British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA)

Overview

The British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA) is the UK's leading trade association representing the holiday parks and residential parks sector. Based in Gloucester, the association serves park operators, owners and managers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who provide accommodation and leisure facilities in established parks. The BH&HPA represents the interests of businesses operating holiday parks (seasonal and static caravan sites, glamping facilities and similar leisure accommodation) and residential parks (long-stay residential caravan communities), making it the essential membership organisation for anyone operating or investing in the parks industry.

Who Should Join?

The BH&HPA primarily serves holiday park operators and residential park operators throughout the United Kingdom. This includes:

• Park owners and operators running holiday parks offering seasonal or year-round accommodation
• Residential park operators managing long-stay caravan communities
• Site managers and senior staff responsible for day-to-day park operations
• Park development companies and investors in the parks sector
• Businesses providing services and products to the parks industry (suppliers and service providers)
• Tourism and hospitality businesses with an interest in the parks accommodation sector

Membership is open to businesses operating parks across the UK holiday and residential parks industry. The association welcomes both large established park operators and smaller independent sites.

Why Join?

Joining the BH&HPA connects park operators to a sector-leading membership organisation with direct influence over policy, regulation and industry standards affecting the parks business. Members benefit from collective representation on issues ranging from planning and environmental regulations to consumer protection and industry standards. The association actively engages with government, regulators and other stakeholders on behalf of the sector, ensuring member interests are represented in policy discussions and legislative developments.

For individual park operators, membership provides professional credibility and recognition as part of an established, respected industry body. It signals to customers, investors, regulators and business partners that an operator is committed to professional standards and best practice within the sector.

Beyond advocacy and regulatory engagement, the BH&HPA offers practical support to help members operate effectively and competitively. This includes access to specialist advice, industry guidance, technical resources and peer support from other experienced park operators facing similar challenges.

Member Benefits & Opportunities

BH&HPA membership provides members with:

• Industry representation and advocacy — Collective voice in dealings with government, regulators, planning authorities and other stakeholders on issues affecting park operations
• Technical guidance and best practice resources — Access to specialist advice, regulatory guidance and information to support compliant and effective park operations
• Networking and peer communities — Connections with other park operators, opportunities to share experiences and learn from industry peers facing similar operational challenges
• Events and industry forums — Participation in association events, conferences and working groups where members can engage with sector developments and meet other professionals
• Professional credibility — Association membership as a mark of professional standing and commitment to industry standards
• Business support — Access to member services and resources designed to support park business operations and competitiveness
• Regulatory and compliance information — Timely information and guidance on regulatory changes, legal requirements and compliance issues relevant to park operators

Industry Role & Professional Standing

The BH&HPA is the recognised sector body for UK holiday and residential parks, with significant influence and standing within the industry, government and regulatory environment. The association plays a central role in shaping industry standards, engaging with policymakers and regulators on matters affecting park operations, and representing member interests in wider debates about tourism, housing and leisure accommodation.

As the principal trade association for the sector, the BH&HPA is the natural point of contact for government agencies, regulators, planners and other stakeholders seeking to understand and engage with the parks industry. Membership of the association therefore connects individual operators to a collective professional community with established credibility and influence within the sector and beyond.

For park operators seeking professional recognition, regulatory guidance, sector representation and peer support, the BH&HPA is the membership organisation that connects them to the wider UK parks industry community and its collective voice.