your caravan is already waiting for you when you fancy a weekend away or longer break, without the usual towing and set-up involved with every trip.

How do seasonal touring pitches work?

With touring caravan seasonal pitches, you pay a fee to keep your caravan or motorhome on a designated pitch for the agreed season.

At Shorefield Holidays, our seasonal touring period runs from 1 November to 31 October each year, with a minimum stay of three consecutive months available on a pro-rata basis. The seasonal pitch fee includes the siting of your tourer and awning, electric hook-up, water and drainage, as well as Wi-Fi and showers.

Your caravan can then be ready and available whenever you want a break, giving you the convenience of having your own holiday base without needing to tow and manoeuvre every time you visit.

What are the benefits of seasonal touring?

There are plenty of reasons to consider seasonal touring, particularly if you regularly visit the same area.

More weekends away

When your caravan is already at your chosen destination, even a short weekend break can be worthwhile. Simply arrive and start enjoying your holiday.

Less towing

Your caravan stays in one location throughout the season, so you don't need to tow it to and from different destinations every time you want to get away.

A familiar holiday base

If you have a favourite area, a seasonal touring pitch gives you somewhere familiar to return to throughout the season.

More time to explore

With your caravan already in place, you can gradually discover the local beaches, countryside, attractions, towns and villages.

The freedom to tour elsewhere

Having a seasonal caravan pitch doesn't mean you have to spend every holiday at the same park. At Shorefield, you can leave your seasonal pitch vacant while taking your caravan elsewhere, with your pitch ready for you to use again when you return.

Who are seasonal touring pitches best suited to?

Seasonal touring pitches can be particularly appealing if you:

• Regularly visit the same area

• Enjoy frequent weekends or short breaks

• Want to spend more time at your favourite destination

• Prefer not to tow your caravan for every trip

• Like having a familiar holiday base

• Want to make greater use of your touring caravan or motorhome

If discovering a completely different destination every time you travel is important to you, traditional touring may offer more flexibility. Seasonal touring is ideal for those who enjoy having a regular base while still having the option to take their caravan elsewhere.

What facilities are included with a seasonal touring pitch?

Facilities can vary between seasonal caravan sites, so it's important to check what's included before making your decision.

At Shorefield Holidays, seasonal pitch fees include:

• Electric hook-up

• Water

• Drainage

• Wi-Fi

• Awnings

• Showers

• Siting of your tourer and awning

• Use of leisure facilities across our parks

Winter storage is also available for an additional charge while the parks are closed.

Where can I find seasonal touring pitches?

At Shorefield Holidays, seasonal touring caravan pitches are available at two of our parks: Lytton Lawn Touring Park and Wilksworth Caravan Park.

Lytton Lawn Touring Park, Milford-on-Sea

Set just outside Milford-on-Sea in Hampshire, Lytton Lawn is a great base for exploring the Hampshire coast and the New Forest.

Seasonal guests at Lytton Lawn can also enjoy free use of the facilities at nearby Shorefield Country Park, giving you even more to enjoy during your stays.

Wilksworth Caravan Park, Wimborne

Located close to the historic market town of Wimborne Minster, Wilksworth Caravan Park sits on the edge of the Cranborne Chase International Dark Sky Reserve.

Its location makes it a great base for exploring Dorset, with easy access to Bournemouth, Poole, National Trust properties and the New Forest.

How do you choose the right seasonal touring pitch?

When choosing between seasonal touring pitches, think about how you want to use your caravan and what matters most to you.

Consider the location

If you're planning regular weekend visits, think about how far you're prepared to travel from home. It's also worth considering what's nearby, whether that's beaches, countryside, attractions or towns.

Check what's included

Make sure you understand exactly what's included in your seasonal pitch fee, including utility connections, facilities and any additional charges.

Think about the season

Check the park's opening dates and seasonal terms, including when your caravan can be on the pitch and whether winter storage is available.

Make sure your caravan is suitable

Check that your caravan or motorhome meets the park's requirements. At Shorefield Holidays, all caravans must have wheel clamps and hitch locks.

Seasonal touring pitches at Shorefield Holidays

If you're looking for a seasonal touring pitch in Hampshire or Dorset, Shorefield Holidays offers a convenient home-from-home at Lytton Lawn Touring Park and Wilksworth Caravan Park.

Our seasonal caravan pitches give you the freedom to enjoy regular breaks without the hassle of towing every time, while giving you access to a range of facilities across our parks.

Applications for 2027 seasonal pitches are now open, with 2026 prices being held for the 2027 season.

Ready to find out more? Explore our seasonal touring pitches and enquire about your 2027 seasonal pitch.