Caravan

Caravan was the UK’s first magazine to inspire caravanners over 80 years ago. Every issue is packed with top UK and overseas travel, sites, tests, practical advice, buying guides and much more!

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COASTAL CHARM and seafaring history • A lighthouse crammed with maritime memorabilia, saltmarshes, islands, ancient barges, houseboats, a smart marina – and a garden where plants are never watered

The fascinating lands of the Border Reivers • Celtic tribal hill forts, wild goats, ruined abbeys, architectural masterpieces, a bagpipeplaying pig gargoyle – and isolation

Fascinating Faversham • Gunpowder, rope making – and ships from the age of sail through to the era of nuclear submarines

My travels • Glorious gardens, deer, ponies, a witch who founded fame for a village, a hermit who trapped snakes – and bikes for hire at a campsite; the New Forest has much to discover

Beaches and heritage • An ancient trading port of merchants’ houses, cobbled lanes and quayside, plus lovely beaches and fascinating architecture; a snapshot of northwest Norfolk that inspires future visits

pitchside VIEWS • A site that’s ideal for Chester, outlet shopping, plus a zoo and canal walks

Stirling • A gateway to the Scottish Highlands, and a city of significant historical importance

SUBSCRIPTION OFFER • Discover your inner outdoors

UK getaways SUPER SITES •  Ideal campsites to discover the wonders of the United Kingdom

CONCIERGE CAMPING • Meet the owners of this very special luxury site

Pows on tour • Safety first when travelling with dogs

Swift Challenger Grande • A bedroom for four, a new-for-2025 L-shaped kitchen that is well suited to six-appetite catering, and lots of luxury elements

Freedom Wayfarer Quad • A four-berth caravan for just £14,995; super-lightweight and with a comfortable U-shaped lounge

Volkswagen Touareg Black Edition • If you prefer a high-spec SUV with the immense pulling power of a 3.0-litre diesel, this VW towcar is for you

QUESTIONS & answers • Our caravan expert, Lee Davey, answers your questions

The ultimate guide to motor movers • How this invaluable technology makes manoeuvring caravans super-easy

Tow-tally compatible • Matching a towcar to a caravan can seem like a Googling minefield. We explain what it all means

Powerful advice! • How to avoid tripping out the power supply to your caravan – overloading, fault-finding, how much power appliances use, and more, is explained here

NEW GEAR • We’ve picked a neat battery charger, a great new coffee maker, a super-attractive tableware set – plus an outdoor grill and more

NEWS & VIEWS

brainteasers • puzzles to exercise your mind when at home or in the caravan