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.

Winning ways

THE BIG SHOT • ‘At Norfolk's Holkham Hall there are more than 25,000 glorious acres to lose yourself in, including a walled garden, a children's adventure park, the deer park and the lake’ (p44)

Star letter Sailing to Jersey

Touring clubs Latest news from the C&CC and the CAMC

PLEASE TELL US MORE ABOUT TOWING SPEEDS!

Your photos! • We asked for your memories of summer and countryside fun…

This month we love…

Puzzle time • Whether you're on tour or at home, relax with a cup of tea and some brain-teasers to ponder!

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

THE GREAT PRACTICAL CARAVAN GIVEAWAY

A 1970s star

On the horizon

Ice and easy • Take to the ice at these winter extravaganzas!

12 TOURS FOR 2024! • The beautiful British Isles are packed with iconic destinations, with somewhere stunning to go every month. Here's our round-up of where to tour this year, to experience our fantastic heritage

FLYING HIGH • Janette Sykes spots majestic birds of prey, explores the Elan Valley and discovers dark skies in the mountains of Mid-Wales

A DROP OF KENT SUNSHINE • A birthday weekend by the coast offers Susan Taylor plenty of fine scenery to explore

Your trip planner • Kent coast

BLACK GOLD • Janette Sykes finds Georgian gems, an ancient forest and more in the Midlands’ Black Country

EASY TOURING IN NORFOLK • A short break in England's easternmost county provides Susan Taylor with the perfect relaxing getaway

48 HOURS IN… CHESTER • Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

A Silicon Valley caravan is born • The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers

KNAUS YASEO 340PX • Innovative design makes this lightweight, all-electric two-berth a great choice for buyers seeking versatility

HOBBY BEACHY 360 • This lightweight van with a quirky Continental style will appeal to fans of more minimalist touring

GENESIS ELECTRIFIED GV70 SPORT • In a nutshell… Superb solo driving, but towing shortens range

IT'S SHOWTIME AGAIN! • October's Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC attracted record numbers of visitors, but in case you didn't make it, here are some of the highlights…

Used vans remain a popular choice

COMPASS OMEGA 482 (2014) • This robust, well-equipped two-berth makes a great pre-owned buy, says Andrew Jenkinson

CLUBBING TOGETHER! • Caravanners are an independent lot, often touring solo or in family groups, but everybody can benefit from joining an owners’ club!

Bailey Owners Club

Historic Caravan Club

Swift Owners Club

Gear up for winter touring

FORD FOCUS ESTATE • Model tested 1.0 EcoBoost 155PS mHEV Active X Powershift Price £34,530 Kerbweight 1451kg

FIVE OF THE BEST… WINTER TOW CARS • Choose the right vehicle and you'll never need to go into hibernation in the colder months

FORD MONDEO (2014-2022) • Excellent comfort and economy make this an ideal choice for long journeys, says Euan Doig

Or you could try…

Skills School • THIS MONTH WE DISCUSS… LEAKY CARAVANS // CHANGING WHEELS // TOOLKITS

THE W WORD! • Water ingress (aka leaky caravans) is...