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.

Catch up with Van Live!

THE BIG SHOT • ‘Enjoy strolling on the boardwalk at Brancaster, visiting the windmill at Cley next the Sea, and seeing the beautiful sands, traditional beach huts and crabbing at Wells-next-the-Sea’ (p42)

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… CHALLENGING HIKES // GREEN AWARDS

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

This month we love... • WINTER WARMERS // SAFETY KIT // GREAT GADGETS

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

The simple pleasures of solo touring • Going it alone is a brilliant way to enjoy the great outdoors! John Sootheran catches up with former schoolfriend Wendy, a keen solo caravanner

Instant expert • Wendy’s top tips for solo travel

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… SCOTLAND’S SOUTH-WEST // THE COTSWOLDS // NORFOLK

EVENTS • Back on the road at last! Here are some great places to add to your itinerary

AYR CONDITIONING • Looking for the great outdoors, big skies and wide-open spaces? Scotland’s south-west has it all, even in the winter. Peter Baber takes on the cold!

Your trip planner Ayrshire

’WOLD COMFORT • Quintessentially English and with so much to offer the whole family, the Cotswolds are the ideal base for a short break, says Marcus Leach

where the WILD THINGS ARE… • Paul Critcher finds 10 fantastic spots for wonderful wildlife encounters

COASTAL NORFOLK • If you’re planning to visit somewhere new, get the lowdown from the locals! This month, the Norfolk coast

Enjoying the park life • Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a park manager? Sarah Mann, a Holiday Site Manager at the C&CC Blackmore Site, tells PC about the work behind the scenes

ROAD SENSE A11 • We look at major UK driving routes and reveal everything you need to know

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

Axe falls on the February NEC show • Uncertainty about the pandemic delays live events

IN BRIEF

BERMUDA • This high-quality four-berth has much to offer, as long as you don’t mind the slightly limited storage

LASER 575 XCEL • This beautifully executed single-axle has plenty to commend it, but you’ll need a hefty tow car

PHOENIX+ 642 • Now styled as a limited edition, the 642’s impressive spec combines smart looks and an excellent interior

BAILEY DISCOVERY D4-4 • In a nutshell... compact and accommodating, with standout looks

VOLVO V60 CROSS COUNTRY D4 AWD PLUS AUTOMATIC • In a nutshell… a smooth and sophisticated tow car

Industry insiders • Getting to know some of our industry’s biggest names. This month, Harvey Alexander of the C&MC

The show must go on! • Our Van Live! Virtual Caravan and Motorhome Show ran for a week in October, but it’s not too late to visit and enjoy all the stands for yourself!

UNDERSTANDING WARRANTIES • Buying a caravan is a major purchase, so the offer of a warranty is to be welcomed. But what does that document provide? Peter Baber explains

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ANDY’S PICKS // AUTO-SLEEPER KENSINGTON

AUTO-SLEEPER KENSINGTON (2014) • Rarely seen on the market, this heavyweight is a quality buy, says Andrew Jenkinson

SHOWROOM STARS COUPLES’ VANS • If you and your partner are looking to hit the road, what options are available to you? When it comes to...