Practical Caravan Magazine - June 2025

In this issue

Great escape: Bude, Cornwall - Susan Taylor explores the rugged cliffs and sheltered coves of the North Cornwall coast.. 48 hours in… Norwich - Make the most of your weekend break with our hour-by-hour guide to the historic cathedral city. Walk this way: Howardian Hills - AllTrails walking routes that explore the beautiful North Yorkshire National Landscape. Getaway: France - Elaine and Joe Ormerod found themselves adapting their plans when a breakdown put their van out of action.

BUDE'S not obscure

Cornwall's north coast is the pride of the county, home to a magnificent array of wide beaches and sheltered bays, as Susan Taylor discovers

7 mins

48 Hours in....NORWICH

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

3 mins

Howardian Hills

Patchwork fields, abundant hills and lush woodland make for excellent walking in this North Yorkshire National Landscape

4 mins

C'est la vie!

A long-awaited journey to France proved a mixed blessing for Elaine and Joe Ormerod, following a breakdown. But in true caravanning style, they more than made the most of it

8 mins

LITTLE ENGLAND

Lost villages, factory villages, tourist villages: these pieces of England tell their own story. Archaeologist Ben Robinson chooses his top 10, and we reveal a great place to pitch up

7 mins

CAPSULE MINI R 4

Eye-catching and lightweight, this smart monocoque should appeal to couples and solo caravanners

7 mins

VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT R-Line 1.5 eTSI

The vehicle that we chose to tow the Capsule Mini for our test was, of course, way above what it might be possible to tow such a small caravan with in terms of weight.

1 min

SWIFT BESSACARR 850 ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Quality build, a superb spec and an elegant interior add to the attraction of this four-berth

3 mins

PC's GUIDE TO...CARAVAN WARRANTIES

In these financially challenged times, it's more important than ever to have the back-up of a good caravan warranty. But how do they work and what exactly do they protect? Here's our handy guide

5 mins

STERLING ECCLES AMBER (2003)

This popular two-berth makes a great starter van

2 mins

MAZDA CX-80 3.3D AWD Exclusive Line

This seven-seater combines stable towing with driver-focused handling, says David Motton

4 mins

THE HOTTEST... FULL HYBRID TOW CARS

Shopping around for a hybrid vehicle? Here are five of our favourites

6 mins

AUDI Q3 (2018-present)

At first glance this is a classy SUV, but the build quality could be better, says Euan Doig

2 mins

THE RIGHT WAY TO...LOAD A CARAVAN FOR STABLE TOWING

Touring allows you to carry plenty of gear, but it needs to be carefully stowed for the road, says David Motton

4 mins

PC GUIDE TO...Cool camping

John Sootheran’s top tips for keeping your Chardonnay chilled and your fish fingers frozen while you’re on tour

5 mins

In search of more power!

Adding accessories in your van can be a lot simpler with a bit of planning - and a fuse box, says Nigel Donnelly

4 mins

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Practical Caravan Magazine is the UK's most comprehensive guide to caravanning, covering everything from buying your first caravan to exploring the UK's best campsites. It's the perfect resource for anyone who loves caravanning, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro.

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