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10 top tips for wildlife photography

Wildlife photographer Jane Morgan offers her expert tips for capturing wonderful photographs on your next tour

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Weinsberg increases insulation on models

Weinsberg has significantly increased the insulation on its CaraHome models for the 2022 season

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Pilote launches new Expression range of motorhomes

Pilote is launching a new more bespoke Expression offer that replaces the former Essentiel and Sensation spec levels in its motorhome ranges

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Wildlife Must-Read Books

Our pick of of wildlife books you must take with you on your next tour

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Wildlife Spotting Outdoor Gear Guide

Practical Motorhome brings you best kit for wildlife spotting and enjoying the great outdoors with its Wildlife Spotting Outdoor gear Guide

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Rapido brings out new models with inbuilt vacuum cleaner

Rapido brings out the Hoover! New models with inbuilt vacuum cleaner

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Best drives from iconic British films

A journey through some of the most well-loved British films to find the best scenic drives from cinematic history

M6 Toll road price increases from July 2021

From the 8 July 2021, prices will change to use the M6 toll road. This will typically mean a 10p rise for cars at...

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Hiring a motorhome: a guide

Hiring a motorhome in the UK has never been more popular! Here's what you need to know about how to rent and what's available...

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Travel in the EU

The rules for travel to Continental Europe have changed - here's what you need to know before you go!

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Top UK road trips – our pick of the best routes

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

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Changing the mindset – councils need to rise to motorhome challenge

Come the 12th April, when (hopefully) campsites are allowed to receive guests, a lot of motorhomes will be taking to England’s roads, their owners...

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Travel to the European Union post Brexit

An update on the latest travel advice to the EU post -Brexit

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Skelwith Fold’s winter changes

Skelwith Fold in Ambleside is seeing through projects that will make it ready to meet the challenges of a new order when it reopens...

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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

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Plans for aires in Scotland take shape

Scotland plans for an aires network for motorhomes

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Government backs down on vehicle excise duty hike

The National Caravan Council is claiming a second victory in its campaign to prevent a significant rise in vehicle tax on motorhomes

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Best campsites in Wales with sea views

Wales is one of the most popular destinations for touring, with the varied and rugged Welsh coastline offering spectacular views and the chance to...

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Touring post-lockdown

As the long lockdown begins to ease, motorcaravanners can start planning to get back on the road again. But some aspects of touring are...

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How to go off-grid

With many off-grid sites charging single-figure nightly fees, going back to nature saves a fortune and lands you on some of Britain's finest pitches,...

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21 Must-Read Books

Get your hands on these great books for your motorhome travels

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First-class Coast

Ireland's Copper Coast Scenic Route is a perfect way to explore the spectacular landscapes of Wexford and Waterford, says Claudia Dowell

Get your rods ready for a fishing-themed break at one of these great sites

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10 Great Sites for Fishing

Gone fishing? Bryony Symes picks 10 of the best campsites for keen anglers that want fishing opportunities just steps from their 'van.

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Are smart motorways safe?

Are smart motorways dangerous or should they be scrapped? asks Peter Baber

Step on board The Train to Christmas Town at Dartmoor Railway for storytelling, dancing, singing and more

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Six reasons to tour this Christmas

There are lots of great reasons why you should ditch the preparations and carry on touring in the run up to Christmas, as Caroline...

Thinking of touring in Scotland? Make sure you check out these 10 sites for stunning views

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10 Sites for Spectacular Scotland

Islands, Highlands and Lochs, Scotland has them all. Bryony Symes picks 10 of the best places to stay.

The impressive granite tors and vibrant autumn colours of Valley of Rocks were spectacular

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Discovering ancient landscapes in Devon

For our latest cover shoot, we took our long-term Bailey Advance 76-2T down to explore Devon's hidden wonders.

The pitches at Portsoy Links Campsite have stunning sea views

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Renting the easy way

A spur of the moment half-term break was easy to book through Yescapa, Andy McCandlish discovers.

Our long-term-test Carthago Liner-for-Two pitched up at Camping Nauzan Plage, on France's west coast

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A summer road trip

We took our newest long-term test 'van to the mid-west coast of France for some summer sunshine.

My tour started with a quick stop in Brighton, staying at Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club Site in our long-term Bailey Advance 76-2T

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Saying adieu to Port Eliot Festival

We took our long-term Bailey to Cornwall to experience the eclectic variety of Port Eliot Festival in its last year, with a stop in...

Sunelia Vacances certainly has impressive facilities, such as this play area that children will love

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Pitching in style on France’s Atlantic Coast

Claudia Dowell discovers there's far more than pitches and hook-ups on one campsite on France's Atlantic coast.

We arrived on the overnight ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare, and got to the campsite just as the sun was coming up

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The luck of the Irish

Our recent motorhome adventures took us to Ireland's south coast in our Benivan 122, touring the Hook Peninsula and Copper Coast in beautiful sunshine.