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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Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… CARAVAN SECURITY // NEW CAMPSITES // CHANNEL FERRIES

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

Puzzle time • SUDOKU // WORDWISE // HALF & HALF

This month we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… VIEWING // DINING // HIKING

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

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… SCOTLAND // FRENCH ALPS // CORNWALL

Exhibition time • Destinations where the whole family can enjoy the show

Spotlight on Scotland, coming in spring 2024

ICONIC SCOTLAND • In search of classic highlights, Susan Taylor finds scenic lochs, towering mountains, and views, views, views…

Your trip planner Loch Lomond

COME DINE WITH ME! • Caravanning doesn't mean roughing it – for a special occasion, the money you save on your accommodation could go towards a Michelin-starred treat for you and your other half. Here is our pick of super gourmet getaways – and a budget alternative!

KEEPING LEVEL ON THE SLOPES • Yes, you can enjoy a skiing holiday in a caravan! John Rawlings and family have a real blast

GETAWAY Small but mighty • Janette Sykes finds that England's smallest county – Rutland – punches well above its weight, with wonderful birds, gorgeous gardens and mouthwatering treats

HISTORY LOVERS • Mining, smuggling and more make Cornwall a great place to tour, says Claudia Dowell

We visit… Jamaica Inn

HARROGATE REVISITED • On a trip to The Great Holiday Home Show, Nigel Hutson explores North Yorkshire and makes a curious return to his policing youth

Trip planner

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

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

Barefoot goes Lilac • The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers

OWNER SATISFACTION AWARDS 2024 • We reveal the manufacturers and dealers that have won your approval

Congratulations to all our winners!

SWIFT ELEGANCE GRANDE 760 • The 760 lives up to its name, offering opulent living space combined with superb looks, inside and out

MINK MINK-E • Considering an electric tow car? This eco-friendly teardrop could be the perfect lightweight companion

BAILEY DISCOVERY D4-4 (2021) • As we say farewell to our long-term loan Bailey, the team recalls its adventures

PC GUIDE TO… TOWING MIRRORS • They are absolutely essential for safe caravanning, and there are plenty to choose from. Here, Peter Baber selects five great examples

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ANDY'S PICKS // COMPASS CAMINO 550 // PERSONAL SHOPPER

COMPASS CAMINO 550 (2018) • This luxurious, comfortable four-berth offers excellent value for money, says Andrew Jenkinson

BUYING SPECIAL! PERSONAL SHOPPER • Looking for the perfect pre-owned caravan? We take a look at what's on the forecourts across a range of budgets

Two cars • THIS MONTH WE'RE TALKING… VW TOUAREG // 2024 TOW CARS // USED CITROËN C5 AIRCROSS

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG • Model tested 13.0 V6 TDI 286PS 4Motion Black Edition Price £70,460 Kerbweight 2118kg

THE HOTTEST… NEW CARS OF 2024 • Looking for a new tow car for the new season? Here are some of the models that are bound to catch your...