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Issue 440 is out now! 6 reasons to buy the new issue

Six reasons to buy the latest issue of Practical Caravan

Enhance your tours with an ebike from Haibike!

We all love getting out and about in the caravan, but once you’ve reached your campsite most of us are keen to explore our...

General

Top UK cycling routes

Find the best cycling routes near you in this Top 10 list compiled by Raleigh

Shows & Events

National Camping and Caravanning Week 2021

National Camping and Caravanning Week 2021 to take place from 31 May

Travel

We reveal the best caravan parks in the UK 2021 – plus, get your FREE Top 100 download!

The Top 12 best caravan parks in the UK from across the regions and our overall winner of the title 'UK’s best caravan park'

Travel

Top UK road trips – our pick of the best routes

Our pick of UK road trips from the North Coast 500 to the A272

News

Loch Ness campsite for sale for £2m – monster not included!

A caravan and camping site on the shores of the world-renowned Loch Ness – the Scottish freshwater loch with its own legendary monster –...

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New birdlife zoning scheme in Norfolk

Zoning scheme to protect North Norfolk’s breeding shorebirds

Shows & Events

Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show postponed

Organisers of the Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show that was due to take place for the first time in Harrogate this year have...

In The Magazine

Issue 438 is out now! This month – celebrate Great Britain

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

General

Swedes buy Coachman

Motorhome and caravan manufacturer Kabe has taken full control of Coachman in a deal worth £15.71m in total

General

Your Great British Staycation is here!

Thank you for visiting our website to download your 36-page copy of The Great British Staycation ebook, in association with Bailey. To download your...

Travel

UK touring – more holiday destinations to consider for 2021

Summer 2021 could be a great time to explore some UK holiday destinations you might not have thought of before

News

Corrections and clarifications

In issue 436 of Practical Caravan in our technical feature entitled Fit USB sockets and upgrade your TV, the wrong sequence of photos was...

Travel

Top 10 UK touring destinations to explore this summer

Need some inspiration about where to visit this summer - our Top Ten picks out the best UK touring destinations

General

Standard Triumph Camping and Caravan Club celebrates 50th anniversary

Standard Triumph Camping and Caravan Club is 50 years old and still going strong

General

Join us for Van Live 2

Van Live! our virtual show returns for its second outing on 22- 28 February 2021

Van Live!

Welcome to Van Live!

Come on in, have a look around and enjoy the show! Van Live! Practical Caravan and Motorhome Virtual Show Spring 2021 is open

News

What, no sandwiches! New import rules

Personal imports of meat and dairy products into EU banned since Brexit

News

Dutch pop-up caravan manufacturer looks to UK

Dutch pop-up caravan manufacturer explores possibility of exporting to the UK

News

Tourism statistics – VisitBritain predicts first signs of slow recovery

VisitBritain predicts first signs of slow recovery

News

Dawlish campsite installs 16 electric vehicle charging points

The latest in a series of sustainable initiatives by Cofton Holidays, is a £60,000 investment in 16 car charging points at its holiday park for...

In The Magazine

Issue 435 is out now! This month’s travel picks – New Year, New You!

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

General Advice

Driving in Europe after Brexit: what to look out for!

With Brexit just weeks away, Brits who are planning to drive abroad have been warned to check they are compliant with the EU rules...

Travel

Festive welcome at Bath Chew Valley in Somerset

Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park is promising that its annual display of festive lights and decorations will be more spectacular than ever

Advice

Industry warns over ‘green’ vehicles plan

National Caravan Council warns against bringing forward the ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles to 2030

Shows & Events

Dates announced for next Van Live! in February 2021

Van Live! The Practical Caravan and Motorhome Virtual Show 2021 will run from 22 to 28 February 2021

News

February 2021 NEC Show will not be taking place

Next February’s Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show at the NEC in Birmingham has been cancelled, thanks to ongoing uncertainty about the spread of Covid-19

General Advice

Caravanning for beginners – here’s everything you need to know!

Are you thinking about trying out a caravan holiday? Here's everything you need to know about caravanning for beginners!

News

Campsites are reporting full bookings

Those campsites that have reopened after lockdown are reporting full bookings as holiday makers turn to camping as a safe option for getting away...

News

Adora gets a sleeker microlight look

Adria has completely updated its mid-market Adora range for the 2021 season

News

VAT reduction valid for next summer bookings

The VAT reduction from 20% to 5% for tourism and hospitality related activities will be welcomed by businesses and consumers alike.

In The Magazine

Issue 429 is out now!

Our latest issue of Practical Caravan is on sale now. This month everything you need to know about touring post-lockdown.

News

October 2020 Motorhome and Caravan NEC show cancelled

October’s Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC has been cancelled for this year

Buying Guides

Best caravans for seasonal pitches

Seasonal pitches offer caravanners the opportunity to position their caravans on a favoured site for the whole of a season. It's cheaper than buying...