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In this month s issue, Club member Philip Moon heads to Somerset, where he uses our Cheddar site as a base to research his family s history.
While exploring the likes of Kilmersdon, Shepton Mallet and Taunton, he reveals some fascinating tales from his ancestors past, one of which involves a fight over a watch and a sheep rustling episode. I won t spoil the story for you – turn to pages 38-39 to find out more!
“ We’d love to hear about the unusual hobbies you pursue on your travels ”
All of which got me thinking. For many of us, caravanning and motorhoming is not so much about where we pitch up, but what we do with our time once we ve arrived. Elsewhere in this issue, for example, Nick Harding takes a break from his usual motorhome testing duties to embark on an antiques-hunting expedition in Lincolnshire. You can find out what treasures he unearths while staying at Sutton-on-Sea Club site and Nutty Cottage CL on pages 100-103.
Treasure hunting of a different kind is enjoyed by Jonathan Manning on pages 60-63. Jonathan takes advantage of modern technology to go on a guided mystery tour of York, accompanied by a pirate by the name of Captain Bess!
Of course, part of the fun of this pastime of ours is sitting under the awning with a freshly made cuppa, enjoying the views and listening to the birds. But I know many of you also indulge in a game of golf or a spot of fishing while you are away. We d love to hear about the more unusual hobbies you pursue on your travels – so please drop us a line.
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38 FAMILY TREE
Philip Moon uses a Club site to discover more about his ancestors
77 SECOND-HAND CARAVANS
Rob McCabe scours the forecourt at a Norfolk dealership
100 ANTIQUES
Can bargains can be found during a short break in Lincolnshire?
7 DIRECTOR GENERAL’S VIEW
Nick Lomas recognises the health benefits that come with our pastime
8 YOUR PHOTOS
Great pictures from your days out and touring adventures
10 CLUB MATTERS
Advice and reassurance if you are considering a European holiday
51 PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Jane McGowan looks at products that can spruce up your tourer
55 LETTERS
Your comments and views
64 COUNTRY MATTERS
David Chapman has a chance encounter with a treecreeper
83 CENTRE LINES
News from local groups, and temporary sites near events
86 MEMBER OFFERS
Great savings as you prepare for the new touring season
89 ASK YOUR CLUB
Your touring questions answered
93 CROSSWORD
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95 PRACTICAL
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122 TAIL LIGHTS
The weird, wacky and wonderful world of touring
124 CYCLE ROUTE
Jonathan Manning enjoys a ride around a reservoir from Grafham Water Club site
126 CENTRE RALLY GUIDE
Updated details of all the Centre Rallies due to take place in 2022
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The founders of our organisation were Victorian and Edwardian ladies and gentlemen who understood how fresh air, exercise and a change of scene could help us cope with the stresses and strains of life. Remarkable, isn’t it, how some things never change ?
As it happens, Dr William Gordon Stables, the founding father of touring caravanning, was a medical man – a naval surgeon in fact. He saw his caravan, The Wanderer, as a land yacht in which he could cruise the countryside – no doubt he believed it was doing him some good!
“ The Club has always known that touring is good for mind and body ”
The Club has always known that recreational touring is good for mind and body, and our care for the health and wellbeing of our members and staff continues today.
As far back as 2012, we were a leading organisation in the drive to make defibrillators more widely available in rural locations. We purchased equipment for our headquarters and Club sites across the UK, and the equipment has been used in numerous emergency situations.
One member and his family are convinced that his life was saved by the timely use of such a machine and, after his recovery, he returned to the campsite at Trewethett Farm in Cornwall to thank staff.
All Club site staff receive first aid training, and regularly attend refresher courses. And over the past three years we have trained more than 90 staff members in all types of roles to be Mental Health First Aiders. Club volunteers across the UK carry out charitable work and take part in fundraising to support all manner of medical, health and social care causes. Meanwhile, our charities team in East Grinstead coordinates staff fundraising activities that benefit the local community, while Club staff and volunteers have helped support vaccination efforts nationwide during the Covid crisis.
Some of the best ways to boost your wellbeing include spending time in the great outdoors, meeting friends, family and loved ones, and listening to your favourite music. That’s why touring in your caravan, motorhome, camper or trailer tent can help you stay healthy. And here at the Club, we continue to work hard to help keep you safe too.
Your most memorable touring moments caught
Highlands
Thought you might like this shot of my husband Col and Border Collie Tinker enjoying the peace and quiet of Green Loch (An Lochan Uaine) in September 2021. We were at the start of our North Coast 500 tour in our motorhome. Nearest site: Grantown-on-Spey Caravan Park AS. Sue Western
High above Castle Carrock.... on the way to favourite site in Melrose [Melrose Gibson Park Club site], amazing happy place. Nearest Club site: Englethwaite Hall. Moira Penrose
We visited Scotney Castle near to the Tanner Farm Park Affiliated campsite (25-minute drive). The views were amazing, and although cold a very pleasant afternoon was spent walking around the site. There is a lovely cafe and shop and a ruin on an island.
Dave and Lynn Bunn
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A lovely walk along the north Norfolk Coastal Path at Sheringham, just as the sun was setting. Nearest Club sites: Incleboro Fields and Seacroft.
Jan Brown Norfolk
There’s no need to be nervous about travelling to Europe with your caravan or motorhome – we re with you every step of the way
Following a difficult couple of years, many members are now thinking about embarking on a European holiday during 2022 – and the Club is here to help.
We work with more than 300 campsites across the Continent in 14 different countries – and each one has been inspected by our Travel Team to ensure it is up to the standards that members expect. Whether you are looking for a small site set amid beautiful surroundings, a resort-style set-up boasting family activities, or are drawn to cycling and walking trails, cultural attractions or city shopping opportunities, we have the perfect location for you.
If you are thinking of taking your caravan or motorhome away for the first time (or even if you are an experienced traveller), it’s only natural to be a little nervous. But the Club is here to help you book with confidence – here are just a few of the ways we help ease those pre-holiday jitters...
Providing financial protection and reassurance on your package holiday booking
COVID secure certified campsites
Our trusted campsite partners offer certified COVID secure sites that comply with local guidelines
Free cancellations*
Freedom and flexibility to amend or cancel package holidays if the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises against travel. No Club amendment or Club cancellation fees.
To find out more visit camc.com/confidence
“ The Club’s overseas department were excellent when we booked to go to Spain last year ”
A package holiday is any trip where you combine at least two different types of travel service (for example a ferry crossing and a campsite stay) within the same booking transaction. Book a package holiday with us and you ll enjoy great savings as well as financial protection courtesy of our membership of ABTA. Book a special Combined deal (ferry plus a minimum of four nights’ accommodation) and you could save even more money. Visit camc.com/ overseaspackages for more information.
You should always ensure you have the appropriate breakdown cover and holiday insurance in place. The Club ’s Red Pennant service provides cover for cancellation and medical emergencies (including Covid-19) and vehicle breakdowns. We run a 24-hour emergency assistance line and our caring and experienced staff are on hand to assist you should the need arise. Find out more at camc.com/redpennant
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, rules and regulations around international travel have changed regularly, so we have put together a handy pre-travel checklist at camc.com/europeanupdates
We have also put together a comprehensive guide for those taking their caravan or motorhome overseas for the first time. From information on essential purchases (such as UK vehicle stickers, headlight converters and warning triangles) to ferry port tips and a downloadable packing list, it’s a fantastic resource. Visit camc.com/firsttimeabroad
* Covers holiday cancellations in line with FCDO advice. Terms and conditions apply..
“The breakdown service through Red Pennant goesone step further. Great reassurance when we have had problems ”
Club member, autumn survey 2021
The Covid pandemic has meant that many members still haven t had the opportunity to travel to Europe since Brexit. The good news is that many issues have been resolved – Green Cards are not required for the EU as was once feared, EHIC/GHICs are still valid and in most cases UK driving licences will be accepted without the need for an International Driving Permit. However, there are still some things you need to be aware of (such as rules around pets) –so check camc.com/brexit well before you travel. There s also advice for those wishing to stay in Europe longer than the visa-free period of 90 days – go to camc.com/passportsandvisas for more details.
With overseas trips becoming more popular again, ensure you book early to secure the holiday you want at a good price. Also, make sure you apply for any necessary travel documentation in good time – we are aware of some delays with applications for driving licences, passports and animal health certificates.
It’s easy to book overseas campsites, crossings and Overseas Site Night Vouchers via the online booking experience. And by booking on the internet you also save the £10 Contact Centre booking fee. Visit camc.com/ bookeurope
The Club partners with 300 hand-picked campsites across 14 European countries
We have been offering overseas insurance to members for over 50 years
Our Red Pennant overseas emergency assistance phone line is open 24 hours a day
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The Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show returned to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre in February –the first time it has been held for two years.
For those who are new to touring, this week-long show – more commonly referred to as the ‘NEC show’ along with its October sister event – is a showcase for numerous organisations and businesses involved in the industry, with many of the latest products on display. As well as new caravans, campervans and motorhomes, visitors were able to check out awnings, trailer tents, camping accessories and much more.
The Caravan and Motorhome Club operates a large stand at the show with staff and members of the Executive Committee on hand for a chat or to answer questions about campsites, travel, insurance and other
Judging took place for the 23rd Caravan and Motorhome Club Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards at the NEC show.
A total of 72 vehicles were entered into the awards, with evaluations covering the likes of electrics and safety, comfort, kitchen/washrooms, air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, technical aspects and stowage.
Before going to Birmingham, members of our expert panel collectively spent more than 1,000 hours going through information from websites, brochures, handbooks and entry forms; the judges then went to the NEC to view the vehicles in person.
Winners included the Auto-Sleeper Ford Air Campervan (Campervans under 5m category), the Adria Compact Supreme DL (Two-berth coachbuilt motorhomes) and the Frankia I 8400 Plus Platin (A Class over 8m, pictured). There were also triumphs for Three Bridge Campers, RP Motorhomes, WildAx, Rimor, Bailey and Mobilvetta. Look out for a comprehensive report in the next issue.
products and services. As always, it was great to see so many members during the show, including on Club Day. Read on for more stories about the week...
A Channel 5 TV crew was also present at the NEC, filming for a show that was broadcast across two consecutive nights in February. Presented by Gemma Hunt and Rufus Hound, Today at the Caravan Show featured our regular contributor Andrew Ditton (and trusty canine companion Dougal) as well as Karla Baker, who, with partner Stephen, gave an overview of touring life in her specially adapted caravan. Viewers were also treated to Club member and former Great British Bake Off contestant Karen Wright demonstrating her caravan kitchen hacks and space-saving tips, while Martin Dorey, Andrew Ditton and Matt Allwright checked out several luxurious campervans, caravans and motorhomes. If you missed the original broadcasts, both episodes can be watched at channel5.com/show/ today-at-the-caravan-show.
TV presenter and Club member Matt Allwright and TV presenter and farmer JB Gill (pictured above) joined Club Chairman Grenville Chamberlain OBE, Director General Nick Lomas and Director of Marketing and Membership Services Harvey Alexander at Chapel Lane Club Campsite near the NEC for a very special tree planting ceremony. Together, they planted three wild cherries and three silver birches to mark the Club’s support for Her Majesty The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative (see March issue, p11, and queensgreen canopy.org).
The Club will be planting a total of 2,022 new trees across the network this year. They will be native trees purchased from suppliers that are certified as ‘Plant Healthy’ – which means that they have been handled in a manner that promotes plant health and biosecurity.
You can download the new and improved Club Magazine App for free from the App Store and Google Play. Once you have logged in, you can access the latest news from the Club, extra content such as videos and puzzles, and download the current issue and back issues for online or offline reading!
This month, we have videos to accompany our Murvi Morello and Volvo V60 tests, as well as a cycle route from Grafham Water Club Campsite. In addition, the app will also include a revised version of the Centre Rallies Guide 2022 with updated rally information where applicable.
22-24 Cambridgeshire: The National Motorhome & Campervan Show, East of England Showground, Peterborough (Warners Group, see outandaboutlive. co.uk or call 01778 391123).
6-8 Staffordshire: Motorhome & Campervan Show, Stratford Racecourse, Stratford-upon-Avon (Apple Tree Exhibitions, see appletree-exhibitions.co.uk or call 01805 603943).
13-15 Berkshire: The Southern Motorhome & Campervan Show, Newbury Showground, Chieveley (Warners Group, details as above).
Note: details subject to change and pre-registration may be required – please check websites or telephone event organisers in advance for up-to-date information.
As well as featuring articles and reviews that appear in the Club magazine, our blog on the Club website includes new material for you to enjoy at home or while you’re touring. For example, we’ve recently started adding travel posts by Phillip Aldridge, a Club member who also sits as a Nominated Member on Club Council and on the Technical Committee.
Phillip and his wife Sophie joined the Club when they purchased a campervan around nine years ago. They have taken trips all over the UK and have visited France; Phil plans to blog regularly about holidays past, present and future. You can read his posts, and more, at camc.com/blog
“Very friendly, helpful wardens. Their friendliness sets the tone for a lovely atmosphere. Immaculate facilities throughout the site and the gentle hooting of owls at night.”
(Review date: November 2021)
“Good location for visiting Grassington (home of All Creatures Great and Small ) which is a 35-40 mins walk from the site. We also walked down to Linden falls, which was well worth the visit. Local pub within the larger site
area. Also ate at the Old Hall Inn (20 mins walk) which was very cosy and friendly, with good food.” (October 2021)
“Lots of interesting places a short drive away (eg Haworth, Settle, Skipton, Ilkley). Bolton Abbey Estate was great for a visit – good riverside walking. Billy Bob’s diner an interesting USA themed restaurant and food was good and looks popular for kids on a rainy day.”
(October 2021)
The Club was delighted to receive a Christmas card from Macmillan Cancer Support expressing the charity’s appreciation for our support over the past 30 years. In the card, Fundraising Manager Owain Rees revealed that donations made by Club members and staff had totalled more than £33,000 during this period, equivalent to helping 1,750 people access the charity’s services. The kindness and generosity of contributors is greatly appreciated by Macmillan.
Despite suffering losses of £10 million in 2020 due to Covid-19, the Club has helped members stay for less by passing on in full the Government’s VAT reduction (for hospitality, holiday accommodation and certain attractions) from the time it was introduced (July 2020). By reducing the price paid when staying at our UK Club campsites, we’ve helped members save over £12.5 million! From 1 April 2022, the VAT rate will revert to the pre-Covid level of 20%. As a result the VAT price reductions we have passed on to members will come to an end. But remember, there are many ways members can continue to save with the Club:
n Save on UK Club campsite stays: camc.com/ukoffers.
n Save on touring products, services and activities: camc.com/memberoffers.
n Save on UK attractions and days out: camc.com/ greatsavingsguide.
n Save on touring essentials at Club Shop: camc.com/ clubshop.
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Whether you are looking for a relaxing, slow-paced break or a fun, attraction-filled holiday, the Club’s Isle of Wight Sail & Stay breaks represent great value for money. Our combined deals include a return ferry crossing and standard pitch at Southland Club Campsite, a beautiful spot on the island that is close to the sandy beaches of Sandown and Shanklin as well as Amazon World Zoo and the
Blackgang Chine theme park. Prices start from £157* and you can extend your stay up to 21 nights. Upgrades to a serviced pitch are available for a supplement of £4.90 per night. Under fives and dogs go free, while children aged 5-17 stay from £2.20 per night.
For more information please see camc.com/iowoffer. Sail & Stay breaks cannot be booked online –please call 01342 316101 to speak to a member of our team.
*Price correct at the time of publication and is for two adults staying four nights between 24-27 March 2022 on a standard pitch at Southland Club Campsite when travelling with Red Funnel from Southampton with a motorhome up to 7m long.
Tennis commentator and ex-professional player Annabel Croft lives in London with husband Mel. The couple recently invested in an old delivery van and set about turning it into a luxury camper –dubbed ‘Vannabel’. We caught up with her to chat about her love of campervanning.
How did you come up with the idea of converting your own campervan?
“Well that’s a very good question. I never had a clue that this was even a possibility. Obviously the whole world was in a bit of shock [due to Covid]. Mel (a former international yachtsman) was thinking about holidays and he suddenly came up with this idea. He didn’t know himself
that there was a big van conversion community – he started delving and showing me pictures and videos, then I started looking at Instagram and you become obsessed!”
Did you enjoy the work?
“It was such a fun project. Our best man at our wedding – round-theworld yachtsman Guy Barron – is unbelievably skilful. He and Mel went through all the detail and planning together, and honestly we couldn’t have had a better team… When you’re one of these yachtsmen who can do anything when they’re in the mid-Atlantic, or wherever, literally nothing is too difficult!”
Can you tell us a bit about the interior?
“There is a ‘yachting’ feel in the van with all the wood – they chose really beautiful American oak for the ceiling. And we’ve chosen blue-striped cushions and the floor is ‘teak and holly’. I was very much involved –I helped strip out the old wood panelling and install the insulation. I did a lot of painting, helped cut the windows out and finished a lot of things for Guy.”
Our Experience Freedom Sail & Stay combined deals offer great value on a return ferry crossing and a stay of two nights or more in a safari tent at Southland Club Campsite. The tents feature a double bed, two single beds and one overhead bed, while there’s ample outdoor space for you to enjoy as well as a barbecue station.
A four-night stay costs from as little as £289*.
You can even create your own Sail & Stay package by choosing your ferry route and number of nights. Visit camc.com/experiencefreedom for full details and terms and conditions.
*Price quoted is for departures on 3 and 10 Oct 2022.
Where have you been so far?
“The first trip it actually went on was with our youngest daughter. She went up to the Outer Hebrides. Then Mel and I took it to the north Norfolk coast. We visited the Holkham Estate and surrounds – we had an absolutely amazing trip. Then we went to the Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire coast in Wales and did some fantastic walks. I did this television show years ago called Treasure Hunt – I was 21 and had just come off the tennis tour. It was an amazing experience and in a weird way this [the outdoor, campervan experience] is kind of taking me back to those memories of going to all these incredible places in Britain with all these country homes, estates, castles and historical venues and seeing what we have here on offer. I’m really keen to explore more.”
What is it that appeals to you about the campervanning lifestyle?
“It definitely is the freedom. I feel like the way life has gone, you’re very much tied to phones and technology. What gives me more pleasure than anything is going walking or exploring or being close to nature – and I think there’s a real feeling of freedom with
the van. You’re not tied to anything and there is something very exhilarating about that.”
Where to next?
“We definitely want to go to the Lake District, but then carry on upwards to the Outer Hebrides like our youngest daughter did. But there’s so much to explore – it’s exciting.”
Are you still playing tennis?
“I’ve been playing a little bit more lately – I would actually say that during this whole [Covid-affected] period of time I’ve played the least amount since I gave up professionally. I did way more yoga during the whole lockdown period… but now I’m back to playing two or three times a week.”
You can find out more about Annabel’s campervanning adventures on Instagram via @vannabelcroft.
When we look back over the incredible history of the Club since its formation in 1907, it is remarkable to think that exactly a century ago its future looked perilous. The 1920s saw huge developments in caravanning, with the introduction of the trailer caravan towed by the motor car and more lightweight motor caravans (as they were then called). Yet for the Club, whose founder, J Harris Stone, was a pioneer of the horse-drawn caravan pursuit, the decade brought uncertainty, with his beloved form of the hobby in decline.
The Club’s 1920 Maidstone ‘meet’ was the first to be held after the First World War, but was also to be the last under the old guard. The following year, low booking numbers saw the event cancelled, and the Club never held a large gathering of horse-drawn caravans again. In 1922, no-one turned up for a Council meeting, and for the rest of the decade the only social gathering of members was the annual dinner.
Speeches from caravanning pioneers including Sir Harry Trustram Eve looked back at the horsedrawn days before the First World War and discussed how developments in road transport heralded the end of this slow-paced form of travel. By the 1930s, the ageing J Harris Stone was struggling to run the Club single-handedly. There were only 80 members on the books. In 1935 a lifeline was offered when Mit Harris and Bernard Dolman, owners of a new publication for the modern caravanner named The Caravan, approached Harris
We are using QR codes in our monthly touring features (see pages 24-34 in this issue). If you scan a code with your tablet or phone (either by using a QR code reader or a photo app) it will take you to the relevant campsite’s page on the Club website. This will make booking sites you read about in the magazine even easier than before, and we welcome your feedback.
Stone and were handed the running of the organisation. The Club was instantly revived, with a recruitment drive for new members, the return of social events and the creation of Centres. Keep up to date with the Club’s historic Collection on Twitter: @camccollection.
Angela Willis
A new publication by Australian author Andrew Woodmansey documents the worldwide developments in recreational vehicles in the early 20th century. Published by Pen & Sword, Recreational Vehicles – A World History 1872-1939 includes thorough research alongside beautiful images, featuring key countries that have shaped the history of leisure transport. It explores the pioneers behind the developments and how they captured the imagination of explorers and holidaymakers across the globe. The Club’s historic Collection was delighted to support the development of this book, which shares numerous pictures from the Collection’s archives. You can find out more and order the publication (RRP £30) at rvhistory.com/book.
A new section of the England Coast Path National Trail takes in parts of the Lake District National Park and Cumbria’s Duddon Estuary. Opened in February by Natural England, the new path runs for 11 miles from Silecroft to Green Road Railway Station. If you would like to visit this section of the coast path, the nearest Club campsites are Coniston Park Coppice and Meathop Fell.
Seafood-loving members visiting Start Bay or Modbury Club Campsites may be interested in Salcombe Crabfest on 1 May 2022. The food festival will include a street market (with all sorts of food and drink available), chef demonstrations and entertainment for the whole family. See salcombecrabfest.co.uk for more information.
Have you ever thought about packing everything up and setting off in your tourer on the journey of a lifetime? Well, you’re certainly not alone – and adventurer and journalist Marcus Leach (right) – who recently visited Club campsites and CLs with our Director General, Nick Lomas (Jan 2022 issue, p88-89) – is about to take that plunge.
‘The Big European Odyssey’ will see motorhomer Marcus travelling around Europe for a year with his wife and two small children. Along the way they will be making the most of the Club’s travel service by booking campsites and crossings and taking out Red Pennant insurance. The trip
is set to begin in May and we will be following the family’s big adventure in the magazine, on our blog and via our social media channels. Bon voyage!
The latest book by author and contributor to the Club magazine Andrew Jenkinson –titled The Touring Caravan Story: Over a Century of Towing – was due to be released in March. The illustrated book takes a nostalgic look at caravanning holidays and the evolution of the caravan in the UK. Published by The History Press with an RRP of £12.99, it can be ordered from waterstones.co.uk.
The Wildlife Trusts will be holding its latest ‘30 Days Wild’ event this June. This annual challenge asks participants to carry out one nature-related task a day throughout the month – examples might include watching a wild webcam, listening to birdsong or organising a litter collecting session. Over 760,000 people took part last year – if you would like to register your interest please visit wildlifetrusts. org/30dayswild.
Check in advance and only book the pitches you intend to use Amend your bookings early if your plans need to change
Use our popular Late Availability checker to find last-minute pitches
We continue to receive an extraordinarily high level of bookings for our UK Club Campsites, which means that lots of you are doing what you love the most: getting out in the great outdoors.
However, a number of bookings are still being cancelled at very short notice (during a normal year,
more than 950,000 nights are cancelled and over 25% of those cancellations are made within four days of arrival).
This sometimes makes it hard for other members to find a pitch. That’s why we launched an initiative last year to encourage all members to oo mart . ind out more at camc.com/booksmart
We hope that you will join us at our pop-up campsites this summer.
We are running our pop-up campsite at the Beaulieu Estate in the New Forest twice this summer –and pitches are selling fast.
You can pitch up with us between 24 June - 20 July or 11 August1 September 2022. This is a great opportunity to explore the attractions and grounds of the estate while enjoying a fantastic holiday in the national park, famed for its beauty and wildlife.
Pitch prices are from £37* per night for a standard pitch including
two adults (kids are discounted, and under-fives and dogs go free). Your pitch price includes discounted entry to Beaulieu’s museums and attractions –including the National Motor Museum, Palace House, World of Top Gear, the monorail and Secret Army Exhibition. Beaulieu is just a few miles from the coast and within easy reach of many of the New Forest’s most picturesque walking and cycling routes.
We are also offering ‘Friends & Family’ pitches, which are great for larger groups who want to stay
National Motor Museum
together. Find out more by visiting camc.com/beaulieupopup
*£1 transaction fee and a two-night minimum stay applies.
Have you planned a getaway during the Easter holidays yet? If not, why not invite your friends and family along on a glamping break? We have a range of glamping pods, glamping cabins, camping pods, yurts and safari tents across the country in great locations.
Experience Freedom is for everyone, whether you are a member wanting to try something new or you are looking for on-site accommodation for your friends and family.
Choose from nine UK Club campsites including Abbey Wood, Moreton-inMarsh and Troutbeck Head, with prices starting from £49 per night*. You could stay near a city for a long weekend
without having to worry about driving home after sightseeing. Or how about relaxing in the Cotswolds countryside, visiting vibrant Brighton or discovering the beautiful scenery of the Lake District, Surrey Hills or North Yorkshire coast? If you re a member you ll save all year round on glamping holidays. Your friends and family can also benefit from this offer when they stay on site at the same time as you. Find out more by visiting camc.com/ experiencefreedom
*Price shown is per night for a camping pod stay at Abbey Wood Club Campsite from 4-7 April 2022. A minimum stay of two nights applies.
“A family reunion and a birthday last summer at Abbey Wood. We loved the [Experience Freedom pod] for one family and parked Muriel the motorhome next door for the other family. A fantastic weekend of being together after a long time being apart ” Alex Morton
Did you know that over 70 Club and Affiliated sites across the UK offer tent camping pitches (some with electric hookup)? And did you know that you don t need to be a member to use these pitches? That means friends and family who don t own a caravan or motorhome could easily join you while you’re touring beautiful areas such as the Highlands, Devon or Cornwall!
Tent pitches cost from £9.20 per night*.
Why not tell your loved ones about our fantastic facilities and encourage them to holiday with you this year? We have listed a selection of great tent camping venues below, but you can see the full list at camc.com/camping
* Price based on one adult and one pitch at Modbury for stays between 26 Sep-13 Oct 2022
10 great Club campsites with tent pitches Brighton, East Sussex – have fun at the seaside and en oy the city s rich culture.
Morvich, Highlands – you could visit Skye for great food and stunning scenery.
Trewethett Farm, Cornwall – Tintagel and Boscastle are just two of the big local draws.
Ferry Meadows, Peterborough – relax in Nene Park or visit the pretty city of Ely.
Coniston Park Coppice, Cumbria – watersports on your doorstep and great hiking nearby.
Hillhead, Devon – go crabbing in Brixham or take a day trip on the ferry to Torquay.
Abbey Wood, London – see the sights without spending a fortune on hotels.
Rookesbury Park, Hampshire – visit Portsmouth, Southampton and discover the beautiful South Downs. Strathclyde Country Park, Glasgow – a park, a theme park and the city all within easy reach!
Longleat, Wiltshire – you could have a wild time on safari or en oy the estate s many attractions.
As our UK Club campsites start to get busier, we’d appreciate your help with the following to ensure you and your fellow members have great holidays:
n Please be mindful of campsite arrival times (which differ between sites) to help avoid congestion on access roads.
n During peak season there will be more vehicle movement around campsites, so please take extra care if you are holidaying with children or pets. n or everyone s safety and en oyment, please keep your speed below 5mph.
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Offering a fascinating insight into the life of 19th-century writer and art critic John Ruskin, the 1,250-acre Brantwood Estate is a great place to spend a day. Discover his treasures and paintings in the house and while away the hours exploring the gardens and relaxing at The Terrace café. Club members can claim a £1 discount off the entry fee on tickets bought in advance online using discount code CAMC22 (terms and conditions apply).
Information: brantwood.org.uk
Nearest Club campsite: Coniston Park Coppice
Our Great Savings Guide is packed with discounts on attractions across the country. Here are some recent additions to the guide. To find out more see camc.com/greatsavingsguide
Enjoy horse-drawn carriage and tractor rides, daily shows, hands-on farm tours, extensive play areas and much more at this family-run attraction (re-opening from Easter 2022). It’s a great day out for all ages, and as a Club member you get one bag of complimentary horse feed upon arrival (members must present a Great Savings Guide voucher and valid membership card on arrival). See camc.com/greatsavingsguide (terms and conditions apply).
Information: dorset-heavy-horsecentre.co.uk
Nearest Club campsites: New Forest Centenary; Black Knowl
embers of the Caravan and otorhome Club can save on entry at this popular, historic attraction in the heart of Wells, which has been the home of the Bishop of Bath and Wells for over 800 years. Simply present a Great Savings Guide voucher and valid Club membership card at the ticket office to claim two for the price of one or 20% off individual tickets (not valid for special events, check website). See camc.com/ greatsavingsguide (terms and conditions apply).
Information: bishopspalace.org.uk
Nearest Club campsites: Cheddar, ongleat, ath Chew Valley AS
Club members benefit from two-for-the-price-of-one entry at this colourful, fun soft-play centre – just present a valid Great Savings Guide voucher and membership card on arrival. (Terms and conditions apply – see Club website for full details.)
The same venue also houses 4D Golf, a glow-in-the-dark mini-golf attraction where two adventurethemed courses are brought to life with various effects. Don’t let the Curse of the ummy ruin your putting game! Offer: two-for-theprice-of-one for up to four people to play one or both courses (cheaper course free). Terms and conditions apply – see Club website below for full details.)
Information: xploreplay.co.uk, camc.com/greatsavingsguide
Nearest CL sites: Savile Town Wharf arina C , toc in reen arm C
Reopening on 3 April 2022, this volunteer-run, short-line steam railway features historic engines, a tearoom and souvenir shop. Club members can claim 20% off tickets bought in advance online using discount code CAMC1907 (terms and conditions apply). Tickets are valid for normal running days and all special events except Santa Specials and Halloween. Visitors can ride as many times as they want with their tickets.
Information: westlancsrailway.org
Nearest Club campsite: Southpor t
With the prospect of exploring coast, moors and everything in between, Jonathan Manning needs to make some tough decisions in south-west Devon
“ There are so many things to see, do and
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This easily accessible site has a country park immediately next door, and is an ideal base for exploring Dartmoor. Please note that there’s no toilet block.
Pitches: 59
Member view
“We have a seasonal pitch and come for three weeks at a time for the walks on Dartmoor and along the coastline.”
Jonathan Lizard
Site view
“You can cycle along the Templer Way from Bovey Tracey to Haytor, or to Newton Abbot in the other direction.”
Kath and Pete Bartholomew
Food & drink
Welcome Stranger, Liverton to Bickington road TQ12 6JA
Contact: facebook.com, 01626 821224
Bradley, Totnes Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 6BN
Contact: nationaltrust.org.uk, 01803 661907
Outdoor fun
Canonteign Falls, near Coombe EX6 7RH
Contact: canonteignfalls.co.uk, 01647 252434
For the family
Tumbling Teds Playhouse, Wharf Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 2DA
Contact: tumblingteds.co.uk, 01626 335678
Scan here to go online and book a pitch at Stover Club
With two dramatic coastlines, a pair of national parks and a seemingly endless variety of attractions, Devon demands a spot of pre-tour planning. Try to do too much, and there’s a danger you’ll spend most of your time amid a blur of narrow roads and tall hedges, palms sweating at the wheel. Do too little, however, and there’s an acute risk of suffering from what teenagers call FOMO’ – fear of missing out. There are so many things to see, do and enjoy in this corner of south-west England that tough choices are required.
Trying to find the sweet spot between these two approaches, this itinerary annexes a small corridor of the county to the south and east of Dartmoor, an area large enough to be packed with attractions but compact enough to navigate without spending hours on the road. Even so, the options seem boundless. Rugged granite tors or Exeter’s urban chic? Sandy beaches or plunging cliffs? Theme parks or historic houses? Traditional resorts or fishing harbours? After a long drive, the first of these decisions can wait until tomorrow; for now, it’s a relief to find the entrance to Stover Club site just a few hundred metres from a dual carriageway, offering blissfully easy access to pitches cocooned by a ring of mature trees.
This is a ‘no facilities’ site, meaning no toilet block or playground, giving it a generally peaceful ambience. Stover Country Park is on the doorstep, and a late afternoon stroll around the park’s lake and ponds delivers the relaxing effects of a double G&T. Site managers Kath and Pete Bartholomew are keen to recommend even
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better walks within a few minutes’ drive, and point me towards the extraordinary outcrop of Haytor Rocks, barely five miles away and one of Dartmoor’s star features. The wedge-shaped tor is easy to climb and, standing proud above the moorland, its summit offers a breathtaking panorama of Teign Estuary down to the sea.
Emsworthy Rocks near Haytor, Dartmoor
Certificated Location
This is a lavishly appointed CL, with showers, toilets, laundry facilities and a large grassy paddock or hardstanding pitches, all with electricity. Sites Directory & Handbook p308
“After a 15-night stay [we] could not have asked for a better site. Large pitches with woodlands on the edge, which allowed us to see plenty of wildlife.”
John Moseley
Site view
“There are lots of places to visit nearby, including the National Trust’s Castle Drogo, as well as Bovey Tracey, which is a lovely town.”
Dominic Collett
The lay utter s Arms, Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot TQ13 0EY Contact: claycuttersarms. com, 01626 853345
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre, The Old Railway Station, St John’s Lane, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9GP
Contact: boveytracey.gov.uk, 01626 835078
Outdoor fun
Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool, Recreation Ground, Newton Road, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9BD
Contact: boveyswimmingpool. org.uk, 01626 832828
House of Marbles, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9DS Contact: houseofmarbles.com, 01626 835285
Club Site
Superbly located within an easy walk of the River Dart and Totnes town centre, this site has grass pitches and a facilities block, but no electric hook-ups.
Pitches: 43
Site view
“Totnes is a quirky, vibrant town, and we’re so close to its centre that it’s really easy for motorhomers to park up for their whole stay.”
Kevin Hould
Food & drink
Steam Packet Inn, St Peter’s Quay, Totnes TQ9 5EW
Contact: steampacketinn.co.uk, 01803 863880
Culture
Berry Pomeroy Castle, Totnes TQ9 6LJ
Contact: english-heritage.org.uk, 01803 866618
Outdoor fun
Dartington Hall Gardens, Dartington, Totnes TQ9 6EL Contact: dartington.org
For the family
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, Totnes (visit website for directions and parking info)
Contact: totnes rarebreeds.co.uk, 01803 840387
Scan here to go online and book a pitch at Steamer Quay Club site
“ A stroll around the lake and ponds delivers a relaxing effect ”
Stover Country Park provides a lovely home for wild birds
Walks radiate in all directions from Haytor, including an easy Miles Without Stiles trail along the old railway line that used to carry stone from the moorland quarry to Teignmouth. A couple of miles’ hike to the north stand the rocks of Hound Tor, fabled to be a pack of dogs turned to stone by a Medusa-like witch, and said to have inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles
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An attraction of a totally different kind is Trago Mills, just a mile away from the Stover site. Think of it as a garden centre with a
difference – a small village and a regional institution. Whether you’re looking for plants, building supplies, vegetables, double-glazing or mobility scooters, this is the place to go. Not to mention the free-to-enter animal park containing ponies, pigs, goats and rabbits – handy for parents who need an end-of-visit bribe to encourage good behaviour! Add a go-kart track, crazy golf, boating lake and steam railway into the mix, and it’s no exaggeration to say that it would be easy to spend a day here.
Ramslade
Club Site
There are lovely views of neighbouring hills from this large, peaceful site that’s perfectly located for visiting Brixham, Kingswear and Dartmouth. Pitches: 132
Site view
“There’s a bus service from right outside the site to Paignton; the Paignton Pier Chippy is one of the best fish and chip shops in the country.” Dave Rees
Food & drink
Simply Fish, 68-74 Fore St, Brixham TQ5 8AF
Contact: simplyfishrestaurant. co.uk, 01803 859585
Golden Hind Museum Ship, The Quay, Brixham TQ5 8AW
Contact: nationaltrust.org.uk, 01803 842382
Outdoor fun
Dartmouth Steam Railway, Queen’s Park Station, Paignton TQ4 6AF
Contact: dartmouthrailriver. co.uk, 01803 555872
For the family
Splashdown Quaywest, Goodrington Sands, Tanners Road, Paignton TQ4 6LN
Contact: splashdownwaterparks. co.uk, 01803 555550
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This site is set on a long meadow with grass and hardstanding pitches. It is close to the coast, and a farm shop, brewery and pub are on the doorstep.
“It’s the best site on the network! It’s great for visiting places like Hope Cove, Salcombe and Dartmouth, or just sea fishing from the beach.”
Paul Robins
Judy and Trevor Cook
Food & drink
Start Bay Inn, Torcross, Kingsbridge TQ7 2TQ
“It’s a 15-minute walk to the sea and the coast path. Beesands is our favourite bay and The Cricket Inn there serves lovely seafood.”
Contact: startbayinn.co.uk, 01548 580553
Pitches: 93 Dartmouth Castle, Castle Road, Dartmouth TQ6 0JN
Where Stover offers a stripped-back version of self-sufficient camping, East Dunley CL sits at the other end of the spectrum. It’s a vast, grass paddock, with the option of hardstanding pitches if the ground gets soggy, plus showers, a laundry room and free Wi-Fi, all for a maximum of five caravans.
Manager Dominic Collett raves about the stargazing opportunities on clear nights, and highlights the wildlife that visits during the day and at dusk, including woodpeckers, owls and a friendly pheasant.
Bustling Bovey Tracey, gateway to Dartmoor, is only a couple of miles away, and home to a fortnightly farmer’s market on Saturday mornings. Local art and crafts are on display at MAKE Southwest (formerly Devon Guild of Craftsmen) inside a handsome former mill down by the River Bovey.
Contact: english-heritage.org. uk, 01803 834445
Outdoor fun
Start Point Lighthouse, Kingsbridge TQ7 2ET
Contact: trinityhouse.co.uk, 01803 771 802
For the family Culture
Slapton Sands TQ7 2TQ
Contact: visitsouthdevon.co.uk
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Totnes takes Bovey Tracey’s independent spirit to the next level, with arguably the finest and most beguiling high street in the country. In one small cluster alone there’s a harp shop next to a hardware store opposite an organic, zero-waste grocer (take your own tubs for pasta, pulses and rice, and bottles for olive oil).
Cafés, pubs and galleries punctuate this unique parade of shops, and chain stores are kept to a minimum, lending Totnes the feel of a place out of time. This free-spiritedness makes me feel uneasy as I stock up on supplies in the big supermarket, so I assuage my guilt by supporting the local economy at The Totnes Brewing Co, a craft microbrewery on the High Street.
Totnes Castle is a simple Norman fortress featuring a later, circular, stone-walled keep atop a steep, grassy mound. Its chief attraction is the 360º view from the top across the town’s rooftops. Berry Pomeroy Castle, three miles
out of town, is far more impressive – a towering ruined castle-cum-stately-home hidden in a wooded valley. Keen walkers can follow the John Musgrave Heritage Trail north from Totnes to Berry Pomeroy; a lovely walk met by a café at the foot of the castle walls, where visitors can enjoy a cuppa without having to pay the entrance fee.
Back in Totnes, Steamer Quay Club site rests by the River Dart. The predominantly grass-pitch site is open from March to September in 2022, and it was busy all last year, says manager Kevin Hould. No wonder –it’s only a five-minute saunter to the middle of Totnes, and even closer to the start of a relaxing
is within fairly easy reach of
round-robin tour to Dartmouth via river boat and steam train.
Far less relaxing is the short drive to Ramslade Club site after I follow an ill-advised route on my sat-nav and endure a nerveshredding experience along one of Devon’s ‘breathe-in’ roads, where any encounter with a vehicle coming the other way leads to a stand-off over who is going to reverse. Even
the passing places are tight enough to bring on cold sweats. [We would advise visitors to follow the directions to site found in the Sites Directory & Handbook and on the Ramslade page on our website.]
Brow mopped and van safely ensconced at Ramslade, views of the surrounding hills slow my pulse, while the site manager’s description of the River Shack café at nearby Stoke Gabriel whets my appetite. The waterside eatery also serves up crabbing opportunities and is the place to ask about hiring a kayak from Totnes Kayaks for fun on the Dart.
Plotting a full day out, I drive from Ramslade to Greenway, the former holiday home of Agatha Christie. The scaffolding and gauze of a restoration project shroud the outside of the whitewashed home, but inside provides a fascinating insight into the thriller writer’s life, including her expertise as an archaeologist.
This spacious, rural site splits the difference between the coast and Dartmoor to provide an ideal basecamp for exploring the South Hams region of Devon. Pitches: 85
Member view
“We have a seasonal pitch on this hidden gem of a site, which is great for visiting the moors. Blackpool Sands is a good beach for children.”
Michael Clack
“It’s a fabulous walk at low tide across the causeway from the beach at Bigbury- onSea out to Burgh Island [check tide times],where the Pilchard Inn serves great food.” Ruth and Mark Swift
The Ship Inn, Ugborough, Ivybridge PL21 0NS
Contact: shipinn
ugborough.com, 01752 892565
Calancombe Estate winery, Nr Modbury PL21 0TU
Contact: calancombe-estate. com, 01548 830905
South Devon Railway, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DZ
Contact: southdevonrailway. co.uk, 01364 644 370 Outdoor fun
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I was also impressed by her collection of silver – she and her husband owned a piece for nearly every year from 1648 to 1836. Christie only wrote one story while holidaying here, Dead Man’s Folly, which uses Greenway’s house, garden and boathouse as the settings for a Poirot murder mystery.
The most compelling means of departure from Greenway is a river cruise from the boathouse quay to Dartmouth, but I stick to the north banks of the Dart and head to Brixham, where the streets teem with tourists and trawlers bob in the harbour.
There are so many fish and chip shops in this part of the world that it’s a marvel there’s any catch left to sell farther afield. For a different taste of the sea, I head to Shoalstone Pool, a spectacular 53-metre lido at the northern limits of Brixham, carved from rock and filled with seawater. But a chill wind has me zipping up, not stripping off, as I climb
the contours of the South West Coast Path from the town to Berry Head, where a café serves knockout bacon sandwiches, eclipsed only by the mouth-watering views over the sea and rock stacks.
Driving south, miles of clean beach and calm sea along Slapton Sands lead to Torcross, where a memorial marks a terrible Second World War disaster.
In 1944, American servicemen staged a full rehearsal for the D-Day landings, called Operation Tiger. It was a huge endeavour, and German intelligence spotted the build-up of ships, vehicles and troops.
The Kriegsmarine sent S-boats to intervene, and their torpedoes sunk Allied vessels, leading to the deaths of over 700 troops in barely an hour – more than would die in the actual landings at Utah Beach
You can use the Outdooractive app to enjoy a variety of walking routes in the region. The basic app is free to use, but Club members benefit from a €10 discount on Pro or Pro+ first-year subscriptions. With the Pro version you receive features such as access to topographical maps and special activity networks, while Pro+ gives you 3D maps and more. To find out more and to see a collection of routes near Club sites, see camc.com/ outdooractive.
Our 10-mile ride from Steamer Quay Club site features an excellent trail above the River Dart, which provides views of the nature-rich marshland, meandering waterway and hills beyond. There are benches along the way to rest, and options for refreshment stops, which is handy as the route is decidedly hilly. For a map and directions see the December 2021 digital edition of the Club Magazine via the Magazine App. You can also watch a video at youtube.com/ CaravanandMotorhomeClub, and download the route direct to your GPS device from our Strava page (strava.com/ activities/6301199629).
some five weeks later. Today, a black, wreath-decorated Sherman tank commemorates the fallen.
On the other side of the road, the thatched Start Bay Inn gazes out over a pebble beach to the sea. It’s less than a mile’s walk from here to Start Bay Club campsite, which has a farm shop, brewery and café on the doorstep. As such, it’s tempting to lower the steadies and stay put, but the pull of Start Point Lighthouse proves irresistible.
Perched on a rugged peninsula that juts almost a mile into the sea, the all-white lighthouse flashes warnings on a treacherous stretch of coastline; on one stormy day alone, back in 1892, 52 seamen from four different boats perished in waves at the foot of these cliffs.
The clifftop walk via the lighthouse serves as a reminder of the roller coaster nature of the South West Coast Path. I enjoy an intoxicating hike that promises a better view every few yards, and entices me farther and farther along the trail. My initial plan of a short stroll to admire the plunging coastline develops into a four-hour walk and one of the highlights of this tour.
My final destination turns out to be something of a hidden gem, sufficiently off the beaten track to avoid the crowds that
flock to south-west England in peak season, but within easy hopping distance of both the coast and Dartmoor.
A narrow road leads to Modbury Club site, but once parked it’s only about a mile and a half’s country walk to the pretty market town of Modbury, where a handful of independent shops cover all the essentials as well as the little luxuries – such as the cakes at The Old Bakery – that turn a camping trip into a holiday.
The sandy beaches of Bigbury-on-Sea lie to the south, the historic naval city of Plymouth is just 12 miles away, and the South Devon Railway steam line trundles north from Buckfastleigh to Totnes.
It’s hard to know where to visit first. The good news is that there’s no wrong answer: all will provide great days out. The bad news is that Storm Aurore is about to dump a fortnight’s rain in just a few hours, so I sit tight, FOMO dissipating, and take the chance to review a tour that has taken in tors and trails, castles and, of course, a magnificent coastline.
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Also see the CL section of the Club website (camc.com) for the most up-to-date details on all CLs. Pitch fees may be subject to variation –please check with the CL owner before booking.
NOTE: CL entries are identified by a reference/map number in the 2021/22 Sites Directory & Handbook They are listed here using the same number, unless otherwise specified.
TARPORLEY (2m SW) – Barn View, Mr Clive and Mrs Jill Pugh, Hucksley Lane, Tiverton, Tarporley CW6 9SP. 01829 733611; 07784 066354; harry.pugh@ aol.co.uk. 53.14165, -2.68897; 117:SJ540607. Open 1 Mar-30 Oct; 1 acre; dogs; pond; enhanced grass pitches (EHU with drinking water); 16A; peaceful; ideal for families; coarse fishing CL; views; lawned; dog walk fr site; town, shop & pub in 1m; game fishing, coarse fishing & golf in 5m; price fr £18 (pitch + 2 ad).
ASHBOURNE (3.3m E) – The Gables, Mr Tony Matkin, Yeldersley Lane, Moorend, Bradley, Ashbourne DE6 1LR. 07901 514185 (Manager, Lorraine Matkin); 01335 368620; lmatkin@ btinternet.com. 53.00666, -1.676138; 119:SK218455. Open 1 Apr-31 Oct; 0.75 acres; adults only; dogs; battery charging; hdstdng; max o’fit length 8 mtrs; peaceful; views; dog walk fr site; public trans in 1m; price fr £15 (pitch + 2 ad).
BATTLE (7.9m N) – Stone Cottage, Mrs Paula Van Deelen, Merriments Lane, Hurst Green, Etchingham TN19 7RA. 07360 904816; 07766 636846; stonecottagecl@gmail.com. 51.025179, 0.472968; 199:TQ735280. OAY; 0.75 acres; adults only; adv bkg req; pond; grass; 16A; coarse fishing; views; public trans, town, shop & pub in 1m; game fishing, coarse fishing & golf in 5m; price fr £15 (pitch + 2 ad).
FAKENHAM (3.7m NW) – Home Farm Meadows, Mr John and Mrs Lynne Johnson, Creake Road, Fakenham
NR21 9HY. 01328 823135; 07785 724013; camping@homefarmmeadows.co.uk. 52.864408, 0.797748; 132:TF884333. OAY; 1.75 acres; adults only; adv bkg req; dogs; enhanced, grass pitches (EHU with water & grey waste disposal); 16A; price fr £22 (pitch + 2 all occ).
DAVENTRY (10.7m SW) – Land on Hill Road, Mr James Cross, Land Hill Road, Daventry NN11 6YB. 07785 971170; icross@projectpartners.uk.com. 52.171068, -1.294806; 151:SP483527. Open 1 Mar-31 Oct; 1 acre; dogs; adv bkg req; sloping pitches; levelling blocks required; grass; peaceful; ideal for families; views; dog walk fr site; town & pub in 1m; game fishing, coarse fishing & golf in 5m; price fr £12 (pitch + all occ).
WITNEY (2.8m WNW) – Second Home, Mr Stephen and Mrs Lorraine Bull, Moygannon, Burford Road, Minster Lovell OX29 0RA. 07554 713795; lorraine@secondhomecl.co. uk; secondhomecl.co.uk. 51.796592, -1.542827; 164:SP316109. Open 1 Mar-31 Oct; 0.5 acres; adults only; adv bkg req; dogs; battery charging; grass; peaceful; lawned; dog walk fr site; public trans, town, shop & pub in 1m; golf in 5m; price fr £15 (pitch + all occ).
AMLWCH (6.6m W) – Gorphwysfa, Mr Philip and Mrs Susan Hartley, Tregale, Cemaes Bay, Anglesey LL67 0DP. 01407 711485 (eve); 07703 199331; philiphartley0501@gmail.com. 53.4038, -4.47106; 114:SH358925. Open 1 Mar-30 Oct; 1 acre; dogs; grass; 16A; peaceful; ideal for families; views; wc (exc); shwr (exc); dog walk fr site; public trans, town, shop & pub in 1m; watersports in 5m; sandy beach in 1.5m; price fr £17 (pitch + 2 ad).
LAMPETER (5.9m SW) – Llwyncelyn Bach, Mr Paddy and Mrs Anna Wright, Llanwenog, Llanybydder, Ceredigion SA40 9UT. 01570 481514; 07928 292246; marburyanna@gmail.com. 52.0863, -4.19385; 146:SN497453. Open 1 Apr-30 Sep; 1 acre; dogs; adv bkg req; sl pitches; levelling blocks req; grass; 16A; price fr £15 (pitch + 2 ad).
CONWY (2.3m E) – Newry Grange, Mr Neil Butleigh-Jones, Pabo Lane, Llandudno Junction LL31 9JE. 01492 581119; 07833 595858; lexon2013@ outlook.com. 53.28592, -3.78648; 116:SH810780. Open 1 Mar-30 Oct; 1 acre; dogs; adv bkg req; unfenced water; battery charging; hdstdng; grass; 16A; peaceful; views; lawned; dog walk fr site; public trans, town, shop & pub in 1m; golf & watersports in 5m; sandy beach in 3m; price fr £18 (pitch + 2 ad).
ABERGAVENNY (8.5m E) – Warwicks Inn, Tracey Lewis-Hughes; Talycoed, Llantillio Crossenny, Abergavenny NP7 8TL. 01600 780022; 07974 766903; traceyusk@aol.com. 51.83203, -2.85191; 161:SO413151. OAY; 0.75 acres; dogs; adv bkg req; sloping pitches; levelling blocks req; grass; price fr £12 (pitch + 2 ad).
NEWPORT (11.6m ESE) – Llysaeron, Mr Robert and Mrs Jacqui Tudor, Hermon Road, Crymych SA41 3QU. 07970 271502; 07966 482196; robertjtudor@aol.com. 51.962241, -4.627782; 145:SN195325. OAY; 1 acre; adults only; dogs; unfenced water; hdstdng; 16A; max o’fit length 8.5mtrs; price fr £20 (pitch + 2 ad).
IMPORTANT: Nightly fees may differ from those published in the Directory due to a change of facilities or ownership. It is therefore essential to confirm current fees when enquiring or making a booking. Not all CLs accompanied by a pub symbol in the Directory are located on the site of a public house – some are near to a pub (up to three miles away), so please check with the owner before visiting.
88 NANTWICH – Creag Mhor. No longer offers EHU. New mobile number 07931 478169.
466 BRIDPORT – Dunster Farm. Landline changed to 07774 930481.
486 SHAFTESBURY – Five Oaks. Previously Lower Liston Caravan Park, new email address: fiveoakscl@hotmail.com.
619 KINGSCLERE – Walkeridge Farm. Alternative tel no: 07746 539844. New email: walkeridgefarm@outlook.com.
643 RINGWOOD – Scarthingmore Farm. CL no longer has shower.
700 ASHFORD – Hamilton Farm Airfield and CL. Wi-Fi now available.
770 BLACKPOOL – Lakeside Caravan Park. No longer offers email address.
1140 AMBLE – East House. New secondary contact number: 01665 581166.
1154 MANSFIELD – Norwood Farm. Wi-Fi now available, no charge.
1170 RETFORD – Dukeries Retreat at Hill Crest Farm. Updated contact numbers: 07536 456235 and 07914 383610. Exclusive shower now available.
1373 STONE – Woodview CL. Wi-Fi now available, no charge.
1509 HORSHAM – Copperfield Farm. Email address: copperfieldfarm91@gmail.com.
1651 MARKET WEIGHTON – Woldsway. 01430 872827 no longer in use. Primary number now 07889 173448.
1681 HELMSLEY – Carlton Grange. Now grass pitches only. 1815 HEBDEN BRIDGE – Little Nook Farm. Email: jsbrook@ btinternet.com.
1895 LAID – 94 Laid. CL name has been changed to Choraidh Croft. 1944 BENLLECH – Bryn Goronwy. Mobile: 07842 303282.
2149 HAY-ON-WYE – Tirmynach Farm. Toilet and shower no longer available.
See camc.com for the latest site and CL information and follow official guidelines at all times. Please note: routes provided by autoroutes or satellite navigation systems may include roads unsuitable for vehicles towing trailers or caravans. There may also be specific width or height restrictions. For caravan-friendly local routes to Club sites, CLs and commercial sites we would advise using the standard directions published in the Sites Directory & Handbook and on our website.
Using Cheddar Club site in Somerset as his base, Philip Moon goes in search of his ancestors...
Genealogy – the study of family history – is more popular than ever. Thanks to websites such as Ancestry (ancestry.co. uk) and My Heritage (myheritage.com), and the digitisation of census records, parish registers, newspapers, etc, we can carry out a great deal of research from the comfort of our own armchairs. But a deeper dive requires a field trip: to see the homes of ancestors; visit the churches in which they were married; seek out their headstones; and to scrutinise local archives. This way, we can breathe life into our family stories.
Good preparation is essential. Identify which ancestor lived where, and plan your itinerary geographically rather than chronologically. Check online that the addresses you have still exist. Take note of the opening times of any historic homes or museums you want to see and pre-book if necessary. If you plan to visit local archives, use their online catalogue to request the documents you need. I hoped that I had done my homework properly...
My father’s side of the family came mostly from Somerset, so Cheddar Club Campsite was the ideal base for my historical adventure – and a familiar one, as I had visited before, enjoying walks along the banks of the Yeo and cycling the famous Strawberry Line (a disused railway track between Shepton Mallet and Clevedon). Cheddar is famous for its gorge and its caves where, in 1903, a 9,000-year-old skeleton was discovered. ‘Cheddar Man’ is sometimes called ‘the First Briton’ – perhaps a DNA test could provide a family connection?
“Alas, there was no unclaimed fortune waiting for me ”
After an easy journey to Cheddar, my entry onto the site was quite dramatic. Pulling over to allow another vehicle to exit, I unwittingly impaled the van on the hedge and would have continued to hit the gatepost had it not been for the frantic gesturing of the site manager. My attempts to reverse made matters much worse. Fortunately, the site manager got me sorted out and a cup of tea was kindly made for me once I was settled. However, it was now too late to catch Choral Evensong at nearby Wells Cathedral, which is always worth doing if you like that sort of thing. (Note to self: enrol on one of the Club’s courses and learn to reverse properly.)
First on my itinerary was Kilmersdon, where several of my forebears were baptised, married and buried. It’s a delightful village, and it’s hard to imagine that it was once at the heart of the Somerset coalfield. Alas, I could find no family headstones in the churchyard, but I did discover a cul-de-sac called Coles Garden. One of my ancestors was a James Coles (1737-1814), so perhaps there is a connection here.
Kilmersdon’s claim to fame is that it is where ‘Jack and Jill went up the hill.’ According to the villagers (and there are competing versions), Jill died of a broken heart soon after Jack’s fatal accident, leaving an orphaned son who was then brought up by locals. Wouldn’t it be great if I could trace my ancestry back to this famous couple!
Later, I headed to Shepton Mallet Prison. My great-grandfather, Vincent Moon (18521939), served a six-month sentence there in 1871-72 for stealing sheep. Decommissioned in 2013, the prison is now a museum and sometimes used as a film set (perhaps most famously in Paddington 2). There’s a fantastic guided tour every afternoon, which gave me an insight into Vincent’s time there: treadmill; oakum picking; stone breaking – and all on a diet of thin gruel. You can also visit the hanging shed and the yard where, during the Second World War, incarcerated American GIs were executed by firing squad. Grim stuff.
The following morning I headed to the Somerset Archives in nearby Taunton to find out more about Vincent. I discovered another case in which he had got into a fight as he left a pub and claimed he’d had his watch stolen. I was also able to review James Coles’ will. Alas, there was no unclaimed fortune waiting for me.
My afternoon visit was to Lytes Cary: a medieval manor house nine miles north of Yeovil. Now owned by the National Trust, this was the abode of my great-great-grandfather, John Coat (1810-1879), who was an agricultural labourer on the estate. The oldest part of the house dates back to the 14th century. It was restored in the early 20th century with gardens in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement.
The first stop the following day was Midsomer Norton, where I was able to identify the house where my great-great-grandfather, William Moon (1831-1916), once lived. It’s now home to a well-known pizza delivery company.
Then to the school: I have a photo of my grandfather as a pupil there in about 1896. The school secretary kindly showed me around as we tried to identify the spot where the photo might have been taken. “Do you have a copy with you?” she enquired. “Err –no,” I apologised. (Note to self: be better prepared next time.)
Radstock Museum was my destination in the afternoon. Documenting life in
the Somerset coalfields, there’s a reconstruction of a blacksmith’s forge, a kitchen typical of a miner’s cottage, an old schoolroom, and even a reconstructed mine. The kitchen in particular gave me a real insight into how my grandmother would have lived as a teenager.
On my final day I ventured farther afield. First to Bath, a city always worth a visit with its beautiful Georgian buildings, Roman baths, abbey and fascinating Fashion Museum. Here, I visited the house where my great-grandmother, Georgina Turner (1858-1901), worked as a cook, and the church where in 1885 she married Jacob Coat (1856-1892).
Jacob’s story is a sad one. In September 1891 he boarded a train for London, was arrested for travelling without a ticket, found guilty and sentenced to 14 days in prison. He was immediately transferred to Wiltshire County Asylum in Devizes, where he died just a few months later.
So Devizes was to be my final destination of the trip – a lovely market town known for its famous flight of 29 locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, and home to the equally notable Wadworth brewery. Take the time to sample a pint if you’re visiting.
The asylum, later renamed Roundway Hospital and now redeveloped into a residential complex, wasn’t what I had expected. Built in 1848, it’s more reminiscent of a stately home than a place of incarceration.
My trip shows just how much family history you can uncover in a few short days – I hope you are inspired to make your own journey into the past.
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FLORIADE 2022 – A BLOOMING GREAT TIME
The Floriade Expo takes place every 10 years. In 2022, the location is Almere and it runs from 14 April to 9 October. Growing Green Cities is the central theme this time around, and among the highlights are impressive displays from across the world as well as the very latest innovations in Dutch horticulture.
Contact: floriade.com/en
As
the Netherlands gears up for the magnificent Floriade flower festival, Nick Harding explores more of this easy-going country
The last time I visited the Netherlands, I attended Floriade – ‘the world’s ultimate flower show’ – which takes place every 10 years (see panel). Unfortunately my latest trip was timed to take place a few months before the next scheduled event in Almere, a new city just east of Amsterdam (April-November 2022). But that didn’t stop my partner Lin and I enjoying a two-site stay in this wonderful corner of Europe. Floriade is also a very good reason for treating the Netherlands as more than just a stop-over as you speed through to its glamorous European neighbours. For a start, it boasts superb roads, which is great if you’re towing. Smooth and quiet, it’s like they’ve never heard of potholes. In fact, one thing I love about this country is how seemingly easy it is to get around – by car and bike especially. Two-wheel enthusiasts, in particular, benefit from a nationwide network of cycle paths that’s the envy of the world.
Happily, you can’t fail to be impressed by sites like Papillon Country Resort, where we had a short stay last October. Located in the Twente region, in the east of the country, Papillon is around two hours’ drive from Floriade, and less than a kilometre from the German border, so you can sample the best of both cultures.
“One thing I love about this country is how seemingly easy it is to get around ”
As anticipated, the journey from Hook of Holland to the site – some three hours cross-country, including a coffee stop – was pretty uneventful, even leisurely. Almost before we knew it, we were turning off the main road to the clearly signposted site. The modern reception building houses a very swish restaurant, and we instantly decided we would have our first evening meal there. It was a good call: we enjoyed charcuterie, pizza and lovely local blonde beer in an open space, the ceiling dotted with foliage and attractive lighting.
Papillon itself is set in some 16 acres of woodland (we spotted red squirrels) and boasts three lakes – two for fishing; one with
a sandy beach for swimming and watersports. Other facilities include a large indoor/outdoor swimming pool complex and amenity blocks of the highest order. An increasing number of pitches even boast their own showering and washing facilities, powered by a 50-litre water boiler.
But while there may be all manner of reasons to stay and relax on site, the region has much to offer, with thousands of kilometres of cycling and hiking routes traversing the countryside (bike hire is readily available here). The lovely old town of Ootmarsum is only 15 minutes’ drive from the campsite, and if you don’t mind a bit of a longer journey (90 minutes), Hoge
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Papillon Country Resort (Club ref: H18)
This friendly site boasts excellent amenities including a delightful restaurant and bike-hire service. There is much to do on site, and it is well located for attractions, in both the Netherlands and in Germany.
Pitches: 300
“There are a lot of nice Dutch and German cities within an hour of the campsite... You can have a nice walk in Lutterzand or a canoe trip on the Vecht river. In Bad Bentheim (Germany) there is a beautiful old castle which is worth a visit... There is a lovely small zoo in Nordhorn, which is only 10 minutes from the campsite.”
Thijs Meertens
Food & drink
De Wethouder, Grotestraat 1, 7591 DK Denekamp Contact: dewethouder.nl, 0031 541 511818
Culture
Cosmos Observatory, Frensdorferweg 22, 7635 NK Lattropre (reopens in April 2022)
Contact: sterrenwachtcosmos.nl, 0031 541 229700
Outdoor fun
Hoge Veluwe National Park, Houtkampweg 9, 6731 AV Otterlo Contact: hogeveluwe.nl/en, 0031 55 833 0833
Nordhorn Tierpark (zoo), Heseper Weg 110, 48531
Nordhorn, Germany
Contact: tierpark-nordhorn.de, 0049 5921 712000 For the family
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This well-positioned site underwent major refurbishment five years ago, with an impressive new reception, shop and restaurant complex among the upgrades. Pitches are grass, with hedges for privacy.
Pitches: 140
Food & drink
The Bishop, Middelweg 7-9, 2312 KE Leiden
Contact: thebishop.nl, 0031 71 763 0370
Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Darwinweg 2, 2333 CR Leiden
Contact: naturalis.nl/en, 0031 71 751 9600 Culture
Outdoor fun
Keukenhof (flower garden), Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse (open in spring only; check website for dates)
Contact: keukenhof.nl/en
For the family
Rijnsburg Flower Parade (12-14 August 2022)
Contact: holland.com
Veluwe National Park is a great place for a day out with bikes and a picnic. The Netherlands’ largest nature reserve, it offers a variety of landscapes and is also home to the KröllerMüller Museum, which houses works by modern greats as well as the second largest collection of Van Goghs in the world.
If you fancy crossing the border, the vibrant university town of Münster is reachable in around 75 minutes, while, closer to the site, Bad Bentheim boasts a beautiful old castle which is absolutely worth a visit. For bars and restaurants, the German town of Nordhorn is only 10 minutes away and is a great spot for sampling the local beer.
On our way back to the ferry we checked out the impressive Koningshof site, which is set in characteristic Dutch lowland just outside Leiden. The location is fantastic: close to the coast, and it’s easy to visit cultural hubs including Amsterdam, The Hague and Delft.
It is also perfectly situated for Floriade, though flower-lovers can visit this part of the world in any year and enjoy the splendour of the bulb fields – the Netherlands is said to produce 90% of the world’s tulips. The locals celebrate all things floral in August every year at the nearby Rijnsburg Flower Parade. With so much to see in such a relatively small area, there’s never a bad time to visit the Netherlands – oh, and the beer is pretty good, too. But with Floriade promising to bring so much colour in 2022, perhaps now is the time to ‘go Dutch’.
n To find out about the Club’s ‘Dutch Bulb Fields & More’ tour, visit camc.com/europeantours.
MEMBER SINCE...
Motorhomer, caravanner and tent camper Nick Harding joined the Club in 2022.
Duration/type:
21 days/escorted motorhome tour
Departures: 30 Oct 2022, 4 Apr 2023
Price: from £3,549pp for 4 April 2023 departure based on two sharing
Price includes: outfit hire for 17 days, return flights, all transfers, 2 nights in centrally located Cape Town hotel including breakfast, 16 nights prebooked campsites, Bo-Kaap and Table Mountain tour, Cango Caves visit, guided ostrich safari, elephant interaction, guided game drive, wine tasting, chocolate and wine pairing experience, welcome and farewell dinners, experienced South African guides
An escorted motorhome tour in South Africa gives you the chance to spot extraordinary wildlife and enjoy unequalled scenery, safe in the knowledge that experienced guides are with you every step of the way. Find out more at camc.com/worldwide
Renowned for its lush vegetation, lakes, estuaries and astonishing coastal views, a drive along South Africa’s Garden Route is high on the wishlist of many adventurers. As is a visit to Cape Town (pictured above), which sits in the shadow of majestic Table Mountain. Well, why not tick both boxes on a 21-day motorhome tour, safe in the knowledge that experienced guides will be with you every step of the way?
Following a couple of nights in a comfortable hotel, your South African odyssey gets off to the perfect start with a cable car ride to the top of the aforementioned flat-topped mountain, from which magical views of the country’s legislative capital unfold. A welcome dinner at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is a chance to whet your appetite for the journey ahead. Having picked up your motorhome from the depot, you head for the spectacular West Coast National Park, a
region of secret beaches and beautiful wildflowers. You’ll then travel via the pretty town of Touws River towards the Cango Caves, to see chambers that have been cut through the limestone over the course of 20 million years. Next up is Oudtshoorn and a visit to an ostrich farm, followed by the opportunity to meet orphaned elephants ‘Jabari’, ‘Bulelo’ and ‘Malaika’ at Bufflesdrift Game Lodge. As you head eastwards, more natural wonders unfold at Meiringspoort Waterfall, Camdeboo National Park (home to 43 species of mammal and 225 different birds) and the Valley of Desolation. Then on day 12 you will be treated to a half-day guided Addo Elephant National Park safari – the perfect opportunity to spot these magnificent beasts (as well as leopards, lions, buffalos and rhinoceroses) and learn about the region’s flora and fauna.
GARDEN GATEWAY
Heading for the south coast, you pick up the fabled Garden Route at Sedgefield. Explore the likes of Port Elizabeth, Jeffreys Bay,
Stormsrivier and Knysna (a trip to the Featherbed Nature Reserve is included on your itinerary) and discover sun-drenched beaches, exotic lagoons and soaring mountain ranges during one of the most incredible driving experiences in the world.
As you make your way westwards once again towards Cape Town, cultural and natural wonders await on the Whale Coast. Here you will have the opportunity to go on a wine tour, play a spot of golf or set sail on a whale watching cruise from the town of Hermanus (depending on the season).
Stellenbosch is your penultimate destination (make sure you stop at Stony Point on the way to see the colony of 3,600 African penguins). Here you will enjoy a tasting at the Lanzerac Wine Estate, one of the oldest heritage farms in the Western Cape. The grape theme continues on your final evening with a chocolate and wine-pairing experience and farewell dinner at Spier Wine Estate. Here you can raise a glass to newfound friends and reminisce on the experience of a lifetime.
Offering the opportunity to see the likes of giraffes, monkeys, zebras, exotic birdlife, turtles, hippos and crocs – as well as the fabled Big Five – this 24-day escorted motorhome tour is a nature-lover’s dream.
Following arrival in Johannesburg and a short stay in the Sandton area, your first major highlight will be the Lesodi Hiking Trail in Tzaneen. Look out for birds including the loerie and colourful Cape parrot, Samango monkeys, and immerse yourself in spectacular forest views.
The wonderful Debengeni Falls are next on the agenda before you head for the northern section of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Here a guided game drive can be arranged (at an additional cost), on which you might see impalas, zebras, buffalos, elephants and more.
More wildlife-spotting opportunities arise on the drive to the Phalaborwa section of the park before a morning safari (included on your itinerary ) offers up the chance to see Africa’s Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos and rhinos.
You will learn even more about the country’s natural wonders during a guided bush walk at Manyeleti Game Reserve. A trained, armed guide will talk to you about the likes of tracking, animal behaviour, identification, plants, and trees. Travelling southwards you arrive at Crocodile Bridge where there is an excellent game viewing area from which to spot prides of lions.
Crossing the border into Mozambique, you arrive at Ponta do Ouro, where you will find beautiful white beaches, glorious ocean views and dense dune forest. Relax and enjoy a famous Mozambican ‘R&R’ (raspberry and rum) on ice as well as a group dinner (included). On day 15 you will enjoy a snorkelling trip (included in the price of your holiday) in an unforgettable underwater paradise.
Returning to South Africa you head to Cape Vidal, which lies within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site. More incredible natural spectacles
await as you embark on a Hippo and Croc Safari followed by a Turtle Tour. For the latter you are picked up in open safari vehicles for a journey along the beach to Leven Point in search of loggerhead and leatherback turtles as they prepare their nests and lay their eggs.
Following the Battlefields Route you will arrive at your final campsite in Gooderson, within beautiful KwaZuluNatal. This is the perfect place to relax as your adventure draws to an end. The resort is famed for its serene location and natural hot pools.
It’s then on to Johannesburg once again, where you return your motorhome and enjoy a farewell group dinner – the perfect chance to reflect on a wildlife adventure like no other.
When you’re ready to explore again, we’ll be with you every step of the way. We offer no Club cancellation or amendment fees, Covid refund*, and ABTA and ATOL** bonded financial protection on our Worldwide holiday range. Find out more at: camc.com/ worldwide
* Covers holiday cancellations in line with FCDO advice. T&Cs apply
* ATOL bonding only applies to flightinclusive holidays from our Worldwide holidays range.
Duration/type:
24 days/escorted motorhome tour
Departure: 18 November 2022
Price: from £4,299pp, based on two sharing Price includes: Outfit hire for 19 days, return flights from UK to South Africa, transfers, hotel stays in Johannesburg and on the Mozambique coast, 15 nights pre-booked campsites, 6 breakfasts and 7 dinners, Debengeni Waterfalls, guided bush walk, guided safari, reef snorkelling, star gazing, guided turtle tour, beach stay in Mozambique, hippo and croc tour, experienced South African guides
Check out our selection of campsites close to theme parks and wildlife attractions in France and Spain
The Club works with more than campsites across urope, all within reach of inspirational cultural attractions, incredible beaches or magical beauty spots. his month, though, we concentrate on attractions for the youngsters and families. Chec out these four top theme/animal parks with campsites close by... .
Puy du Fou, Pays de la Loire, France
n enchanting mi of historical recreations, natural attractions, gardens, play par s and dramatic live performances a visit to uy du ou will live long in the memory. undreds of locals ta e part in the theatrical shows such as the nightly Cin sc nie , which features lighting effects, video pro ections, firewor s, fountains and more he Club has more than family orientated sites within hour minutes drive of this ama ing attraction reopening in pril .
Info: puydufou.com en
Campsite: e omaine de tang Club ref
Alternatives: a ole t ean de onts Club ref e in arasol Club ref
Parc Astérix, Hauts-deFrance, France
his huge par , which lies to the north of aris less than an hour from
the capital , is themed around the comic boo creations of lbert der o and en oscinny.
Featuring high-octane rollercoasters such as Iris and ouduri , as well as family friendly rides and attractions for younger visitors, everyone is guaranteed a day of fun. oo out too for appearances from classic characters, special shows, restaurants and shops.
Info: parcasteri .fr
Campsite: aisons affitte
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Alternative: Huttopia Versailles Club ref
Terra Mitica, Valencia, Spain ituated on the sunny Costa lanca, this fantastic attraction offers a multitude of rides and attractions split into historically themed ones. Chec out the thrilling apids of rgos and huge, swinging Colera de iles, or en oy the ids club, pool and outdoor spa area. Add a choice of daily shows and
restaurants to the mix and you have the complete holiday e perience. What s more, it s not far to the beach!
Info: terramiticapark.com/en
Campsite: illasol Club ref W
Alternative: Camping Alicante Imperium Club ref W
Rio Safari Elche, Valencia, Spain
io afari lche near licante is home to hundreds of ama ing animals including chimpan ees, orangutans, tigers, aguars and giraffes. isitors can e plore on foot or ta e a train that winds around the various enclosures. There are daily demonstrations as well as opportunities to meet some of the creatures. You can even swim with the sea lions! Further attractions include a go-kart track and trampolines.
Info: riosafari.com en
Campsite: Alannia Costa Blanca Club ref W
Alternative: i o ar Club ref
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Make the right choice with our experts.
Jane McGowan checks out a range of products to add a touch of home to your tourer
The great thing about this pair of attractive table lamps is that they are battery powered, meaning you can easily use them in the caravan or motorhome, or outside to brighten an evening barbecue. Featuring a woven metal cage design and solid base, the lamps come complete with fashionable ‘Edison’style LED bulbs. Weighing just 0.45kg each, they are easy to store while on the road.
RRP: £38.99
Size: 14.5cm (H) × 14.5cm (W) × 17cm (D)
Contact: wayfair.co.uk
Help your four-legged friend feel at home with a super-stylish blanket from Ivy & Duke. The handmade covers, which are available in three sizes, can be machine washed – a plus for all pet owners. This beautifully crafted product, which boasts faux sheepskin on one side, is designed to offer extra comfort for the pampered pooch in your life, while helping to protect your caravan furnishings or car seats. It comes in a selection of designs and colours, and a range of co-ordinating items – such as beds and pillows – is also available.
RRP: £40-£65
Member offer: save 10% (see camc.com/ivyandduke for details and terms and conditions)
Colours: 11
Contact: ivyandduke.co.uk
Add a little colour, as well as protection, to your caravan or motorhome floor with this runner-style rug. Featuring a vibrant striped design, this practical mat is made from a heavy-duty material that features an easy-clean pile that can be vacuumed or swept. The runner comes fitted with a non-slip rubberised backing and is also machine washable, which means it can be freshened up after every trip. Great value, and various designs and
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Whether you’re at home or away, there is one thing you cannot avoid – washing day! However, this sturdy storage bag can help to keep everything tidy until the inevitable trip to the laundry facility arrives. Featuring a textured outer, the inner is lined with wipe-clean PVC support sheets – great for wet or muddy items. The top is fitted with metal wire which makes the basket more stable, while rope twist handles make transportation simple. The bag can be folded down for easy storage.
RRP: £10.99 (available for £9.89 through Club Shop; see shop.camc.com for terms and conditions)
Size: 46cm (H) × 35cm (D)
Contact: primaleisure.com
If you are looking to add a personal touch to your caravan or motorhome, then this special doormat is for you. Available with or without a decorative rubberised ‘frame’, the mat can include your family name and up to 12 customised figures, with each bearing a name of up to 10 letters. The item is easily cleaned, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, and comes in two sizes. Great deals to be had online!
RRP: from £35.99
Size: 68cm × 43cm; 91cm × 60cm
Your chance to have your say. The writer of our Star Letter will receive a £30 National Trust Gift Card
I enjoyed reading the article about Lincolnshire [March issue], but when you visited RAF Coningsby for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight you missed an absolute gem eight miles to the East at East Kirkby.
The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre is on a former Bomber Command airbase and was set up by two farming brothers, Fred and Harold Panton, as a tribute to their brother, Christopher, who was shot down and killed in a bombing raid over Nuremberg in 1944.
It is home to ust ane , an vro ancaster which does regular ta i runs and the long-term aim is to have it flying again. The original control tower and many buildings, including the chapel, are used to house displays. The chapel has boards all around the walls listing aircrew from the base who didn‘t return, a very poignant reminder of the massive casualties that Bomber Command sustained.
My local classic car club is lucky enough to display our vehicles there a few times a year and it is a place that I never tire of visiting. When ust ane has done her last run of the day, we are allowed to take photos – my car is the 1956 Austin A90 Westminster in the centre of the line up.
John Foster, via email
I ve en oyed seeing the articles regarding the old Club badges and the rally plaques. Ever since I can remember, my parents took me caravanning on rallies and holidays all over the UK. I’m now in my 60s, and my husband and I enjoy our caravan as much as we can! Sadly, both my parents have passed now, but I still have their memories on my garage wall. I’d like to thank the Club for all your hard work, in the past and hopefully more in the future.
Wendy Barnard, via email
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My husband, William (Bill) Skinner was previously a Club member way back in the 1950s but lapsed membership when we got married in 1965. We rejoined 45 years ago and have spent many happy holidays all over Scotland, England and Wales and are still caravanning to this day. Obviously we have seen great changes in the caravans now – they are so luxurious with all mod cons which has been perfect during the pandemic.
Jean Skinner, via email
After renting a static caravan for family holidays my father decided in 1954, when I was two years old, that he wanted to build his own RV. With considerable ingenuity but very little money, a trailer tent, or Beggar’s Roost as it was nicknamed, was put together in our back garden with any cheap materials that came to hand.
The design was in fact an early version of what came to be known as a pop-up. There was an alloy pole sticking up at each corner, the trailer top doubled as a roof and was secured in place, I think, with pins. There were no windows and the sides were flappy canvas. To complete the look, the home-made outfit was towed by a motorcycle combination!
Alas, the weather was appalling for its first outing to Devon and Dorset. My father unwisely attempted to take it up Porlock Hill in slippery conditions, unsurprisingly got stuck and was forced to turn around – not an easy manoeuvre on a one in four hill! Then, when pitched on the Dorset coast, there was a gale and my parents spent the night hanging onto the roof!
They cooked on a single burner Primus stove and slept on the floor. Perhaps this would put most people off, but I went on to develop a lifelong love of caravanning. I would be interested to hear from any members who have e perience of caravanning with a motorcycle combination.
John Bishop, CL adviser for Wiltshire Area
My late parents, Gwen and Roy Manley, caravanned for as long as I can remember. We had holidays in the caravan and they would go to rallies two weekends each month when they weren’t working.
I found this Club badge (pictured) and also hundreds of rally badges and site badges. They were attached to the North Staffs section and I’ve found marshals’ badges from when they helped organise and run weekends from the 1960s up to the late 1980s. They used to take my children on some and my wife and I are carrying on the tradition now.
Roland and Sandra Manley, via email
At the end of 2021 we bought our second motorhome. We had owned our first for 17 years and – like its 69-year-old owners –it was becoming a little stiff and creaky.
We raided the children’s inheritance to buy a second-hand vehicle, which we collected in December, together with a large pile of manuals.
In January, we set off on our inaugural trip to Knaresborough, and all went well until our last evening, when the motorhome automatically locked us out!
I had put my keys inside the motorhome and then gone out –closing the habitation door behind me to keep the warmth in – to put away the water hose. Imagine my horror two minutes later, when I went to open the door, only to find that it had locked itself.
In the gathering gloom, we pondered our options. The insurance and breakdown docs
were in the van, along with my phone and both sets of keys, as my wife had left hers in her bag. Then my wife recalled that she had left her bag on the near-side bench, above the locker that opened to the outside – and which I had forgotten to lock. So we emptied the contents of the under-bed locker from outside so that I was able to reach up, grab the strap of my wife’s bag and retrieve the keys.
Once back inside, I checked the manuals and found a small section about central locking, which warned that the system re-locked all the doors, including the habitation door, unless one of the cab doors has been opened.
Lesson learned – never have all your keys inside the vehicle, and always allow for the possibility of modern technology to do the unexpected. And I must try harder to read all the manuals!
Richard Burrow, via email
I have had this photo for some time and wondered if anyone was able to shed any light on it. The caption on the picture says, “Bradford family who called at West Cottingwith 1921” but I know nothing else about it or the family in the photo. The chap who originally had the photo passed on some years ago so it would be nice to find out any information. Roland Chilvers, North Yorkshire
Response from Angela Willis, curator of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Collection at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu: Unfortunately we have a void of members' lists between 1913 and 1936 but, having checked what we do have, the Bradford family does not feature on them. I have searched our horse-drawn images to see if there is a match on the caravan, but we don’t have anything, although I have a nagging feeling that I have seen the ladies before. I recognise their faces, particularly the ladies seated on the left and right. If any members can help that would be appreciated.
We wanted to make other motorhome users aware of a problem we encountered recently. We booked a ferry to travel the Portsmouth to Fishbourne route to the Isle of Wight. The ferry terminal sits within the [Clean Air Zone] of Portsmouth, and our Auto-Trail Apache was classed as a ‘private HGV’, adding an extra £50 to our journey. When we returned, we had to pay again to drive off the ferry
as we were unable to change our route home. So my advice is to check before you book. It’s easy to put your reg number into the government low emissions zone checker to see how much it will cost.
Ecclestone family, via email
Editor�s note: Thank you. Readers can find the government registration checker here: gov.uk/clean-air-zones. For more info see caravanclub.co.uk/ advice-and-training/eco-friendlyholidays/clean-air-zones.
This photo dates back to 1967. My father and I literally dragged this Willerby caravan out of a field after taking off the brake drums to release the brakes which were seized on.
We did a few things to make it roadworthy and I towed it to north Wales with my Standard Vanguard Phase 2.2 litre engine.
It had a two-ring burner and grill, a Ubique gas heater, gas mantles that we had to take off and put back in their boxes in order to travel (otherwise they broke in transit) and a foot pump for the water, which dad’s dog, Prince, would scratch at to tell us he wanted a drink.
The van had single-glazed glass windows with wooden frames and the roof was canvas stretched over wood.
Peter Martin, via email
This spoon was shown to me by a good friend, who inherited it from her late parents, Rose and Ern Bidwell.
The spoon feels to be of really good quality, and I wonder if you can shed any light on the age of it, or even the circumstance of why someone would have one. Rose and Ern were from Langwith in Derbyshire and began caravanning in the 1960s. They maintained their Club membership even after they had stopped touring in 2005.
They acquired the spoon at some point over their 50-year membership and it would be really good to find out more about it and maybe discover if other members remember Rose and Ern. Colin Hurworth, via email
Response from Angela Willis, curator of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Collection at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu:
First awarded in 1936, the six members who attended the largest number of rallies annually were presented with a silver tea spoon with a red enamel roundel featuring the Club logo (at this stage they were solid silver and hallmarked - we have a couple of these rare spoons in the collection!).
There was a break during and after the Second World War, probably due to materials shortages, but we started to see them come back into use in 1949.
Unfortunately, they weren’t awarded for any one reason, so I can’t say exactly what it would have been presented for. During the 1950s, they were sometimes awarded to: rally marshals
members attending their first ever rally wives of ‘fellowship’ (trade) members best performers in rally driving competitions
The style of the spoon, kindly shared in the photo, is more decorative than earlier, plainer versions and made from electro-plated silver nickel. I believe such examples date from the 1960s and 1970s but, again, there were many with slightly different styles and features over a fairly long period of time, making it tricky to date them exactly.
I read the Club Magazine with great interest every month and see other peoples’ pets on holiday. Our two golden doodles love going on motorhome breaks and can’t wait to pack their bones for the trip. Here’s a picture of Barney and Elsa having a wonderful time at Carnon Downs Club site in Cornwall.
Richard Matthews, via email
As lifelong caravanners we have so many happy memories of family holidays across Europe and in the UK and can’t recommend it highly enough!
It’s wonderful to see so many new people enjoying the hobby and we were equally delighted to see Channel 5 cover the caravan show [see p13 of this issue for more]!
However, may I recommend the excellent guidance in the Club handbook, especially on safe loading [pages 618-619]?
The expert on the TV had tinned foods in eye-level cupboards when heavier items should be as low as possible and near the axle! This still applies to the lovely new vans.
Wishing everyone safe and happy touring !
Suzanne Chambers MBE, via email
f fridge magnet philosophers are to be believed, it’s the little things in life that matter. Forget giant gestures and massive monuments; the secret to happiness lies in noticing the tiniest details. It’s an interesting approach, but easier said than done when exploring a city. Do you notice the castle or the flag flying above its ramparts; the cathedral or a cheeky gargoyle on one of its parapets?
Sometimes even the main attractions blur into each other as Tudor, Georgian and Victorian architectural gems come into view. Becoming blind to buildings may not be a medical condition, but it’s an affliction all the same, with the risk of becoming chronic in familiar destinations.
Determined to find a cure and spot the intricacies that architects have added to their masterpieces, I’ve downloaded a treasure hunt app to use while exploring York. While paying £10 to stare at a screen may seem counterintuitive, the promise of spotting the city’s design jewels is as alluring as a gold-laden chest on a desert island. Instead of wandering aimlessly, I’ll be guided
along a two-mile route through the gardens, snickelways (back alleys) and ancient streets of York, prompted by clues to find intriguing hidden features. With no tour guide, I’m free to walk at my own pace, stop where I want, and puzzle through the riddles in my own time.
Keeping me company – virtually – is Captain Bess, who speaks in phonetic pirate-Cornish: “Now show a leg ’n’ let’s begin! Here comes yer first clue…” Thankfully, her approach is geared towards 21st century comfort rather than scurvy seadog menace, and she promises that after the seventh clue there will be, “Time to stop for grog ’n’ to use the head!” (The use of a toilet emoji is helpful here.)
It would be giving away too much to run through all 11 clues and their answers, but here’s a flavour of the rhyming riddles: “Around
him six fellows behold him in gloom. These tiles depict the death of whom?” I scour the relevant building for the answer and type it into the app to receive my next set of directions and subsequent clue. The answers could be anywhere – buried in a pavement mosaic, tucked into a fresco, perched on a windowsill or downpipe, written backwards in stained glass or carved in stone. There’s a sense of achievement in finding them, and an even greater reward from noticing the small details in building facades that hide in plain sight.
What’s more, the route passes through gateways and weaves along passages that rarely see tourist footfall but provide an intriguing perspective on this historic city.
The snickelways – a labyrinth of alleys, ginnels, snickets and lanes that connect ancient streets – are a particular treat, and many are blessed with curious names, such as Mad Alice Lane, Lady Peckett’s Yard and Coffee Yard. The transition from snickelway to thoroughfare feels like leaving a magic kingdom to rejoin the ‘Muggles’ (a reference for Harry Potter fans!).
If a clue proves too troublesome, the app will offer a hint, and I resort to this digital assistance twice, kicking myself for somehow missing what was right before me. Success also depends on a stable phone signal, which becomes an issue while visiting Holy Trinity, listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as one of five great northern churches. Its thick, wonky stone walls temporarily leave my phone frozen, giving me time to admire the ancient stained glass, before I recover reception again on the pavement.
Look a little harder and you will discover plenty more about a city
The route doesn’t shy away from York’s star attraction, the Minster, but does somehow conjure a magnificent view of it that I would never have found on my own. The app also provides interesting nuggets of information, including the symbol for the wonderfully named Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, and the Instagram-friendly street sign for Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate.
An amble along York’s famous ‘Shambles’ has me ignoring the celebrated shop fronts in favour of the rooms, crests and timbers above; and as I stumble into a group of tourists waiting for a guided ghost walk (with a real-life guide!), I appreciate the effort-toreward ratio of finding and discovering things for myself, rather than having them fed to me. There’s a fair chance that even long-standing York residents would make new discoveries by following this treasure trail.
And so to the end at Fossgate, a street packed with appealing cafés and the lively The Hop pub. I type in my final answer and sit down for a coffee. Captain Bess offers me a place as boatswain on her ship, the Rising Pearl. “Today we celebrate, tomorrow we sail,” she promises, before sending through a Captain’s Log of today’s adventure, documenting the route, buildings and features of this terrific treasure hunt.
Three more urban treasure trails
Starting at Market Street, this treasure trail sees you exploring Edinburgh’s wonderful Old Town. Download and print the instructions or have them sent to you in the post.
Info: treasuretrails.co.uk/ products/what-to-doedinburgh-lothian
Stay: Edinburgh Club Campsite
The Roman walls of this historic city hold clues to solve on a route that also takes in Chester’s cathedral and the peaceful River Dee.
Info: treasurehuntchester.com
Stay: Chester Fairoaks Club Campsite
Huntfun.co.uk offers a paper treasure hunts that arrive in the ost as well as a treasure hunt whi h relies on mobile devices and features a real-time scoreboard. A great way to explore the streets and attractions of seaside Brighton.
Info: huntfun.co.uk
Stay: Brighton Club Campsite
Both male and female treecreepers collect insects to feed their young
“T he treecreeper lives its entire life on mature trees ”
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A treecreeper pauses momentarily... and disappears into its nest cavity
Is it a bird or is it a mouse? Nature expert David Chapman has a chance meeting with the captivating treecreeper
Aline of mature trees with fissured bark and mossy branches lined the riverbank, clearly thriving in the damp atmosphere. I walked from one to the next, pausing to feel the textures and inhale the scent of these mighty old trees. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a small bird. It landed on the far side of the tree, so I walked slowly around, looking for further signs of movement – but nothing. I stopped and waited – still nothing. Then I stepped back a few paces so I could crane my neck to look higher up. After a few moments I saw a small creature jerking towards the top of the trunk in a mouse-like manner. Before I could focus my binoculars, it again disappeared around the far side.
This critter had seen me and was playing hard to get. I waited patiently and it soon crept round to see what I was doing. This time I was ready so I focused my lenses quickly. I could make out the distinctive profile of a treecreeper, facing up the tree using its stiff tail to support its diminutive body.
This was a typical encounter with this shy bird. The treecreeper lives its entire life on mature trees, using its slender downcurving bill to pick off insects hiding in the
Treecreepers can be spotted throughout Britain in mature woodlands. Often the best places to look are in wooded gardens, arboreta and along rivers. I have seen them when taking walks from a number of Club sites, such as Sandringham Estate, Bolton Abbey Estate and New Forest Centenary (below top to bottom).
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The treecreeper uses its sharp curved beak to extract insects
craggy bark. With its white underbelly, you might think it would be an easy bird to spot, but no – it hugs tightly to the trunk, and from the back it has one of the best camouflage patterns of any bird.
It is rare to encounter confiding treecreepers, and I have only done so in Scotland during very cold weather, when they have visited bird-feeding areas to eat fat rubbed into the bark of trees, or when I have stood motionless close to a nest.
Treecreepers make their nests in the cavities of trees, often where a patch of bark begins to peel away, or in crevices near the trunk. They feed their youngsters on caterpillars and small insects, just as blue and great tits do, so they tend to breed at about the same time of year. This means that towards the end of April they should be starting to build their nests,
“Treecreepers make their nests in the cavities of trees ”
collecting small twigs, bits of moss, bark and maybe some feathers to line their often rather cramped homes. All being well, they will raise five or six youngsters, which should fledge in June. Like tits, they only have one brood because of their reliance on the gluts of caterpillars that appear in spring.
I can’t tell you how many times treecreepers have evaded my attention, but patience and perseverance are sometimes rewarded. Their mannerisms make them a joy to watch. One thing is for sure: I never tire of them. They always seem so vulnerable, but they are true tree-dwellers and know their habitat inside and out.
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Motorhomer David Chapman joined the Club in 2000
Some natural highlights to keep an eye out for in April:
n The green-winged orchid (above) is quite rare, but can be found in meadows from late April through to late May. A couple of good places to see them include Clarke’s Pool Meadow, Gloucestershire and The Lots, Silverdale, Lancashire.
n Blackthorn produces its blossom before its leaves, so its branches look like they are covered in snow.
n The bullfinch is renowned for eating blossom and can often be spotted on blackthorn at this time of year, though some will visit gardens looking for bird seed.
n The small tortoiseshell is one of the few butterflies that hibernate in Britain, so these can be seen on the wing earlier than others.
Impressive interior set-up includes phone interactivity and digital dials
James Batchelor finds plenty of reasons to recommend this award-winning plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from Volvo
Photography by Nathan Morgan
Estate cars. There was once a time when they were the de facto choice for families wanting a practical set of wheels, but then the SUV began to dominate the market. With higher ride heights, commanding driving positions and solid builds, SUVs have won many a caravanner’s heart. However, estate cars are now putting up a fight – much to the satisfaction of those who want a roomy car without the associated running costs of an off-roader. One manufacturer that has never shied away from this area is Volvo.
The Swedish brand has long enjoyed a reputation for reliable, spacious, conservative and, of course, safe, estate cars. The V60 is the latest in this long lineage.
The Volvo V60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 AWD Plus, in particular, impressed the judges in the Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year Awards 2022 so much that they handed it the Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles award. Volvo was one of the first manufacturers to move away from diesel power and concentrate instead on hybrid petrols and pure electrics. Like so many Volvo estates in the past, when the V60 first launched back in 2018 there was a selection of petrols and diesels under the bonnet – but not anymore.
Walk into a Volvo showroom today and there’s just the choice of mild hybrid petrols and one plug-in hybrid (PHEV) petrol.
While diesel power presents obvious benefits for caravan owners, PHEVs – if used correctly – offer more. For the V60 – badged Recharge T6 AWD – there’s a 2.0-litre engine under the bonnet while, at the rear, there’s an electric motor giving between 31 and 54 miles of pure electric driving.
That ‘AWD’ in its name hints at the combination of petrol power for the front wheels and electric drive for the rear; the V60 is all-wheel drive. And, rather unusually, that petrol engine is turbocharged and supercharged; unnecessarily complex, you might think, but in theory it gives the engine extra punch at high and low speeds – a potential boon for caravanners. This combination of petrol and electric drive results in some very impressive numbers – 345bhp, and claimed economy and emissions figures of 352mpg and 18-46g/km of CO2 respectively.
Rivals in this section of the market are few and far between. Two of the most obvious are the BMW 330e Touring and the MercedesBenz C300e Estate, but the Volvo pulls ahead in a couple of key areas.
The first is that classic Volvo attribute: space. The previous V60 was rather lacking in the loading department, but this iteration is the Swedish maker at its best. While the BMW
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330e and Mercedes C300e sacrifice some boot space to squeeze in their electric motors and battery packs, there’s no compromise in the Volvo, with the same 519-litre boot you get in the normal petrol-powered V60. And, being a Volvo, the boot is square and practical, with little wheel-arch intrusion, thereby maximising usability.
Volvo has been able to give this model the same size boot as the non-PHEV petrol models because it has been clever with the batteries. Rather than sticking them under the boot floor, Volvo has positioned the 18.8kWh (14.9 useable) battery pack down the centre of the car.
Inevitably, this reduces foot room for a middle seat passenger in the back and the storage space under the front armrest, but it has to go somewhere. This aside, the V60 Recharge’s interior is a masterpiece of quality and attention to detail. The design is eyecatching, and the light upholstery, real wood and metal trims in our test car gave off a restful, inviting feeling.
Twist the starter switch and the V60 Recharge defaults in ‘Hybrid’ mode – one of several different driving modes on offer. When pulling away, the car goes about its business in pure EV mode, and from thereon in flits between petrol, electric, or a combination of the two.
It does this almost imperceptibly – only the switching sound of the engine provides a clue as to which power source is being prioritised.
‘Power’ mode spools up both petrol and electric motors to optimise performance, while a pure EV mode is also available. Press the ‘Battery Hold’ button and the car’s electric range is preserved for a later time – particularly useful if you have a long-distance journey, where hybrids are at their most uneconomical, or will be driving through low emission zones in big cities that reward electrically powered cars.
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Charging the V60 Recharge takes around 2½ hours from a 3kW or 7kW home wall box, or roughly six hours when connected to a domestic plug socket.
As previously stated, Volvo claims that a full charge gives between 31 and 54 miles of pure electric running (in our testing we were regularly getting in the mid-40s), but while the EV range is achievable, that 352mpg figure is much more of a stretch. The key to running a PHEV is to charge regularly and keep the batteries topped up. Do this, and high mpg figures are possible, but if you deplete the battery, that turbocharged and supercharged petrol engine can be thirsty.
When hitched to a caravan, many PHEVs defer to petrol power rather than electric, but I was impressed at how the V60 often prioritised electric. On a 50-mile test route hitched to a Bailey Unicorn Vigo Series 4 we averaged 51mpg, although the switch-over from petrol to EV was slightly more clunky when hitched.
The V60 is a hugely composed and compliant car to drive, but especially so when towing. Volvo hasn’t chased after handling prowess like BMW has with its 330e; instead it takes a more comfortable and relaxed route.
The well-judged suspension, light steering and super-supportive seats make the V60 Recharge a supremely comfortable long-distance tourer. It’s this combination of all-round usability, comfort, style and practicality that makes the V60 Recharge a very compelling estate.
Few cars can offer such an enticing all-round package of comfort, style, quality, practicality and smooth driving.
Comfortable cabin features plush materials
Engine:
1,969cc, 4cyl, in-line, supercharged and turbocharged petrol plus electric motor
Power:
345bhp (257kW) @ 5,500rpm
Torque:
350Nm (258lb ft) @ 2,500rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Spare Wheel: Tyre inflation kit
Kerbweight: 2,064kg
Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,530kg
Gross Train Weight: 6,750kg
Noseweight Limit: 100kg
Towing Equipment:
Towing pack (£1,350)
Fuel /tank /test econ: Petrol/13.2 gals (60 litres)/51mpg (towing 1,499kg)
CO2 : 18-46g/km
Figures from manufacturer s literature
Is this two-berth van conversion as tasty as it looks? Nick Harding is certainly impressed...
Although a ‘morello’ is a sour cherry, there’s plenty that’s sweet about this motorhome from Murvi. The company has been producing van conversions of the highest order from its Devon base since 1980, picking up no end of awards and many dedicated customers along the way.
The Morello has been a mainstay of Murvi’s portfolio since day one. The version we have here is based on Ford’s Transit – don’t worry, Fiat fans, it’s still available on the venerable Ducato, but the Ford chassis gives it a whole new lease of life.
Prices start at £65,343 for the standard Ford-based Morello, using the Transit 35 L3 high-roof van base vehicle with front-wheel drive and 128bhp engine.
There are lots of alternative options, including rearor all-wheel drive, a higher roof (translating to greater standing room inside) and more powerful engines. The main option on my test model – all £8,544 of it – is the upgrade to the rather inappropriately named ‘Limited’ level. That means you get automatic transmission and an extensive array of kit – electronic cab air conditioning, front and rear parking sensors, rear-view camera, fog lights, automatic bi-xenon headlights, keyless starting, alloy wheels, colourmatched front bumper, mudflaps all round and more. Metallic Chrome Blue paint costs an extra £780. On the conversion side, there are the following additions: Avtex 21.5in TV/DVD (neatly housed, £660) and Status directional TV aerial (£234), rear lap restraints (£360) and an oven/grill (£660) – all adding up to a grand total of £76,581.
As mentioned already, Murvi has a great reputation for its quality builds. Here, conversion work involves adding windows to the sides and rear doors of the Transit, as well as 50mm-thick insulation to the sides and roof. Also added to the base vehicle are fittings such as the 150Ah lithium leisure battery and underfloor 25-litre gas tank (which, of course, allows for more internal storage). Note the wider-thanaverage electric slide-out step at the sliding door, too.
In automatic guise (as here), this is a thoroughly pleasant and relaxing vehicle to drive. The standard manual is slick, but the auto is slicker. Plenty of features are geared towards safe driving, while you also get Hill Start Assist and Quickclear heated windscreen.
Opposite page: the Murvi Morello is now available on a Ford Transit base vehicle
This page, clockwise from top: a lounge with a view; seats swivelled; well-specced cab, L-shaped kitchen
Comparisons with Fiat’s Ducato are inevitable, and if you’re au fait with that base vehicle you will soon notice that the softer springing of the Transit makes for a more comfortable ride. The cab feels more modern, too, and the seats benefit from eight-way adjustment. Ford’s ICE Pack 17 is here to enhance your enjoyment; it includes DAB radio with 4.2-in touchscreen.
There’s an optional facility to carry two rear passengers. That entails swinging round the main settee base section and adding lap restraints to fitting points on the floor.
The Morello has one of the best lounges you’ll find in a van conversion. It’s just brilliant being able to draw back the sliding door and have the great outdoors right there as you eat and drink.
The settee stretches along the offside and has a slight ‘L’ to its shape, with backrests that are commendably high. Just as important – vital to many, and particularly owners of pets – is the generous amount of floorspace.
Swivelling the cab seats after putting them up to their highest setting for ease of movement adds to the on-site lounge seating. These are the best options when you want to watch television; a padded panel on the bulkhead beyond the lounge is the perfect place to hide away a flatscreen monitor when not in use. Note also the scatter cushions, two of which are deliberately pillow-sized, and can therefore be used at night as well as during the day.
Murvi offers a comprehensive range of soft furnishings, furniture and flooring colours. There are two tables – one freestanding, one for use between the cab seats when swivelled.
The heating and hot water system is a Webasto Dual Top, operating from diesel and/or mains electricity.
The double bed is made by pulling out the settee base before folding it flat (thanks to its rock-androll style hinge). The rear seat section also extends to create a substantial, pretty flat 6ft 7in x 4ft 6in mattress area.
Most folk will already have the cab seats swivelled, which can give you a bit of extra bed length, but an alternative is to keep them forward-facing and use them as backrests if you want to sit upright in bed. That would be perfect for watching a TV (optional) mounted on the bulkhead behind the rear seat.
As mentioned, the larger two of the daytime scatter cushions can be used as pillows at night. Blackout comes from cassette blinds (also with flyscreens) to all the side and rear windows, plus an easy-to-use curtain with thermal lining for around the cab.
128bhp (95kW) @ 3,500rpm
Torque
284lb ft (385Nm) @ 1,500-2,000rpm
Transmission
Six-speed automatic, FWD MRO
3,000kg (59.05cwt)
MTPLM
3,500kg (68.89cwt)
User payload
500kg (9.84cwt)
Overall length
19ft 7in (5.97m)
Overall width
6ft 9in (2.06m)
Overall height
8ft 6in (2.59m)
Max internal height 6ft 1in (1.85m)
Fuel/tank/econ
Diesel/15.0 gals (68 litres)/ 28-32mpg Figures from manufacturer s literature
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Far left: a good-sized flat double bed is made up from the seating
Vehicle supplied for testing by:
Murvi Motorcaravans, 4 East Way, Lee Mill Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 9GE
Contact: 01752 892200, murvi.co.uk
There is also a no-cost option for single beds, although this then prevents use of those rear lap restraints mentioned above.
The ‘L’-shaped kitchen is like no other, starting at the rear and extending along the side. Murvi offers different cooker and fridge configurations; many will be tempted by the 115-litre compressor fridge, rather than the 85-litre unit fitted to the test model. There’s a three-ring gas hob and Dometic combined oven and grill (a cost option).
There’s a slight ‘step’ down to the counter along the side, where you’ll find the stainless steel sink and drainer combination as well as plenty of extra worktop space. An electric extractor/vent overhead, along with opening windows at the back and side, should mean more than adequate ventilation.
There’s also plentiful worktop space around the appliances as well as upper- and lower-level locker storage. Useful details include the kitchen roll holder, two mains sockets, brushed metal effect splash panel adjacent to the hob and heat resistant panel on the underside of the locker directly over the hob.
There’s folding door access to a clever washroom that includes a Dometic ceramic swivel-bowl toilet, plus a decent-sized fixed basin with a tap outlet that extends for showering. A curtain can be pulled across the shower.
The basin and shower tray are in GRP (much tougher than the usual, often flimsy, plastic) to Murvi’s own designs and there’s good upper- and
lower-level locker storage. An opening window in the rear offside door takes care of ventilation, plus there’s a rooflight above. Opening the door gives instant, easy access to the toilet’s holding tank.
DETAILS
Opening the wardrobe door reveals the level of thoughtful detail in the Morello: on the back wall are first aid and spare bulb kits, along with fuses and circuit breakers. Safety is certainly a priority, with a fire extinguisher just inside the sliding door and provision of a fire blanket and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. There are USB sockets and LED lights aplenty (the latter having a blue night-time setting). Other details worth noting are the fully adjustable shelving in the forwardmost kitchen locker, the set of crockery that is held in place by a rather clever self-adjusting plastic holder, and the safe in the cab passenger seat base.
This latest version of the well-puttogether Morello is further enhanced by the Ford Transit base. It’s a great motorhome for two and well worth adding to your shortlist.
You can insure this motorhome with the Club for £378 per year. Please see camc.com/insurance or call 0345 504 0334 for further details.
Quote (correct as of 14 February 2022) is for the model tested worth £76,581 with factory-fitted alarm and immobiliser, and with a working tracker fitted. Based on a 57-year-old male living in Kent, with a maximum no claims bonus (unprotected) coming from a vehicle of similar value/ experience, who has no accidents, claims or convictions and keeps the vehicle on a drive, driving 3,000 miles a year, with a £500 damage, fire and theft excess. Subject to underwriting. The Club’s Motorhome Insurance is arranged for the Club by Devitt Insurance Services Limited, Insurance Brokers. Caravan and Motorhome Club is a trading name of The Caravan Club Limited. The Caravan Club Limited and Devitt Insurance
by the
Conduct Authority.
The gradual easing of Covid restrictions may have suggested a route back to some kind of normality –but, at the time of writing, ‘normality’ is the very last word
you’d use to describe the market for new and used caravans.
Manufacturers still cannot produce enough new models to meet the demand, so buyers are still turning to the used forecourts in their droves; and when they get
1,797kg (35.37cwt) MTPLM
2,000kg (39.37cwt)
21ft (6.39m) Overall
26ft 8in (8.14m) Warranty
Six months parts and labour
there, they’ll find that prices are higher than they have ever been.
That said, buyers can find a caravan they like if they’re quick off the mark, and could be taking it on holiday a few days later; a privilege they’re clearly prepared
Twenty-five grand? I know – sounds a lot. But that’s a chunky £7,000 less than it would have cost new in 2017 and, in the context of the current state of the market, it’s actually very fairly priced. Anyone looking to spend this sort of money on a new caravan today wouldn’t get the luxury or the sheer amount of floorspace on offer in this opulent, fixed-single-bed, twin-axle.
There’s not much that didn’t come as standard: Alde heating, underfloor heating, roof-mounted solar panel, Bluetooth stereo with additional speakers in the bedroom, automatic levelling system, BPW’s Intelligent Drive Control stability system (the equivalent of the more familiar Al-Ko ATC)... the list goes on. New-caravan buyers wouldn’t get a motorised mover either, but there’s one fitted here.
Nowhere is this eight-foot-wide caravan’s huge amount of living space more evident than in the bedroom, especially when the transverse single beds are pushed back into day mode to transform this area into a dressing room par excellence. Note that the bed nearer the back extends to 6ft 2in, while the other tops out at 5ft 11in.
to pay for. And there’s much to like about this issue’s three featured vehicles, on display at a Norfolk dealer whose staff were busy handing over caravans to their eager new owners on the day I visited.
Right at the back is the fullwidth washroom, which impresses with its space and décor: the tile-effect wall covering in the shower cubicle is impressively realistic. Like everywhere else on board, it looks immaculate – this caravan has clearly been well looked-after. The only blemish is an unfortunate mark on the kitchen worktop, albeit it’s small enough not to be a deal breaker. Elsewhere in the kitchen, the grill, oven, hob, fridge and microwave all reveal what you want to see in any used caravan – clean, unmarked surfaces.
The lounge is suitably posh-looking, with huge, wraparound bolsters in the front corners that are great to lean back into. The upholstery still feels fresh and accommodating too.
If you own a sufficiently muscular towcar, this Buccaneer makes a very convincing case as an alternative to a new caravan – especially if you can turn on the charm and turn the six-month warranty into 12 months.
£16,995
Wow. Honestly, I did try to uncover something – anything! – that would suggest this wasn’t a brand-new caravan. And I failed. From appliances that look like they’ve never been used to cupboards that feel like they’ve never been opened and alloy wheels that suggest they’ve never been on a damp road, everything has the aura of factory-freshness.
Unlike the big Buccaneer, there’s a huge pool of potential towcars for this lightweight gem (1,230kg MTPLM). And, lightweight or not, it comes with Al-Ko ATC to give the next owner an easy life on the road and a motorised mover to aid manoeuvring on site.
Lunar really got its priorities right when designing the Stellar, endowing the lounge with two capacious 6ft 5in-long sofas that are great for entertaining, and which become lovely single beds in the blink of an eye. Making up the vast double is
achieved by pulling out the two-part bed base from under the sofas. You’re well looked-after, with TV viewing socketry on the nearside dresser and by the front window, pleated blinds on all the windows, Truma central heating and an exterior-access locker.
There’s still space for a separate shower cubicle in the somewhat plain offside-rear-corner washroom, with the rest of the back taken up by a very smart, L-shaped kitchen with its own colour-contrasted identity. The challenge for the next owner is to keep the appliances – which include a lowlevel microwave and a dual-fuel hob –as new-looking as they are now.
That asking price does raise eyebrows, but it’s just how things are right now. And you’d be lucky to find another end-kitchen two-berther as exceptional as this utterly flawless example.
MRO
1,092kg (21.50cwt) MTPLM
1,230kg (24.21cwt)
Internal length
13ft 9in (4.18m)
Overall length
18ft 9in (5.72m)
Warranty
Six months parts and labour
•A-Frames
•Towbars
•Auto Levelling
•Scooter Carriers
•Motorhome WiFi
•Air Suspension
•Satellites
•Air Con
•Solar Panels
•LPG
•Service Work
•and much more...
£15,995
Would-be buyers holding out for an island-bed may not be interested in this ‘French bed’ offering at first glance – but they may be tempted to give it a bit more consideration after they’ve seen what a clean, presentable caravan it is (and the Duvalay mattress still feels sumptuous and supportive).
It may be six years old now, but that Sprite body shape still looks pinsharp – and a big shout-out to whoever designed the cool, restrained exterior graphics, which would enhance any 2022 caravan. Indoors, it’s all very pleasant too, in an unfussy kind of way.
1,145kg (22.54cwt)
1,340kg (26.38cwt)
Internal
17ft 4in (5.29m)
Overall length
22ft 9in (6.93m)
Warranty
Six months parts and labour
With thanks to:
Featured caravans on sale at time of visit. Reviewed at: John Wicks Caravans, Lynn Road, rimston, ing s ynn, Norfolk PE32 1AG (johnwickscaravans. co.uk, 01485 601212)
Accommodating a luxurious permanent double bed in a caravan that’s under 23ft long does mean something has to give – and in the case of this Sprite it’s the lounge, which is tiny. There is a full-width rear washroom with a roomy shower cubicle – a useful feature for those who frequent rally fields or the more basic CLs.
Everything on board is nice and clean, with just slight tarnishing here and there suggesting previous use. The veneer on the shelf under the nearside dresser looks a bit worn, although half an hour with some sandpaper and a tin of wood stain will sort that (or a DVD player will conceal it anyway!).
Handsome caravan, with the prized fixed-doublebed layout.
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ollowing a couple of false starts, orth taffordshire Centre is loo ing forward to its rance ally . Covid put paid to efforts to travel in both and , but members are now preparing to en oy a brea at
e ogis du reuil in aint ugustin near oyan from ugust to eptember. or more information please email mi ewin s aol.com. lease see our diary below for more overseas centre rallies.
erbyshire Centre – a previous winner of the Club s best website competition – has been wor ing hard at improving its online presence further. With features such as a member login facility, online payments and oogle aps enhanced rally directions, the website is attractive and easy to navigate. Why not ta e a loo at derbyshirecentre.co.u .
We love to show members what the Centres community has been up to and encourage more people to join in.
Please send your rally reports and other Centres news, along with colourful, high-resolution photography to john. thynne@camc.com.
8-22 June
Location: Camping esort a ole
Host Centre: orfol
Details: his site is perfectly located close to the sandy beaches of the end e. long the coast to the north, you will find the lively, chic resort of aint ean de onts.
18 June-2 July
Location: Camping es aules
Host Centre: Cheshire
Details: he rally site is ust a five minute drive from the uaint
village of Cheverny church pictured right with its white stone houses and distinctive church, in the heart of the oire alley.
Ch teau such as Chitenay, Chambord, eauregard and lois are within easy reach.
27 June-9 July
Location: Camping e aradis
Host Centre: uffol
Details: ocated in the heart of the
ordogne, Camping e aradis is set close to the beautiful village of aint on sur re. his well maintained, family run campsite boasts an e cellent restaurant serving fresh, local produce where possible.
18 June-2 July
Location: Camping mfora
Host Centre: erbyshire
Details: his peaceful, spacious site boasts the li es of a pool comple , tennis courts and a mini golf course. he site is close to
ete and Cynth Wall are celebrating years of unbro en membership of the Cheshire Centre.
he couple, who were given life membership of the Caravan and otorhome Club in ovember last year, have attended more than , rallies with Cheshire and over with other centres over the past five decades.
uring this time, ete served for years on the Committee, including three as Chairman from to . ow in their s, they are not able to rally as fre uently as they once did, but they do want to than all fellow members past and present for their support and friendship over the past years.
magnificent sandy beaches, perfect for rela ing in the sun or en oying a selection of watersports.
Rallies can be booked through Alan Rogers, part of The Caravan Club Ltd. For more information see alanrogersrallies.com, email rallies@alanrogers.com or call 01580 214070.
Romance was in the air at outh sse Centre s alentine s rally near Chelmsford. On the Saturday evening guests enjoyed a delicious dinner of chicken, potatoes and vegetables followed by ice cream or fruit salad and cream. It was then on to the dance floor (David Mills was in charge of the disco music) before the opportunity to win fantastic prizes in a charity raffle. Members would like to thank Penny and Will, Marion and David and Sue and Paul.
A Hertfordshire Centre rally timed to coincide with the BBC Children in Need spectacular raised a magnificent £210 for the charity. Twenty units (including three owned by visitors) attended the event at Cardington, which featured the li es of a bring and buy sale, raffle, sale of udsey related items, a photo quiz, great food and hilarious games of skittles. Well done to rally officer Janet and all those who contributed to such a fantastic weekend.
n Village Hall near Hitchin. A rally with professional catering and entertainment is being held from 17 to 19 June – for more information please see hertfordshirecentre.co.uk.
Each month we'll highlight a few rallies taking place within or near the region covered by our main touring feature (p24-34 this month):
22-24 April Fun in the Park, Whitehill Country Park, Paignton (pictured), Devon
28 April-2 May 4,000th Celebration Rally, Wooda Farm Holiday Park, Bude, Cornwall
27 May-5 June Pentewan Sands, Pentewan Sands Holiday Park, St Austell, Cornwall 17-26 June Welcombe 2 Summer. Welcome X Campsite, Long Acre, Hartland, Devon
24-26 June Lambtastic, Cuttery Farm, Totnes, Devon Rallies run by Devon and Cornwall Centre (dandccc.co.uk)
The updated Centre Rallies Guide 2022 is available with the April edition of our MagazineApp and via the online page-turner at camc.com. You can also download a copy from camc.com/whats-on/events.
Why not pitch up on a temporary site? These enable you to attend a wide variety of exciting events and meet up with like-minded members. Please book in advance where possible
Royal Windsor Horse Show
This celebration of all things equestrian is held in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Watch some of the world’s best horses and riders take part in carriage driving, show jumping, dressage, polo and endurance competitions. This year, a nightly, 90-minute Platinum Jubilee Celebration will feature more than 500 horses and 1,000 performers including artists, dancers, musicians and military display teams. Club members attending may also like to take a walk in Windsor Great Park or around Windsor and Eton, while on Saturday you could go on a two-hour boat trip on the River Thames. The
temporary site will be on Windsor Racecourse and is hosted by Buckinghamshire Centre. Electric hook-ups, fresh water and a chemical waste disposal point will be available (please note you will need to use your on-board washroom and toilet facilities). Members booked to stay on site will be offered discounts on tickets for both the Horse Show and the Jubilee Celebration.
Temporary site open: 11-15 May 2022
Contact: Pat on 07950 841702 or Julie on 07505 137009, or email buckscentreevents@gmail.com
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival Join West Surrey Centre at its temporary site at Apps Court Farm, adjacent to Sunbury Lock. A free bus will be provided to and from the festival (a special booking form is available from westsurreycentre.co.uk). For show tickets apply directly via rhs.org.uk/shows-events/
rhs-hampton-court-palace-garden-festival for tickets to the show itself.
Temporary site open: 4-9 July 2022
Contact: Tim on 07713 258956 or via tim_ howlett@hotmail.com
Driffield Steam Fair
This is a major fair showcasing steam engines, vintage cars, motorcycles and more. Look out too for arena displays, traditional amusements, fairground organs, trade stands and a bar. See driffieldsteamfair.co.uk for full details. East or shire Centre s rally is inside the showground.
Temporary site open: 10-14 August 2022
Contact: eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk
n If you would like to promote a temporary site set up around a major event, please contact john.thynne@camc.com.
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*January-December 2021
Camping Recycled is an initiative set up by Vango to help reduce the amount of outdoor equipment that ends up in landfill. It sells items that function as intended but can’t be sold through Vango’s usual retail outlets, including samples, kit that has been used in demonstrations and refurbished products. You can give camping gear a second chance and, as a Club member, you receive an exclusive 10% off already discounted tents and awnings. Find out more by visiting camc.com/ vangocampingrecycled
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The Club Shop (in partnership with PRIMA Leisure) stocks thousands of touring essentials and useful items. From caravan and motorhome parts and fittings to tech products, barbecues, security devices, accessories and more, it’s an online treasure trove – and as a member of the Club you can save up to 10%. Visit shop.camc.com and pick up a bargain before the main touring season gets underway! (Avtex 21½in Smart TV and Milenco Wraith wheel-lock pictured.)
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QAt February’s Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show, prices seemed very high for all new outfits, but delivery times were lengthy and uncertain. How long will this continue to be the case?
AIfonly we could tell! We talked about global parts supply issues in a previous Ask You Club last year [see July 2021 issue]. Those issues are still significantly impacting all vehicle sectors. Electronic parts are a particular problem but not the only concern. Our contacts across our sector and the wider motor industry do not foresee an end to supply issues this year, although some aspects have improved.
Looking at industry figures, manufacturers had a much better year in 2021 than they did in 2020, but UK caravan production was 18% down on the last ‘normal’ year of 2019, while motorhome registrations were 8% down on 2019. A positive sign is that the final quarter of 2021 was better – just 12% down on 2019 for caravans and 6% down for motorhomes.
So, availability of new models is slowly improving and will perhaps return to usual levels by the second half of this year.
The challenge is that there’s little stock in the market – most deliveries satisfy longstanding orders, so if you were to join the back of that queue you might still have a lengthy wait for a new outfit. A lot of those new sales
generate second-hand stock though, which will help that part of the market.
Having talked to importers at the show, there were signs that availability was perhaps better for some imported makes than UK ones. This makes sense, as production elsewhere in Europe was less disrupted by the pandemic and parts orders for 2022 models were placed earlier as a result, leading to fewer supply issues now.
Some buyers at the show placed orders for 2022 demonstrators, which are currently at dealers for display purposes. These tend to be sold off from around May ahead of deliveries of 2023 demonstrators for the summer. These are likely to have been snapped up pretty quickly, though.
For motorhome and campervan converters, the big challenge is the availability of base vehicles.
The lack of available Fiats seems to be causing problems, so there were more Fords, Citroëns and less familiar brands such as MAN at the show.
Larger converters can usually ensure supply, but choice of cab specification may be more limited than usual. Smaller converters are getting supplies but delivery can be unreliable. That can create build slots at short notice for customers who can supply their own van (usually second-hand) – a good way to jump the queue and perhaps get a summer delivery from converters who offer this option.
The Club’s technical team answers your pressing questions
If all else fails, scour dealers for cancelled orders and late-model trade-ins, or look for good quality older vehicles.
Unfortunately, it’s still a sellers’ market, meaning prices remain high. We’ve seen widespread price rises for new products already and ongoing supply issues, plus transport and energy cost rises mean we expect more. That, along with continuing strong demand across the board, will keep second-hand prices high for the time being as well. The additional impact of the conflict in Ukraine is difficult to judge at the time of writing, but is likely to put further pressure on energy costs at least.
Despite the challenges, however, sales remain buoyant, meaning more and more people can experience the pleasure of a
touring holiday. It’s clear that while the price of buying your next outfit might be high, its value remains strong. And, of course, the best way to maximise value from a costly purchase is to use it frequently. Now where’s that Sites Directory & Handbook?
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Surely one of the great benefits of our lifestyle is the ability to go pretty much anywhere. As a result we meet people we wouldn’t normally meet, do things we wouldn’t normally do... and buy things we wouldn’t normally buy.
Now, before you get the wrong idea, I’m definitely not a shopaholic. Quite the opposite! Yet there’s something incredibly enjoyable about being away from home, wandering through a town centre, and coming across small, independent shops selling antiques, bric-a-brac and the like. In fact, for a recent trip we specifically wanted to go somewhere where we might find some genuine bargains – ideally antiques, but anything that took our fancy was fair game.
When I say ‘we’, I mean my constant travel companions – my partner Lin and our dog, Bonnie, the sprocker spaniel. And what a town we found in Lincolnshire. Pretty Louth, which sits on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds around 15 miles south of Grimsby, may not attract the same numbers as some of the county’s seaside resorts, but it is a well-known centre for ‘antiquing’.
We began this particular mini-break with a night at Sutton-on-Sea Club site, then travelled half an hour westwards
to the wonderfully named Nutty Cottage Certificated Location on the edge of Louth. We walked the mile-and-a-half (give or take) along the main road into the town centre, but you can also hail the bus just outside Nutty Cottage – it’s a rural service and we were told that the driver is quite happy to stop if flagged down.
We had considered spending the morning in Louth followed by an afternoon in nearby Horncastle, which also boasts a few antique shops. As it turned out, there was more than enough going on in the former to keep us occupied for the day.
and The Old Maltings
“Each was a great little bargain ”
First stop was The Antique Bureau, which has specialised in clocks and furniture (mostly Georgian, Edwardian, Victorian, Art Nouveau and 1920s solid oak) for 30 years.
The traditional clocks captured our attention as Louth happens to have a history of clockmaking, dating back some 200 years. The stock at The Antiques Bureau included grandfather clocks, mantelpiece carriage clocks and more; most of them for sale, some in for repair.
The owner patiently explained how we could adjust our own mantel clock, even though it was still sitting on a shelf back at home (propped at an angle, the only way it worked). He kindly demonstrated how to adjust the ‘beat arm’, so that our clock would work properly in future, and refused to take any payment.
Our first purchase, though, came at our next stop. Off The Beaten Tracks on Aswell Street is a record shop selling old and new vinyl, cassettes and CDs. My first bargain of the day, costing £2, was the paperback Positively Main Street: An Unorthodox View of Bob Dylan
Nextdoor is The Old Maltings Antique Centre, which houses various small retailers in bays and stalls across two floors. You’ll find a mix of antique and vintage furniture, art, jewellery, ceramics, vintage toys, tools, collectibles and more. Little wonder, then, that it
was this centre that took our fancy, and, subsequently, our money.
We left The Old Maltings with a sieve, an old pine trug (basket), an enamel hob kettle, an Art Deco-style barometer, two fruit forks and two liqueur glasses. Our total outlay was just under £80. None of the objects was particularly old, but each was a great little bargain. Now that’s what I call retail therapy!
A little farther along Aswell Street is Old Coach House Antiques Centre, and there are even more places for bargain hunters around town – everywhere we turned it seemed as though there was another little independent outlet to explore.
For example, The Queen Street Emporium is packed full of tempting, interesting items, and Brocklebank Reclaims sells all types of architectural salvage, ironmongery and reclaimed building materials.
Louth is well worth a visit if you’re after a bargain or three, but also great for foodies. The Cheese Shop, Babbits for scones and cakes, Beaumont’s Deli & Cafe, Lakings Butchers, Stevensons traditional greengrocers and Baci and Co for top-quality gelato will all contribute to a great day out!
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Motorhomer, caravanner and tent camper Nick Harding joined the Club in 2002
NICK’S PICKS: HIGHLIGHTS OF A TREASURE HUNT
Sutton-on-Sea Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
This popular coastal campsite is 17 miles away from Louth and handy for other antiques hubs in Lincolnshire, such as Horncastle (20 miles) and Hemswell (46 miles, but home to Helmswell Antiques Centres – dubbed “the largest antiques centre in Europe”). Don’t miss Knicks Knacks Antiques on Sutton-on-Sea’s High Street an ue s urios in nearby Mablethorpe!
Nutty Cottage CL
A calm, adults-only, open-all-year CL in seven acres that is close to Louth’s centre. You may see deer, owls and more from your pitch, and there’s plenty of space for your dog to run around in, too, beyond the site boundaries. Sites Directory & Handbook p382. Contact: 01507 601766
The Old Maltings Antique Centre
38 Aswell St, Louth LN11 9HP Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm; plenty of parking nearby. Contact: themaltings louth.co.uk, 01507 600366
The Antique Bureau
28 Eastgate, Louth LN11 9NE
Open Monday-Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9.30am- 4pm. Contact: antiquesin lincolnshire.co.uk, 01507 605807
Off The Beaten Tracks
36 Aswell St, Louth LN11 9HP UK 01507 607677
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5.30pm (6pm Friday). Contact: offthebeaten tracks.co.uk, 01507 607677
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Your observations on the fun and unusual world of touring
“Has anyone else spotted this on the road outside Black Knowl?” asks Mike Wills. Is this Rudolph’s off-season bolt-hole? Who nose?
If you see something fun or unusual on a Club site, CL or while you’re out and about, please send a picture to magazine@camc.com or tag @candmclub on Instagram and we’ll print the best
Thanks to Ernie Hatfield and Mary Seager, who got in touch to tell us all about their trips... and the friends that accompany them. Pictured here are Cedric, Cody, Barney and Yogi at Silverbank Club site. They have a two-and-a-half week trip to Scotland planned for 2022 as well, so a few more picnics are in order.
Mike Smart was staying at Melrose Gibson Park Club Campsite when he spotted this compact aluminium caravan. Who needs an eightfoot-wide model when you can sleep in a cosy tourer like this?
Andy Amor enjoyed spotting the local wildlife during his stay at Brighton Club Campsite, despite his pitch (92) being occupied upon arrival by a cunning customer. Andy also commented that it was good to see the ‘Nomow’ policy at work, with one bunny in particular looking happy in its surroundings.
Thanks to the many ‘hawk-eyed’ readers who pointed out that the picture by Deryck Hogge on page 114 of the January issue featured a sparrowhawk, and not an owl as we incorrectly stated. One member, Norman Cooke, shared his own picture of an adult sparrowhawk that crashed into his kitchen window when chasing a collared dove. Luckily there was no harm done!
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CJonathan Manning enjoys superb reservoir views and pretty countryside on this extended circumnavigation of Grafham Water
ycling the perimeter trail of a reservoir comes with the guarantee of a good ride. The t raffic-free tracks are typically well cared for, sunlight sparkles on the water, and there’s an abundance of wildlife. Grafham Water, England’s third largest reservoir by area , is no exception to this rule. It’s barely five minutes by bike from the Club site, and offers a varied nine-mile ride around its shoreline, taking in nature reserves and woodland, as well as magnificent views over the vast expanse of water
T his route capitalises on all of those trump cards and adds a couple of its own, extending the ride to explore quiet bridleways which briefly take you away from the shoreline and into the surrounding countryside T hese extra miles are properly off-road, so you’ll need a gravel or mountain bike, and they can be muddy after heavy rain. But in spring and summer when colour has returned to trees and hedgerows, this extension is a real treat, offering peace and solitude when the track around the reservoir can be busy with other cyclists and walkers.
T he added loop also passes T he Wheatsheaf in West Perry, a small country pub with a pretty beer garden; and runs very close to The Grafham Trout, in Grafham, a community-run pub in what looks like a fancy wooden shed, with a village shop next door if you fancy a snack after your pedalling efforts.
T he highlight of the ride, however, is the stretch of track along the
northern shore of the reservoir, where fleeting views of the water eventually give way to a nature reserve and then the woodland of Savage s Spinney and Littless Wood.
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Cycle to the end of the Club site’s driveway, then turn right along the road. In just over 1km the road meets the track around the reservoir. Turn right along this track, with the reservoir to your left, and stay on it as it continues into Savage’s Spinney in 1.5km.
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2.5km – Ride through Savage’s Spinney and keep on the clearest, widest track around the reservoir for almost 6km. In places it diverts slightly away from the water, before returning close to the shore at Mander Park, next to the sailing club, where there is a café. Continue to a T-junction with a road.
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8.3km – Turn left at the road into West Perry, and immediately after passing the Wheatsheaf pub on the right, turn right along Crow Spinney Lane, signposted to Littlehey. In 700m, when the road bends 90° to the left, go straight ahead along the quiet lane (the security fence around Littlehey Prison soon appears on the left). Continue to a T-junction with Cage Lane.
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11.4km – Turn left at the T-junction, and in less than 100m, when the road bends 90° to the right, go straight ahead along the bridleway. Continue along this grassy, muddy track for 1.5km to reach a field corner with a large dead tree in the hedgerow. Turn left here, staying on the bridleway, and in 200m follow the bridleway as
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it turns 90° right. Continue ahead, passing a farm on the left, and at the end of the woodland turn left, soon crossing over the drive to the farm and picking up the Three Shires Way. Follow this track around field edges to reach a three-way junction.
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15.5km – At the junction with National Cycle Route 12 (51) take the left fork, keeping the wind turbines on the right, and stay on this track as it heads towards a few houses. Turn right in front of the houses, keeping on the bridleway, and stay on NCR 12 as it passes a field of solar panels to reach a road.
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16.9km – Go straight across the road and follow the track around the edge of woodland to reach the perimeter trail around Grafham Water. Turn right along this trail, soon crossing the dam at the end of the reservoir. Keep on this track to reach Marlow Park, where there’s a café and a Rutland Cycling shop. Stay on the trail, with the reservoir to the left and car park to the right. It soon leaves open ground to pass through woods, before reaching a gate on the right with an asphalt road.
7 20.2km –Turn right along the road, following the green Cycle Trail sign, and continue to a T-junction in Grafham village. Turn left at the junction, and in 500m the driveway to Grafham Water Club site is on the right.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Start/finish: Grafham Water Club site, Church Road, Grafham, Huntingdon, PE28 0BB
Distance: 13.5 miles/21.4km.
Time: 2.5 hours (without stops/detours).
Level: Suitable for fitter cyclists (no challenging hills, but the bridleways are rough and rutted and can be muddy).
Terrain: Flat, hard-packed cycle paths, quiet lanes and grassy bridleways.
Landscape: Lovely views across Grafham Water, pretty nature-rich woodland and quiet open countryside.
Refreshments: The Wheatsheaf in West Perry; Harbour View café at Mander Park; Grafham Water Visitor Centre and Café in Marlow Park; and The Grafham Trout in Grafham.
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A guide to all Centre Rallies taking place in 2022
The Club has many local Centres across the UK and Ireland that are at the very heart of our community spirit. Each Centre regularly organises rallies, providing the fun, social aspect of caravanning.
The Centres are run by a voluntary committee and membership is free to all Club members. You can only belong to one Centre at a time, but you don’t have to join your local Centre. If you have friends or family who are members of another Centre, or you like to travel to another area of the country, you can join the Centre most convenient for you.
The most popular Centre activities are rallies. Heldover a weekend or longer, you can participate as much or as little as you like. Maybe take advantage of the local countryside, visit a stately home or local attraction, join in a sporting activity or simply relax; the choice is yours.
The rallies on o er for 2022 are listed on the following pages; these details may change and new rallies will be added throughout the year. For more details and the most up-to-date information visit www.camc.com/centres
Centre rallies are the perfect opportunity for a family break and a great way for kids (and big kids!) to enjoy time with friends new and old.
Some rallies are specifically aimed at families and will have lots of exciting activities planned for the whole family to get involved with, others are built around local events or visits to attractions which make a great family break. Some Centres even encourage younger members to help with organising their own rallies.
Annual registration is free to all Club members. You can join, renew or check your Centre registration at www.camc.com/centres or call us on 01342 318813.
New rallies are being organised all the time, so keep an eye on the Centre section of our website to see what’s coming up. The online search tool is the best place to stay up to date with the latest additions to the Centre Rallies calendar. Search by date, centre or rally type to find the perfect rally for you and make sure you never miss out.
To find out more, and start searching, visit camc.com/centres
17 - 20 Mar Banbury, Oxfordshire Night At The Races Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org Yes
18 - 20 Mar Ratcli e Culey, Warks Season Opener East Warwickshire 07799 510445 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk Yes
18 - 20 Mar Walkington, East Riding Fun And Games In The Barn East Yorkshire 07532 281534 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
18 - 20 Mar Beauly, Highland Welcome Back To Beauly Highland 01847 831491 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com Yes
18 - 20 Mar Ratcli e Culey, Warks Season Opener East Warwickshire 07799 510445 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk Yes
18 - 20 Mar Felton, Northumberland Quit Weekend Northumberland 07912 013439 No
18 - 20 Mar Bexhill, East Sussex St Richards College East Sussex 07508 723186 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
18 - 20 Mar Brean, Somerset Clear Away The Cobwebs Avon 07885 483687 www.avoncentre.co.uk Yes
18 - 20 Mar Hawkinge, Kent Churchill School East Kent 07984 407241 www.eastkentcentre.co.uk No
18 - 20 Mar Killay, Swansea Weekend Rally West Wales 07597 914105 www.westwalescentre.co.uk Yes
18 - 20 Mar Bayton, Worcs Clays Farm Midland 07311 835257 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
18 - 20 Mar Aberdare Lovely Walks South Wales 07496 825544 Yes
18 - 20 Mar Fowlmere Royston, Herts Da odil Weekend Bedfordshire 07518 103458 No
18 - 20 Mar Cardington Beds, Beds Ice- Breaker Rally North London 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk No
18 - 20 Mar Darley Dale, Derbyshire Steam Trains Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
18 - 20 Mar Askham, Notts Live Entertainment
18 - 20 Mar Wing, Bucks 1970’s Party
272208 www.buckscaravan.club
18 - 20 Mar Cardington, Beds Icebreaker North London 07966 279513 www.northlondoncc.com No
18 - 20 Mar Kirkcudbright The Artist’s Toon Rally Dumfries & Galloway 01556 640282 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com Yes
18 - 20 Mar Kineton, Warks Kicking O The Season West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk
18 - 20 Mar Wetherby, W Yorks Wetherby Racecourse North Yorkshire 01642 809352 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
18 - 20 Mar Bury, Lancashire Free & Easy South Lancashire 07597 094157 www.southlancscentre.com Yes
18 - 20 Mar Styrrup, Notts Irish Horse Race Night South Yorkshire 01709 549076 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
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25 - 27 Mar Catterick, N Yorks Catterick Racecourse 10% North Yorkshire 01642 821293 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
25 - 27 Mar St Anne’s, Lancashire A Quiet Weekend South Lancashire 07970 522849 www.southlancscentre.com No
25 - 27 Mar High Ongar, Essex Mums Are The Best North Essex 07711 874275 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
25 - 27 Mar Aston, Cheshire Bhurtpore Inn Cheshire 07974 107078 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
25 - 27 Mar Dodleston, Cheshire Chester Lakes Cheshire 07954 995604 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk Yes
25 - 27 Mar Aston, Cheshire Bhurtport Inn Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
25 - 27 Mar Doddington, Cheshire Chester Lakes Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk Yes
25 - 27 Mar Bentham, Lancashire Quite Weekend Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 No
25 - 27 Mar Barry, Vale of Glamorgan Fontygary Park Rally Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk Yes
25 - 27 Mar Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Spring In The Eden Valley Cumbria 07714 549806 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk Yes
25 - 28 Mar Bothwell, S Lanarkshire Country Park Rally Forth & Clyde 07505 710361 scc-forth-and-clyde.co.uk Yes
31 Mar - 3 April Manfield, N Yorks Sensational Seventies North Yorkshire 07780 697345 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
31 Mar - 3 April Taunton, Somerset Apples Galore West Dorset 07813 829474 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
31 Mar - 4 April Cheltenham, Glos Explore This Area West Surrey 01483 849114 westsurreycentre.co.uk Yes
1 - 3 Apr Stratford-upon-avon Horsey Antics East Warwickshire 07443 535549 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk Yes
1 - 3 Apr Elland Halifax, W Yorks The Centre Spring Ball Yorkshire Pennine 07748 843440 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk No
1 - 3 Apr Crickhowell, Powys Country Park Walks Gwent 07485 130331 Gwentcentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 Apr Crickhowell, Powys Country Park Walks Gwent 07485 130331 Gwentcentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 Apr Drax, N Yorks Drax Social Club East Yorkshire 01482 868240 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 Apr Nairn, Highland Boules At Geddes Rally Highland 01452 649873 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com No
1 - 3 Apr Stratford-upon-avon Horses For Courses East Warwickshire 07443 535549 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk Yes
1 - 3 Apr Beal, Northumberland Holly Island Weekend Northumberland 07912 013439 No
1 - 3 Apr Rolvenden, Kent Hole Park East Sussex 07792 988441 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
1 - 3 Apr St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan Relaxing Weekend West Wales 07872 524785 www.westwalescentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 Apr Pinvin, Worcs Hyde Farm Midland 07896 617788 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 Apr Neath Port Talbot Lovely Walks In The Park South Wales 07496 825544 No
1 - 3 Apr Peterborough, Cambs Stamford Fair Bedfordshire 07801 059003 No
1 - 3 Apr Oakerthorpe, Derbyshire Quiet Weekend Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 Apr Papplewick, Notts Country Village Pub Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
1 - 3 Apr Witney, Oxfordshire Hardwick Park Springtime Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club Yes
1 - 3 Apr Royston, Herts Question Time IWM Duxford Mid-Anglia 01353 665057 www.su olkcentre.org.uk No
1 - 3 Apr Stratford Upon Avon TBA West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk Yes
1 - 3 Apr Fowlmere, Cambs Question Time Rally Mid-Anglia 07410 552159 midanglia.org.uk No
1 - 4 Apr Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire Sun, Sea And Chill North Scotland 07786 528181 No
1 - 4 Apr Hereford, Herefordshire Cheese & Cider Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No
1 - 6 Apr Sidmouth, Devon Kingsdown Tail Somerset 07999 243041 www.somersetcentrecamc.org Yes
6 - 9 Apr Bury, Lancashire Burrs Steam Railway Mid West Yorkshire 07484 622300 www.midwestyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes
7 - 10 Apr Redness, Lincolnshire Reedness East Yorkshire 01430 422885 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
7 - 10 Apr Wylam, Northumberland Old Venue Revisited Northumberland 07912 013439 Yes
7 - 10 Apr Ripon, N Yorks Ripon Racecourse North Yorkshire 07780 697345 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
7 - 10 Apr Tiverton, Devon Beside The Canal West Dorset 01929 475692 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
7 - 11 Apr Mileham, Norfolk Down On The Farm Norfolk 07505 657525 norfolkcentre.co.uk No
7 - 17 Apr Weymouth, Dorset Easter Rally South Wales 07496 825544 No
8 - 10 Apr Henstridge, Somerset Return To Henstridge Wiltshire 07824 901751 No
8 - 10 Apr Malmesbury, Wiltshire A Return To Malmesbury Avon 01275 542881 www.avoncentre.co.uk Yes
8 - 10 Apr Great Bourton, Oxfordshire Barnstones Upper Thames 01869 810537 www.upperthamescentre.co.uk Yes
8 - 10 Apr Warton, Warks Willows Farm Midland 07399 984719 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
8 - 10 Apr Cardington, Beds Events
8 - 10 Apr Lyme Regis, Dorset Jurassic Coastline West Dorset 07813 829474 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
8 - 10 Apr Bolton Le Sands, Lancashire Relaxing Seaside Weekend North Lancashire 012772 615621 www.northlancashirecentre.co.uk No
8 - 10 Apr Swinethorpe, Lincolnshire 80s Cops & Robbers
8 - 10 Apr Dalbeattie, D&G Pre Easter Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
8 - 15 Apr Delft Vakantlepark Delfts House Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk Yes
8 - 16 Apr Delft Delfts Hout Holland Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
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8 - 18 Apr Flamborough, East Riding Holiday Rally Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 No
8 - 18 Apr Grasmere, Cumbria New Ralliers And Easter Cumbria 07738 057118 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk No
8 - 24 Apr Pembrey, Carmarthenshire Easter Home Rally West Wales 07789 514577 www.westwalescentre.co.uk No
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11 - 14 Apr Dalbeattie, D&G Pre-easter Chill Out Cheshire 07736 660400 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
11 - 18 Apr Wisbech St Mary, Cambs Easter North London 07990 821581 www.northlondoncc.com No
13 - 18
Apr Stanhope, County Durham Unthank Park Easter Rally Durham 07788 580799 www.durhamcenter.co.uk No
14 - 18 Apr Osmaston, Derbyshire Easter Rally East Warwickshire 07890 360470 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk
164489 www.lccmc.org.uk
15 - 18 Apr Southport, Merseyside Festival Of The North South Lancashire 07780 697345 www.southlancscentre.com
15 - 18 Apr Ripon, N Yorks Easter Fun
382960 Yes
15 - 19 Apr Whitby, N Yorks Easter Rally Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
15 - 19 Apr Parsely Hay, Derbyshire Easter Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
15 - 19 Apr Holt Heath, Worcs Easter Holiday West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk
15 - 23 Apr Settle, N Yorks Easter At Settle Yorkshire East 01430 422885 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk
18 - 24 Apr Dalbeattie, D&G Easter Follow-on Cheshire 07736 660400 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
18 - 24 Apr Dalbeattie, D&G Dalbeattie Follow On Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk
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W Yorks Marsh Farm Yorkshire Pennine 07973 875690 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk No
22 - 24 Apr Osbaldwick, N Yorks Osbaldwick East Yorkshire 07929 100824 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk
Warks Hatton Country World Midland 07853 930369 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
22 - 24 Apr Maulden, Beds St George`s Day Bedfordshire 07734 663221 No
22 - 24 Apr Harrington, Northants St Georges
- 24 Apr Hurley, Berkshire Down By The Riverside Berkshire 07766 331195 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk Yes
22 - 24 Apr Stourpaine, Dorset Free & Easy West Dorset 07974 168717 www.westdorsetcentre.com No
22 -
- 29 Apr Kinross Scottish Pre National Forth & Clyde 07725 803503 scc-forth-and-clyde.co.uk No
24 - 29 Apr Cheddar, Somerset A Very Cheesy Rally Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk Yes
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29 Apr - 2 May Belton, Lincolnshire May Day At Belton Yorkshire East 01724 341669 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Honington, Warks May Bank Holiday East Warwickshire 07946 578990 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Corbridge, Northumberland Early May Bank Hoilday Northumberland 07912 013439 No
29 Apr - 2 May Fordingbridge, Hampshire Downton Cuckoo Fair West Sussex 01243 672959 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Hailsham, East Sussex May-day Bank Holiday East Sussex 07967 838194 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Cheddar, Somerset Cheddar Free & Easy Avon 07966 526242 www.avoncentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Rolveden, Kent Hole Park East Kent 01634 316455 www.eastkentcentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Glangwryney, Powys May Day Rally West Wales 07397 390170 www.westwalescentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Havenstreet, Isle of Wight Birthday Bash Isle Of Wight www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Wrenbury, Cheshire The Cotton Arms Midland 07806 780265 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Lyme Regis, Dorset May Day Bank Holiday Avon 01460 75162 www.avoncentre.co.uk Yes
29 Apr - 2 May Urchfont, Wiltshire Scarecrow Festival Wiltshire 01793 850117 No
29 Apr - 2 May Lower Caldecote, Beds May Day Weekend At Home Bedfordshire 07850 499713 Yes
29 Apr - 2 May Peterborough, Cambs May Day Bank Holiday Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
29 Apr - 2 May Hemel Hempstead, Herts 1980’s Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club No
29 Apr - 2 May Evesham, Worcs Mayday Bank Holiday Leicestershire 07856 164489 www.lccmc.org.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Stockton, Northamptonshire Early May Bank Holiday Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No
29 Apr - 2 May Redcar, N Yorks Redcar Racecourse North Yorkshire 0191 3772044 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May West Moors, Dorset Bank Holiday Weekend Berkshire 07970 970 904 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Wareham, Dorset May Day West Dorset 01460 76440 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
29 Apr - 2 May Stowmarket, Su olk Fun For All North Essex 07791 601134 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk Yes
29 Apr - 2 May Bridgewater, Somerset Half Term Break Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk Yes
29 Apr - 2 May Penshurst, Kent Bank Holiday Weekend South London 07811 128705 www.southlondoncentre.com No
29 Apr - 2 May Chelford, Cheshire Mayday Madness Ll Cheshire 07711 155903 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk Yes
29 Apr - 2 May Gwernymynydd, Flintshire It’s All Rosy Cheshire 07463 846790 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Betws Garmon, Gwynedd Snowdonia
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29 Apr - 2 May Gwernymyndd, Flintshire It’s All Rosy Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Snowdonia, Gwynedd Snowdonia Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 2 May Whittington, Lancashire Mayday At Whittington Yorkshire Dales 07870 783571 No
29 Apr - 2 May Cardi , Cardi Gwent South Lodge Rally Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 3 May Bishop Wilton, East Riding May Day Celebrations East Yorkshire 01964 564997 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 3 May Sedgeford, Norfolk May Day Weekend (away) Bedfordshire 07778 895434 No
29 Apr - 3 May Grasmere, Cumbria Mayday Bank Holiday North Lancashire 07930 835390 www.northlancashirecentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 3 May Crooklands, Cumbria Canal Side Cumbria 07840 783132 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 8 May Masham, N Yorks Jervaulx Abbey North Yorkshire 07780 697345 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
29 Apr - 12 May Ashbourne, Derbyshire Walking, Cycling Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
30 Apr - 3 May York, N Yorks York Rufc North Yorkshire 01642 561351 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
1 - 5 May Strumpshaw, Norfolk Strumpshaw Steam Rally
4
5 - 8 May Ripon, N Yorks Charity Rally Mid West Yorkshire 07595 506569 www.midwestyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
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6 - 8 May Tamworth, Sta ordshire Steam Railway Weekend East Warwickshire 07917 793565 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
6 - 8 May Berwick, Northumberland Sea Side Rally Northumberland 07912 013439 Yes
6 - 8 May Didmarton, Glos
6 - 8 May Abercrave, Powys Adventure Weekend West Wales 07715 257667 www.westwalescentre.co.uk Yes
6 - 8 May Bridgnorth, Shropshire Junior Rally Midland 07789 179921 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
6 - 8 May Little Walden, Essex Fishing Rally Bedfordshire 07802 187292 No
6 - 8 May Woodborough, Notts Fishing Rally Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
6 - 8 May Henley On Thames, Oxon Chairlady’s Rally Berkshire 07920 728 733 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
6 - 8 May Abercraf, Swansea, Swansea Up To You South Wales 07496 825544 Yes
6 - 8 May Kingston Blount, Oxon It’s May - Bella Bella Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www. buckscaravan.club No
6 - 8 May Brightlingsea, Essex To Be Beside The Seaside North Essex 07590 461516 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
6 - 8 May Winsford, Cheshire Fun, Games & Fishing Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
6 - 9 May Winchcombe, Glos Quiet Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No
6 - 9 May Penrith, Cumbria Wartime Weekend Cumbria 07738 057118 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk Yes
6 - 13 May Bridlington, East Riding A Week By The Se Yorkshire East 01964 564997 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes
6 - 13 May Rendlesham, Su olk Springtime In The Forest Su olk 01206 851996 www.su olkcentre.org.uk Yes
6 - 15 May Ashburton, Devon Holiday Event West Dorset 07974 168717 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
7 - 9 May Whittingham, Lancashire Charity Rally South Lancashire 07961 913695 www.southlancscentre.com No
7 - 15 May Woodbridge, Su olk Return To Dans Meadow South Essex 07929 131046 www.secc-online.org.uk No
8 - 13 May Tattingstone, Su olk Relax By The Water North Essex 07841 411685 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
9 - 27 May Mevagissey, Cornwall Holiday Rally Somerset 07999 243041 www.somersetcentrecamc.org Yes
11 - 15 May Windsor, Berkshire Royal Windsor Horse Show Buckinghamshire 07505 137009 www.buckscaravan.club Yes
11 - 19 May Ambleside, Cumbria Ambleside North Yorkshire 07780 697345 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
12 - 15 May West Haddlesey, N Yorks Close To Selby & York Yorkshire Pennine 01729 879117 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk No
12 - 15 May Garthorpe, Lincolnshire A Night At The Races East Yorkshire 07850 772784 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
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12 - 17 May Newbiggin, Cumbria Marmalade Festival Cumbria 07443 515267 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk No
12 - 20 May Netley, Hampshire Picnic In The Park Berkshire 07711 533 733 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
13 - 15 May Newbury, Berkshire Motorhome & Caravan Show East Dorset 01932 223214 eastdorset.org No
Gwent, Gwent
- 22 May Riccall, N Yorks Sandra’s Bar B Que East Yorkshire 01964 564997 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
19 - 22 May York, N Yorks Week End In York Yorkshire Pennine 07926 377410 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk No
19 - 22 May Beadnell, Northumberland Close To The Beach Northumberland 07912 013439 No
- 22 May Scarborough, N Yorks Harwood Dale North
491052 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
- 23 May Bath, Somerset Explore Bath West Surrey 01483 576735 westsurreycentre.co.uk Yes
20 - 22 May Napton, Warks Fishing East Warwickshire 07890 360470 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
20 - 22 May Taunton, Somerset Tanpits Cider Rally Avon 01275 541851 www.avoncentre.co.uk
20 - 22 May Brecon, Powys Weekend Rally West
07921 868903 www.westwalescentre.co.uk
20 - 22 May Little Malvern, Worcs Mayalls Farm Midland 07852 281825 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
20 - 22 May Coomb Bissett, Wiltshire Music Quiz, Ploughmans Wiltshire 07966 364309 No
20 - 22 May Hemel Hempstead, Herts Invitation Herts 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk No
20 - 22 May Thoresby Hall & Park, Notts Chairlady’s Charity Rally Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
20 - 22 May Hognaston, Derbyshire Walking, Cycling Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
20 - 22 May Hemel Hempstead, Herts Feldon Lodge North London 07990 821581 www.northlondoncc.com No
20 - 22 May Market Overton, Rutland A Quiet Weekend Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No
20 - 22 May Caldicot, Monmouthshire To Visiting The Castle South Wales 07496 825544 No
20 - 22 May Sidmouth, Devon Delightful Devon West Dorset 01458 445048 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
20 - 22 May Marton, Lincolnshire 90s & More South Yorkshire 07989 193817 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
20 - 22 May Sa ron Walden,
27 May - 5 Jun Trevornick, Cornwall Cornish Holiday Rally Avon 01179 043073 www.avoncentre.co.uk Yes
27 May - 5 Jun Budle Bay, Northumberland Lovely View Northumberland 07912 013439 No
27 May - 5 Jun St Austell, Cornwall Pentewan Sands Devon & Cornwall 07772 428793 Yes
27 May - 5 Jun Horton, Swansea Spring Bank Holiday Rally West Wales 07973 621399 www.westwalescentre.co.uk Yes
27 May - 5 Jun Aberaeron, Ceredigion Spring Bank Holiday Rally West Wales 07432 691256 www.westwalescentre.co.uk No
27 May - 5 Jun Evesham, West Midlands Celebration Rally South Wales 07496 825544 No
27 May - 5 Jun Holt, Norfolk Late Spring At Holt North Essex 07980 064689 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
27 May - 5 Jun Evesham, Worcs Evesham Sports Club Week Cheshire 07762 736129 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
27 May - 11 Jun Weymouth, Dorset Weymouth Rfc Avon 07914 719724 www.avoncentre.co.uk No
27 May - 30 Jun West Parley, Dorset Boules Competion East Dorset 01202 251686 eastdorset.org Yes
28 May - 4 Jun Oakham, Rutland Cycling Or Walking Fun West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
28 May - 5 Jun Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk Queens Jubilee Rally Norfolk 07505 657525 norfolkcentre.co.uk No
28 May - 5 Jun Bridport, Dorset West Bay Holiday South Yorkshire 07957 802 089 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
29 May - 5 Jun Pocklington, East Riding Chairmans & Centre Sports East Yorkshire 07850 772784 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
30 May - 1 Jun Croxton Kerrial, Leicestershire Pre National Leicestershire 07791 305133 www.lccmc.org.uk No
30 - 6 Jun East Stoke, Dorset Best Of British East Dorset 01202 386881 eastdorset.org Yes
31 May - 5 Jun Taunton, Somerset Bank Holiday Rally Somerset 07850 441819 www.somersetcentrecamc.org Yes
31 May - 5 Jun Etwall, Derbyshire The Pastures Midland 07560 554423 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
1 - 5 Jun Rye, East Sussex Long Spring Bank Holiday East Sussex 07792 988441 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
1 - 5 Jun Durham, County Durham Durham City Rufc North Yorkshire 01325 359266 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
1 - 5 Jun Grantham, Lincolnshire Club Fest East Dorset 01342 336666 eastdorset.org Yes
1 - 5 Jun Newton Acli e, Co Durham Chairman’s Rally Durham 07770 956036 www.durhamcentre.co.uk No
1 - 5 Jun Kington Langley, Wiltshire Queens Jubilee Wiltshire 01793 432531 No
1 - 5 Jun Princes Risborough, Bucks Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club No
1 - 5 Jun , Oxfordshire Queens Platinum Jubilee Upper Thames 07443 644634 www.upperthamescentre.co.uk No
1 - 5 Jun Banbury, Oxfordshire Jubliee North London 07836 658093 www.northlondoncc.com No
1 - 5 Jun Sandringham, Norfolk Royal Rally Norfolk 07880 323549 norfolkcentre.co.uk No
1 - 5 Jun Caton, Lancashire The Queens Jubilee Rally North Lancashire 07930 835390 www.northlancashirecentre.co.uk No
1 - 5 Jun Ambleside, Cumbria Queens Jubliee Bank Hol Cumbria 07738 057118 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk No
1 - 6 Jun Cheddar, Somerset Platinum Jubilee West Dorset 01935 421787 www.westdorsetcentre.com No
1 - 6 Jun Henley On Thames, Oxon Queen’s Jubilee West Surrey 01483 849114 westsurreycentre.co.uk No
1 - 7 Jun Ambleside, Cumbria Summer In Ambleside Cumbria 07738 057118 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk No
2 - 5 Jun Fordingbridge, Hampshire Queens Platinum Jubilee West Sussex 01243 606564 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
2 - 5 Jun Misterton, S Yorks Haxey Quays Mid West Yorkshire 07595 506569 www.midwestyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
2 - 5 Jun Banbury, Bucks Queens Jubilee Herts 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk No
2 - 5 Jun Farley Hill, Berkshire Jubilee & Centre Fishing Berkshire 07940 717469 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
2 - 5 Jun Ashover, Derbyshire Queens Platinum Jubilee Derbyshire 07966 177473 derbyscmcentre.co.uk Yes
2 - 5 Jun Lowgate, Spalding, Lincs Queens Jubilee Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org Yes
2 - 5 Jun Thorpeness, Su olk A Meare Weekend Su olk 07766 753357 www.su olkcentre.org.uk No
2 - 5 Jun Chipping Norton, Oxon Queens Jubilee Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No
2 - 5 Jun Chelmsford, Essex Jubilee Flags & Fish North Essex 01206 307249 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
2 - 5 Jun Llangattock, Gwent Abergavenny Steam Fair Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk No
2 - 6 Jun Dalbeattie, D&G Fun In The Sun 3 Forth & Clyde 07500 334582 scc-forth-and-clyde.co.uk Yes
2 - 7 Jun Wilmcote, Warks Late May Bank Holiday East Warwickshire 07890 360470 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
2 - 7 Jun Grasmere, Cumbria Holiday Rally Yorkshire Dales 07725 109008 No
5 - 12 Jun Whitby, N Yorks Free & Easy Holiday Rally East Yorkshire 01964 564997 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
5 - 12 Jun Trevornick, Cornwall Follow On Avon 07885 483687 www.avoncentre.co.uk Yes
5 - 12 Jun
Welbourne, Lincolnshire National Follow-on South Essex 07768 900989 www.secc-online.org.uk No
6 - 12 Jun Ambleside, Cumbria Holiday Rally Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 No
6 - 12 Jun Jervaulx, N Yorks Jervaulx Abbey Cumbria 07443 515267 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk No
8 - 22 Jun St Jean De Monts, Vendee Holiday Rally Vendee Norfolk 07818 005414 norfolkcentre.co.uk Yes
9 - 12 Jun
Knaresborough, N Yorks The Famous Bed Race Yorkshire Pennine 07842 533872 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk No
9 - 12 Jun Wool, Dorset Chill Out West Dorset 01935 863089 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
9 - 12 Jun Whitby, N Yorks Abbey Farm North Yorkshire 0191 377 2044 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
9 - 12 Jun
Leyburn, N Yorks Constable Burton North Yorkshire 07780 697345 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes
9 - 13 Jun Newark, Notts Retro Festival Berkshire 07813 254 260 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
9 - 13 Jun Maulden, Beds Birthday Celebration Bedfordshire 07850 499713 No
9 - 13 Jun Alfold, Surrey Fishing Rally West Surrey 01252 519559 westsurreycentre.co.uk No
9 - 14 Jun Temple Coombe, Somerset Gartell Light Railway Somerset 07486 864766 www.somersetcentrecamc.org No
9 - 19 Jun Newquay, Cornwall Holiday Event West Dorset 07974 168717 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
10 - 12 Jun Knaresborough, N/A Knaresborough Bed Race Mid West Yorkshire 07966 930177 www.midwestyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
10 - 12 Jun Widdrington, Northumberland Site Rally Northumberland 07912 013439 www.seddons.net/index.html No
10 - 12 Jun Over Worton, Oxfordshire Relaxing Weekend Upper Thames 01869 340535 www.upperthamescentre.co.uk No
10 - 12 Jun Bath, Somerset A Weekend By The Canal Avon 01934 515232 www.avoncentre.co.uk No
10 - 12 Jun Weston-under-lizard, Sta s Weston Park Midland 07853 930369 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
10 - 12 Jun Llanrhidian, Swansea Quiet Weekend West Wales 07914 686922 www.westwalescentre.co.uk No
10 - 12 Jun St Albans, Herts Quiet Weekend Herts 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk No
10 - 12 Jun Whatton, Notts Free & Easy Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
10 - 12 Jun Henley On Thames, Oxon Charity / Boules Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club No
10 - 12 Jun Ravenshead, Notts Walk And Abbey Visit Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
10 - 12 Jun Newton In The Isle, Cambs Newton’s Secret Garden Mid-Anglia 01945 410586 midanglia.org.uk No
10 - 12 Jun Broom, Beds The Pub With No Bar Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No
10 - 12 Jun Brecon Powys, Berkshire Quite Weekend South Wales 07496 825544 Yes 10 - 12 Jun Port William, D&G Mayhem In The Machars Dumfries & Galloway 01576 203730 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com Yes
10 - 12 Jun Salmsbury, Lancashire A Quiet Weekend South Lancashire 07741 249949 www.southlancscentre.com No
10 - 12 Jun Chatsworth, Derbyshire Chatsworth House South Yorkshire 07957 802089 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No 10 - 12 Jun Marlborough, Wiltshire Quiet Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk Yes 10 - 12 Jun Ongar, Essex Tea At The Ritz
- 12 Jun Mickle
16 - 19 Jun Manfield, N Yorks Manfield Village North Yorkshire 07780 697345 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
16 - 19 Jun Smarden, Kent Fishing Rally South London 07941 446672 www.southlondoncentre.com No
16 - 19 Jun Horsted Keynes, East Sussex Bluebell Railway South London 07881 788765 www.southeastregioncc.co.uk No
16 - 20 Jun Portsoy, Aberdeenshire Scottish T Boat Festival Highland 01261 842713 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com No
16 - 20 Jun Runcton Holme, Norfolk Free & Easy By The Lake Mid-Anglia 07816 893340 midanglia.org.uk No
16 - 20 Jun Somerton, Somerset A Wonderful Long Weekend Berkshire 07920 728733 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
17 - 19 Jun York York Weekend Break. Mid West Yorkshire 07787 385861 www.midwestyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
17 - 19 Jun Southam, Warks Canal Side Weekend East Warwickshire 07917 793565 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
17 - 19 Jun Blackboys, East Sussex Royhill Wood East Sussex 07875 552451 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
17 - 19 Jun Charlton On Otmoor, Oxon Quiet Weekend Upper Thames 01295 262940 www.upperthamescentre.co.uk No
17 - 19 Jun Chale, Isle of Wight Just Chill Isle Of Wight www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk No
17 - 19 Jun Himley, Sta ordshire Himley Hall Midland 07852 281825 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
17 - 19 Jun Norton St Philips, Somerset Hoe Down Wiltshire 07966 364309 No
17 - 19 Jun Lilley - Hitchin, Herts Mid-summer Ball Herts 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk No
17 - 19 Jun Auckley, Doncaster, S Yorks Friendship Rally Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
17 - 19 Jun Elvaston, Derbyshire Fun Weekend Derbyshire 07961 069798 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
17 - 19 Jun Langford, Beds Centre Darts Competition Bedfordshire 07864 356002 No
17 - 19 Jun Stoke Bruerne, Northants A Quiet Weekend Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No
17 - 19 Jun Medmenham, Bucks Boat Race Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club No
17 - 19 Jun Cardi , Cardi Quite Weekend South Wales 07496 825544 No
17 - 19 Jun Haxey, Notts Duck Race South Yorkshire 07725 915438 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
17 - 19 Jun Ipswich, Su olk Ramble To The Pub North Essex 07841 411685 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
17 - 19 Jun Siddington, Cheshire Bowling & Dancing Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk
17 - 19 Jun Chainbridge, Gwent Chairmans And Youth Rally Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk
24 - 26 Jun Ashford, Kent Boule & Conference Cup East Kent 07799 552851 www.eastkentcentre.co.uk No
24 - 26 Jun Weston Super Mare, Somerset Strawberry Tea Somerset 07919 353236 www.somersetcentrecamc.org Yes
24 - 26 Jun Totnes, Devon Lambtastic Devon & Cornwall 07710 276012 No
24 - 26 Jun Martley, Worcs The Cob House Midland 07311 835257 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
24 - 26 Jun Blackmill, Vale of Glamorgan Relaxing Rally West Wales 07397 390170 www.westwalescentre.co.uk Yes
24 - 26 Jun Calverton, Notts Golf Rally Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
24 - 26 Jun Chivery, Nr Tring, Bucks Chairmans Rally Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club No
24 - 26 Jun Darley Dale, Derbyshire Walking, Sightseeing Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
24 - 26 Jun Southam, Warks Canal Side Pub Leicestershire 07856 164489 www.lccmc.org.uk No
24 - 26 Jun Ampthill, Beds A Quiet Weekend Bedfordshire 07518 103458 No
24 - 26 Jun Evesham, Worcs By The Ferry West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
24 - 26 Jun Nr Tring, Bucks Chairman’s Rally Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club No
24 - 26 Jun North Scarle, Lincolnshire Family Fun South Yorkshire 01709 814877 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
24 - 26 Jun Dunmow, Essex Sunnybrook Soiree Ii North Essex 07954 700613 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
24 - 26 Jun Arley, Cheshire Caravanners Go Gardening Cheshire 07974 107078 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
24 - 26 Jun Willaston, Cheshire Willaston Worm Charming Cheshire 07706 872208 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
24 - 26 Jun Little Budworth, Cheshire Summer Fun @ Shays Farm Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
24 - 26 Jun Cirencester, Glos Quiet Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk Yes
24 - 26 Jun Northallerton, N Yorks Childrens Sports North Yorkshire 07789 536334 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
24 - 27 Jun Banchory, Aberdeenshire Mid Summer Rally North Scotland 01569 762205 No
24 - 28 Jun Settle, N Yorks Cake Competition Rally North Lancashire 07530 356162 www.northlancashirecentre.co.uk No
24 Jun - 3 Jul Ripon, N Yorks Lochside Holiday Yorkshire Pennine 07842 533872 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk Yes
24 Jun - 3 Jul Pickering, N/A Pickering Holiday Rally Mid West Yorkshire 07764 721182 www.midwestyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes
24 Jun - 26 July Weeley, Clacton, Essex Homestead Revisited South Essex 07930 471888 www.secc-online.org.uk No
27 Jun - 3 July Henley On Thames, Oxon Henley Regatta Upper Thames 01295 262940 www.upperthamescentre.co.uk No
27 Jun - 9 July St Leon Sur Vezere Return To The Dordogne Su olk 07802 844026 www.su olkcentre.org.uk Yes
29 Jun - 5 Jul Cirencester, Glos Inaugural Event Devon & Cornwall 07599 794986 southwestcentres.co.uk No
30 Jun - 3 July Corbridge, Northumberland Chair Rally Northumberland 07912 013439 No
30 Jun - 3 July Bakewell, Derbyshire Bakewell Carnival South Yorkshire 07805 003143 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
30 Jun - 4 Jul Winchester, Hampshire Holiday Rally East Dorset 02380 845415 eastdorset.org No
30 Jun - 4 July Ballinluig, Perthshire Summer Sun On The Farm 2 Forth & Clyde 01501 732305 scc-forth-and-clyde.co.uk No
30 Jun - 4 July York, N Yorks Bishopthorpe North Yorkshire 01325 463148 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
30 Jun - 4 July Evesham, Worcs Quiet Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No
1 - 3 Jul Ru orth, N Yorks The Joint Yorks Sports East Yorkshire 07850 772784 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 Jul Flamborough, East Riding Blinking Lights East Yorkshire 07896 190034 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 Jul Kineton, Warks Chairman’s Rally East Warwickshire 07946 578990 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 July Hayling Island, Hampshire A Quiet Weekend West Sussex 07752 896816 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk Yes
1 - 3 July Castle Cary, Somerset Brook House Inn Avon 07966 526242 www.avoncentre.co.uk Yes
1 - 3 July Pevensey, East Sussex Fairfields Farm East Sussex 07425 292099 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
1 - 3 July Chartham, Kent Half Past Two Trophy East Kent 01227 720106 www.eastkentcentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 July Stratford-upon-avon, Warks Monks Barn Farm Midland 07806 780279 www.midlandcentre.co.uk Yes
1 - 3 July Dunvant, Swansea Swansea Air Show Rally West Wales 07568 588323 www.westwalescentre.co.uk Yes
1 - 3 July Sa ron Walden, Essex Fishing Competition Herts 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 July Askham, Notts, Notts Family Walk & Puddings Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
1 - 3 July King Sterndale, Derbyshire Peaceful Relaxing Weekend Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 July Car Colston, Notts Pub Garden Leicestershire 07856 164489 www.lccmc.org.uk No
1 - 3 July Langford, Beds Raft Race Bedfordshire 07864 356002 No
1 - 3 July
Warmington, Oxfordshire A Quiet Weekend Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No
1 - 3 July Clare, Sudbury, Su olk Relaxing At Clare Priory Su olk 07766 753357 www.su olkcentre.org.uk No
1 - 3 July
Hitchin, Herts Gravely Fruit Farm North London 07990 821581 www.northlondoncc.com No
1 - 3 July Hay On Wye , Herefordshire Shopping Rally South Wales 07496 825544 No
1 - 3 July Weymouth, Dorset Sand & Sea West Dorset 07974 168717 www.westdorsetcentre.com No
1 - 3 July Weeley, Essex Cocktail Rally North Essex 07504 825475 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
1 - 3 July Weston Rhyn, Shropshire Quinta Hall Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 July Lower Whitley, Cheshire Dancing At Whitley Vh Cheshire 07463 846790 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
1 - 3 July Burn Bridge, W Yorks Back To The 80s Yorkshire Dales 07970 815186 No
1 - 7 July Leyburn, N Yorks Wensleydale Rufc North Yorkshire 01325 359266 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
1 - 7 July Ambleside, Cumbria Summer In Ambleside Cumbria 07738 057118 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk No
2 - 16 Jul Vendee, France, N/A Summer Holiday Gwent 07800 513375 Gwentcentre.co.uk Yes
2 - 17 July Pershore, Worcs Holiday Rally Somerset 07999 243041 www.somersetcentrecamc.org Yes
4 - 11 July Walton-on-thames, Surrey Hampton Court Flower Show West Surrey 02087 157316 westsurreycentre.co.uk No
4 - 13 July Little Waldren, Essex Fishing Extravaganza Mid-Anglia 07767 159156 midanglia.org.uk No
4 - 14 July Winsford, Cheshire Summer Escape Dumfries & Galloway 01556 503763 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com Yes
5 - 10 July Scarborough, N Yorks Snainton North Yorkshire 07808 094321 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
5 - 14 July Stoke Bruene, Northants Holiday Rally Norfolk 07733 195248 norfolkcentre.co.uk No
6 - 13 July Evesham, Worcs Evesham River Festival Avon 01278 795265 www.avoncentre.co.uk No
7 - 10 Jul Popham, Hampshire Berkshire Centre 50th Berkshire 07920 728733 eastdorset.org No
7 - 10 July Thropton, Northumberland Country Venue Northumberland 07912 013439 No
7 - 10 July Popham, Hampshire 50th Celebration Rally Berkshire 07920 728733 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
7 - 10 July Reeth, N Yorks Fremington Mill North Yorkshire 01642 603459 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
7 - 10 July Cheltenham, Glos Centre Fishing Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No
7 - 11 July Gorefield, Cambs Gorefield Beer Festival Mid-Anglia 01945 410586 midanglia.org.uk No
7 - 11 July Leiston, Su olk Leiston Abbey Rally Su olk 01206 851996 www.su olkcentre.org.uk Yes
7 - 11 July Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire Along The Canal West Dorset 07974 168717 www.westdorsetcentre.com No
8 - 10 Jul Hazelhead, S Yorks Western Themed Weekend Yorkshire Pennine 07926 377410 www.yorkshirpennine.co.uk No
8 - 10 Jul Netley, Hampshire Bbq Cup Competion East Dorset 02380 845415 eastdorset.org No
8 - 10 Jul Fraisthorpe, East Riding Fun By The Sea East Yorkshire 07532 281534 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
8 - 10 Jul Bearley Cross, Warks Free & Easy East Warwickshire 07813 526812 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
8 - 10 July Isfield, East Sussex A Quiet Weekend West Sussex 01273 305799 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
8 - 10 July Hewish, Somerset Elm Farm Charity Bash Avon 07974 812274 www.avoncentre.co.uk No
8 - 10 July Evesham, Worcs Raphaels Restaurant Midland 07766 40533 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
8 - 10 July Llanrhidian, Swansea Relaxing Weekend West Wales 07791 602362 www.westwalescentre.co.uk No
8 - 10 July Sandon, Herts Children Fun & Games Herts 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk No
8 - 10 July Bothamsall, Notts Free & Easy Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
8 - 10 July Bibury, Glos Boules Wiltshire 01249 652527
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8 - 10 July Settle, N Yorks 3 Yorks Peaks Walk Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 No
8 - 11 July Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire Chairman’s Summer Cookout North Scotland
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8 - 15 Jul Chesterfield, Derbyshire Golden Gates Rally East Yorkshire 01964 503124 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
8 - 22 July Weymouth, Dorset Weymouth Holiday Rally Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club Yes
8 - 24 July
Exmouth, Devon Beautiful Exmouth Devon & Cornwall 07813 696670 No
9 - 23 July Newquay, Cornwall Holiday Rally Leicestershire 07930 123262 www.lccmc.org.uk Yes
10 - 15 July Braithwaite, Cumbria Walkers And Strollers North Lancashire 01772 615621 www.northlancashirecentre.co.uk No
10 - 15 July Christleton, Cheshire The Cheshire Set Cumbria 07817 248839 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk No
12 - 19 July Hutton-le-hole, N Yorks Hutton-le-hole North Yorkshire 07505 275961 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
12 - 21 Jul Mortehoe, Devon Holiday Rally East Dorset 01202 386881 eastdorset.org Yes
13 - 17 July Bourton On The Water, Glos Boat Race At Bourton Avon 07979 109144 www.avoncentre.co.uk No
13 - 17 July Tydd St Giles, Cambs Mid Anglia 50th Birthday Mid-Anglia 01945 410586 midanglia.org.uk No
13 - 18 July Fairford, Glos Riat 2022 Wiltshire 01793 337397 No
13 - 19 July Fairford, Glos Air Tattoo Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No
14 - 17 July Allendale, Northumberland Lush Venue Field Northumberland 07912 013439 No 14 - 17 July Ipswich, Su olk Chairman’s Charity Rally Su olk 07771 542328 www.su olkcentre.org.uk Yes 14 - 17 July Rhodes Minnis, Kent ‘allo ‘allo South London 07979 414240 www.southlondoncentre.com
14 - 19 July Weeley, Essex Long Break Herts 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk No 14 - 21 Jul Cononley, N Yorks Yorkshire Dales Gateway Yorkshire Pennine 07830 163557 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk No
74408 www.westdorsetcentre.com No
15 - 17 July Partridge Green, West Sussex A Quiet Weekend West Sussex 07966 223387 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
15 - 17 July Uckfield, East Sussex Ladies Rally East
21 - 25 July Fowlmere, Herefordshire Duxford Airshow South Essex 07717 295494 www.secc-online.org.uk No
21 - 31 July Osmington, Dorset Holiday Rally South London 07801 140854 www.southlondoncentre.com No
22 - 24 Jul Bridlington, East Riding Free And Easy At Grindale East Yorkshire 01482 869327 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
22 - 24 Jul Bedale, N Yorks Bedale Mid West Yorkshire 07740 096942 www.midwestyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
22 - 24 July Hallington, Northumberland Peaceful At The Reservoir Northumberland 07912 013439 No
22 - 24 July Witney, Oxfordshire 70+2 Anniversary Upper Thames 01869 340535 www.upperthamescentre.co.uk No
22 - 24 July South Thorness, Isle of Wight On The Hill Isle Of Wight www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk No
22 - 24 July Abercrave, Powys Adventure Weekend West Wales 07872 524785 www.westwalescentre.co.uk Yes
22 - 24 July Buxton, Derbyshire Photographic Weekend Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
22 - 24 July Cardington, Beds Bedford River Festival Bedfordshire 07745 855159 No
22 - 24 July Doddington, Northamptonshire A Quiet Weekend Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No
22 - 24 July Weeley, Essex Reeley Weeley Rally Su olk 07802 844026 www.su olkcentre.org.uk No
22 - 24 July Moreton Morrell, Warks By The Market West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
22 - 24 July Mexborough, S Yorks Fishing Rally South Yorkshire 01709 545182 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
22 - 24 July Southminster, Essex Fishing And Barbecues North Essex 07909 827183 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
22 - 24 July Settle, N Yorks Quite Weekend Yorkshire Dales 07903 890496 No
22 - 25 July Forest Of Dean, Glos Dean Forest Railway Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No
22 - 26 July Ruckinge, Kent Christmas We Missed East Kent 01732 844570 www.eastkentcentre.co.uk No
22 - 27 July Cabus, Garstang, Lancashire By The Canal At Cabus North Lancashire 07824 169378 www.northlancashirecentre.co.uk No
22 - 30 July Alnwick, Northumberland Alnwick Rfc North Yorkshire 01670 783679 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
22 - 31 July Bobbington, Sta ordshire Holiday Rally Berkshire 07765 917 045 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
23 - 25 July Calbourne Mill, Isle of Wight Trouble At Mill Isle Of Wight www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk No
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23 July - 6 Aug Scarborough, N Yorks Holiday Rally South Lancashire 07811 457176 www.southlancscentre.com No
24 - 24 July Stedham, West Sussex A Quiet Weekend West Sussex 01278 555465 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
25 July - 13 Aug South Thorness, Isle of Wight On The Hill Holiday Rally Isle Of Wight www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk No
27 - 24 July Droitwich Spa, Worcs Dodderhill Equestrian Midland 07852 281825 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
28 - 31 July Smarden, Kent Sam’s Weekender East Kent 07789 547528 www.eastkentcentre.co.uk No
28 - 31 July Heighington, County Durham Westholme Farm North Yorkshire 0191 3772044 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
28 July - 1 Aug Nantwich, Cheshire Swanley House Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
28 Jul - 13 Aug Staxton, N Yorks East Coast Holiday Yorkshire Pennine 07801 760528 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk No
29 - 3 July Worksop, Notts Walking, Cycling Derbyshire 07846 250501 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
29 - 31 Jul Tree Legged Cross, Dorset Relaxing Weekend East Dorset 01202 433396 eastdorset.org No
29 - 31 Jul Rode, Wiltshire 2nd Leg Fishing Wiltshire 01793 337397 No
29 - 31 Jul Bitteswell, Leicestershire Free And Easy Weekend East Warwickshire 07940 111248 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
29 - 31 July Chidham, West Sussex Orchard Farm West Sussex 07834 491190 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk Yes
29 - 31 July Partridge Green, West Sussex Sussex Farm East Sussex 07792 988441 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No 29 - 31 July Stratford-upon-avon, Warks Greenhill Park
07813 166015 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No 29 - 31 July Kimbolton, Cambs Relaxing Weekend Bedfordshire 07734 663221 No 29 - 31 July Shotley, Ipswich, Su olk Shotley Rose Pub Rally Su olk 01473 715049 www.su olkcentre.org.uk No
29 - 31 July Didcot, Oxfordshire Relaxing Weekend Berkshire 07711 533733 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
29 - 31 July Great Gransden, Beds Great Gransden North London 07860 427069 www.northlondoncc.com No
29 - 31 July Harrogate, N Yorks Bilton Park North Yorkshire 01642 825064 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes
29 - 31 July North Fambridge, Essex Wine N Cheese North Essex 07703 181614 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
29 July - 1 Aug Stratford On Avon, Warks Free And Easy Upper Thames 01235 820762 www.upperthamescentre.co.uk Yes
29 July - 1 Aug Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire Gartcosh Rally Forth & Clyde 07941 388700 scc-forth-and-clyde.co.uk No
29 July - 1 Aug Barry, Vale of Glamorgan Glastonbarry Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk No
29 Jul - 2 Aug Halkirk, Highland Pre Orkney Holiday Rally Highland 01847 831491 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com No
29 Jul - 5 Aug Skipsea, East Riding Mr Moos Ice Cream Parlour East Yorkshire 07908 273696 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
29 July - 7 Aug Weybourne, Norfolk Weybourne Holiday Rally Norfolk 07718 230368 norfolkcentre.co.uk No
29 July - 13 Aug Horton, Swansea Holiday Rally Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org Yes
29 July - 14 Aug Widdrington, Northumberland Fun Rally At The Coast Northumberland 07912 013439 No
29 July - 14 Aug Aberbran, Powys Summer Holiday Rally West Wales 07471 473535 www.westwalescentre.co.uk No
30 July - 7 Aug Coldstream, Scottish Borders Civic Celebration Week North Yorkshire 01670 783679 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
30 Jul - 13 Aug Pickering, N Yorks Holiday In Yorkshire Buckinghamshire 07970 712283 www.buckscaravan.club Yes
30 July - 13 Aug Harlyn, Cornwall Harlynsands Holiday Rally Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com Yes
30 July - 13 Aug Pentewan, St. Austell, Cornwall Holiday Rally Bedfordshire 07831 511622 Yes
30 July - 13 Aug Pickering, N Yorks Holiday Rally Buckinghamshire 07970 712283 www.buckscaravan.club Yes
30 July - 13 Aug Bude, Cornwall Bude Holiday Rally South Yorkshire 07799 355 060 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
1 - 6 Aug Burstow, Surrey A Relaxed Weekend West Surrey 01293 784727 westsurreycentre.co.uk No
1 - 7 Aug Ratley, Warks Free And Easy Upper Thames 01295 262940 www.upperthamescentre.co.uk No
2 - 9 Aug Kirkwall, Highland Orkney Holiday Rally Highland 07970 892093 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com No
4 - 7 Aug Bitteswell, Leicestershire Chairman’s Rally Leicestershire 07856 164489 www.lccmc.org.uk No
4 - 7 Aug Newmarket, Su olk A Day At The Races Su olk 01502 740105 www.su olkcentre.org.uk No
4 - 7 Aug Macclesfield, Cheshire Sutton Sheep Dogs Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
4 - 9 Aug Uckfield, East Sussex Summer Long Weekend West Kent 01795 476264 www.westkentcentre.org.uk Yes
5 - 7 Aug Pickering, N Yorks Pickering Steam Rally East Yorkshire 01964 550947 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
5 - 7 Aug Ansley, Warks Craft Village East Warwickshire 07813 526812 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
5 - 7 Aug Uckfield, East Sussex A Quiet Weekend West Sussex 07811 116963 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
5 - 7 Aug Cheddar, Somerset Cheese Cider And Fun Quiz Avon 011796 11533 www.avoncentre.co.uk No
5 - 7 Aug Rugeley, Sta ordshire Forest View Midland 07982 427824 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
5 - 7 Aug St Albans, Herts City Centre Break Herts 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk No
5 - 7 Aug Ednaston, Derbyshire Walking, Sightseeing Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
5 - 7 Aug Wisbech St Marys, Cambs Chairmans Rally Mid-Anglia 07711 082670 midanglia.org.uk No
5 - 7 Aug Biggleswade, Beds A Quiet Weekend Bedfordshire 07818 808115 No
5 - 7 Aug Beaulieu, Hampshire Step Back In Time Berkshire 07766 331195 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
5 - 7 Aug Wilmcote, Warks Free And Easy West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
5 - 7 Aug Grove Lock Marina, Beds Grove Lock Marina North London 07535 29556 www.northlondoncc.com No
5 - 7 Aug Salisbury, Wiltshire Up On The Downs West Dorset 01305 851946 www.westdorsetcentre.com No
5 - 7 Aug Woodchurch, Kent Weald Of Kent Steam Rally South London 07941 446672 www.southlondoncentre.com No
5 - 7 Aug Brightlingsea, Essex Sun, Sea And Sangria North Essex 07954 700613 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
5 - 7 Aug Gloucester, Glos Steam Fair Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No
5 - 8 Aug Berwick St James, Wiltshire Alpaca Farm Visit East Dorset 07831 836521 eastdorset.org Yes
5 - 12 Aug Bishop Burton, East Riding A New Rally East Yorkshire 01482 868240 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
6 - 11 Aug Malton, N Yorks Malton Rugby Club North Yorkshire 01325 359266 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
8 - 21 Aug Tenby Wales, Pembrokeshire Holiday Rally East Sussex 07792 988441 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
10 - 14 Aug Dri eld, East Riding Dri eld Steam Rally East Yorkshire 01482 355636 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
11 - 14 Aug Bristol, Bristol Balloon Festival 2022 Avon 07966 526242 eastdorset.org No
11 - 14 Aug Bristol, Bristol Bristol Balloon Fiesta Avon 07966 526242 www.avoncentre.co.uk No
11 - 14 Aug Peterborough, Cambs Free & Easy Mid-Anglia 07523 645406 midanglia.org.uk No
11 - 15 Aug Radcote, Oxfordshire Free And Easy Upper Thames 01295 262940 www.upperthamescentre.co.uk No
11 - 15 Aug Newbury, Berkshire Newbury Retro Festival Berkshire 07813 254260 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
11 - 15 Aug Clare, Su olk Don Your Hats At High Tea North Essex 07729 2454 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
11 - 16 Aug Walton-on-thames, Surrey Regatta And Fireworks West Surrey 01252 871573 westsurreycentre.co.uk No
11 - 18 Aug Whitby, N Yorks Whitby Regatta North Yorkshire 07754 698425 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
12 - 14 Aug Verwood, Dorset Horticulture Show East Dorset 01202 692516 eastdorset.org No
12 - 14 Aug Burstow, Surrey Family Rally West Sussex 01903 200218 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
12 - 14 Aug Chard, Somerset Free And Easy Somerset 07946 581068 www.somersetcentrecamc.org Yes
12 - 14 Aug Ansley, Warks Hoar Park Midland 07853 930369 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
12 - 14 Aug Newstead, Notts Relax, Chill & Quiz Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
12 - 14 Aug Langley Burrell, Wiltshire Curling Wiltshire 01793 347897 No
12 - 14 Aug Stoney Stanton, Leics Rally Launch Leicestershire 07856 164489 www.lccmc.org.uk No
12 - 14 Aug Wyboston, Beds Relaxing Weekend Bedfordshire 07808 817278 Yes
12 - 14 Aug Cardi , Cardi Weekend Rally South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk No
12 - 14 Aug Leominster, Herefordshire Quiet Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No
12 - 19 Aug Pickering, N Yorks Pickering North Yorkshire 01642 603459 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
12 - 21 Aug Ambleside., Northumberland Over In The Lakes Northumberland 07912 013439 No
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14 - 30 Aug Hunstanton, Norfolk Glebe House Holiday Rally Norfolk 07745 913545 norfolkcentre.co.uk No
18 - 22 Aug Southport, Merseyside Southport Flower Show South Lancashire 07831 201883 www.southlancscentre.com No 19 - 21 Aug Semmington, Wiltshire Fun Quiz And Barbecue Wiltshire
765658
19 - 21 Aug Faulkland, Somerset Free Easy Tuckers Grave Avon 07896 87002 www.avoncentre.co.uk No
19 - 21 Aug Sandwich, Kent Mary Mulligan Trophy East Kent 07702 523287 www.eastkentcentre.co.uk No
19 - 21 Aug Hereford, Herefordshire Cookoo’s Corner Midland 07982 427824 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
19 - 21 Aug Kingston Blount, Oxfordshire The Pudding Club Revived Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club No
19 - 21 Aug Matlock, Derbyshire Walking, Sightseeing Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
19 - 21 Aug Thorpe Langton, Leics Tramps Supper Leicestershire 07856 164489 www.lccmc.org.uk No
19 - 21 Aug Tydd St Giles, Cambs Just Relax Mid-Anglia 01945 410586 midanglia.org.uk No 19 - 21 Aug Pulloxhill, Beds A Quiet Weekend Bedfordshire 07734 663221 No 19 - 21 Aug Brecon, Powys Pre National South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk No 19 - 21 Aug
24 - 29 Aug Langford, Essex A Diamond Celebration North Essex 07795 275273 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
24 - 30 Aug Flamborough, East Riding Flamborough Bank Holiday Mid West Yorkshire 07764 721182 www.midwestyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
24 - 30 Aug Scarborough, N Yorks Scarborough Rufc North Yorkshire 07794 580769 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
25 - 29 Aug Beltring, Kent 75+2 Birthday Rally South London 07811 128705 eastdorset.org Yes
25 - 29 Aug Winchester, Hampshire Bank Holiday Rally West Sussex 01243 671893 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
25 - 29 Aug Strathdon, Aberdeenshire Lonach Gathering Rally North Scotland 07483 879091 No
25 - 29 Aug Holt, Norfolk Holt Adventure Su olk www.su olkcentre.org.uk No
25 - 29 Aug Paddock Wood, Kent 75+2 Birthday Event South London 07811 128705 www.southlondoncentre.com No
25 - 30 Aug Brecon, Powys Welsh National South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk No
25 - 30 Aug Banbury, Oxfordshire Bank Holiday West Surrey 02380 268790 westsurreycentre.co.uk Yes
26 - 29 Aug Carrbridge, Highland Thunder In The Glen Highland 07484 111863 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com No
26 - 29 Aug Bourton-on-the-water, Glos August Bank Holiday East Warwickshire 07813 526812 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
26 - 29 Aug Berwick, Northumberland Bank Holiday Rally Northumberland 07912 013439 www.paxtonhouse.co.uk Yes
26 - 29 Aug Thorncross, Isle of Wight On The Southside Isle Of Wight www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk No
26 - 29 Aug Banbury, Oxfordshire Fir Tree Campsite Midland 07853 930369 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
26 - 29 Aug Ratley, Oxfordshire August Bank Holiday Herts 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk No
26 - 29 Aug Ticknall, Derbyshire Fun Bank Holiday Weekend Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
26 - 29 Aug Skegness, Lincolnshire August Bank Holiday Leicestershire 07856 164489 www.lccmc.org.uk No
26 - 29 Aug Cardington, Beds Bank Holiday (home) Bedfordshire 07518 103458 No
26 - 29 Aug Castle Douglas, D&G Lazy Days At The Mollance Dumfries & Galloway 01556 503763 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com No
26 - 29 Aug Osmaston, Derbyshire August Bank Holiday West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
26 - 29 Aug Battlesbridge, Essex August Bank Holiday North London 07990 821581 www.northlondoncc.com No
26 - 29 Aug Peterborough, Cambs August Bank Holiday Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No
26 - 29 Aug Hesketh Bank, Lancashire A Quiet Weekend South Lancashire 07835 705748 www.southlancscentre.com No
26 - 29 Aug Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees Todds House Farm Durham 07834 268312 www.durhamcenter.co.uk Yes
26 - 29 Aug Prestatyn, Denbighshire Four Winds Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
26 - 29 Aug Warthill York, East Riding Bank Holiday Rally Yorkshire Dales 07900 438409 No
26 - 29 Aug Latchingdon, Essex South Essex 60th Birthday South Essex 0876 122410 www.secc-online.org.uk No
26 - 30 Aug Southwell, Notts 60th Anniversary Rally Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
26 - 30 Aug Alderholt, Dorset Relaxing Weekend East Dorset 01202 251686 eastdorset.org Yes 26 - 30 Aug Wilsthorpe, East Riding Bank Holiday, Wilsthorpe East Yorkshire 07896 190034 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
26 - 30 Aug Thornton Le Dale, Yorkshire Forest Edge East Yorkshire 01482 840028 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
26 - 30 Aug Loxwood, West Sussex August Bank Holiday Rally East Sussex 07792 988441 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
26 - 30 Aug Henley-on Thames, Oxon Bank Holiday (away) Bedfordshire 07518 103458 No 26 - 31 Aug Bourton-on-the-water, Glos The Beautiful Stream Berkshire 07920 728 733 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
26 - 31 Aug Consiton, Cumbria Southern Fells Cumbria 07840 783132 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk No
26 Aug - 4
1 - 4 Sep Abingdon, Oxfordshire A Quiet Weekend Upper Thames 01295 262940 www.upperthamescentre.co.uk No
1 - 5 Sep Sparkford, Somerset S.w.region AGM Somerset 07919 353236 eastdorset.org Yes
1 - 5 Sep Langport, Somerset Sw Region AGM Rally Somerset 07919 353236 www.somersetcentrecamc.org Yes
1 - 5 Sep Durham, County Durham Durham Houghall College North Yorkshire 01325 359266 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk/ No
1 - 7 Sep Bury St Edmunds, Su olk Jeagor Farm Lakes Rally Mid-Anglia 07032 962408 midanglia.org.uk No
1 - 45 Sep West Parley, Dorset Bournemouth Air Show East Dorset 01202 251686 eastdorset.org Yes
2 - 4 Sep High Ongar, Essex New Ralliers South Essex 07768 900989 www.secc-online.org.uk No
2 - 4 Sep Loxwood, West Sussex Chairman’s Rally West Sussex 01243 672959 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
2 - 4 Sep Copthorne, West Sussex Southern CountiesHistoric East Sussex 07792 988441 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
2 - 4 Sep Brean, Somerset Last Of The Sumer Sun Avon 07415 716522 www.avoncentre.co.uk Yes
2 - 4 Sep Faversham, Kent Faversham Hop Festival East Kent 07587 188153 www.eastkentcentre.co.uk No
2 - 4 Sep Walton-on-trent, Derbyshire Festival Of Fireworks Midland 07966 091140 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
2 - 4 Sep Eyam, Derbyshire Carnival Weekend Derbyshire 07968 634807 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
2 - 4 Sep Wyboston, Beds Nominations North London 07771 883408 www.northlondoncc.com Yes
2 - 4 Sep Stoke Bruerne, Northants Relaxing Weekend Bedfordshire 07818 808115 No
2 - 4 Sep Bretton, Eyam, Derbyshire Eyam Carnival South Yorkshire 07968 038 315 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
2 - 4 Sep Chelmsford, Essex Hook, Line & Have A Beer North Essex 07557 123154 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
2 - 4 Sep Siddington, Cheshire Bowling & Dancing Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
2 - 4 Sep Nantwich, Cheshire Nantwich Food Festival Cheshire 07762 736129 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
2 - 5 Sep Dorchester, Dorset Dorset County Show West Dorset 01258 840476 eastdorset.org No
2 - 5 Sep Lessingham, Norfolk Long Weekend In Nowhere Su olk 01440 787828 www.su olkcentre.org.uk No
2 - 5 Sep Hayling Island, Hampshire Island Weekend Berkshire 07725 799100 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk Yes
2 - 5 Sep Dorchester, Dorset Dorset County Show West Dorset 01258 840476 www.westdorsetcentre.com No
3 - 10 Sep Jervaulx, N Yorks Breweries And Cheese North Lancashire 07930 835390 www.northlancashirecentre.co.uk No
3 - 10 Sep Ludham, Norfolk Lovely Ludham North Essex 07932 001788 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
3 - 17 Sep Lytchett Minster, Dorset South Lytchett Manor Midland 07899 926760 www.midlandcentre.co.uk Yes
3 - 17 Sep Pentewan, Cornwall Easy Does It Wiltshire 01225 863874 Yes
3 - 17 Sep Dawlish Warren, Devon Late Summer Holiday Leicestershire 07707 518888 www.lccmc.org.uk Yes
4 - 18 Sep Woodbury, Devon Castle Brake Holiday East Hampshire 07710 303050 Easthantscentre.org.uk Yes
5 - 15 Sep Maldon, Essex Maldon Holiday Rally Norfolk 07733 195248 norfolkcentre.co.uk No
7 - 9 Sep Warwick, Warks AGM Rally East Warwickshire 07947 171724 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
7 - 11 Sep Hollesley, Su olk Harnessing History V Su olk 01473 742362 www.su olkcentre.org.uk No
8 - 12 Sep Hurley, Berkshire Long Break Herts 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk No
8 - 13 Sep Glemsford, Su olk Free And Easy Mid-Anglia 07816 893340 midanglia.org.uk Yes
8 - 13 Sep Frogham, Hampshire New Forest Relaxation West Surrey 01483 531567 westsurreycentre.co.uk No
8 - 18 Sep Scarborough, N Yorks Snainton North Yorkshire 07927 491052 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
9 - 11 Sep Wool, Dorset Good Food East Dorset 01202 386881 eastdorset.org Yes
9 - 11 Sep Tollerton, N Yorks Tollerton Park East Yorkshire 07711 129288 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes
9 - 11 Sep Fillongley, Warks Rally O cers East Warwickshire 07890 360470 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
9 - 11 Sep Ingram Valley, Northumberland Ingram Show 2022 Northumberland 07912 013439 No
9 - 11 Sep Newquay, Cornwall Autumn Delight Devon & Cornwall 07861 389039 Yes
9 - 11 Sep Findon, West Sussex Wild Heart Hill West Sussex 01903 531177 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
9 - 11 Sep Didmarton, Glos Harvest Festival Avon 07415 716522 www.avoncentre.co.uk No
9 - 11 Sep Tamworth, Sta ordshire Road, Rail And Ale Midland 07966 091140 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
9 - 11 Sep Abercrave, Powys Adventure Rally West Wales 07903 468357 www.westwalescentre.co.uk Yes
9 - 11 Sep Woodborough, Notts Inter-centres Fishing Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
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9 - 11 Sep Barlow, Derbyshire Ideal Walking Rally Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
9 - 11 Sep Little Walden, Essex Fishing Competition Bedfordshire 07818 808115 No
9 - 11 Sep Whitby, N Yorks Whitby West Cli School North Yorkshire 01325 359266 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
9 - 11 Sep Gretna, Dumfries & Galloway Nomination Rally Dumfries & Galloway 01576 203730 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com Yes
9 - 11 Sep Stoke Bruerne, Northants Stoke Bruerne North London 07990 821581 www.northlondoncc.com No
9 - 11 Sep East Peckham, Kent A Weekend In The Country West Kent 07737 799206 www.westkentcentre.org.uk No
9 - 11 Sep Manton, Rutland Bikes & Boots Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No
9 - 11 Sep Neath, Neath Port Talbot Neath Fair Rally South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk No
9 - 11 Sep Hollingworth, Lancashire By The Lake South Lancashire 07741 249949 www.southlancscentre.com Yes
9 - 11 Sep Loxwood, West Sussex Nominations South London 07811 128705 www.southlondoncentre.com No
9 - 11 Sep Sharpness, Glos Skittles Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No
9 - 11 Sep Barry, Vale of Glamorgan Parc Newydd Rally Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk No
9 - 11 Sep Thornton Watlass, N Yorks Quite Weekend Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 Yes
9 - 11 Sep Chelmsford, Essex The Legacy North Essex 07706 53626 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
9 - 13 Sep Shepley, W Yorks Shepley Summer Wine Mid West Yorkshire 07827 464141 www.midwestyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
9 - 18 Sep Morthoe, Devon Holiday Event West Dorset 07968 474654 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
10 - 12 Sep Sandown, Isle of Wight Magnificent Flying Isle Of Wight www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk No
10 - 12 Sep Hoylandswaine, S Yorks Penistone Show Yorkshire Pennine 07799 853935 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk No
11 - 16 Sep Sheri Hutton, N Yorks
18 - 25 Sep Chester, Cheshire Holiday Rally North Lancashire 07485 225346 www.northlancashirecentre.co.uk Yes
22 - 25 Sep Rendlesham, Su olk Autumn Berries And Leaves Su olk 01502 740105 www.su olkcentre.org.uk Yes
22 - 26 Sep Alfold, Surrey All At Sea Berkshire 07980 073553 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
22 - 26 Sep Frome, Somerset Festival Of Transport Somerset 07890 484817 www.somersetcentrecamc.org No
22 - 26 Sep Gartocharn, Glasgow Cruise On The Loch Forth & Clyde 07505 710361 scc-forth-and-clyde.co.uk Yes
22 - 26 Sep Chatsworth, Derbyshire 60th Anniversay Rally Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
22 - 26 Sep Porthcawl, Bridgend Elvis Festival South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk No
22 - 26 Sep Ardleigh, Essex Relax At Ardleigh North Essex 01206 502184 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
22 - 27 Sep Bourton-on-the-water, Glos Cotswold Exploration West Surrey 01252 850324 westsurreycentre.co.uk Yes
23 - 25 Sep Cawthorne, S Yorks Centre AGM And Pig Roast Yorkshire Pennine 07792 388577 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk Yes
23 - 25 Sep Llanarth, Monmouthshire Gwent Centre AGM Gwent 07725 443776 Gwentcentre.co.uk No
23 - 25 Sep West Moors, Dorset Open Forum/Question Time East Dorset 01425 475129 eastdorset.org No
23 - 25 Sep Woodmansey, East Riding AGM & Photograph Comp East Yorkshire 01482 804499 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
23 - 25 Sep Haltwhistle, Northumberland A Quiet Weekend Cumbria 07714 549806 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk Yes
23 - 25 Sep Shortly Bridge, Northumberland Playing Venue Northumberland 07912 013439 No
23 - 25 Sep Newquay, Cornwall Porth Beach Holiday Park Devon & Cornwall 07715 309150 Yes
23 - 25 Sep Slinfold, West Sussex Slinfold Camc Site West Sussex 07970 880707 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk Yes
23 - 25 Sep Eccleshall, Sta ordshire Eccleshall Castle Midland 07399 984719 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
23 - 25 Sep North Muskham, Notts AGM & Rally Launch Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com
23 - 25 Sep Princes Risborough, Bucks Kop Hill Climb Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club No
23 - 25 Sep Nottage, Vale of Glamorgan Elvis Weekend West Wales 07397 390170 www.westwalescentre.co.uk No
23 - 25 Sep Greetham, Rutland Quiet Weekend Leicestershire 07791 305133 www.lccmc.org.uk
23 - 25 Sep Dumfries, D&G AGM Rally Dumfries & Galloway 01556 503763 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com No
23 - 25 Sep Bedale, N Yorks Crakehall Station North Yorkshire 01609 773225 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
23 - 25 Sep Blackpool, Lancashire Illumination’s Rally South Lancashire 07970 522849 www.southlancscentre.com
23 - 25 Sep Chickerell, Dorset Picturesque Dorset West Dorset 01202 699000 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
23 - 25 Sep Stockbury, Kent AGM & Dinner Dance South London 07811 128705 www.southlondoncentre.com No
23 - 25 Sep Chelford, Cheshire Everything Music Cheshire 07711 155903 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
23 - 25 Sep Mouldsworth, Cheshire Murder Mystery Cheshire 07938 153822 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No 23 - 25 Sep Ripon, N Yorks Quite Weekend Yorkshire Dales 07980
30 Sep - 2 Oct Osberton, Notts International Horse Trial Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
30 Sep - 2 Oct Twyford, Berkshire Berkshire Centre AGM Berkshire 07751 048 798 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
30 Sep - 2 Oct Gowerton, Swansea West Wales Centre AGM West Wales 07568 588323 www.westwalescentre.co.uk Yes
30 Sep - 2 Oct Cockayne Hatley, Beds A Quiet Weekend Bedfordshire 07518 103458 No
30 Sep - 2 Oct Broom, Beds The Cock Inn North London 07933 428530 www.northlondoncc.com No
30 Sep - 2 Oct Weybourne, Norfolk Late Summer At Kelling Norfolk 07731 621647 norfolkcentre.co.uk Yes
30 Sep - 2 Oct Great Bourton, Oxfordshire A Quiet Weekend Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org Yes
30 Sep - 2 Oct Porthcawl, Bridgend AGM South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk No
30 Sep - 2 Oct Whittingham, Lancashire AGM South Lancashire 07961 913695 www.southlancscentre.com No
30 Sep - 2 Oct Misterton, Notts Festival Of Lights South Yorkshire 07957 802089 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
30 Sep - 2 Oct Gloucester, Glos AGM Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No
30 Sep - 2 Oct Little Budworth, Cheshire Treasure Hunt Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
30 Sep - 2 Oct Weeley, Essex Homesteads Pairs Fishing North Essex 07909 827183 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk Yes
30 Sep - 7 Oct Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos Holiday Rally Bedfordshire 07778 895434 Yes
1 - 1 Oct Arundel, West Sussex AGM West Sussex 01243 606564 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
2 - 9 Oct Leiston, Su olk You Sea As You Please Iv North Essex 07795 176768 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk Yes
5 - 7 Oct Weston On Trent, Derbyshire AGM Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
5 - 9 Oct Kessingland, Su olk Late Holiday Rally Norfolk 07511 896910 norfolkcentre.co.uk Yes
6 - 9 Oct Staxton, N Yorks Jack’s Challenge Part 2 East Yorkshire 07850 772784 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
6 - 9 Oct Chester, Cheshire Chester Shopping Weekend Mid West Yorkshire 07484 622300 www.midwestyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes
6 - 10 Oct Perth, Perthshire SCC AGM Scottish Division 01292 261103 www.thescottishcaravanclub.com Yes
7 - 9 Oct Sheerness, Kent East Kent Centre AGM East Kent 01227 471325 www.eastkentcentre.co.uk No
7 - 9 Oct Pickering, N Yorks Pickering War Weekend Mid West Yorkshire 01709 815880 www.midwestyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
7 - 9 Oct Bude, Cornwall 67th AGM Devon & Cornwall 07553 931754 Yes
7 - 9 Oct Bexhill, East Sussex South East Region AGM East Sussex 07788 784944 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
7 - 9 Oct Pensford, Somerset AGM Avon 07852 583322 www.avoncentre.co.uk No
7 - 9 Oct Burford, Oxfordshire AGM
7 - 9 Oct The Orchards, Isle of Wight On The Wrox Isle Of Wight www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk Yes
7 - 9 Oct Long Sutton, Somerset AGM Somerset 07919 353236 www.somersetcentrecamc.org No
7 - 9 Oct Fazeley, Sta ordshire AGM Midland 07790 956636 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
7 - 9 Oct Collingham, Notts Free & Easy Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
7 - 9 Oct Lyneham, Wiltshire AGM Wiltshire 01793 850117 No
7 - 9 Oct Llandovery, Carmarthenshire Relaxing Weekend West Wales 07759 113681 www.westwalescentre.co.uk Yes
7 - 9 Oct Copt Oak, Leicestershire AGM Rally Leicestershire 07856 164489 www.lccmc.org.uk No
7 - 9 Oct Henlow, Beds Relaxing Weekend Bedfordshire 07734 663221 No
7 - 9 Oct Binton, Warks AGM West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
7 - 9 Oct Cogenhoe, Northants Rally Forum Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No
7 - 9 Oct Brecon, Powys Weekend Rally South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk Yes
7 - 9 Oct Onneley, Sta ordshire Onneley Cheshire 07762 736129 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
7 - 9 Oct Allostock, Cheshire Spanish Fiesta Take 3 Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
7 - 9 Oct Chepstow, Gwent Harvest Rally Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk No
7 - 9 Oct Knaresborough, N Yorks Quite Weekend Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 No
7 - 10 Oct Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire Quite Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk Yes
8 - 8 Oct St. Leonards, Dorset Edcc AGM East Dorset 01202 386881 eastdorset.org No
8 - 10 Oct York, N Yorks Ampleforth North Yorkshire 07890 286032 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes
8 - 15 Oct Hunstanton, Norfolk Holiday Break Herts 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk Yes
9 - 15 Oct Carlisle, Cumbria Holiday Rally North Lancashire 01772 615621 www.northlancashirecentre.co.uk Yes
- 17 Oct Musselburgh, Edinburgh Fall In The Burgh
- 20 Oct
22 - 30 Oct Hayling Island, Hampshire Half-term Holiday East Sussex 07792 988441 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
23 - 30 Oct St Austell, Cornwall Pentewan Sands Devon & Cornwall 07772 428793 Yes
26 - 30 Oct Powburn, Northumberland Halloween Venue 2022 Northumberland 07912 013439 Yes
27 - 30 Oct Osbaldwick York, N Yorks Halloween In York Yorkshire Pennine 01709 879117 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk No
28 - 30 Oct Pocklington, East Riding Pocklington Cricket Club East Yorkshire 01964 550947 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
28 - 30 Oct Winthorpe, Notts Halloween Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
28 - 30 Oct Nether Whitacre, Warks Halloween East Warwickshire 07947 171724 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No
28 - 30 Oct Midhurst, West Sussex A Quiet Weekend West Sussex 01903 200218 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
28 - 30 Oct Badshot Lea, Surrey Halloween Berkshire 07940 717469 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
28 - 30 Oct Kineton, Warks Hampton House Farm Midland 07853 930369 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
28 - 30 Oct Wisbech St Marys, Cambs Spooky Halloween Weekend Mid-Anglia midanglia.org.uk No
28 - 30 Oct Broom, Beds Halloween Bedfordshire 07745 855159 No
28 - 30 Oct Princes Risborough, Bucks Ghosts And Ghouls Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club No
28 - 30 Oct Cardington, Beds Home Farm North London 07990 821581 www.northlondoncc.com No
28 - 30 Oct Whitley, Cheshire Halloween South Lancashire 07702 566342 www.southlancscentre.com Yes
28 - 30 Oct Catterick, N Yorks Halloween North Yorkshire 07780 697345 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
28 - 30 Oct Doncaster, S Yorks Halloween South Yorkshire 01709 549076 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
28 - 30 Oct Harrietsham, Kent Halloween South London 07811 128705 www.southlondoncentre.com No
28 - 30 Oct Siddington, Cheshire Spooky Nights Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
28 - 30 Oct Llanarth, Gwent Halloween Rally Gwent 07968 232604 gwentcentre.co.uk No
28 - 31 Oct Much Marcle, Glos Quiet Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No
3 - 6 Nov St Ives, Cambs Bonfire Spectacular Mid-Anglia 07816 893340 midanglia.org.uk No
3 - 6 Nov Portland, Dorset Dinner Dance West Dorset 01460 76440 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
4 - 6 Nov Epworth, Lincolnshire Spectacular Fire Works Yorkshire Pennine 07792 388577 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk No
4 - 6 Nov Sixpenny Handley, Wiltshire Fireworks & Best Display East Dorset 01202 256831 eastdorset.org Yes
4 - 6 Nov Stratford Upon Avon, Warks Fireworks Night South Sta ordshire 07922 171925 southsta scaravanclub.co.uk Yes
4 - 6 Nov Sailsbury, Wiltshire Fire & Freeze Wiltshire 07824 901751 No
4 - 6 Nov Brockham, Surrey Brockham Fireworks West Sussex 01903 200218 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No
4 - 6 Nov Ruckinge, Kent Bonfire Rally East Kent 07923 016893 www.eastkentcentre.co.uk No
4 - 6 Nov Stourport-on-severn, Worcs Astley Village Hall Midland 07806 780279 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
4 - 6 Nov Walesby, Notts Bonfire Rally Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
4 - 6 Nov Ashbourne, Derbyshire Bonfire Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
4 - 6 Nov Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Ta Relaxing Rally West Wales 07568 588323 www.westwalescentre.co.uk Yes
4 - 6 Nov Cardington, Beds Non-firework Rally Bedfordshire 07864 356002 No
4 - 6 Nov Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan Fireworks Rally South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk No
4 - 6 Nov Bury, Lancashire Free & Easy South Lancashire 07597 094157 www.southlancscentre.com Yes
4 - 6 Nov Auckley, S Yorks Bonfire South Yorkshire 07976 515 976 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
4 - 6 Nov Chelford, Cheshire Bonfire, Astle Park Cheshire 07861 389130 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
4 - 6 Nov Sa ron Walden, Essex Bait And Bangers North Essex 01206 502184 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk
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10 - 13 Nov North Newton, Somerset Carnival Invite East Dorset 07987 973284 eastdorset.org Yes
10 - 13 Nov Dri eld, East Riding Grand Firework Party East Yorkshire 01964 564997 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
11 - 13 Nov Great Bourton, Oxfordshire Remembrance Sunday East Warwickshire 07443 535549 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk Yes
11 - 13 Nov Scott’s Gap, Northumberland Last Quite Weekend Northumberland 07912 013439 No
11 - 13 Nov Rye, East Sussex Bonfire Rally East Sussex 07858 780000 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
11 - 13 Nov Cheddar, Somerset Bonfire Rally Avon 07896 875002 www.avoncentre.co.uk No
11 - 13 Nov Warwick, Warks Warwick Marching Band Midland 07853 930369 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
11 - 13 Nov Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan Fun Weekend West Wales 07968 439145 www.westwalescentre.co.uk Yes
11 - 13 Nov Ipswich, Su olk Anglia Region Rally & AGM Su olk 01206 851996 www.su olkcentre.org.uk No
11 - 13 Nov Coedkernew, Newport Weekend Rally South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk Yes
11 - 13 Nov Princes Risborough, Bucks AGM Dinner Dance Rally Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club No
11 - 13 Nov North Petherton, Somerset Carnival Time West Dorset 07966 037402 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
11 - 13 Nov Siddington, Cheshire Cabaret (only!) Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
11 - 13 Nov Wrexham, Wrexham The Plassey Cheshire 07977 097724 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
11 - 13 Nov Darlington, N Yorks Dinner Dance North Yorkshire 01325 461491 www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk
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13 - 15 Nov Staveley, Derbyshire Walking, Sightseeing Derbyshire 07846 250501 derbyscmcentre.co.uk Yes
16 - 20 Nov Osbaldwick, N Yorks York Christmas Markets Cumbria 07925 252411 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk No
17 - 20 Nov Bridlington, East Riding South Cli
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18 - 20 Nov Ryde, Isle of Wight The Posh One Isle Of Wight www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk
155903 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk Yes
18 - 20 Nov Ipswich, Su olk End Of Season North Essex 07795 275273 www.northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No
18 - 20 Nov Grassington, N Yorks Dinner Dance Yorkshire Dales
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24 - 27 Nov Osbaldwick, N Yorks
564997 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
25 - 27 Nov Drax, N Yorks Tinsel And Turkey Rally Yorkshire Pennine 07792 388577 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk No
25 - 27 Nov Tredegar Park, Newport
25 - 27 Nov Warminster, Wiltshire Festival Of Lights
25 - 27 Nov Slimbridge, Glos Christmas Lights Avon 01179 586060 www.avoncentre.co.uk Yes
25 - 27 Nov Longleat, Wiltshire Festival Of Lights Avon 07401 612221 www.avoncentre.co.uk Yes
25 - 27 Nov Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
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25 - 27 Nov Cheltenham, Glos Weekend Rally South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk
25 - 27 Nov Cranage, Cheshire Karaoke Cheshire 07888 897567 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
25 - 27 Nov Bickerton, Cheshire St Andrew’s Dancing Cheshire 07923 066364 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk
25 - 27 Nov Bangor On Dee, Wrexham Winter Betting Cheshire 07977 097724 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk
25 - 27 Nov Meathop, Cumbria Dickensian Weekend Cumbria 07714 549806 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk
30 Nov - 4 Dec Cayton, N Yorks Killerby Old Hall Rally East Yorkshire 01723 583541 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk
1 - 4 Dec Clyro, Herefordshire
2 - 4 Dec Dinton, Wiltshire Bavarian Theme East Dorset 01202 386881 eastdorset.org No
2 - 4 Dec Wythall, Worcs Christmas Shopping East Warwickshire 07818 691112 www.eastwarwickshirecentre.co.uk Yes
2 - 4 Dec Bexhill, East Sussex Christmas Party East Sussex 07792 988441 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
2 - 4 Dec Bewdley, Worcs Yew Tree Farm Midland 07899 926760 www.midlandcentre.co.uk Yes
2 - 4 Dec Derby, Derbyshire Christmas Party Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No
2 - 4 Dec Princes Risborough, Bucks Christmas Party Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 www.buckscaravan.club No
2 - 4 Dec Watford, Herts Turkey And Tinsel North London 07990 821581 www.northlondoncc.com No
2 - 4 Dec Rainford, Merseyside Christmas Party South Lancashire 07741 249949 www.southlancscentre.com Yes
2 - 4 Dec Wareham, Dorset Christmas Celebration West Dorset 07974 168717 www.westdorsetcentre.com Yes
2 - 4 Dec Allostock, Cheshire Pre Xmas @allostock Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
2 - 4 Dec Little Budworth, Cheshire Elm Cottage Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk Yes
2 - 4 Dec Woodford, Cheshire Family Christmas Party Cheshire 07512 135404 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
2 - 4 Dec Chelmsford, Essex A Lot Like Christmas South Essex 07725 162712 www.secc-online.org.uk No
2 - 5 Dec Cheltenham, Glos Christmas Shopping Somerset 07919 353236 www.somersetcentrecamc.org Yes
3 - 3 Dec Eldwick, W Yorks Children’s Party Yorkshire Dales 07702 019003 No
3 - 5 Dec Brixham, Devon Christmas Party Fun Devon & Cornwall 07825 000053 Yes
7 - 11 Dec Pickering, N Yorks Christmas Time Pickering East Yorkshire 01723 583541 www.eastyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes
8 - 13 Dec Pooley Bridge, Cumbria Christmas Party Rally Cumbria 07738 057118 www.cumbria-centre.co.uk Yes
9 - 11 Dec Airmyn, N Yorks Christmas Starts Here Yorkshire Pennine 01709 879117 www.yorkshirepennine.co.uk No
9 - 11 Dec Stratford-upon-avon, Warks Family Christmas Party Midland 07790 956636 www.midlandcentre.co.uk Yes
9 - 11 Dec Ampthill, Beds Christmas Party Herts 01767 640263 www.Hertscentre.co.uk No
9 - 11 Dec Winthorpe, Notts Christmas Social Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
9 - 11 Dec Maidenhead, Berkshire Christmas Party Berkshire 07920 728 733 www.berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No
9 - 11 Dec Brighton, East Sussex Xmas Shopping South London 07811 128705 www.southlondoncentre.com Yes
9 - 11 Dec Onneley, Sta ordshire Fire Up Christmas Cheshire 07974 107078 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
9 - 11 Dec Marsden, W Yorks Christmas Meal Yorkshire Dales 07733 338033 No
9 - 12 Dec St Anne’s On Sea, Lancs Turkey And Tinsel South Lancashire 07835 705748 www.southlancscentre.com Yes
16 - 18 Dec Copt Oak, Leicestershire Last Fling Rally Leicestershire 07856 164489 www.lccmc.org.uk No
16 - 18 Dec Hatfield, S Yorks Christmas Party South Yorkshire 07753 101297 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No
23 - 27 Dec Cookhill, Worcs Christmas Rally Midland 07875 097855 www.midlandcentre.co.uk No
27 Dec - 1 Jan 23 Horton, Swansea New Year Rally West Wales 07397 390170 www.westwalescentre.co.uk Yes
27 Dec - 1 Jan 23 Pontlliw, Swansea New Year Fun West Wales 07780 468827 www.westwalescentre.co.uk No
27 Dec - 2 Jan 23 Steyning, West Sussex New Year East Sussex 07788 784944 www.eastsussexcc.org.uk No
28 Dec - 1 Jan 23 Siddington, Cheshire Siddington New Year Cheshire 07861 389130 www.cheshirecentre.co.uk No
28 Dec - 2 Jan 23 Llanarth, Monmouthshire See In The New Year 2023! Gwent 07908 782740 Gwentcentre.co.uk No
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20 - 22 Jan 23 Marsden, W Yorks Burns Night Yorkshire Dales 07733 338033 No
3 - 5 Feb 23 Garstang, Lancashire Dinner Dance South Lancashire 07702 566342 www.southlancscentre.com No
10 - 12 Feb 23 Winthorpe, Notts Valentines Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No
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24 - 26 Feb 23 Newquay, Cornwall Dinner & Dance 2023 Devon & Cornwall 07813 696670 No