Danny and Dani Dyer Take on the Great British Caravan Holiday
The nostalgic charm of the British caravan holiday is getting a modern reboot thanks to Danny Dyer and his daughter Dani. In their new Sky Original series, The Dyers’ Caravan Park, the father-daughter pair take viewers behind the scenes as they tackle the unpredictable world of hospitality, hoping to spark fresh love for the classic getaway that many thought had gone out of style.
This six-part documentary-style show, produced by Expectation—known for working on big British hits like Clarkson’s Farm—isn’t just another celebrity project. Danny wants to bottle the old-school magic from his own childhood holidays, while Dani, never one to shy away from calling out her dad’s wilder ideas, tries to keep the operation grounded. Together, they aren’t just hosting a TV show: they're attempting to renovate a real caravan park and, in their words, ‘save the great British holiday.’
The Realities of Running a Caravan Park
Turning a tired caravan park into a top-tier holiday destination isn’t a walk in the park. The show captures every awkward learning curve, from surprise plumbing disasters to rough nights dealing with cranky guests. Each episode drops viewers into the thick of it—as the Dyers wrestle with temperamental showers, redecorate strip-lit clubhouses, and try to update everything from the chip shop to the children’s playground—all while staying inside a tight budget.
The British holiday park industry is huge, worth around £7 billion, but it doesn’t run on nostalgia alone. The Dyers have to find ways to meet modern expectations without losing the homespun fun that makes these parks unique. Danny isn’t shy about comparing his mission to that of TV icons like Jeremy Clarkson and Jamie Oliver, cheekily commenting, “If Jamie Oliver can save school dinners – why can’t I save the great British holiday?”
As the cameras roll, expect plenty of family squabbles mixed with real, hands-on graft. Dani, ever the pragmatist, questions her dad’s readiness for the grind, even as both push to win over skeptical locals and demanding guests. The stakes are real, as the show looks beyond celebrity hijinks to the tough economics and long days that come with keeping a holiday park afloat.
The Dyers’ experiment isn’t just about making TV; it’s a jump into one of Britain’s most resilient but sometimes ridiculed industries. Their journey, set to hit Sky Max and NOW in late 2025, promises arguments, laughter, unexpected chaos, and maybe even a bit of holiday magic for a new generation of staycationers.