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… RECYCLING // AWARD-WINNERS // CAR-CARAVAN MATCHES

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

This month we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… PITCHING // DINING // WALKING

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

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

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… NORTHUMBERLAND // BERKSHIRE // FRANCE

EVENTS • This issue, seasonal fun for all ages!

BEADNELL and beyond • Approach the northernmost reaches of Northumberland and the beaches get broader and the castles more dramatic, but as Nigel and Kay Hutson find, there are still no animals on Linda’s Farm!

Your trip planner Northumberland

Berkshire's BOUNTY • Victor Charles finds there’s more to Newbury than racing – Iron Age forts, ruined castles and famous stately homes are among its historic highlights

Trip planner

9 OF THE UK'S… TOP MUSEUMS • The UK is home to a brilliant selection of vibrant, engaging museums – here’s our pick, plus a great site to stay at!

Another ile with appeal • The lle d’Oléron, on France’s spectacular west coast, allows Peter Baber to savour sounds, citadels – and submarines!

Trip planner

ST MALO • Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit

See the best of France • Enjoy a trip to the most beautiful regions of France with a stay at these brilliant campsites

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

SHOWROOM NEWS • The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers

COACHMAN LASER 845 XTRA • The opulent living space in this comfortable four-berth makes the 845 an ideal choice for a seasonal pitch

ELDDIS AVANTÉ 520 • A sleek new profile graces the exterior of this compact two-berth and inside, there’s an impressive washroom

Leisure batteries • What’s the best way to bring ‘power to the people’ on tour? John Sootheran takes a look at your leisure battery options

ALL THE FUN OF THE SHOW • The Motorhome & Caravan Show returns to the NEC Birmingham this month. Here, we pick out a few of the highlights…

Need to know! • Plan for a great day out at the NEC show with our guide to all the key information

Star attractions • Meet some of the celebrity speakers appearing at the Inspiration Theatre…

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Caravan showstoppers for 2025 • The major brands will be displaying their latest models…

Awnings • A touring essential…

Kit and accessories

CARAVANS AT THE SALON • Düsseldorf’s major trade show saw the launch of some tempting new models

THE HOTTEST VANS IN HARROGATE • The aptly named Great Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show provided plenty for caravanners to enjoy

Toilet chemicals • They are a caravanning essential, but which products will best suit your requirements?

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ANDY’S PICKS // BUYING PRE-OWNED // PERSONAL SHOPPER

How to buy SECONDHAND • There are brilliant used bargains to be had if you know where to look and how to avoid the pitfalls. Here’s what you need to know, says former salesman Peter Rosenthal

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