Travel
Practical Caravan
HAVING A jolie lime
Heading south to the glorious French Atlantic beaches? On your way, the alluring towns of Niort and Saintes are well worth making a detour to explore, says Peter Baber
10 min |
March 2025
Practical Caravan
CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN?
Victor Charles finds summer in Snowdonia a wonderful time for walking in the mountains, but is reminded that you need to be prepared and carry a map!
6 min |
March 2025
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Uncooperative utilities
Gracious friends didn't mind using Penny with no water or electric for a weekend, but it was puzzling news to Nigel Donnelly
5 min |
November 2024
Practical Caravan
PC GUIDE TO...The low-down on lighting
Good lighting makes all the difference to any caravan interior, but which type is best for you? Sammy Faircloth looks at options for upgrading
4 min |
November 2024
Practical Caravan
STAY SAFE! TOWING AROUND VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
A poorly driven car and caravan can do a great deal of damage, especially around vulnerable road users. Here’s how to keep everyone safe
4 min |
November 2024
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FORD KUGA
Ford has upgraded the Kuga SUV with improved hybrid powertrains, high-tech features and a better infotainment system.
4 min |
November 2024
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BAILEY PEGASUS MODENA (2016)
This fixed-bed layout offers ideal touring for two, says Andrew Jenkinson
2 min |
November 2024
Practical Caravan
How to buy SECONDHAND
There are brilliant used bargains to be had if you know where to look and how to avoid the pitfalls. Here's what you need to know, says former salesman Peter Rosenthal
10+ min |
November 2024
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ELDDIS AVANTÉ 520
A sleek new profile graces the exterior of this compact two-berth and inside, there’s an impressive washroom
3 min |
November 2024
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COACHMAN LASER 845 XTRA
The opulent living space in this comfortable four-berth makes the 845 an ideal choice for a seasonal pitch
3 min |
November 2024
Practical Caravan
See the best of France
Enjoy a trip to the most beautiful regions of France with a stay at these brilliant campsites
3 min |
November 2024
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48 HOURS IN...ST MALO
Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit
3 min |
November 2024
Practical Caravan
Another ile with appeal
The lle d'Oléron, on France's spectacular west coast, allows Peter Baber to savour sounds, citadels - and submarines!
10 min |
November 2024
Practical Caravan
9 OF THE UK'S...TOP MUSEUMS
The UK is home to a brilliant selection of vibrant, engaging museums - here's our pick, plus a great site to stay at!
3 min |
November 2024
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Berkshire's BOUNTY
Victor Charles finds there's more to Newbury than racing - Iron Age forts, ruined castles and famous stately homes are among its historic highlights
7 min |
November 2024
Practical Caravan
BEADNELL and beyond
Approach the northernmost reaches of Northumberland and the beaches get broader and the castles more dramatic, but as Nigel and Kay Hutson find, there are still no animals on Linda's Farm!
8 min |
November 2024
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DASH CAMS
John Sootheran explores the 'big brother' world of dash cams - with caravanners in mind...
7 min |
October 2024
Practical Caravan
CARAVAN SAT-NAVS
State-of-the art satellite navigation just for caravanners? Yes, it exists. John Sootheran investigates
7 min |
October 2024
Practical Caravan
COACHMAN ACADIA 460
This comfortable two-berth is a welcome addition to the range, although the décor might not suit everyone
3 min |
October 2024
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SWIFT SPRITE EXCLUSIVE QUATTRO MB
Innovative design in the latest addition to this popular range provides a cleverly repositioned corner bed
3 min |
October 2024
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NORTH WALES FROM ALL ANGLES
Peter Baber finds Palladian splendour, mighty castles and fashionable hotspots on a tour of North Wales
10 min |
October 2024
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SOUTHERN SEES
Titanic struggles, medieval halls and otters are among the many highlights of Victor Charles' Hampshire tour
7 min |
October 2024
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LAKES, RIVERS & CANALS
Get a brand-new perspective on the UK by exploring its lakes and waterways on your next caravan tour!
8 min |
October 2024
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Feeling Peaky
A journey through the Peak District's Hope Valley leads Susan Taylor through caves and caverns, Pride and Prejudice, and an attempted push up Mam Tor
7 min |
October 2024
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Easy ULLSWATER
Within reach of the M6, Penrith is the perfect launchpad for a jaunt around Ullswater, as Peter Baber discovers on a Lake District tour
8 min |
October 2024
Practical Caravan
83 ERRORS TO AVOID!
Veteran or first-timer, there's always something new to learn about caravanning, especially when it comes to sidestepping mistakes that could spoil your fun! Our expert team has decades of caravanning experience under their belts, so here we reveal the errors we've made - and learned from - over the years, to help you avoid doing the same in future...
10+ min |
October 2024
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SPRITE ALPINE 4 (2019)
Just the job for those after a four-berth, side fixed-bed arrangement, says Andrew Jenkinson
2 min |
September 2023
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Tackling the Tissington Trail
No need for Lycra or burning lungs, when there's a much easier way to explore this pretty part of Derbyshire, as Peter Rosenthal discovers
7 min |
September 2023
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All mapped out
Hereford and Hay-on-Wye provide route maps for an enjoyable break, Andria Massey discovers
8 min |
September 2023
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Making a home run
A meander through the middle of England allows Susan Taylor to enjoy an easy getaway from her doorstep
4 min |