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Remember remember… yes, it’s that time of year again, and in 2016, November 5th falls on a Saturday, giving it even more explosive potential. Around the country cities, towns and villages will be getting together to blow up and burn stuff in honour of the memory of the 1605 Gunpowder »
A flock up chooks – as Aussies call chickens – that have among the best conditions in Australia are getting the best out of life, and producing some of the best eggs in the country, by doing what we all love to do – living in caravans. The Australian news »
Everyone who loves the British countryside or our world-class country houses will surely have spent some time at National Trust properties. The Trust’s huge variety of historic buildings, gardens, and wild places offer a great choice of days out, and they’ve surveyed families to find the best autumn days out »
The biggest event of the caravanning year is just around the corner. The 2016 Motorhome and Caravan Show will turn Birmingham’s NEC into one of the biggest caravan sites in the country from Tuesday, 11th October. And along with hundreds of thousands of ‘van and motorhome fans, there’s a golden »
We lose a bit of heat as autumn arrives. But it’s a season that’s alive with colour as the leaves blaze in many shades before dropping. This autumn get out and enjoy the Forestry Commission’s top-10 selection of autumn colour spots. Caravanners love the great outdoors, and these seasonal beauty »
This summer has been a boom one for caravanning as staycationers continue to pour money into the most comfortable and cost-effective way to get out and about. The latest figures come from the National Caravan Council (NCC), who report an increase in motorhome sales of 16% in the year up »
The New Forest hasn’t been new since the late 11th century, when William the Conqueror decided he needed a nice shiny royal hunting forest in the south of his new kingdom. William’s decision came at quite a human cost as local villagers were turfed off their lands, but we’re benefitting »
The Lake District is Britain’s most popular national park. It’s easy to see why: Lakeland’s 21 major bodies of water are fringed by England’s highest mountains, unspoiled upland fells, and pretty little towns packed lots for families and day trippers to do. With travelling overseas becoming ever more expensive, it’s »
It’s mysterious and sometimes misty, but alongside those famous, majestic mountains the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales also offers great access to some of the UK’s best beaches. And it’s an area full of character and charm with loads of things to do. The centrepiece of Snowdonia is the »
Caravan and park home holidays are booming says the boss of one of the UK’s biggest park owners, Parkdean Resorts. John Waterworth says his massive new company, the result of a merger of Park Resorts and Parkdean Holidays, is benefitting both for the demand for cheaper holidays and the trend »