Practical Motorhome

Practical Motorhome is your definitive guide to motorhome holiday lifestyle. Inside you'll find travel features, product reviews, advice and columns to bring essential information to experienced motorhome owners and potential buyers. We have just the right mix of enthusiasm and true authoritative content, delivering an exciting, aspirational and informative approach to motor caravanning.

WELCOME

WHERE IN THE WORLD? • Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Western Scotland

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A trio of Foodie Travel Guides • We’ve teamed up with Printslinger Books to offer readers the chance to win one of three 3-book bundles of foodie travel guides:

National Forest Walking Festival celebrates the great outdoors

Campervan clashes from Spain to Scotland • Councils and campsites disagree in the Highlands, while motorhome owners protest in Europe

HOTSHOTS • The best of your touring photos

NEW GEAR • Our selection of brilliant kit that’s sure to enhance your tours!

NIGHTSTOPS • The latest information on all our current destinations in the UK

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

ASK THE EXPERTS • Burning questions about motorcaravanning? Our expert team can help! Simply email one of the addresses below or contact practical.motorhome@futurenet.com, and we’ll do our best to answer it in an upcoming issue

TOP UPGRADES FOR A MOTORHOME • Regular columnist and influential podcaster Motorhome Matt Sims unpicks crucial topics for savvy motorhomers. This month…

touring • Inspirational travel stories, plus expert advice, hints and tips, to help you get the most out of your motorhome

THIS MONTH • News and events to put in your diary

FEELING PEAKY • On a journey through the Peak District’s Hope Valley, Susan Taylor explores caves and caverns, a historic reservoir and mighty Mam Tor

TOUR ESSENTIALS

SUPER SUSSEX by the sea • Combining bohemian charm and Regency splendour, Brighton & Hove is perfect for a week away, as Nick Harding and Lin Oakley discover

TOUR ESSENTIALS

HOWARDIAN HILLS • With patchwork fields, abundant hills and lush woodland, this North Yorkshire National Landscape provides excellent walking

48 HOURS IN NORWICH

PLAN YOUR TOURING YEAR! • Check out our pick of some of the finest activities and destinations in each of the regions featured in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2025, accompanying this issue. Choose your event, then find a nearby site in the guide!

6 STUNNING EURO ROAD TRIPS • Want to hit the road and explore the best of Europe this summer? These fantastic road trips make the perfect getaway!

tested • The latest news and products from across the motorhome and campervan world

NEW ’VANS • The latest from the forecourts and the factories

’van review XPLORE CV X8 • EHG UK’s new campervan boasts an eye-catching exterior and a tempting options list, says Peter Baber

’van review ’VAN SUN LIVING V65 SL • Thoughtful design makes this a very flexible floorplan, ideal for couples or growing families, says Peter Baber

WHAT THE SHOW HAD IN STORE • Didn’t make it to the NEC Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show? Here are just a few of the event highlights…

in depth Motorhome WHEEL LOCKS

our ’vans, our month Derbyshire delights • Nearing the end of its loan term, there’s just time to squeeze in one last trip in the Bailey

THE VERY BEST OF BOATING

our ’vans, our month An eventful month • Sometimes things go wrong, but it’s how they’re fixed that’s important, says our editor

IT’S EASIER THAN EVER TO BUY YOUR DREAM MOTORHOME! • Find your next motorhome with our...