Practical Caravan

Practical Caravan is Britain's best-selling caravan magazine. Each month we travel at home and abroad, bringing you essential guides to the best caravan holidays around. There's practical advice, too, with technical tips and all your questions answered, making us the perfect place for first-timers and experts alike.

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THE BIG SHOT

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… CARAVAN STORAGE // TRAVEL IN THE EU AFTER BREXIT

Your photos! • Caravan cuisine at its finest! Here are some of the best photos from your dining tables and BBQs

Expert Q&A • Got a burning caravanning question? Ask one of our team on the email address below!

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… WALES // IRELAND // UK NATIONAL PARKS

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

IN LOVE WITH LLYN • Stunning North Wales makes the ideal backdrop for Sam and Rosemary Johnson’s (pre-lockdown) anniversary celebrations

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Where we stayed

Glorious GALWAY • Ireland’s stunning Connemara National Park has it all, says Janette Sykes

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Where we stayed

Park life • You don’t have to travel very far in the UK to find a wealth of gorgeous scenery and fascinating history to explore and enjoy in our National Parks, says Marcus Leach

HOPE VALLEY • Planning to visit somewhere new? Let the locals share their knowledge with you! This month, Derbyshire

ROAD SENSE A59 • We look at major UK driving routes and reveal everything you need to know

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

SHOWROOM NEWS • The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers

IN BRIEF

Van Live! • Such was the success of our previous Van Live! Virtual Show, we’ve decided to do it again – join us and fellow showgoers online this month

HALL 1 British-built vans • Looking for design reflecting UK caravanners’ preferences? Or perhaps a niche product? There’s plenty to savour for 2021

Continental caravans • All the style and elegance you’d expect in the latest launches from manufacturers across the Channel

Dealers • Buying a caravan is a big decision, so a good dealer is an invaluable ally. Here, we catch up with some of the UK’s top dealerships

Accessories & awnings • Companies worldwide have some really exciting leisure products for us to look forward to – here’s a selection

UK campsites • Latest news from the regional winners in our 2020 Top 100 Sites Guide, and other UK sites

Everything else • This is where to find loads of useful – and fun – stuff to make your touring experience even more enjoyable!

Cook up a storm!

COMPASS CAMINO 550 • Well-specified and luxurious, this capacious tourer offers plenty of comfortable living space for two

You and your caravan!

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… LUNAR CLUBMAN CK // LUXURY CARAVANS

LUNAR CLUBMAN CK (2016) • Comfortable and compact, this is a popular tourer for couples, says Andrew Jenkinson

SHOWROOM ★STARS★ LUXURY LAYOUTS • We all need a bit of luxury in our lives, but which upmarket used caravans have stood the test of time?

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… VW TIGUAN // NISSAN QASHQAI // CITROËN C5 TOURER

VW TIGUAN 2.0 TDI 150PS 4MOTION ELEGANCE DSG • Comfortable and quiet, the Tiguan handles well and makes a reliable tow car in all conditions

Verdict ★★★★☆

NISSAN QASHQAI • Model range SUV Price From £23,000 (est) Kerbweight From 1350kg (est)

CITROËN C5 TOURER (2008-2016) • A great drive, the C5 is a bargain if you do your homework first, says Euan Doig

Citroën C5 Tourer // Need...