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Welsh caravan park to become adults only in protest at proposed tourism levy
A Welsh caravan park is pressing ahead with plans to become adults only later this year in protest over possibly having to charge a proposed tourism levy on children. The caravan park at the Dan Yr Ogof Showcaves in the Brecon Beacons currently announces that “children are welcome’ on its website. However, it plans to…
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Pilote gives its A-classes a radical new look for 2027
Pilote is coming into the 2027 season with a radical new look to its A-class models. The 12 Fiat-based Galaxy models come with a new front mask that is considerably more angular, with a more prominent bonnet. The new design, developed in conjunction with an external design agency, is designed to make customers prouder about…
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Essex-based converter wins National Service Excellence Award
An Essex-based campervan conversion company was named the National Service Excellence Award Winner at the HSBC UK Small Business Growth Awards last week. The Award was presented to the campervan converter by Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies MBE at an event held at the Savoy on 4th June. Vanlife Conversions is a campervan conversion company…
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Motorhome parking restrictions to be introduced at popular North East seafront next month
Parking restrictions on motorhomes at one of the North East’s most popular seafronts are due to be introduced next month ahead of the peak summer season, a local council has announced. Redcar & Cleveland Council says the restrictions on Marine Parade in Saltburn will come into force on 6 July as part of an Experimental…
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The best used campervan: our top picks
Opting for the best used campervan in the UK can be a worthwhile choice if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly way to upgrade your current ‘van or a cheaper way of entering the world of touring for the first time. While the best campervan will come with the very latest features, a pre-owned option…
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Eryri National Park could pause overnight parking restrictions
Eryri National Park Authority could pause restrictions on overnight parking it imposed at 11 of its car parks only two months ago – although the U-turn seems mainly to appease night sky watchers and those who like to park at sunrise and sunset. Back in April, the national park, also known as Snowdonia, introduced restrictions…
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UK to Norway is most desired missing ferry link
Re-establishing a ferry link between the UK and Norway is something regular ferrygoers most want to see happen in the near future, a survey suggests. For those who want to take a motorhome or campervan to Europe, there will be the important choice of whether to take the ferry or Eurotunnel. Ferry comparison website FerryGoGo…
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Sign up for a print subscription to Practical Motorhome with our latest offer and you can pay just £5($5) for your first three issues*. A subscription to Practical Motorhome is a great way to elevate your tours and make sure you’re getting the most from your adventures. Whether you’re new to the world of motorhoming…
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Seafront overnight parking approved for motorhomes in Largs
A Scottish council has approved a scheme to provide overnight motorhome parking on one of its most popular seafronts. On Tuesday, North Ayrshire Council’s cabinet approved a plan to turn the existing council-owned Bowencraig East Car Park on the seafront at Largs into a designated motorhome parking area as part of a pilot project. Under…
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Westfalia launches two new Fiat-based campervans
Westfalia is launching two new campervans for the 2027 season that both make full use of the rear of the van to provide a flexible living and sleeping space. The two campervans come on a Fiat base vehicle, which is among the best vans for a camper conversion, and form the new Nansen range. They…