Government has confirmed that sales ‘showrooms’ on caravan parks in England can reopen under Clause 46 of the revised Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 which came into force on I June.

In a statement, Government clarified that “caravan parks can open up showroom / showground areas solely for the purpose of the sale of caravans. The remainder of the park and all other facilities should remain closed / cordoned off and social distancing measures must be maintained.”

This means caravan parks with an outdoor sales area can now open to customers to view caravans, including holiday caravans, and place orders.  Access to the rest of the holiday park must remain closed – this includes the reception office. The park must not allow access to any holiday caravan accommodation or, according to Government, take holiday bookings from customers.  The showrooms/showgrounds are purely to facilitate the sale of caravans.

The outdoor sales area/showground must be cordoned off from the other part of the business i.e. the holiday park accommodation area, and strict safety protocols must be in operation for distancing and hygiene. Government guidance on social distancing and hygiene protocols can be viewed here.

In the meantime, the NCC continues to lobby Government for caravan parks to reopen as soon as possible on the grounds that they provide arguably the safest type of holiday accommodation.