Chris Nickson The VW camper van is iconic. For some it symbolises the 1960s hippie ideal. It was the ticket to taking to the road. It was the very first camper van; all others have taken their cue from it. It remains remarkably popular, not only with the young, but with people …
These days caravanning is an important segment of the holiday business. It’s grown into a huge industry, with well-equipped caravan parks and new, more sophisticated models of caravans entering the market each year. Caravanning has come a long way in a relatively short time. It was only in 1880 that …
There are a number of hardy souls who go camping in winter. The vast majority of people, though, think of camping as something to be enjoyed in better weather and take winter off from the great outdoors. Before settling in for a season in front of the fire it’s important …
As far as camping activities go, there’s very little to beat an occasional singsong around the campfire. Songs that a family or a group knows can cement people together and create memories that carry on for a lifetime. But if there are just going to be a few of you, …
A caravan is an ongoing source of pleasure and holidays for you and your family. It also represents a sizeable investment, with prices for a new caravan starting at around £8000 and increasing to over £20,000, so you will want to keep it secure. When you leave your caravan at …
When you’re considering buying a static caravan, be aware that you’re making a large investment. The caravan will be a holiday home – in most cases you won’t be allowed to make it a permanent home – that you’ll use on the weekends. There are many different makes of static …
The term ‘camping accessories’ covers a multitude of items. It could be something as essential as a sleeping bag or the very latest in camping stoves, with all the bells and whistles you can imagine. Some you need and others you don’t, but sorting the wheat from the chaff can …
No matter where you go in the UK, there’s a campsite close by. Camping is big business, which means people eager to take your money in return for somewhere to pitch your tent. It might be a farmer’s field with water from a nearby stream or it could be something …
Camping is a joy, as all aficionados know. It’s one of the simplest and cheapest ways to enjoy a holiday, and one that brings you about as close to nature as it’s possible to be. But there are things to remember; camping involves equipment, supplies and preparation, and within those …
The pop-up tent has become very popular. That makes perfect sense. No one wants to deal with a mass of guy ropes and tent pegs unless it’s absolutely necessary. A pop-up tent can be erected in less than a minute, or even with a flick of the wrist with some …
