Bailey of Bristol is the UK's longest-established leisure vehicle manufacturer, tracing its origins to 1947 when Martin Bailey built his first caravan — the 'Maestro' — in his South Bristol garage and sold it at Ashton Gate market for £200. The company was formally established as F.G. Bailey Ltd in 1948. In 1977, it was purchased by the Howard family, who retain ownership today under Managing Director Nick Howard.

Bailey manufactures all its caravans at South Liberty Lane, South Bristol, with a large panel laminating plant in Clevedon, North Somerset. The company employs approximately 500 staff, produces around 6,000 vehicles annually, and generates group turnover exceeding £145 million. In 2024, Bailey invested £2.5 million in five HOMAG CNC machines and automated storage systems.