Five Famous Caravanners

Going on a caravan holiday is a staple of every British person’s childhood, with the majority of people having fond memories of going to a caravan holiday park and spending long summer evenings frolicking in the pool and going to the beach.

We welcome thousands of families to our parks every year, with each one enjoying all the luxuries of a caravan holiday – and there are many! From not having to worry about travelling abroad and all the associated costs and hassles that come with it (e.g. passports, parking the car, shuttle bus services, tourist tax and luggage fees), as well as the premium accommodation and state-of-the-art park activities to keep everyone entertained, it’s no wonder caravans are so popular!

It’s not just the general public who love caravans, though. There are numerous famous faces who can often be seen indulging in the pleasures of a caravan holiday, be it travelling in a VW campervan or staying in a residential park home. We’ve compiled a list of five celebrities who are known to dabble in caravanning, and you might just be surprised!

1. Chris Martin (Lead Singer of Coldplay)

By all accounts, Chris Martin is an A-list celebrity with some very high-profile friends, but he got his humble beginnings in and around caravans. His grandfather, John Martin, started Martins Caravans in Exeter in 1929. The business was passed down to his son, Anthony Martin, who in 1999 decided he wanted to sell the business because his own son’s band, Coldplay, was doing quite well. That son was Chris Martin, former husband of Gweneth Paltrow and high flying musician in one of Britain’s best performing bands.

Growing up around caravans, it was only natural that Chris Martin would have a soft spot for them, so it doesn’t come as a surprise to know that he is reportedly often found planning camping trips in a caravan, and he’s even said to have planned a trip with Beyonce and Jay-Z!

2. Nigel Mansell (Formula 1 World Champion)

When you think of Formula 1 drivers, you probably don’t think of them as being caravanners. After all, it doesn’t get much more fast-paced than F1, and it doesn’t get much slower than the relaxing pace of life associated with caravan holidays. Nevertheless, the 1992 Formula 1 world champion, Nigel Mansell, can often be found at Islawrffordd Caravan Park in North Wales. It’s reported that despite being a millionaire, Mansell continued to visit the park regularly after frequenting it during his childhood.

In fact, he’s such a keen visitor that he is said to have plans to open a restaurant at the park.