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.

A glaring problem

THE BIG SHOT MALVERN HILLS

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… HISTORIC CARAVANS // KIDS ON TOUR // TOP CAMPSITES

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

This month we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… CARAVAN CUISINE // WALKING // RELAXING

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

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

MANAGING EXPECTATIONS • Many caravanners dream of running their own campsite - but what is it really like? Peter Baber finds out

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… WATERWAYS // MALVERN HILLS // LOCH LOMOND

Out and about • The best days out in early summer

BEST OF BRITISH WATER WAYS TO GO! • Whether it’s a lake, a river or a canal, there is something super-relaxing about a watery break. We pick out some highlights sure to make a splash on your next caravan tour!

BEST OF BRITISH RIVERS • GORGEOUS SCENERY AND A SUPERB CHOICE OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

EURO SPOTS

Three for… Damp dogs

TOP SITES NEAR THE WATER

BEST OF BRITISH CANAL • HISTORIC FEATS OF ENGINEERING SET IN GLORIOUS COUNTRYSIDE

EURO SPOTS

THREE PADDLE BOARDING TIPS

Three handy… Water apps

BEST OF BRITISH LAKES • REGIONS OF GREAT NATURAL BEAUTY, INSPIRING VISITORS FOR CENTURIES

EURO SPOTS

Three for… Children

STAY SAFE NEAR WATER

Made in the MALVERNS • With hillwalking out after an injury, Susan Taylor still finds plenty to explore on the ground floor, adapting her plans for some gentler adventures

The Malverns

WORTHING • Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineeraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit

TRIP PLANNER

Loch Lomond • Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is known for its dramatic mountains, lochs and forests. Pitch up and take a walk - routes range from gentle lakeside paths to challenging mountain hikes

SEE THE BEST OF BRITAIN’S TRANSPORT MUSEUMS • You’ll discover fabulous automotive history at these top touring destinations, says David Motton

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

DURHAM CARAVANS AIMS TO MAKE SPEEDY RETURN • Business as usual is the plan, dealership says

SELF-INFLATING AWNING SET FOR LAUNCH

IN BRIEF

BAILEY UNICORN DELUXE CADIZ • Upgrades to this stylish four-berth add to the superb comfort it provides for families on tour

COACHMAN ACADIA 675 XTRA • The brand’s focus on weight reduction allows for increased width in this elegant four-berth

5 top caravan VACUUM CLEANERS • Choose the right model to make light work of cleaning your van! Here are our picks

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ANDY’S PICKS // SWIFT CONQUEROR 560 // PERSONAL SHOPPER

SWIFT CONQUEROR 560 (2018) • This well-appointed van offers luxury for couples, says Andrew Jenkinson

BUY SMARTER PERSONAL SHOPPER • Searching for the perfect pre-owned caravan? We take a look at what’s on the forecourts across a range of budgets

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE’RE TALKING… SUZUKI VITARA // USED SEAT ARONA

SUZUKI VITARA 1.4 Mild Hybrid Ultra Allgrip • Towing with this small SUV will be rather restricted by its light weight, says David Motton

SEAT ARONA (2017-present) • If you tow a lightweight caravan, this small SUV...