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Our Top 100 sites 2021 survey is now open and it's your chance to vote for your favourite sites

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Best caravan covers

Putting a cover on your caravan when you are not using it makes sense even if you tour all year around.

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BCA to run its first ever online caravan auction

Automotive auctioneer BCA is to hold its first ever online auction of caravans and motorhomes on Monday.

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National Trust parks and gardens to reopen in June

Those who love visiting National Trust properties while on tour will be pleased to hear that the organisation is planning to open some of...

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Issue 427 is out now!

Our latest issue of Practical Caravan is on sale now and available in the shops and online.

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What caravanners can expect from lockdown easing

We all have questions about what will happen when lockdown is lifted - we take a look at what caravanners can expect over the...

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The Stay Home National Camping and Caravanning Week

The Covid-19 lockdown has not deterred the Camping and Caravanning Club from running its annual National Camping and Caravanning Week (NCCW)

Travel

Lockdown Authority!

In a departure from our usual 'Local Authority' travel pieces - for one time only, we introduce 'Lockdown Authority'!

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CAMC Director General sends open letter to Chief Medical Officer

Open letter to Chief Medical Officer, United Kingdom

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We’ll meet again

A group of the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s Certified Locations managed to have fun, with bunting and one or two dressing up to commemorate...

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Erwin Hymer Group pulls out of shows

Erwin Hymer Group says none of its brands will be going to any major show in Europe for the rest of 2020, because of...

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New website for Erwin Hymer UK

Erwin Hymer UK has redesigned its website, including some features designed to reassure customers who may not be able to inspect their motorhomes and...

Travel

27 inspiring road trips

27 idyllic road trips in the United Kingdom and Ireland for you to plan now, ready for the lockdown being lifted!

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Swift cuts ‘small number’ of jobs

The Swift Group has confirmed that it is cutting a small number of jobs at its factory in Cottingham near Hull.

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Keep on mowin’

We may not have been able to visit our favourite sites during the Lockdown but that doesn't mean their owners haven’t been busy keeping...

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UK could be exempt from French quarantine measures

On Saturday the French Government announced it was planning to extend its state of emergency to contain the Covid-19 crisis until 24 July with...

Buying Guides

Best caravan gadgets and accessories

To get the very best out of your caravan adventures, manufacturers have created all sorts of gizmos and gadgets to improve your experience. Here's...

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City of wordsmiths

Brighton has some strong literary connections. Its seaside setting was used in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair

Travel

Look back in wonder

In the 21st century it is once again a popular resort; its beaches and sand dunes, safe cycle paths and roads open to everyone...

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The Camping and Caravanning Club extends annual membership period

The Camping and Caravanning Club has extended its annual membership period for as long as sites remain closed in order that members receive their...

Advice

Switched on towing – electric tow cars

David Motton reveals what you need to know about electric tow cars

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Animal magic online

Britain’s zoos are high on the list of places to visit when on tour with the family and while we can’t visit in person...

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Hobby and Hymer restart

Two of Germany’s biggest motorhome and caravan manufacturers - Hymer and Hobby - have each started production again

Buying Guides

Most innovative caravans

Design of caravans has moved on by leaps and bounds in recent years. With the advent of things like fixed beds and Alde wet...

Advice

Guide to caravan solar panels

Free power whenever there’s daylight? Go solar, says John Sootheran in this guide to caravan solar panels.

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Memories of France

Near to Compiègne is the pretty town of Pierrefonds and its stunning fairytale castle. If you are thinking of visiting when the world returns...

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Caravanners still hope to tour

Some 72% of caravanners still expect to be able to tour this season, with 84% expecting to do so in the next 12 months,...

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Bailey will not reopen until 11 May at earliest

Leading caravan manufacturer Bailey says it now doesn’t plan to reopen its factory until at least 11 May, and possibly later still

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Get 5 issues of Practical Caravan for just £5

Subscribe now for your regular caravan fix and receive Practical Caravan direct to your door or inbox. Grab a digital sub for under £2.50...

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Best caravan sat navs

Here's our round up of sat navs available for car and caravan, offering a range of extras including bluetooth connectivity, compatibility with reversing cameras,...

Advice

How to choose the right towbar

Your towbar forms the vital connection between car and caravan, so it’s important  to find the one that’s right for your outfit. John Sootheran...

Buying Guides

Best caravan awnings

We give every new model a thorough review and tough going over once a year in our awnings tests. Here is a round-up of...

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What’s on? Caravans and motorhomes in film and TV

Former Practical Caravan editor and Van Life author Nigel Donnelly picks out some must-see caravan and motorhome films and TV programmes to enjoy while...