Buyer’s guide

Hidden treasures

The year ahead looks as though it will

THE BIG SHOT

‘Here at Avebury you can see the world’s largest stone circle, among other relics from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. The surrounding area, with beautiful views, is ideal to explore on foot or by bike’ (p23)

★ Star letter ★

This photo from August 1953 shows three generations

MILENCO

The contributor of our Star letter wins a

WINGING THEIR WAY INTO SPRING

SPRING SEES THE return of migrant birds from

YOU ALSO SAID…

In the latest Practical Caravan (Expert Q&A, issue

Flower power

It’s ‘blooming’ marvellous to report that several flower

BIKEPARK WALES ADDS FOUR NEW TRAILS

MOUNTAIN-BIKING ENTHUSIASTS will be delighted to hear that

TOURING CAT-AVAN!

Thought I’d share a photo of our caravanning

READERS’ TOP TOURING TIPS

■ Use a rubber band on your toilet

Your photos!

EN ROUTE // ON SITE // AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN

This month we love...

BRILLIANT KIT FOR… DINING OUTDOORS // ENTERTAINING THE KIDS // RELAXING IN STYLE

Expert Q&A

Got a burning caravanning question? Ask one of our team on the email address below!

Now for a change of scenery!

Snowdrops, daffodils and flowering trees have offered cheer

EVENTS

New season, new adventures! Here are some great places to add to your itinerary

HIDDEN GEMS

We’re all looking forward to getting back on the road, and Marcus Leach is planning to seek out some of the UK’s glorious treasures, just waiting to be explored

EDEN VA LLEY wandering

This aptly named Lake District location is heavenly for keen walkers and photographers, says Andria Massey

Shore LEAVE

Braving inclement weather to visit Kent’s beautiful coast, Susan Taylor fulfilled her dream of walking on the White Cliffs

VIEWS, glorious VIEWS

Nothing beats waking up in your caravan to a fantastic vista – Paul Critcher chooses a selection of sites with something special to see

BANBURY & AROUND

If you plan to visit somewhere new, get the lowdown from the locals! This month, an English heartland

MOORS, DALES AND GLORIOUS WALKS

Beautiful landscapes and historic houses are the backdrop to a leisurely summer break in Yorkshire for Nigel Hutson’s family

A10

We look at major UK driving routes and reveal everything you need to know

Looking forward to caravan shows

When HERCMA, organisers of what used to be

SHOWROOM NEWS

The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers 

GO-POD

Platinum

COUPLING UP

If there are just the two of you on tour, you have plenty of great new caravans to choose from. Here are 20 we love

BAILEY DISCOVERY D4-4

In a nutshell… a budget caravan, but not budget throughout

VOLVO

  V60 CROSS COUNTRY  D4 AWD PLUS AUTOMATIC

HIKING BOOTS

We’ve moved mountains to bring you the word on which footwear won’t let you down when the going gets tough

Industry insiders

Getting to know some of our industry’s biggest names. This month, Clive Garrett, of Outwell

Dealers will soon be open for business!

All being well, dealerships will soon be opening

BAILEY RANGER SERIES 5 550/6 (2006)

This family-friendly tourer still offers excellent value for money, says  Andrew Jenkinson

LIGHTWEIGHT CARAVANS

The trend towards smaller, more economical cars is focusing attention on lighter tourers. Here are seven bargain buys

Welcome, newbie caravanners!

Lots of newcomers have discovered caravanning over the

ŠKODA OCTAVIA

ESTATE 2.0 TDI 150PS SE L DSG

GREEN TOWING:HYBRID VS DIESEL

Plug-in hybrids promise to combine towing ability with fuel economy, but are they really as clean as they seem?

AUDI A7 SPORTBACK (2010-17)

This large, luxurious car tows well and is a pleasure to drive, says Euan Doig

Getting ready to hit the road

The lockdowns and stay-at-home message over the past

READY FOR THE ROAD

Our vans have been sitting around a lot over the past  year. Nigel Donnelly outlines some simple postlockdown checks to make before you hit the touring trail

Review: Milenco Grand Aero Platinum

Specialist mirrors are essential for safe towing, says Nigel Hutson, and here, he reviews a new product launch from Milenco

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