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.

Touring inspiration!

THE BIG SHOT

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… LAKE DISTRICT HIKING // TOP CYCLING ROUTES

Your photos! • EN ROUTE // ON SITE // AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN

This month we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… AWNING ACTIVITIES// OUTDOOR PLAY // INTERIOR DECOR

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

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE VISIT… THE LAKE DISTRICT // SOMERSET // WALES // FESTIVALS

ROUTE MASTER • Your monthly guide to major roadworks and diversions

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

WOODLAND WONDERS • Janette Sykes renews her romance with the Lake District on a walking break exploring its peaceful and picturesque south-eastern fringe

Snapping the SOMERSET LEVELS • Andria Massey finds plenty to admire in this beautiful part of the country, just perfect for photographers

On the road again • A post-lockdown escape to the beautiful Brecon Beacons reminds Marcus Leach and family just why they love touring

Bewitching BOWLAND • Janette Sykes falls under the spell of magical strolling, sightseeing and local specialities in this hidden highlight of northern England

FESTIVAL FUN • As events start to open up again, you can enjoy music, country life and even jousting at a festival – and your caravan makes a perfect basecamp, says Susan Taylor

10 brilliant FESTIVALS for 2021 touring • As the country starts to open up again, many festivals are preparing for a busy summer. We’ve picked out some of the best that, at the time of publication, will be going ahead this year

WINDSOR • Planning to visit somewhere new? Let the locals give you the lowdown! This month, a royal residence

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

ASK THE EXPERTS

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

HOW WE TEST VANS • Our review types explained

SHOWROOM NEWS • The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers

IN BRIEF

FIRST LOOK MINK 2.0 Sports Camper • Stylish, smart and cleverly designed, this quirky mini-caravan is bound to turn heads on the road

WEINSBERG CaraOne 390 PUH • If you’re after something different, take a look at the innovative design in this drop-down-bed four-berth

TOP GADGETS FOR STAYING SAFE ON TOUR • Safety first – it’s an old but essential adage. Here we pick out some of the equipment you should consider taking on your travels, so you’re prepared for any emergency

Industry faces • In our series getting to know the industry’s insiders, Practical Caravan chats with Stuart Craig of Kingfisher

DEALER PROFILE Yorkshire Caravans • Founded in 1931 by car dealer Percy Smith, Yorkshire Caravans of Bawtry celebrates a special anniversary this year. Nigel Hutson takes a personal look back at its history

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… BARGAIN VANS FOR COUPLES // SWIFT CHALLENGER 590

ANDY’S PICKS OF THE MONTH

SHOWROOM ★STARS★ COUPLES’ VANS • If there’s just the two of you on tour, there’s a wide range of models to choose from. Here are some of our favourite pre-owned bargain buys

SWIFT CHALLENGER 590 LUX PACK (2017) • This spacious six-berth offers comfortable family touring, says Andrew Jenkinson

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE’RE...