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.

And the winner is…

THE BIG SHOT

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT … TREE PLANTING // REGAL FILM SETS // AWARD-WINNING SITES

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

This month we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… RELAXING // KEEPING WARM // DINING

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

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE VISIT… WALES NOTTINGHAM WILTSHIRE DEVON

EVENTS • Cultural highlights to start the year

Lunar New Year

FEELING BEACHY! • Sandy shores and moonlit nights are just some of the star attractions for Susan Taylor on a tour of the western reaches of the spectacular Llŷn Peninsula

HITTING THE TARGET • Local heroes, watersports and a mighty T-Rex make an unusual combination on a tour of Nottingham, Andria Massey discovers

Medieval magic around MALMESBURY • A visit to the heart of historic Wiltshire provides the perfect destination for memorable birthday celebrations, as Susan Taylor discovers

GETAWAY DEVON calling • Busy fishing ports and ancient abbeys are just some of the attractions for Andria Massey on a tour of the English Riviera

CONWY • Planning to visit somewhere new? Let some local knowledge guide you on your way

LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK • Our regular series highlights top attractions to help you make the most of a two-day visit

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

SHOWROOM NEWS • The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers

IN BRIEF

OWNER SATISFACTION AWARDS 2023 • We reveal the manufacturers and dealers that have won your approval

How the survey works • Before we reveal the winners of this year's awards, we explain the background to the survey and how your responses produce our overall league tables

Analysing the findings

Analysing the findings

Behind the numbers • Best Caravan Manufacturer

KNAUS AZUR 500 FU • If the minimalist contemporary interior appeals, this surprisingly spacious four-berth might be for you

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ANDY'S PICKS // BAILEY PURSUIT 540/5

BAILEY PURSUIT 540-5 SERIES 1 (2014) • Do the checks and this family tourer could be a bargain buy, says Andrew Jenkinson

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE'RE TALKING… VOLVO V90 // 2023 MODELS // DACIA LOGAN MCV

VOLVO • V90 CROSS COUNTRY B5 (P) AWD PLUS

HOTTEST NEW TOW CARS OF 2023 • Here are some of the ones to watch!

Coming soon…

DACIA LOGAN MCV (2013-2020) • If your budget and your caravan are small, this might be the one, says Euan Doig

Or you could try…

CYCLING ROUTES FOR ALL • Get out on two wheels to explore these great cycle trails, many of which take in historic attractions - we also highlight fabulous open-all-year sites to stay at!

SAVE MONEY WITH OFF-SEASON ACTIVITIES • So you want to get active on a winter tour, but keep costs down, too? Here are some great tips from our expert team!

SIX OF THE BEST… WALKING ROUTES • Hiking is a great way to explore on tour, and these are some of our favourite trails

HOW TO… GET FIT FOR HIKING • Shape up before you hit the trail on tour, says Julia Clarke of Advnture.com

OPEN ALL HOURS • Want to get active this winter? Here are 10 open-all-year sites to base yourself at!

OUR TIPS FOR...