Bailey of Bristol


Bailey of Bristol
is one of the UK's biggest manufacturers of leisure vehicles – touring caravans and motorhomes. In 2017 it achieved a record turnover of £144 million. It has about 500 employees, and an annual production of around 6,500 vehicles.
All Bailey leisure vehicles are built using the company's patented Alu-Tech construction system.
The company was officially founded in 1948. It has always been based in Bristol and claims to be the longest established caravan manufacturer. In 2017 it celebrated its 70th anniversary.
In 2012, its 65th year, The Queen accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, visited Bailey of Bristol and toured its factory. as part of the Diamond Jubilee tour of the UK.
The company is based at South Liberty Lane in South Bristol and also has a second production plant in Clevedon, North Somerset. In addition it has a subsidiary parts and accessory business, PRIMA Leisure, located in North Bristol.
Famous Bailey caravan owners include Dame Margaret Beckett DBE MP. and the TV presenter Rowland Rivron

History

The first Bailey caravan was built in 1947 by Mr Martin Bailey in his garage in South Bristol. He sold it for £200. In 1948 F G Bailey Ltd was officially formed and produced its first caravan called the Bailey Maestro. Martin Bailey sold the business, then named Bailey Caravans, in 1977 to Patrick and Stephen Howard, and is still owned by the Howard family today.

Current Model Range

Caravans
Motorhomes
Caravans
Motorhomes