Capsule Holidays Could Modernize Britain's Caravan Market

On Anglesey, designer Craig Ledwards is piloting capsule, shipping-container–style holiday units as a modern, open-plan alternative to traditional caravans. Insulated for year-round use and built to match a standard caravan footprint, the capsules cost around £35,000 and promise a 50-year lifespan—though industry experts warn it may be a niche move and cite concerns over privacy, heat retention in winter, spare-parts availability, and after-sales support as potential barriers to wide adoption.