The county of Hampshire in the south of England boasts the largest, intact, original forest in England in the beautiful New Forest which covers 145 square miles. Stunning countryside meets the sea and Hampshire's attractions include many seaside resorts and has a long maritime history and two of England's largest ports, Portsmouth and Southampton on its coast.

Here you can find holiday homes and static caravans for sale on a range of holiday parks in Hampshire. These are independent holiday parks that have either vacant plots where you can choose your own static caravan, or a new or nearly new holiday home on the park that is already sited. Surf Bay Leisure supply holiday homes from some of the leading UK manufacturers directly to the parks. Where indicated, the holiday parks and caravan sites in Hampshire listed below have static caravans already on site that are for sale. You can view the holiday homes for sale by contacting Surf Bay Leisure and we will ensure that they are right holiday home for you. If you are just starting your search to purchase a static caravan in Hampshire, use our filters to find the parks with the right facilities and locations for you so that you can narrow down your search to make buying a holiday home easier.

There are a host of things to do for couples and families alike with a range of restaurants and pubs to dine in, museums, walks, farmers markets, golf, fishing.... the list is endless! These combined with the 'home from home' atmosphere that Hampshire is well know for, make it a fantastic place to site a static caravan or lodge and have some well deserved rest and relaxation.

Owning a holiday home in this wonderful part of the country means that you can holiday whenever you like without having to spend hours on the internet finding places to stay and can avoid paying the high season rates. You may even be able to earn some extra income!

Static caravans for sale in Hampshire

Hampshire isn’t somewhere people casually browse for a caravan. Most buyers looking here already know why they’re choosing it. It’s usually about being close to home, close to the water, or having a base that’s easy to get to rather than somewhere that feels like a traditional holiday destination.

That makes it a more practical market. You’re not choosing between dozens of well-known coastal spots, you’re working within a smaller number of areas where parks actually exist.

How Hampshire actually works for caravan ownership

Hampshire is shaped by where parks are allowed and where people actually want to use them.

The Solent coast (Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hayling Island)

This is where most of the market sits.

• Strong link to sailing and coastal use
• Easy access from surrounding cities
• Parks tend to be positioned for convenience rather than scenery

This suits buyers who want regular, short visits rather than longer holiday stays.

The New Forest and surrounding areas

This is the most restricted part of the county.

• Strict planning limits where parks can operate
• Lower supply and tighter availability
• High appeal but not much flexibility

If you want this area, you’re often waiting for the right opportunity rather than choosing between multiple options.

Inland Hampshire

This is where the market thins out.

• Very limited holiday park presence
• More rural and residential feel
• Less relevant for typical caravan ownership

Buyers rarely target inland Hampshire unless they are very specific about location.

How the caravan park market works in Hampshire

Hampshire is driven by access and restriction, not scale.

• The New Forest limits development, which keeps supply tight
• Coastal parks are often positioned for convenience rather than being part of large holiday clusters
• There are fewer large, resort-style parks compared to counties like Devon or Cornwall
• Demand is often local or regional rather than national

What buyers focus on here is slightly different:

• how quickly they can get there
• how easy it is to use regularly
• site fees and licence terms
• whether the park fits their routine rather than a holiday pattern

This is less about “where would I go on holiday” and more about “where will I actually use this”.

FAQs about buying a static caravan in Hampshire

Is Hampshire a good place to buy a static caravan compared to coastal counties?

It depends what you want. Hampshire is less about holidays and more about convenience and regular use. It works well if you want something close and easy to get to, but it doesn’t have the same variety or scale as places like Devon or Cornwall. For example, many buyers here use their caravans for short, frequent visits rather than longer breaks.

Why are there fewer caravan parks in Hampshire?

Mainly because of planning restrictions, especially around the New Forest, and the way the coastline is developed. There simply isn’t as much space for large park clusters. For example, areas that look ideal on a map often don’t have parks because development is tightly controlled.

Is Hayling Island the main area to focus on?

In most cases, yes. It’s one of the few places where you get a concentration of parks and a clear ownership market. For example, many buyers looking across Hampshire end up narrowing down to Hayling Island because it offers both access and availability.

Does it matter how close you are to the water in Hampshire?

Yes, but more for how you use it than for views or demand. Being near the coast or harbour makes it easier to drop in and use the caravan regularly. For example, buyers who are closer to the Solent tend to use their caravans more often than those further inland.