The Bailey story started back in 1948, when Martin Bailey designed and built the very first Bailey caravan in his South Bristol garage. His caravans soon captured the nation’s adventurous spirit, and Bailey grew into the thriving, family-run business it still is today.
Weʼve come a long way since those early days, not least in the millions (and millions) of miles covered by people in their Bailey caravans, motorhomes and campervans all over the world. With over 75 years of experience behind us, we never stop considering how we can push the boundaries of engineering and innovation in everything we do. And, like you, weʼre always looking forward to our next adventure, of course…
Click on the timeline dates, follow the arrows , or swipe right on mobile to travel through the ages with Bailey of Bristol.
In 2023 we celebrated our diamond anniversary, marking seventy-five years’ of leisure vehicle production and design, confirming our position as the UK’s longest established caravan, motorhome and campervan manufacturer.
From desert dust to Arctic ice, we put our caravans, motorhomes and campervans through their paces, to show that you are really only limited by your imagination as to where a Bailey leisure vehicle can take you and that we love using our products as much as you do.
Whether you're chasing coastlines, exploring countryside retreats, or hopping between festivals and family adventures, there's a perfect leisure vehicle holiday waiting for you. We've created three profiles to help you discover the trips, tips and vehicles that match your style. Which one sounds most like you?
We have been building Bailey leisure vehicles here in South Bristol since 1948 and are now a key part of the local economy and community. The majority of our employees live nearby and been with us for a long time. As result, our workforce possesses the necessary skill and experience to successfully manufacture a complex and ever-evolving range of caravans, motorhomes and campervans.
Caravans, motorhomes and campervans have long provided environmentally friendly holidays for people who have an appreciation for the great outdoors and who want to see it remain protected. At Bailey, we remain committed to playing our part in this process by reducing the environmental footprint of our operations and striving to make our leisure vehicle products as sustainable as possible.
Itʼs only through rigorous testing, that weʼre satisfied that our products are ready for the road. Itʼs why we push our vehicles harder and further, and for longer – and continually set industry performance standards.
It all started with a simple question: “Is there a better way?” Leisure vehicle design and construction hadn’t moved on very much for over 30 years, until Alu-Tech came along and changed everything.
At Bailey, we are renowned for producing well-designed well-made products which offer outstanding value for money. This is highlighted through the receipt of numerous design awards from leading industry experts, recognizing our caravans, motorhomes and campervans as the ‘The Nation’s Favourite’ leisure vehicles.
PRIMA is the home of Bailey caravan, motorhome and campervan parts and accessories. They are a separate company, wholly owned by Bailey of Bristol, who specialise in the supply of parts and accessories to the outdoor leisure industry. With a choice of up to 25,000 products available to purchase through a dedicated website, you can order items on-line to be delivered direct to your door.
As a family run business you would expect us to put people first, and we really do. We care about our employees and we want everyone to feel part of the Bailey family.
