Caravan and Motorhome Club Magazine – February 2022

NEW YEAR GETAWAYS

What will you do in 2022? Check out our inspirational ideas inside...

GREAT SCOTS!

A seven-site tour of the beautiful north-east

TOTALLY DRIVEN New towcar savings, plus automotive kit showcase

TREASURE MEMORIES Meet the motorhoming metal detectorist

Inspiring your adventures

Why choose Adria?

If you are seeking freedom and adventure, owning a caravan or motorhome is a great choice.

YOUR VEHICLE. Freedom and adventures when you want it, just plan your getaways and go!

YOUR ACCOMMODATION. Travel with family and/or friends, with your things and to your standards, in your own environment.

YOUR ITINERARY. Independent travel, your own itinerary, nd your own places away from the crowds.

YOUR ADVENTURES. Life changes with an Adria caravan or motorhome, offering endless possibilities for your adventures.

YOUR PEACE OF MIND. Adria is one of Europe’s leading caravan manufacturers, with over 600,000 recreational vehicles produced since 1965.

Please contact your nearest Adria dealership for more information: www.adria.co.uk/dealer-network

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WELCOME

Gary Martin says:

After a period of relative sluggishness, I have resolved to be more active during 2022. And reading this month s issue has given me all the inspiration I need!

Jane McGowan s feature on pages 38-39 outlines a variety of challenges I (or you!) could consider this year –from a three-peaks walk to an off-road bike odyssey – and all are easily accessible from Club sites.

“ Sometimes just going outside can give you a lift ”

The fittest among you might like to check out Jonathan Manning s cycling special, highlighting his five favourite hilly rides. Again, there is a Club site attached to each of these challenges – you can find more detailed instructions within our new, improved Magazine App (free to download from the App Store or Google Play).

Of course activities don t have to be lung-bursting to be good for you.

Sometimes, just going outside can give you a lift. On pages 58-60 you can find out how to tour some of our most famous cities using an e-scooter – and we already know how an electric bike can help you get out and about if you don t fancy doing all the work yourself. Remember there are some great offers on Raleigh and Haibike e-bikes available through the Member Offers section of the Club website (camc.com/offers).

For something a little different, take a look at our interview with metal detectorist Brian Cross (pages 62-63) – as well as the promise of finding treasure, his hobby offers the perfect opportunity to get back to nature.

Enjoy the issue!

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Step inside and compare hundreds of new for 2022 vehicles

Learn how to tow and manoeuvre safely with the help of trained experts

Buy must-have accessories and gadgets

Discover new UK and European campsites, destinations and holiday parks

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

TOURING

26 UK SITES

Jonathan Manning embarks on a seven-site tour of fabulous north-eastern Scotland

DIRECTORY UPDATES Updates to your Sites Directory & Handbook

Nick Harding heads to Germany

ACTIVITY BREAKS

How e-scooters can add an extra dimension to city sightseeing

15 HEADLINES

Club and industry updates

The latest from around the network

Plan your worldwide and European breaks

SPECIALS

38 UP FOR A CHALLENGE?

Stretch yourself in 2022 by signing up for a walk/run/bike ride...

62 TREASURE HUNT

How motorhoming and metal detecting can go hand in hand

74 LOOKING BACK

John Rankin reports on his hybrid towcar/Coachman combination

78 PEDAL POINTERS

Cycle routes that include inclines

82 THE APPRENTICE – PART 2

Lee Davey learns the ropes during a caravan service

REGULARS

9 DIRECTOR GENERAL’S VIEW

Nick Lomas on recent changes to the rules relating to towing

10 YOUR PHOTOS

A selection of images from your touring adventures

12 CLUB MATTERS

A new booking experience

50 MEMBER OFFERS

Discounts on cars and motoring kit

53 LETTERS

Your comments and views

64 COUNTRY MATTERS

David Chapman reports on the delicate Caledonian Forest

68 PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Motoring essentials

70 MOTORHOME TEST

Auto-Sleeper Warwick XL

80 PRACTICAL

Off-grid touring

85 ASK YOUR CLUB

Your technical questions answered

87 CENTRE LINES

News from Club Centres

91 PUZZLES

A selection of brainteasers

96 CROSSWORD

A chance to win Club gift vouchers

102 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

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114 TAIL LIGHTS

The weird, wacky and wonderful world of touring

116 CYCLE ROUTE

Jonathan Manning rides from Carsington Water Club site

118 CENTRE RALLY GUIDE

Details of all the Centre Rallies due to take place in 2022

Claim your exclusive discount and save up to £135 on Raleigh bikes and eBikes, including the stylish Raleigh Array. Terms & conditions apply. Visit camc.com/raleigh for details.

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OPINION

Nick Lomas says:

If you tow a caravan, trailer or horse box, the government has made things a whole lot simpler. Legislation came into force towards the end of last year allowing anyone with a standard driving licence to tow any trailer up to a maximum mass of 3,500kg (subject to the towing vehicle s limit of course

But although your licence might say you can tow, there are a number of important things to consider in terms of safety and the law. As well as car towing capacity (which is set by the manufacturer drivers should note that where long, high-sided caravans are concerned, years of experience at the

“ There are things to consider in terms of safety and the law ”

Club suggest that – regardless of the legal limit – it is safer for the towcar to be noticeably heavier than the caravan.

Our guidelines for many years have been to limit the maximum weight of the caravan to of the car s kerbweight, particularly for those with limited towing experience. The Club’s outfit matching service (available online or by calling our technical team is a great free resource that shows you the options that match your car or caravan of choice.

The positives from the change are that those who passed their driving test from 1997 onwards now have similar towing rights with a private car/light van to those who passed before that date.

The drawback is that thousands of people used to take separate tests which demanded a level of competency when towing a vehicle and knowledge of the standards required. Such training is now not required to obtain a standard licence.

The Club, of course, has offered Practical Caravanning and Caravan Manoeuvring Courses for decades at over a dozen locations across the UK. Feedback from successful participants shows they gain a huge level of confidence from taking just a day or a day-and-a-half of training. Once you have taken a course you qualify for discounts on caravan cover and car insurance too.

So if you would like to improve your skills and make your towing experience safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable – after all, it is about having a relaxing and enjoyable holiday – then do consider a course. You can find out more and book online at camc.com/advice.

YOUR PHOTOS

Your most memorable touring moments caught on camera

SNOW PLACE LIKE THE LAKES

Just had a lovely weekend at Troutbeck Head Club site. Here is an image of the site with the stunning Blencathra range in the background.

Alan Gibson

Want to see your photo in a future issue? Send your images to camc.com/ inspiringadventures or tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #inspiringadventures

GOLD N’ DELICIOUS

Autumn colours are beautiful this time of year. If visiting Crieff in Perthshire there’s a lovely walk (Lady Mary’s Walk) along the river. Easily reached from either of the two Killin sites (Maragowan and Clachan).

Eric Ness

PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

This photo of my son, Lucas, was taken by his older brother, Morgan, while we were staying at Black Knowl Club Campsite in the New Forest. Both boys are always taking unusual pics – all is not as it seems at first glance. (The top pic is the reflection!)

Black Knowl is a fantastic site – we will definitely be back again. Fiona Turvey

Cumbria

Hampshire

Perthshire

WEATHERING THE STORM

Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers gets a shower as the surf is up in Scarborough. Staying for the weekend in our motorhome, we went into the town and saw this moving sculpture as the waves broke over the promenade. Nearest Club site: Cayton Village.

Max Rowe

VERY CAPABLE INDEED

The sun sets on the ‘Capability’ Browndesigned landscape at Audley End House and Gardens in Saffron Walden. Nearest Club site: Cambridge Cherry Hinton.

Jan Brown

FULL STEAM AHEAD

A visit to Pickering and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is always worth it. (Nearest Club sites: The Howard, Rosedale Abbey and Scarborough West Ayton.)

Neil Hill

CAT’S AMAZING!

Rainbow over Derwentwater from Catbells in the Lake District. The view was incredible but the rainbow was the icing on the cake. Nearest Club site: Borrowdale.

Neville Ringrose

North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

Cumbria

Essex

A simpler way to book

e ve listened to your feedback and are making it even easier to plan and book your UK getaways

This year we’re launching a new, simplified UK booking experience. Following extensive member research and listening to your feedback, we’ve developed a system that will make holiday planning and booking even easier than before – so all you have to do is have a good time! We ve already introduced you to some of the improvements that are coming via our Sites News pages – but the project is progressing quickly and we’re now able to announce all the key areas of improvement due in the first half of 2022...

MORE AVAILABILITY

Our new deposit system will reduce the number of speculative bookings, freeing up pitches and giving you more choice.

NEW INTERACTIVE MAP

You’ ll be able to search for campsites across the UK and Europe. We’ve created a quick and easy way to find and compare sites, then book your next getaway.

BOOK MULTIPLE CAMPSITES

A faster, seamless system will allow you to book multiple campsites at the same time.

PITCH CHOICE

Secure your favourite type of pitch – you will be able to choose between grass and hardstanding pitches at the time of booking.

FAST CHECK-IN

Check-ins on site will be speedier thanks to pre-arrival payments.

The number of UK site nights that are cancelled every year – the new deposit system will help with this by reducing speculative bookings

Bridlington, by Pat Davies

Dunnet Bay, by the Jackson family

Trewethett Farm, by Alethea Preston-Hood

New interactive map

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here, we explain some of the improvements coming your way...

WHY IS THE CLUB INTRODUCING DEPOSITS?

The introduction of deposits coupled with cancellation terms and conditions will help improve availability and address a rise in cancellations in recent years. You can read more about why the Club is introducing deposits at camc.com/bookingexperience

CAN I BOOK MORE THAN ONE CAMPSITE STAY IN ONE GO?

Yes, you’ll be able to book multiple campsites and dates at the same time within one ‘basket’ booking. You could also book multiple stays at the same site for different dates and durations.

CAN I PAY FOR MY STAY BEFORE ARRIVAL?

Yes. When the new booking system is introduced it will be set up to automatically take your balance the night before arrival, unless you opt out. If you opt out, you can pay the balance on arrival, or, you can pay part or all of your balance earlier if you wish via 'manage my booking'.

WILL I BE ABLE TO BOOK ALL TYPES OF PITCH, INCLUDING HARDSTANDING OR GRASS STANDARD PITCHES?

Yes. When the new system is introduced, all guests will be able to pre-book all types of pitch.

WHAT IS THE INTERACTIVE MAP?

It will offer you a quicker and easier way to find and compare multiple campsites. You’ll be able to search your preferred geographical areas and find your perfect campsite quickly.

We’ll continue to provide the latest updates in the magazine each month, but you can stay up-to-date with progress and read more frequently asked questions at camc.com/bookingexperience.

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Members invited to share their views in recent years to help define the areas of the booking experience needing improvement

The number of focus groups and testing sessions held with members to help refine the booking system improvements

New Club App

To further improve your overall booking experience we’re introducing a new Club App, bringing all the benefits of membership into the palm of your hand! It will enable you to search for and book sites as well as manage all your UK and overseas holidays in one easy-to-use application.

The new Club App will replace the popular UK Sites App (which has been downloaded more than 450,000 times and was used by members to make 190,000 bookings during 2021), bringing you an even better user experience.

As well as planning and booking your UK and overseas holidays, you’ll be able to find inspiration for your next trip; manage your bookings; access member offers, cover and insurance services; and use your handy Digital Membership Card.

The new Club App will be free to download onto your smartphone or tablet via Google Play and the App Store. Non-members will be able to join our Club within the new Club App and existing members will be able to access the membership renewal page via our website.

We’ll let you know as soon as the new Club App is ready to download – there are so many great new features we can’t wait to share it!

Clumber Park, by Naomi Mann

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Headlines

The latest stories from the touring world

Changes made to towing rules

You may have already read the column on page 9 of this issue, in which the Club’s Director General, Nick Lomas, discusses recent legislation that changed the rules relating to towing.

To recap, the rules changed on 16 December 2021. In short, if you passed your car driving test from 1 January 1997, you’re now allowed to tow trailers (including a caravan) up to a maximum mass of 3,500kg (subject, of course, to the towing vehicle’s limit). You are not affected by these changes if you passed your driving test before 1 January 1997.

The Government has announced that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will update any relevant driving licence records automatically; if the change affects you, you do not need to contact the DVLA for this to happen. You will get category BE

DRIVER TRAINING COURSES IN 2022

Whether you’re new to caravanning or motorhoming or you just need a refresher, the Club’s Covid-Secure training courses offer practical advice for all. Running from February to November at 14 locations across the UK, each training course provides instruction on safety and technique and is taught by the Club’s friendly, expert instructors (who are also members).

The courses available are: n Practical Caravanning (£194) n Caravan Manoeuvring (£164) n Motorhome Manoeuvring (£194)

The caravan and motorhome manoeuvring courses each take less than seven hours, while the Practical Caravanning course (for people who are completely new to caravanning) is completed within 10 hours split over two days. The courses are run at centres in Askham Bryan, Burnley, Bury St Edmunds, Darlington, Dumfries, Figheldean, Llanelli, Llay, Macclesfield, Newark, Plumpton, Winchester, Worcester and Stoke Climsland.

added to your driving licence when you next apply for a new driving licence.

For a full rundown of the new rules, please see the Ask Your Club feature on page 85 of this issue.

Participants also benefit from the opportunity to save 5% on the Club’s Caravan Cover, motorhome insurance and car insurance for a new policy or at the next renewal (evidence of course completion is required). They also receive the Club’s Essential Guide to Touring for free, which is jam-packed with lots of useful information and normally costs £16. Please visit camc.com/courses, call 01342 336666 or email events@camc.com for more information.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

At the time of going to press, cases of Covid-19 have been increasing across the UK and overseas, largely driven by the Omicron variant. Please rest assured that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our members, guests, staff and the communities in which our campsites operate. We ask that members continue to wear face coverings as per Government guidelines, and observe social distancing wherever possible during this time. We are constantly monitoring UK and overseas guidelines and we regularly post updates on our website. To read about our Covid Secure Commitment and access the latest advice please see camc. com/coronavirusinformation.

We appreciate your patience and understanding and we will continue to review our UK Club campsite network operations in line with Government advice.

On the APP ! A SPECIAL DAY IN BERKSHIRE

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, you’ll be able to access the Centre Rallies Guide 2022 which lists rallies planned by the Club’s Centres by date. You can also read about a cycle route from Carsington Water Club Campsite in Derbyshire on the app – why not give it a try after the site reopens in March? There’s a video to accompany our test of the Auto-Sleeper Warwick XL van conversion, plus footage of the Club sites that feature in this month’s grand tour of Scotland (see pages 26-35). Don’t miss out!

SHOWTIME

FEBRUARY

22-27 Birmingham: Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show, NEC, Birmingham (NCC Events, see ccmshow.co.uk)

MARCH

18-20 Yorkshire: The Yorkshire Motorhome & Campervan Show, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate (Warners Group, see outandaboutlive.co.uk or call 01778 391123).

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.

There were celebrations at Henley Four Oaks campsite in December when Club member Sarah Beale received an MBE from HRH The Princess Royal at a presentation ceremony in Windsor Castle.

The MBE was awarded to Sarah – a prominent figure in the Girlguiding movement in Cumbria – in HM The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020, in recognition for her services to girls and young women during the Covid-19 pandemic. Congratulations!

You recommend... Ilminster

Your views on a gem of a site in Somerset

“For the first time my husband and I decided to try a seasonal pitch booking... From May through to September we visited and stayed several times. We walked the stunning coastal path and the Blackdown Hills, enjoyed Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and Seaton. We visited Glastonbury, Wells, Exeter, Exmouth and scores of pretty villages. On each return we came back to find our pitch beautifully maintained.”

(Review date: October 2021)

“Mandy and Sue are very friendly and helpful as well as professional

The National Trust s Barrington Court

in everything they do. The site is perfectly placed to visit the local attractions with several National Trust properties nearby. Have already booked for next season.”

(September 2021)

“Great walks along the quiet lanes around the site for dog walks or try Castle Neroche a short drive away for a fabulous forest walk. Some really outstanding pubs nearby – The Candlelight Inn... and The Eagle (masquerading as a pub but a really authentic Italian).”

(August 2021)

GLASGOW SHOW CANCELLED

The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show 2022, which had been due to take place at Glasgow’s SEC from 3-6 February, has been cancelled. The event will now take place from 2-5 February 2023 at the same venue. Organisers QD Events stated that ticket holders will be contacted and offered the chance to keep their tickets for next year or receive a full refund.

A new show called Go Explore, which had been planned for March 2022 at Farnborough International, has also moved to 2023.

RALLIES SUPPLEMENT

The Centre Rallies Guide 2022 is included with the February issue of the Club Magazine on the Club Magazine App (see above left for details), but you can also download a copy or view it online by heading to camc. com/whats-on/events

If you haven’t been on a Centre rally before, why not make 2022 the year you try one? You can find out more about the Club’s local Centres, including contact details for your nearest group, at camc.com/centres

Sarah Beale and husband Paul Gregory

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The Wanderer pictured before and during her restoration

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Stories from the Club’s Collection

Many members who have visited the Club’s Broadway site since 2013 will have caught a glimpse of the world’s first purpose-built leisure caravan, The Wanderer. The iconic caravan was bequeathed to the Club by Miss Ottoline Gordon Stables, daughter of its original owner, Dr William Gordon Stables, in 1961, after which it was fully restored. Yet documents and letters held in the Club’s historic collection, hosted at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, show how incredibly fortunate we are that the caravan survives to this day.

Built in 1885-1886 by the Bristol Wagon Works company to Dr Gordon Stables’ specifications, it was sold at auction following his death in 1910. As it had immediately been repurchased by the family, I had long held the assumption that it was bought for their use, but a recently discovered newspaper report outlines how Miss Gordon Stables attended the Club’s 1911 Coulsdon Meet, where she advertised the caravan for sale. She was unable to find a buyer and, by the 1950s (the caravan spent many years in storage), Miss Gordon Stables was

KIMBERLEY LAUNCHES NEW SPECIALS

still seeking a new home for her father’s beloved and historic caravan. The Wanderer was gradually falling into disrepair and, with mounting storage costs, she sadly gave an instruction to destroy it in 1959.

News of its destruction was contradicted following the bequest to the Club in 1961 – and it was discovered intact in Maidstone, Kent. The caravan was subsequently fully restored to its former glory, and in 1964 it went on display in the city where it was originally built, at Bristol Industrial Museum. Today The Wanderer lives at Broadway as a lasting reminder of the origins of the pastime.

Find out more about the history of The Wanderer on our blog at nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/category/ caravan-and-motorhome-club-collection.

Angela Willis

NEW TRAIL LINKS KEY SCOTTISH SITES

UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization – has launched a new digital trail that links together some of Scotland’s most iconic, diverse and culturally significant sites.

Scotland’s UNESCO Trail features the country’s 13 place-based UNESCO designations, which include World Heritage Sites, Biospheres, Global Geoparks and Creative Cities. The aim is to take visitors on a cultural journey that showcases Scotland’s history, its contributions to science,

music, design and literature, and its nature and cities.

The project has been designed to support ambitions to create a world-leading responsible tourism destination, and also to encourage visitors to stay longer.

The digital trail – which is available at visitscotland.com/ unesco-trail – includes information about attractions such as the Forth Bridge (left) and the Antonine Wall (the Roman Empire’s most northerly frontier, above), both of which could be visited while staying at Strathclyde Country Park and Edinburgh Club sites or The Woods Affiliated Site. If you are planning a tour in Scotland it is worth a look... and you may also want to check our feature starting on page 26 for further inspiration!

Caravan and motorhome dealership Kimberley has launched a new series of dealer specials. Included in the selection are models that leading brands Coachman, Xplore, Compass and Swift have tailored to Kimberley’s own specification. They are available at its Nottingham, Darlington and recently-opened Chesterfield branches (with the option to pre-order for the 2022 or 2023 season).

Chris Lowe, director at Kimberley, said: “We’re delighted to be bringing new caravans and motorhomes to the market – including the completely restyled Coachman Kimberley, Compass Kensington and Swift Icon and Icon Trend – in what is an incredibly difficult time for many businesses. I am particularly excited by the development of our new Xplore Activ range (pictured), which offers outstanding value in the growing lightweight caravan segment.”

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A GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE?

Solar Team Eindhoven, a team of 22 students from the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands that develops energy-efficient, solar-powered vehicles, has unveiled the Self-sustaining House on Wheels (SHOW) – a fully solar-powered motorhome.

SHOW is designed to be completely self-sufficient. When parked, the roof of the motorhome expands upwards and doubles the surface area of solar panels, generating enough electricity for driving, sanitation, cooking, use of electrical appliances such as the TV, and for charging mobile devices.

CENTRE TO EXPAND IN 2022

Hampshire-based Motorhome Dealer Group has announced plans to expand its VW Kamper Centre in 2022 in order to meet the increased demand for motorhomes and campervans. The existing site, which opened in 2011 and can be found next door to Countrywide Motorhomes in St Leonards, will include an extended forecourt, new workshops and new sales and administration offices.

While developing the vehicle, Solar Team Eindhoven has partnered with a number of companies operating within the leisure vehicle sector, including Thetford, which provided custom-made lightweight, energy-efficient products for cooking, cooling and sanitation.

While it may be some time before motorhomes like this one are readily available commercially, Solar Team tested its practicality during the autumn, taking the SHOW on a 3,000km road trip from Eindhoven to Tarifa on Spain’s south coast.

Celebrating the achievement, Solar Team Event Manager Tijn Ter Horst wrote: “In one

year, 22 students succeeded to design and build a Self-sustaining House On Wheels. We inspired the world to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable future in terms of energy and mobility.”

JUBILEE FUN IN THE

NEW FOREST

As previously reported, our ClubFest event in June 2022 has sold out. We have now closed the waiting list and those on the list will be contacted in due course when cancellations occur.

If you are looking for an alternative event this spring, a week of ‘Fun in the Forest’ at the New Forest Showground near Brockenhurst, Hampshire, may fit the bill, with the Motorhome & Campervan Show taking place from 3-5 June 2022 and other events being held during the week beginning 30 May.

Appletree Exhibitions will be organising afternoon teas, live music, a big screen to show coverage of Her Majesty The Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, plus attractions for kids including

pony rides, bouncy castles and dog agility displays. Local food and drink producers will also be in attendance selling beer, cider and snacks.

Day tickets for the main show cost £6 per adult, with discounts applicable if bought in bulk; children aged 16 and under go free. For more information and to buy tickets, please see appletreeexhibitions.co.uk.

The nearest Club campsites to the New Forest Showground are Black Knowl and New Forest Centenary. At the time of going to press a few pitches remained on certain days at Black Knowl during the week in question, with greater availability at New Forest Centenary.

HANDING OVER THE REINS

Having run the beautiful Furnace Farm Certificated location near Machynlleth in Wales for 48 years, owners John and Non Griffiths have decided to retire. But visitors need not despair – the site, which is within walking distance of attractions such as Furnace Falls, and Dyfi Furnace, is now in the hands of their son Gwyn!

“We have thoroughly enjoyed running the site over the years, it has meant meeting lots of interesting people, some becoming friends for life,” said Non. “We would like to thank all our customers, old and new, for supporting us over the years. We will leave with many wonderful memories. We are so pleased to hand over the running of the site to our son Gwyn and Glenda Jenkins... They are looking forward to welcoming you all, as from 1 April 2022.”

You can contact the site on 07895 413940 and henefail@ live.co.uk.

n There was an increase in the number of Certificated Locations on the UK network during 2021, with the total standing at 2,310 at the time of going to press (the figure was 2,260 at the start of the year). The 14 sites that joined in December 2021 were all completely new, contributing to a total of 121 new venues last year... and applications continue to be received at the Club. If you are interested in setting up your own CL please see our dedicated page at camc.com/setting-up-acertificated-location.

Your feedback counts!

Suggestions by members can help to shape the future of the Club in many ways. Here are some recent examples

Thank you for sharing your views on UK Club campsites with us during 2021. Between April and November almost 75,000 of you responded to our Welcome Home email survey, which asks you to provide feedback on everything from customer service to toilet blocks.

Emma Cox, the Club’s Head of Campsite Operations, explains the benefits of responding to the survey: “Our members make the Club what it is and to have direct feedback on how they view the campsite network is incredibly valuable. The survey drives our programme of continual improvement and is critical to the way we operate the campsites, not just now, but also in the future.”

With record numbers of visitors to UK Club campsites during 2021, it has been great to hear that overall your experiences have been really positive – reflected by average scores* of 8.8/10 for ‘Overall experience’ and 9.0/10 for ‘Customer service’, and visitors’ likelihood to recommend our campsites remains extremely high. Here are some examples of your feedback and the improvements we’ve been making as a result.

YOU SAID:

The facilities at some of our Club campsites were in need of an upgrade to ensure your stays are more comfortable and you have access to everything you needed while touring.

SO WE:

Continued our annual major redevelopment programme by carrying out significant improvement works at seven Club campsites last winter, in addition to the minor works we are continually rolling out across the network.

We are investing over £17m in redevelopments this year, including major works at Clumber Park, Morn Hill Winchester, Lady Margaret’s Park and Scarborough West Ayton Club Campsites. Find out more by visiting camc.com/redevelopments

Looe Club Campsite, by Lyndsey Phillips

Morn Hill Winchester will benefit from new facilities blocks and more

YOU SAID:

It would be handy to have a digital version of the membership card with you when touring.

SO WE:

Launched the Digital Membership Card in July last year. Your membership card is stored securely within our free UK Sites App and can be accessed via your smartphone. Many of you are already using it and it will also be in the new Club App being launched

Our Club Campsite Managers regularly use your feedback to enhance the services they offer. Kay and Rick Voller at Rowan Park Club Campsite said, “A couple of members commented they’d like to easily know which pitches are available on arrival, so we always highlight available pitches now, ensuring visitors can see at a glance what is free for them to choose from.”

very soon - see p13 or camc.com/ digitalmemcard for more details!

YOU SAID:

The Wi-Fi quality at certain sites could do with improvement to help you make the most of your stays.

SO WE:

Embarked on a huge broadband infrastructure investment project in 2021 to enhance the Wi-Fi provision at over 100 Club campsites. Find out more at camc.com/wifi

MORE CHANGES

There are other ways that your feedback has helped the Club during the past 12 months. Covid protocols: Members scored us 8.4/10* for our Covid communications and support, and your feedback has helped us tweak and improve both our on-site Covid Secure Commitment measures and how we

communicate about them. Future facilities: Feedback on our trial of offering bike hire at selected Club campsites was very positive. Your comments about premium pitches, electric vehicle charging and auto check-ins are also helping with our planning.

Insider tips: Your suggestions for things to see and do and places to eat near our sites are often featured in our site welcome packs and leaflets, Club magazine features, promotional emails and much more.

We need your feedback to continue improving Club campsites during 2022 and beyond, so please do keep sharing your experiences and comments with us. Look out for your Welcome Home email survey which you should receive a few days after your stay. Thank you!

*As at 30 November 2021

Experience Freedom

We also use your feedback to help improve and shape the expansion of our Experience Freedom glamping accommodation. We had nearly 1,200 responses to surveys last year, with 34% of visits from touring members and their family and friends. A key improvement we’ve made based on your comments is to introduce universally accessible glamping pods and cabins. Please keep your feedback coming as there are always things the Club can learn from and improve upon.

Improving WI - FI connectivity in 2022

We are investing in our on-site Wi-Fi service to ensure you have a better connected experience. Our project to upgrade over 100 Club campsites is well underway, with the improvements meaning faster connection speeds and more reliable Wi-Fi provision during your stays.

We’re pleased to report that 60 UK Club campsites have now been upgraded and more are awaiting final configuration. Nick Lomas, Director General of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, said: “I visited the Club campsite at Commons Wood in Welwyn Garden City in December 2021 and had a lengthy chat via Zoom from the campsite using the Wi-Fi and it worked flawlessly!”

Find out more and keep up to date with the latest progress at camc.com/wifi.

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BATH INSIDER TOURS, SOMERSET

DEALS ON DAYS OUT

As a member of the Club, you can take advantage of discounts by using the

Great Savings Guide

The Great Savings Guide, sponsored by MAYDAY UK Breakdown Cover, provided by Green Flag, is packed with discounts on attractions across the UK. You can also make savings at cafés and restaurants and with outdoor activity providers. This month we’ve highlighted activities you might like to try or places to visit with campsites nearby. Please see camc.com/greatsavingsguide for more details on all the offers mentioned as well as terms and conditions.

KESWICK ADVENTURES, CUMBRIA

This company runs exciting outdoor adventure activities in the Lake District, such as ghyll scrambling, canyoning, paddleboarding and kayaking. Club members receive a 10% discount off all adventure activities. Valid Monday to Friday outside of school holidays, and subject to availability and weather conditions. Minimum group of two. Please pre-book at keswickadventures.co.uk using the discount code provided at camc.com/greatsavingsguide.

Stay at: Troutbeck Head, Borrowdale, Dockray Meadow

LUDLOW CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE

Visit this ruined medieval fortification and learn all about its history – the list of former residents includes Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon. Club members receive 10% off full-price admission. Just present your Great Savings Guide voucher and valid membership card on arrival. Dogs on leads are welcome in the castle and on the Castle Café terrace.

Stay at: Ludlow Touring Park AS, Bromyard Downs, Moorhampton

STAG RESTAURANT AT KINLOCHEWE HOTEL, HIGHLANDS

Feeling peckish? Why not take advantage of a 5% discount at this friendly restaurant which serves delicious, locally-sourced food? The sample menu includes mouthwatering delights such as local venison casserole haggis and hieldaig hot smoked salmon while there s a huge selection of malt whiskies to select from ou ust have to pre-book by calling 01445 760253, mention the promotion when making your reservation and present a Great Savings Guide voucher and valid Club membership card on arrival. Valid every day for dinner reservations from 6-6.30pm.

See the sights of Bath in the company of an award-winning local guide on a fantastic, dog-friendly city tour. Club members enjoy complimentary pick-up and drop-off from Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park which is located about 30 minutes from the centre of Bath. The offer is valid for all afternoon Bath City Tours. (Please contact Bath Insider Tours if you would like to spend the whole day in Bath.) Places are limited to a maximum of six people. Pre-booking is required – call 0777 203 8233 to reserve your spot. Members must provide code (see camc.com/greatsavingsguide) at the point of booking.

Stay at: Bath Chew Valley AS

SKEGNESS NATURELAND SEAL SANCTUARY, LINCOLNSHIRE

This organisation rescues orphaned, injured and sick seal pups from local beaches – you can see them and learn more at Natureland. And there’s more: look out for the likes of meerkats and penguins, for example. Members enjoy a 10% discount off full-price admission. Please present your Great Savings Guide voucher and valid Caravan and Motorhome Club membership card on arrival. Dogs are allowed in some areas but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Stay at: Skegness Sands, Sutton-on-Sea

Don’t let a breakdown spoil your great day out! Our MAYDAY UK Breakdown Cover, provided by Green Flag, has been designed with the needs of our members in mind. Find out more at camc. com/mayday.

Stay at: Kinlochewe

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

See camc.com for the latest site information and follow official guidelines at all times. We also recommend that you check with businesses/attractions that are listed regarding opening dates/restrictions.

Bow Fiddle Rock, Portknockie

best of both worlds

Dotted with castles, distilleries and mountains, north-east Scotland will captivate lovers of both nature and culture. Jonathan Manning reports

Grantown-on-Spey Caravan Park

Affiliated Site

An immaculately maintained, tiered site with cabins and static caravans as well as touring pitches – the perfect basecamp for the Cairngorms National Park.

Pitches: 128

Member view

“Although the site is quite large, it felt small. The enormous choice of things to see and do is the huge draw.”

Stephen Rice

Site view

Terry Hazzard

Food & drink

“ With dense pine trees on either side, this could be Canada or Alaska... ”

“Lots of people come for walking and cycling – there’s a lovely route through Anagach Wood – as well as whisky and gin tours.”

The Pagoda, Seafield Avenue, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3JF

Contact: facebook.com, 01479 873877

Contact: grantownmuseum. co.uk, 01479 872478 Culture

Outdoor fun

Grantown Museum, Burnfield House, Burnfield Avenue, Grantown on Spey PH26 3HH

Dava Way, Grantown-on-Spey Contact: davaway.org.uk

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Mwith a broad high street and an impressive array of independent stores, from a hardware shop to a greengrocer’s, as well as the attractive-looking cafes and pubs that a popular tourist destination can support. It’s barely a five-minute stroll from the centre of town to Grantown-on-Spey Caravan Park, a large Affiliated Site (AS) carved into a hillside, with lodges and static caravans on its higher ground and generous, level pitches for tourers.

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Craggan Outdoors, Craggan Golf Course, Grantownon-Spey PH26 3NT Contact: cragganoutdoors. co.uk, 01479 873283

y first glimpse of the River Spey on the drive down from Inverness is thrilling. Shallow, wide and steady, the water sparkles whenever the sun breaks through the cloud. With dense pine trees on either side, this could be Canada or Alaska, an enticing sense of wilderness on the northern edge of the Cairngorms. The mountains of the National Park, including Ben Macdui – Britain’s second highest – brood a few miles to the south, while outdoorsy hubs Grantown, Aviemore and Kingussie hug the banks of the Spey.

Grantown-on-Spey is the first stop of this tour of north-east Scotland, a stone-built town

For some campers the site serves as a launchpad for the North Coast 500 route around the top of Scotland, which starts just a few miles away in Inverness, but to whizz through this area is to miss a trick. There are fabulous walks and bike rides on the site’s doorstep, including through Anagach Wood, a mature forest threaded with paths that lead

The Lairig Ghru route at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park

Above: this is prime walking country

BOOKING INFO

For the latest details and opening information for all our sites, please see camc.com

down to the Spey, and home to red squirrels, as well as the significantly rarer capercaillie and pine marten. For hikers and mountain bikers, the Dava Way is a hard-packed, disused railway line that can be followed for 24 miles from the site to Forres on the Moray coast, crossing the 1,050ft (320m) summit of Dava on the way.

WHISKY COUNTRY

The off-road trail offers a more direct route to the coast than the one I follow to Sunnybrae CL, along a road where the signs read like an optic run in a well-stocked gentlemen’s club. This is whisky country; half of Scotland’s distilleries are within a few miles of here, including household names

such as Glenfiddich, Aberlour and Cardhu. Well, when in Rome... I book a tour of The Glenlivet. The guide, Archie, is very keen on the definite article: this isn’t Glenlivet, but The Glenlivet, making clear that this is the only whisky from the valley of the River Livet allowed to use the Glenlivet name. The distillery itself feels like a swanky Mayfair hotel, with subtle lighting, perfectly polished bottles and rugged oak casks. Even the extra-tall copper stills are theatrical.

The tour is fascinating. The Glenlivet was the first licensed distillery in Scotland, opening legally in 1823, at a time when customs officers were engaged in a running battle with illegal stills and whisky

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Sunnybrae

Certificated Location

This small, very popular CL has sea views, hardstanding pitches, electric hook-ups and free Wi-Fi. Sites Directory & Handbook p516

Member view

“The site is next to a beach walk that keeps on giving, with little bays, rocks and rock pools.”

Chris and Heather Hopkinson

Site view

“It’s a lovely walk to Cullen then catch the bus back. And the Highland Games at Gordon Castle in May and the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival at Portsoy in June are both great events.” Michael Deering and Brenda Young

Food & drink

Portknockie Fish and Chip Shop, 7 Union Street, Portknockie AB56 4LF

Contact: portknockiechipshop. co.uk, 01542 841888

Culture

Buckie & District Fishing

Heritage Centre, 10 Cluny Place, Buckie AB56 1HB

Contact: buckieheritage.org, 01542 834702

Outdoor fun

Strathlene Golf Club, Portessie, Buckie AB56 4DJ

Contact: strathlenegolfclub. co.uk, 01542 831798

For the family

WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay, Fochabers, Moray IV32 7PJ Contact: dolphincentre.whales. org, 01343 820339

Fochabers, Moray IV32 7PJ dolphincentre.whales.

Art installation The Watchers, Cairngorms, by Jacqueline Marley

Left: the route to Ben Macdui

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Tony Gage

Huntly Castle Caravan Park

Affiliated Site

A 16-acre, award-winning site with family and adults-only zones. It’s an ideal basecamp for exploring the whisky and castle trails of the Grampian region.

Pitches: 59

Site view

“There’s a play park, Nordic ski centre, walks and bike rides within an easy walk from the park, and about 30 golf courses within 30 minutes’ drive.” Hugh Ballantyne

Food & drink

“ I resolve to save my miniatures for a clear night, when I’ll sit outside the awning and gaze at the stars ”

The Northern Lights visible over the Cairngorms National Park, near Aviemore

Cafe India, 109 Gordon St, Huntly AB54 8ES

Contact: cafeindiahuntly.co.uk, 01466 792667

Culture

Huntly Castle, Castle Avenue, Huntly AB54 4SH

Contact: historic environment.scot, 01466 793191

Outdoor fun

Leith Hall, Kennethmont, Huntly AB54 4NQ

Contact: nts.org.uk, 01464 831216

For the family

Huntly Falconry Centre (North East Falconry Centre), Broadland, Cairnie, Huntly AB54 4UU

Contact: huntly-falconry-centre. com, 07717 705994

Insets from left: roaming free in the Cairngorms; Tormore Distillery, Speyside; Portknockie Harbour; Cullen Bay

smugglers. The distillery is now owned by a large foreign drinks group, but it’s still decidedly ‘local’ in important ways: its barley comes from a farmers’ co-operative less than 20 miles away, and its water is all drawn from Josie’s Well, which we can see higher up the hillside.

Much of The Glenlivet’s magic is due to the barrels, which give very different flavours to its whiskies. The 12-year-old single malt, for example, is casked in American white oak barrels and turns out to be smooth and light, while the 15-year-old single malt is matured in old Cognac barrels for a darker colour and flavours reminiscent of Christmas cake.

Happily, the distillery provides miniature bottles, so designated drivers can enjoy their samples back on site. I resolve to save mine for a clear night, when I’ll sit outside the awning

and gaze at the stars. I keep my fingers crossed that I won’t have to wait too long –Glenlivet has a prestigious location within an International Dark Sky Park.

Alongside a seemingly endless line of distilleries, the road to the coast also passes the headquarters of two other firm Scottish favourites: Walkers Shortbread in Aberlour; and Baxters, where, naturally, a café serves soup.

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Graeme

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Silverbank Club Site

This is a neat, easily accessible site, with good walks and handy facilities (supermarkets) close by, plus a host of local attractions. Pitches: 62

Member view

“We have visited this site a lot of times – it’s a really nice site in a lovely area.”

David and Ethel Green

Sue Markham Site view

“The Deeside Way runs at the back of the site for a traffic-free route into Banchory, and the River Dee is so beautiful.”

Food & drink

MORAY-GO-ROUND

A few miles to the north on the coast, the star dish is cullen skink, a thick soup made with haddock, potatoes and onions, and enriched with milk or cream. The Cullen Bay Hotel, a few walkable miles from Sunnybrae CL, is a former winner of the World Cullen Skink Championship!

The CL gazes out to sea (the Northern Lights were visible the night before my visit – if only I’d had a pitch and my whisky) and a

The Birdhouse Café, 74 High St, Banchory AB31 5SS

Contact: birdhousecafe.co.uk, 01330 828456

Culture

Crathes Castle, Banchory AB31 5QJ

Contact: nts.org.uk, 01330 844525

Outdoor fun

Scolty Tower, AB31 6PT Contact: forestryandland.gov. scot/visit/scolty

For the family

Royal Deeside Railway, Milton of Crathes, Banchory AB31 5QH Contact: deeside-railway.co.uk,

Stonehaven, by Sally Davies

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Greenpark

Certified Location

This quiet, rural CL is lavishly equipped with hardstanding, fully serviced pitches, plus a toilet block and hot power showers. It’s about three miles from Banchory.

Sites Directory & Handbook p505

“It’s our second visit this year. This is a superb, peaceful site that’s very well looked after.”

Victor Collins

Site view

David Clark

“We get a lot of repeat business. People like our two-mile circular farm trail, and they enjoy visiting the local castles, like Crathes, Drum and Balmoral.”

Food & drink

Raemoir Garden Centre, Raemoir Road, Banchory AB31 4EJ

Contact: raemoirgardencentre. co.uk, 01330 825059

Drum Castle, Drumoak, Banchory AB31 5EY

Contact: nts.org.uk, 01330 700334

Outdoor fun

Falls of Feugh, Bridge of Feugh, Banchory AB31 6NH

Contact: visitscotland.com

For the family Culture

Go Ape, Crathes, Banchory AB31 5QJ

Contact: goape.co.uk, 01603 895500

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reliable bus service makes a one-way walk along the Moray Coastal Trail a popular option for campers, according to site owner Michael Deering.

The trail passes Findochty and Portknockie before reaching Cullen, the villages having the feel of genuine fishing harbours – the streets here have small shops and traditional pubs, rather than delis and wine bars. Squat, stone cottages hunker down out of the way of North Sea gales, but they’re pretty, too, many painted in bright colours. In Findochty a melancholic whitewashed statue of a fisherman, known as the White Mannie, gazes out over the trawlers and harbour, a memorial to local men who never returned from the World Wars.

For many adults, the highlight of the walk is the remarkable Bow Fiddle Rock, a sea stack made hollow over time by the

elements, while children will love the long, sandy beach at Cullen.

Turning south, a gentle drive leads to Huntly Castle Caravan Park, another AS that won the AA’s Campsite of the Year (Scotland) award in 2020. The family section overlooks a green and a play park, enabling parents to keep an eye on their children, while an adults-only zone offers a more peaceful haven.

The local solicitor’s office sells day permits for salmon fishing on the River Deveron, and there are about 30 golf courses within 30 minutes’ drive, says Hugh Ballantyne, who has managed the campsite since it opened 26 years ago. “There’s so much to do in the area, including castle trails and whisky trails, and there are lots of forest trails for walkers and cyclists,” he says. The site even has an e-bike hire facility.

Member view

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John Potter / Alamy

The harbour at Findochty

Heidi climbing Scolty Hill, by Neville Long

Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Club Site

Situated directly opposite a sandy beach, this open site has an exceptional toilet and shower block, and amazing sunrises over the North Sea.

Pitches: 76

“It’s our first time here and we will definitely be back. We’ve had a great time; we’ve walked to the harbour and Dunnottar Castle, and I wish we’d brought our paddleboards because the sea is so calm.”

Bart Simonis

It’s barely a 10-minute walk to Huntly town centre, where Huntly Castle is the star attraction. Previously the site of the brilliantly named Peel of Strathbogie, Huntly Castle once belonged to Clan Gordon and fell into ruin during the 17th century. Nonetheless, the surviving remains are sufficiently intact to give a fascinating insight into its history.

The turreted Crathes Castle, just outside Banchory, is in much better nick despite being decades older – even its huge yew hedge dates from 1702. Crathes still has artwork on its walls and a proper roof, although it’s the formal gardens and magnificent parkland estate that really catch the eye. Shaggy-fringed Highland cattle greet visitors, while information posts identify the rich variety of trees in the park.

A couple of miles west along the River Dee sits Silverbank Club Campsite. This is

another good base for walking and cycling, and I follow site manager Sue Markham’s recommendation to hike to the top of Scolty Hill, easily identifiable by the tower that sits atop it. The 360˚ panorama from the summit is well worth the thigh-burning effort; the vista over the Dee Valley of heather moorland and dense pine forests captures this region of Scotland perfectly.

FLYING FISH

Early the next morning I set out on foot to see another emblem of Scotland: wild salmon. It’s mid-October, when mature fish return from the sea and undertake the formidable upstream pilgrimage to their spawning grounds. At the Falls of Feugh, however, it’s not so much a challenge as an ordeal, with the fish forced to leap up a rocky staircase. Early

Muriel and Ian Wardrop Site view

“You can walk into town so easily, and the Seafood Bothy on the harbour sells fresh local catch.”

Food & drink

The Ship Inn, 5 Shorehead, Stonehaven AB39 2JY

Contact: shipinnstonehaven.com, 01569 762617

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Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven AB39 2TL

Contact: dunnottarcastle.co.uk, 01569 766320

Outdoor fun

RSPB Fowlsheugh, Crawton, Stonehaven AB39 2TP

Contact: rspb.org.uk, 01346 532017

For the family

Stonehaven Heated Open Air Pool, Queen Elizabeth Park, Stonehaven AB39 2RD

Contact: stonehaven openairpool.co.uk, 01569 762134

Member view

Far left: architectural salvage shop in Cullen

Left: Crathes Castle

John Bracegirdle / Alamy

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.

morning and evening are apparently the best times of day to see the acrobatics, as fish fling themselves out of the water and leap to the next pool. The cascading water and foaming swirls prove hypnotic, but despite spending 20 minutes on the footbridge I fail to spot a single salmon, and seek consolation in a fabulous breakfast at the Birdhouse Café on Banchory High Street, before leaving for Greenpark CL just out of town.

This fabulously well-appointed site offers five fully serviced, hardstanding pitches in a quiet corner of a farm above a small salmon stream, with the added bonus of toilets and hot showers (shared with the residents of a handful of camping pods). Owner David Clark says the

site gets fully booked from April to October, and that throughout the summer he could fill the pitches three times over – and no wonder when he’s only charging £14 per night. “So many people book their next stay as they’re leaving,” he says. David has created a two-mile walk that takes advantage of a short stretch of disused railway line, originally built for Queen Victoria to travel to Balmoral, another of the many castles in the area.

One of the most striking fortresses in the whole of Scotland – and there are over 260 castles, stately homes and ruins in Aberdeenshire alone – is perched on the coast just four miles south of my next stop. Dunnottar Castle is pure catnip for Instagrammers, surrounded on three sides by the sea and protected by towering cliffs. The stronghold has a colourful history –William Wallace apparently attacked an English garrison here, setting fire to the chapel and forcing fleeing soldiers over the cliffs. Mary, Queen of Scots stayed at the castle in 1564; and the 5th Earl Marischal kept a pet lion here at the end of the 16th century. Today, the best view is arguably of, rather than from, the ruins, but it’s unquestionably an unmissable attraction.

Dunnottar is a popular four-mile walk along the coast from Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Club Campsite, with the chance to stop for refreshments in town – the Seafood Bothy on the pretty harbour comes highly recommended and the award-winning Carron Fish Bar is a popular choice. It claims to be the creator of the deep-fried Mars bar (once again... when in Rome…), and an American tourist outside proudly tells me that, having sampled Buffalo chicken wings at their place of origin – the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York – he had now flown across the Atlantic to try the deep-fried confectionery at its birthplace.

The Club site is mere seconds from the long stretch of beach that leads to Stonehaven, and

Walking App

Louise Turpin

Great crested grebes on Forfar Loch

Mark Caunt / Alamy

“ There are over 260 castles, stately homes and ruins in Aberdeenshire ”

campers who don’t fancy a dip in the North Sea can swim in the open-air lido – heated to 28ºC – next to the site. In the evening, the beachside walkway into town has echoes of a Mediterranean boardwalk, with its floodlights and lapping waves – well, “plus a few more layers!” says caravanner Bart Simonis.

A direct 40-minute bus service to Aberdeen offers entertainment alternatives on rainy days, site manager Muriel Wardrop informs me, although there’s an abundance of attractions closer by, including golf, paddleboarding and sea safaris to spot the puffins and dolphins that patrol the coastline.

FORFAR AND AWAY

It’s a wrench to turn my back on the coast and head inland, although as its name suggests, Forfar Lochside Club Campsite is not short of water by which to relax. It’s a two-mile, 40-minute walk around the loch and country park, and only five minutes to stroll into the small market town, which seems unduly blessed with supermarkets for a place of this size, meaning motorhomers

can park up for the duration of their stay.

Relief Site Manager Sandra Little highlights a number of places to visit in the area, starting with Glamis Castle (pronounced ‘Glarms’) – the setting for Macbeth and the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother – and extending to Kirriemuir, birthplace of Peter Pan creator, JM Barrie (there’s a statue of Peter Pan in town), and Dundee, where the extraordinary V&A Dundee design museum towers over the Firth of Tay like a man-made cliff face.

Dundee feels like a fitting full stop to a tour where nature and mankind have both made extravagant statements, from dramatic coastline, forests, rivers and hills to castles, distilleries and museums. It’s a symbiotic relationship, and time after time it has proved pure alchemy – well, gold in a glass anyway.

Slàinte Mhath!

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Forfar Lochside Club Site

Located on the edge of a country park, with a loch on its doorstep, this site offers easy access to all the amenities of busy Forfar.

Pitches: 63

Member view

“We’ve been to this site several times – it’s an easy walk into town, and Glamis Castle and its gardens are fabulous.”

Phil Waller

Site view

“Forfar is a bustling wee town with everything you could need, and we’re only half an hour from Dundee with its V&A Museum.”

Sandra Little

Food & drink

Castle Club, 100-108 Castle St, Forfar DD8 3HR

Contact: thecastleclub.co.uk, 01307 466277

Culture

Meffan Museum and Art

Gallery, 20 West High Street, Forfar DD8 1BB

Contact: angusalive.scot, 01307 491771

Outdoor fun

Contact: pitmuies.com, 01241 828245

For the family Pitmuies Gardens, House of Pitmuies, Guthrie DD8 2SN

Forfar Indoor Sports (ice skating), Suttieside Road, Forfar DD8 3NJ

Contact: fis.scot, 01307 468668

Dunnottar Castle, by Martin Wood

Balmoral Castle

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CL SITES UPDATES

CL SITES

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.

NEW CLS

ENGLAND

EAST SUSSEX

BATTLE (1.2m NNE) – Kinica Farm, Mr Kingsley Jones, Whatlington Road, Battle TN33 0NA. 01424 772997; 07724 695933; kanica2@btopenworld.com. 199:TQ752176; 50.93186, 0.492876. OAY; 1 acre; dogs; adv bkg req; grass; 16A; price fr £15 (pitch + all occ).

LINCOLNSHIRE

GRANTHAM (12m NNE) – Ryland Grange Farm, Mr Stewart and Mrs Judith Thorpe, Fulbeck Heath, Grantham NG32 3HJ. 07971 830987; rylandgrange@aol.com. 130:SK980507; 53.03912, -0.53979. OAY; 0.75 acre; dogs; grass; 10A; price fr £16 (pitch + 2 ad).

ANGLESEY

AMLWCH (3.6m SW) – Capel Bach, Mr Glyn and Mrs Lliwen Haf Jones, Rhosybol, Anglesey LL68 9TR. 01407 832791; 07979 013098; lliwen565@yahoo.co.uk. 114:SH421885; 53.37004, -4.37470. OAY; 1 acre; dogs; grass; 16A; price fr £20 (pitch + 2 ad).

PEMBROKESHIRE

FISHGUARD (9m SW) – Binchurn

Farm Cottage, Jon and Julie Morgan, Morgan’s Well, Haverfordwest SA62 5AE. 01348 837866; 07977 883181; 07943 041566; jon59robert@yahoo. co.uk. 157:SM480310; 51.93571, -5.14283. Open 1 Apr-30 Oct; 1 acre; dogs; adv bkg req; sl pitches; levelling blocks req; drive over waste disp for MH; grass; max outfit length: 7.5mtrs; peaceful; ideal for families; views; lawned; wkg fm; dog walk fr site; public trans, town, shop & pub in 1m; golf & watersports in 5m; shingle beach in 1m; price fr £10 (pitch + 2 ad).

NARBERTH (8.9m NE) – Woodside, Mr John & Mrs Cath Williams, Baglan Farm, Martlewy, Narberth SA67 8AW. 01834 891369; cath@ pembrokeshirecamping.co.uk. 158:SN036094; 51.74941, -4.84655. Open 1 Mar-30 Oct; 1 acre; dogs; hdstdng; 16A; Wi-Fi; price fr £20 (pitch + 2 ad).

UPDATES

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.

117 BUDE – Sunshine Park. Old mobile and landline removed, new mobile 07479 382212.

213 STOCKTON-ON-TEES

– Smith House Farm. Pub within 1 mile has closed.

486 SHAFTESBURY – Lower Liston

Caravan Park. Now called Five Oaks. 1636 EASINGTON – Kew Villa. Email address added to contact details – info@spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk. 1681 HELMSLEY – Carlton Grange. Main Tel number: 07860 646587. Alternative number: 01439 771007. 1871 SANDHEAD – Port Logan Caravan Site. Email address changed to portlogancl@aol.com. 2018 CORWEN – Tynant. Now adult only. Latest departure 12:00. Has information room.

2152 LLANIDLOES. Upper Glandulas. New owner: Harry Jerman. Contact number: 07516 427180. Email: harryjerman@hotmail.co.uk.

2166 WELSHPOOL – Pencraig. New owners: Mr and Mrs Critchley. Tel:01938 810222. Email: nicola. critchley@hotmail.com

CLOSURES

The following five-pitch CLs are closed and no longer certified by the Club. This does not affect any other business that a landowner may be operating.

1471 HAYWARDS HEATH – Heaven Farm 1474 NEWHAVEN – South Heighton Farm. 1750 SCARBOROUGH –Sunset Strip 1752 SCARBOROUGH –Wykeham Lakes 1765 STOKESLEY – Oakwood Farm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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 caravanfriendly 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.

WALES

Battle Abbey, by Alec Ullmer

There s lent to o on and off the water during Cowes Week

ON YOUR MARKS

Fancy a walking adventure, a two-wheeled odyssey or a boating bonanza this year? A Club site is the ideal base for a special challenge, says Jane McGowan

It’s official. Fresh air is good for you. According to a study by the University of East Anglia, being outside and close to nature can help beat stress and ease many physical ailments. The news certainly won’t come as a surprise to members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, who have been making the most of the great outdoors for decades.

However, as 2022 rolls out before us, why not think about utilising some Club sites to set yourself a bit of a fresh air challenge? For example, have you ever thought about entering Dorking’s Wife Carrying Championships? Or cheese rolling in Gloucester? No? Well, if you are in the market for a less wacky, but nonetheless physical challenge, then our guide to some of the UK’s biggest ‘active’ events (and their nearest Club sites) could set you on the path to a fitter, happier you.

WELSH THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE

Although there are variations on the ‘peak walking’ theme – there’s the famous National Three Peaks Challenge (Snowdon, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike) and Lake District line-up of Scafell Pike, Helvellyn and Skiddaw – were you aware of the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge? Comprising Snowdon in the north, Cader Idris in

mid-Wales, and Pen y Fan in the South, each location provides a wonderful opportunity to revel in some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable. The hardiest ramblers attempt to scale all three peaks within 24 hours, but there are Club sites close to each of the three mountains, so you can take part at your leisure. Would-be walkers can choose to join an organised challenge or plan their own – but please be aware that (as with any of the challenges on these pages), proper preparation is essential. The total walking distance is 27.4km (17 miles) with an ascent of 7,657ft (2,334m).

Event date: May to October recommended, but follow safety advice Nearest Club site: Snowdon (Riverside Touring Park); Cader Idris (Gaer Hyfryd); Pen y Fan (Aberbran) Information: visitwales.com, threepeakschallenge.uk

“ Use some of our sites to set yourself a 2022 fresh air challenge ”

COWES WEEK

More than 8,000 competitors take to the water during Cowes Week, in what is arguably one of the most famous regattas in the world. From Olympic medal-winners to weekend boaters, sailors of all standards are welcome to enjoy the fun both on and off the water around the Isle of Wight. You may want to secure your pitch at Southland Club site (about 11 miles from the action) nice and early, as upwards of 100,000 people have been known to descend on Cowes during the event. Even if you are not taking part in the water-based activities there are plenty of attractions for landlubbers to enjoy – from live music at Cowes Yacht Haven and The Anchor to home-made cakes and scones at Northwood House Tea Garden.

Main event date: 30 July-5 August

Nearest Club site: Southland Information: cowesweek.co.uk

NORTH PEAKS EPIC

If you are keen on your mountain biking, Derbsyshire’s North Peaks Gravel Epic could be the event for you. Starting in Hope, the 110km (68 miles) loop features a mix of terrains and takes in the famed, imposing Dark Peak region. The route offers some splendid scenery such as woodland, open moorland and reservoirs, and when you have finished you can unwind with a pint or coffee and cake in the Finishers Village. Castleton Club Campsite is just a short drive or cycle from the starting/

finishing point. The organisers give this a ‘ride difficulty’ of 5/5 – so this is for serious competitors only. The entry fee is £45. The less energetic might like to explore the pretty village of Hope, including its 13th-century church (famed for its gargoyles), or take a break in one of the numerous pubs or cafés.

Event date: 20 August

Nearest Club site: Castleton Information: gloriousgravel.com

GREAT NORTH RUN

Open to both elite and amateur runners, the Great North Run bills itself as “the world’s biggest and best half marathon”. More than 50,000 take part in this famous event, which begins in Newcastle and ends in South Shields. The Club’s Durham Grange and Old Hartley sites are close to the 13-mile route, or you could consider Certificated Locations such as Haining Head Farm in Bellingham or Well House near Hexham. You can even get

the whole family involved thanks to ‘mini’ and ‘junior’ events. Of course, if you are not competing, spectators enjoy a fantastic atmosphere – or you could take in the sights of Newcastle and Gateshead, including the famed Millennium Bridge and Antony Gormley’s iconic Angel of the North.

Event date: 11 September

Nearest Club sites: Durham Grange; Old Hartley Information: greatrun.org

WEST HIGHLAND WAY

The 96-mile trek has been growing in popularity over the past few years, becoming something of a ‘bucket list’ must. Running from Milngavie (north of Glasgow) to Fort William in the Highlands, the path follows old drovers’ roads, coaching routes and ancient trails while taking in outstanding locations such as Loch Lomond and the Devil’s Staircase near Kingshouse (the highest point on the route). Opened in 1980, the West Highland Way was conceived by Second World War veteran Tom Hunter, who was keen not only to create a designated path but to also protect the landscape from future development. The Club has sites at the beginning and end, with CLs dotted throughout.

Event date: year round; follow safety advice

Nearest Club sites: Strathclyde, Bunree Information: westhighlandway.com

Mam Tor, Peak District

Great North Run, Newcastle

Loch Lomond

Pen y Fan

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Visit Wales

GERMAN LESSONS

Nick Harding asks why more holidaymakers don t head for this fascinating country

If you haven’t visited Germany with your tourer before, why not consider it as a possible destination in 2022? As far as I can remember, every German campsite that I’ve ever stayed on has been top quality. And I never fail to come away impressed by pretty much every aspect of the country I’ve visited at least once a year for the past 20 or so.

I didn’t take much persuading, then, when the idea of an autumn break – staying at a pair of campsites – was suggested.

Harwich is the most convenient UK port for my partner Lin and I, so we booked an overnight crossing with Stena Line to Hook of Holland. We had to make sure we had the right permissions to travel between neighbouring countries post-Brexit, as well as ensuring that everything relating to Covid-19 vaccinations was in place – but thanks to careful planning everything worked out okay. [Nick and Lin travelled during October half-term. Please make sure you visit camc.com/overseas and gov.uk/

Main picture: Berlin at dusk

Above: the capital’s Brandenburg Gate

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border separating the Netherlands and Germany. We still had a six-hour drive the following day to reach our German destination – and we were late, despite it being an easy journey, just scraping into the site restaurant in time for a meal.

The next day was Sunday – still a day on which many places are closed in much of Germany – but we were happy to take a walk around the site and beyond, especially to the adjacent lake.

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We also needed to plan a stop-over. Getting across to the first of our two sites – Freizeitpark LuxOase, in Saxony, the far east of Germany –would involve too much driving in a single day, so we booked single outbound and return nights at Papillon Country Resort, on the

We also drove to the nearby towns of Grossröhrsdorf, home to the Technisches Museum der Bandweberei (a fascinating exhibition charting the history of ribbon weaving in the region), and the ‘ beer town’ of Radeberg, but unfortunately the main brewery was closed. Luckily a coffee shop was open, where we managed to pick up a loaf of bread – the final piece of our evening meal jigsaw of tomato soup and cheese, followed by a game of cribbage in the van.

Unfortunately, the bus service that runs directly from the site didn’t quite fit with our travel arrangements, and so we planned to visit the nearby city of Dresden in our camper. Well, that was the intention, anyway, but parking was going to be tricky (our fault for not being organised enough). In the end we decided to relax at the site and put Dresden on our list of places that we will return to one day – if only to see the celebrated Zwinger’ palatial complex, an ornate Baroque fortress that houses a range of artwork, porcelain treasures and more.

POTS OF INTEREST

Our next destination was some two and a half hours’ drive almost directly north on the outskirts of Potsdam. Sanssouci zu Potsdam is another family-run campsite that enjoys a

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Freizeitpark LuxOase

(Site ref: G14)

This is a very easy-going site, run by the Lux family in a countryside setting with nearby lake. It boasts the likes of a gym, spa and swimming pool.

Pitches: 237

Food & drink

Radeberger Brewery Bar, Hauptstrasse 62, 01454 Radeberg

Contact: kaiserhof-radeberg.de/ en/restaurant, 0049 3528 40 97 0

Culture

Technical Museum of Ribbon Weaving, Schulstrasse 2, 01900

Grossröhrsdorf

Contact: grossroehrsdorf.de, 0049 35952 48247

Outdoor fun

Königstein Fortress, 01824

Königstein

Contact: festung-koenigstein.de, 0049 35021 64 607

For the family

Dinosaur Park, Saurierpark 1, 02625 Bautzen OT Kleinwelka

Contact: saurierpark.de/en, 0049 35935 3036

Remains of the Berlin Wall

At the Dalí exhibition

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Sanssouci zu Potsdam

(Site ref: G16)

Perfectly placed for historic Potsdam and Berlin (by train).

Facilities include sauna, swimming pool and bike hire. Top-drawer toilet blocks. There’s also a free shuttle bus to the local train station.

Pitches: 170

Food

& drink

Kneipe Hafthorn, Freidrich-EbertStrasse 90, 14467 Potsdam

Contact: hafthorn.de, 0049 331 28 00 820

Culture

Sanssouci Palace and Park, Zur Historischen Mühle, 14469 Potsdam

Contact: spsg.de/schloessergaerten/objekt/park-sanssouci, 0049 331 96 94 200

Watersports on the Templiner

See, Windsurfing Potsdam, c/o Campingpark Sanssouci, An der Pirschheide, 14471 Potsdam

Contact: wassersport-inpotsdam.de, 0049 331 2704280

waterside setting, just 2km from Sanssouci Park on the banks of the Templiner See, making it perfect for watersports enthusiasts. This site is perfect for visiting Potsdam – the capital of the state of Brandenburg and former residence of the kings of Prussia.

The main reason for choosing this site, though, is that it offers easy access to Berlin via tram and train. This would be my first ever visit, and Lin s second. Once in the capital, we opted to get about on foot, passing some hugely impressive government buildings but noting also all the open spaces, with the buzzing Tiergarten being the most well-known.

letters and recordings from members of the Jewish community.

We barely scratched the surface in Berlin, but this trip made us more determined than ever to explore further. It won’t be long before we are back in Germany – a tried and trusted favourite.

Note: Berlin, like more and more European cities, has vehicle entry regulations to improve air quality. If using your own vehicle instead of public transport, check your itinerary with urbanaccessregulations.eu to avoid fines and delays.

Museum Barberini, Alter Markt, Humboldtstrasse 5-6, 14467 Potsdam

Contact: museum-barberini. de, 0049 331 236014 499 For the family

How do you tackle a city as broad as this in just one day? Well, we certainly tried, and packed in the attractions. The Mauer Museum (at Checkpoint Charlie ) tells the story of the Berlin Wall and associated tales of failed escapes and joyful moments, while, not far away, the Spy Museum tells more stories of intrigue. We also enjoyed ‘Dalí - The Exhibition at Potsdamer Platz’, which pays homage to perhaps the most famous surrealist artist in history. Guided tours take place throughout the day, during which visitors can see sculptures, films, photographs and more.

More wandering led us to the Holocaust Memorial, an unsettling maze of 2,711 concrete slabs of differing heights. Beneath is an information centre documenting the crimes of the Nazis and showcasing heartbreaking

Outdoor fun

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Berlin s unsettling olo aust e orial

•A-Frames

•Towbars

•Auto Levelling

•Scooter Carriers

•Motorhome WiFi

•Air Suspension

•Satellites

•Air Con

•Solar Panels

•LPG

•Service Work

•and much more...

Peak season

t s ti e to oo the holiday of a lifetime in anada s egendary oc ies a region of to ering ountains gushing rivers and untouched forest

Duration/type: 24 days/ independent motorhome tour

NEW

Departs: May-Sep 2022 and May-Sep 2023

Price: from £5,399pp based on two sharing

Price includes:

Return flights, all transfers, three nights in a centrally located hotel in Banff including two breakfasts, two days on the Rocky Mountaineer train ilver eaf service with two breakfasts and two dinners, overnight hotel in Kamloops, three nights at a hotel in Vancouver including breakfast, ferry crossings to and from Vancouver Island, 15 nights prebooked campsites, two breakfasts and two three-course dinners at Lac la Hache, outfit hire including unlimited kms, Collision Damage Waiver, kitchen equipment, linen and bedding, plus a Parks Canada Discovery Pass.

THE ROCKIES BY RAIL AND ROAD

Travelling by train and then motorhome, you will experience western Canada in all its glory on this unforgettable 24-day tour.

Following your flight from the UK to Calgary, you will be transferred to a hotel at the famous ski resort of Banff. Here you can stroll Banff Avenue and enjoy its boutique shops, restaurants and bars as you acclimatise to this wonderful country – but your real adventure begins when you board the iconic Rocky Mountaineer train.

The snowcapped peaks are your constant companion as you pass alongside rushing rivers and gorgeous lakes on the journey to Kamloops. The scenery changes once again as you head for Vancouver, taking in wild river canyons and pristine forest on your approach to the coast and the Cascade Mountains. The Mountaineer gives you the perfect opportunity to absorb this assault on the senses, as well as the chance to enjoy a fine meal and a glass of wine!

Having had time to unwind in your hotel, you will pick up your motorhome and continue your odyssey aboard a ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. Marvel at the riot of colours in the Butchart Gardens and explore the harbour town of Victoria, maybe taking in the Royal British

Columbia Museum or Chinatown. You could even go on a whale-watching cruise.

On Day 10 you head northwards for Nanaimo (you could stop in uncan the ity of otems before returning to the mainland by ferry. Embarking along the Sea to Sky Highway, you will take in magnificent fjords, soaring mountains and dramatic waterfalls as you make your way to Whistler. Options here include a trip on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, a seaplane trip over the mountains or a hike to magical Lost Lake. More jaw-dropping scenery unfolds in Joffre Lakes and then Duffey Lake provincial parks before you arrive at the angling and watersports mecca of Lac la Hache.

Icefields Parkway

Tourism Jasper

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SILVERLEAF SERVICE

n Custom-designed single-level dome carriage

n Oversized glass-dome windows for taking in the spectacular views

n Breakfast and lunch served in the comfort of your own seat

n Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating with ample leg room

n Attended by two hosts and one full culinary team member

t s then on to learwater near ells Gray rovincial ark a natural paradise that is home to gri lies black bears caribou wolves cougars moose and mountain goats o the north west Jasper is your ne t stop over location where you could choose from a cruise on Maligne ake a soak in the Miette ot prings or a trip to the flowered meadows and glaciers of Mount dith avell

As you drive the fabled cefields arkway ensure you make a stop at the Athabasca Glacier where you could ride onto the fro en wastes aboard an ce plorer multi terrain vehicle nspoiled scenery in the foothills of the ockies awaits in ananaskis ountry as you steadily make your way back towards algary for your home bound flight After such a mesmerising e perience we think you ll be back

n Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

n Gourmet sweet and savoury snacks included

n Small outdoor viewing area

n Complimentary baggage delivery to your overnight hotel in Kamloops

n Comfortable accommodation with restaurants on the property or within walking distance

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLDLEAF SERVICE

Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer (free upgrade worth £1,000 per couple*) and receive:

n Bi-level dome carriages with seating above and dining below

n Full glass-dome windows with panoramic views

n Gourmet à la carte meals in the lower level dining room

n Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating with ample leg room

n Attended by three or four hosts plus a full culinary team

n Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

n Gourmet sweet and savoury snacks included

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 flight-inclusive holidays from our Worldwide holidays range.

n Large, exclusive outdoor viewing platform

n Complimentary baggage delivery to your overnight hotel in Kamloops

n Hotel accommodation in Kamloops with premium room categories

Please note that in addition to the Caravan and Motorhome Club s own deposit, Rocky Mountaineer also requires a non-refundable deposit. Details on request and depending on the class of service.

* Offer valid for new 2022 bookings made by 31 January 2022. Applicable on the Rockies by Rail and Road Tour. Blackout period: September 2022

Lake Louise

All pictures ocky Mountaineer unless credited otherwise ourism Jasper

Treat yourselves in 2022!

Why not treat your loved one to an extra special French break during 2022? Whether they would enjoy a short break or a longer stay, a quiet escape close to a romantic chateau or an exciting getaway within easy reach of a city, we can help you plan the perfect holiday. Check out the following campsites, all of which are offering special deals.*

Le Château de Poinsouze (Club ref: L16), Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Set in a park offering views of the eponymous chateau and lake, this friendly site is the perfect base for enjoying beautiful scenery in the heart of rural France. Those wanting to explore a little further afield might like to visit Montluçon, home to pretty public gardens and a 15th-century castle.

Special offer: book three nights or more by 31 March 2022 and receive 10% off during low season

Le Château de Leychoisier (Club ref: L11), Nouvelle-Aquitaine

A warm welcome is guaranteed at this small, peaceful site set within the chateau grounds (look out for the resident deer during quieter moments).

There’s a heated pool and a modern bar and restaurant, which serves good quality meals prepared with local ingredients. Famed for its fine porcelain, the town of Limoges is just nine miles away.

Special offer: book seven nights or more and receive one night free in low season

Camping de Lyon (Club ref: M13), Auvergne-RhôneAlpes

Boasting pitches arranged around wooded groves, this site offers easy access to Lyon, where attractions include the Romanesque-Gothic cathedral, the Roman amphitheatre and the Opéra de Lyon. Families will be attracted to the heated pool, playground and games room on site.

Special offer: no charge for dogs between selected dates, and free Wi-Fi.

Camping de Paris (Club ref: P18), Île-de-France

he clue to this site s appeal lies in the name. At just four miles from the centre, the wonders of the French capital are at your disposal. Nevertheless, this modern campsite offers a countryside feel

and grassy pitches shaded by trees. For families, Disneyland Paris and Parc Astérix are about an hour away. (Please note that the campsite is located in the Greater Paris low emission zone where a Crit’Air sticker is mandatory. Please order one online in good time before leaving the UK.)

Special offer: book seven nights or more by 31 January 2022 and receive 10% off all season

Get your brochure!

n More towns and cities across Europe are introducing low emission zones. Find out more at camc.com/ europelez

Each campsite provides different offers. Download or order our latest brochure at camc.com/ brochures to find out which offers are available where.

*All offers are subject to availability and can be withdrawn at any time. See camc.com/overseas-holidays/ special-offers/site-offers for terms and conditions.

n The Club offers the best price on ferry and Eurotunnel crossings –guaranteed (see camc.com/ pricematch).

n Visit camc.com/ on en e to nd out about package deals and our Package Travel Protection.

n Red Pennant emergency assistance protects you and your vehicle while touring Europe. See camc.com/ redpennant for more information.

Le Château de Leychoisier (L11)

L16

M13

P18

Simply enter the size and weight of your motorhome or towing outfit and the Avtex Tourer Two (Caravan and Motorhome Club Edition) with its new advanced Dual Core Processor will guide you to your destination avoiding height, width and weight restricted roads.

Providing you with route warnings such as sharp bends or steep hills, the Avtex Tourer Two will even advise you of traffic jams and offer alternate routes when available

Satellite Navigation for Caravans & Motorhomes

• 7” Frameless Display (pinch-to-zoom)

• New Dual Core processor for complete enhanced performance

• Enhanced Specific routing for Caravans & Motorhomes

–Customised routes created for the size and weight of your caravan or motorhome.

–Camper specific speed limits tailored to your vehicle.

• Road Warnings

–Caravan / Motorhomes specific road warnings for bridge heights, weight limits, sharp curves, steep grades, narrow roads and more.

–Elevation map tool – be prepared for upcoming steep gradiants. Unlimited updates for Safety camera alerts.

• Find the right campgrounds and stopover places with Tourer Two EXCLUSIVE data bases

–Exclusive pre-loaded Caravan and Motorhome Club Site rich data bases including Certified Locations and Overseas Sites with detailed information.

–Trailer’s Park’s database of 8,500 of cost-free motorhome parking places across Western Europe (NEW).

–17,000 NKC customer rated campgrounds and stopover places in 38 countries.

–9,000 European campsites inspected by ACSI every year and search results based on amenities.

–Get information about prices, facilities, terrain, maximum number of places and more and filter by amenities. Contains pictures of most of the sites.

–Easily pan the map to search for Campgrounds (NEW.)

–Shows camp sites, rest areas, attractions or fuel stations up ahead and milestones along your route.

• Free European map updates via PC, Mac or WiFi

• Free Digital Traffic

• Hands-free features include Bluetooth® calling, smart notifications and voice-activated navigation

• Navigate Complex Interchanges with “spoken turn-by-turn” directions and active lane guidance

• TripAdvisor Travel POIs with ratings

• BC™30 and BC™40 Wireless Backup Camera compatible

WITH THE CLUB

During 2021, members saved £4,430* on average when purchasing a new car via Caravan and Motorhome Club Member Offers. Here’s a selection of current car offers...

Free towbar and electrics offer from SsangYong

SsangYong is happy to provide Caravan and Motorhome Club members with a free fixed towbar and electrics when they buy selected

vehicles, including the latest Musso pick-up, Rexton and Korando models. Find out more by visiting camc.com/ ssangyong

Fantastic offers on cars from Volvo

Last year, Club members using our Volvo member offer saved an average of £8,214** on the price of a new Volvo car. You can still benefit from the following fantastic deals on the award-winning XC40, XC60 and V60 models.

n A percentage discount off the vehicle cost, including factory-fitted options, pre-VAT (at participating retailers).

n Service plans: three services for £599 or five services for £999.

n Finance offers: 0% APR (when available) and a monetary value finance deposit contribution from Volvo Car Financial Services.

n 10% discount on all Volvo accessories and exclusive accessory packs.

To find out more please visit camc.com/volvo

Top deals on new Hyundai cars

Hyundai has partnered with the Caravan and Motorhome Club to offer members discounts on a variety of new cars. The savings available range from £756 † on the Hyundai i10 up to £4,694†† on the new TUCSON Hybrid (named ‘Mid-size SUV of the Year’ in 2021 by Auto

WILL YOU LEASE YOUR NEXT CAR?

If you’re thinking about changing your towcar, consider Leasing Options. The company, which has been leasing cars for over 30 years, can provide access to up-to-date models from major manufacturers. What’s more, if you can find a cheaper deal elsewhere, Leasing Options will match it. Members save 50% on the normal processing fee of £199 (excluding VAT). Find out more at camc.com/leasingoptions

Express). If you would like to discover more please head to camc.com/hyundai

†based on i10 1.0 SE with standard paint

††based on TUCSON Hybrid Ultimate with Tech Pack and metallic paint

*Based on new cars purchased by members between Jan-Nov 2021 **Based on new Volvo car

2021

KEEP SAVING IN 2022

We have even more fantastic offers available on car, caravan and motorhome products and services. Here’s a selection to get you started...

Get 10% off with Witter and Westfalia

Witter Towbars and Westfalia offer Caravan and Motorhome Club members an exclusive discount of 10% off their full range of towbars, electrical kits, cycle carriers and other towing related accessories. See camc.com/ wittertowbars for more information and to take advantage of this saving.

Pick up an M&S voucher worth £50 when you buy a self-levelling system!

The E&P Hydraulics self-levelling system enables you to get your caravan or motorhome level and stable at the touch of a button. As a Club member, when you purchase one of the systems you will be rewarded with Marks and Spencer vouchers worth £50 – find out more by visiting camc.com/ep-hydraulics

Ease stress with a motor mover

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A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER

e collected our new to us caravan in ovember and eagerly anticipated our first trip to our favourite site at Wharfedale.

The end pitch on the terrace was empty so we were all set with a panoramic view of the site. Then storm Arwen decided to pay a visit and the van was soon battered by gale force winds and heavy snow. The loud crack we heard was an ominous sound. I ventured out to find a large conifer laid flat and resting gently against the car.

called the emergency number on our welcome leaflet and within seconds wardens Ian and Christine arrived and, seeing the impending danger, took control. Another huge conifer came down only a yard from the van so Ian called us to safety whilst both he and hristine stirred the neighbours to move their unit so we could access our van.

ith an and hristine s help we were able to move our car and van to a safe pitch where Ian lowered the feet and Christine hooked up the electrics. Before we knew it hristine had ushered us inside out of the pitch black and bli ard conditions while they went and taped off the dangerous area.

We can’t thank these superheroes enough for getting us and the unit out of a very serious situation. My wife wants to award them a aravan lub nighthood

John and Tracy Easton, via email

TOTALLY SMITTEN

I had a lovely encounter at Broadway Club site last week when a lady saw me walking past her caravan with my crutches. It was quite a cold morning and she rushed out and gave me an ‘advent calendar’ present which, when I unwrapped it, was a pair of mittens. She told me she had made a pair to give away to people she saw who seemed in need of them every day up to Christmas.

Unfortunately I don’t know the lady’s name but hope she reads this so I can thank her again. It was such a wonderful gesture and made our day.

Kathleen Steele, via email

CARAVAN BAKE-OFF

n your ecember maga ine you had a feature highlighting gift ideas called hristmas rackers One of the items was a ampervan Gingerbread ookie Kit from Lakeland. The same week I’d seen the feature, a kind friend of mine gave me the kit as she thought I’d enjoy making it with my four year old granddaughter, Olivia. I thought you’d like to see some photos to show the fun we had constructing our caravan (we are caravanners and decided it looked more like a caravan than a campervan

Olivia has enjoyed several holidays with us since she turned two, and her favourite site is Burford as it has a great play area and is right next door to the Cotswold ildlife ark e will soon be booking for the aster holidays by which time her little brother will have turned two and will expect to come with us as well.

Our membership gives us wonderful opportunities to share quality time with our grandchildren and help them to enjoy the countryside.

Anne Oliver, via email

BADGE OF HONOUR

I enjoyed your piece on the history of the Caravan Club car badge. Here are a couple of pics of our 1951 Mk VI Bentley, which proudly displays its badge and regularly tows our classic Royale Tourstar caravan!

Simon Chesterman, via email

FANTASTIC LEGACY

It was interesting to read the article on Club car badges as recently my eldest brother had passed on some of our dad s memorabilia to me. The badge is sadly a little worse for wear. Mum and dad were Club members around the late s or early s Mum died at the age of and it was her wish that all three sons should have the joy of owning a caravan, so dad honoured her wishes and bought us a caravan each. This was a fantastic legacy which we, and our respective families, have continued to enjoy to this day.

Chris Organ, via email

BARGAIN BUY

I was interested to read the article about Club car badges in the January magazine. Here is a photo of my one-owner badge which has been displayed inside our caravans since the late 1980s. Your article points out that badges like this are very collectible but this was not always the case. Some years after the newer square badge was introduced, in about 1985, there was a note in the Club Magazine (then called En Route) saying the Club had a small stock of the old enamel badges to dispose of. The price seemed a great bargain so I bought this badge for about £5!

John and Ann Scott, via email

CHRISTMAS CRACKER

It seemed a little strange turning up at Troutbeck Head Club site without our trusty white box in tow as we embarked upon a different-style Christmas celebration this year. Welcomed by friendly staff, we settled into our accommodation. We found our Experience Freedom glamping cabins were very well equipped, warm, clean and had everything you would need for a festive couple of days in beautiful surroundings. The children were very happy with the thoughtful parcel of chocolate and mince pies –thank you for the nice surprise. We thoroughly enjoyed walks along the fabulous Threlkeld to Keswick railway trail and to Aira Force waterfall and would recommend this site to anyone who enjoys the great outdoors, whether bringing your own accommodation or by booking one of the variety of Experience Freedom cabins. The Wharton family, via email

THE PERFECT PICK-ME-UP

My wife and I were members of the Club throughout the 1980s when our children were growing and loved taking our caravan to rallies and Club sites. So when we bought a motorhome a few years ago, joining was one of the first things we did.

This year we’ve enjoyed travelling round the UK, but in November we winterised our motorhome and covered it as I had been diagnosed with cancer and had to go into hospital in December for a major operation, hoping we will be able to go away again in the spring. The December Club magazine arrived while I was in hospital and my wife brought it in for me. I had taken books to read while recovering but I didn’t have the attention span to start any of them. However, the short articles within the magazine were ideal and also covered areas we knew well –The Broads, Switzerland and the Thames – so I was able to both reminisce and start looking forward to being fit and well enough to go again.

Thankfully the surgery appears to have been a success and I am now on the road to recovery. The Club magazine was a real help in the darkest of days. Thank you.

David Foster, via email

Editor�s note: Thank you so much for your email David. Wishing you a speedy recovery from all at the Club.

SIMPLY DE-LIGHTFUL

Tina and Steve Ingamells asked (Letters, December) if there are any other demountables in the Club. Yes, we have one of the demountable Romahomes that were very popular in the s and s

Talented industrial designer Barry Stimson designed a glass fibre living pod to fit on the very popular, tiny Japanese pick-ups. The design was bought by Island Plastics on the Isle of Wight. A club

was formed for these little vehicles (romaclub.org) and the basic design was modified to become a small coachbuilt on the Citroën C15. Many of us still use the original Romahome but very few dismount them.

The great advantage of the design is that you can update the pick-up base. We are on our third Honda, having updated to the latest model, imported from Japan. Allan Horne, Buckinghamshire

Great for getting about

In reply to the question posed in the maga ine Anyone out there etters December) my answer is a resounding yes! My husband, Simon, and I have been Club members for 10 years, are onto our second demountable camper and were pleased to be able to get back out and about in 2021.

It is so useful to be able to demount the camper and use the vehicle to get around. It always causes a bit of a stir when we arrive at a Club site and can be a struggle to explain what we are when booking (as we are not a caravan, motorhome or campervan).

The photo shows our camper demounted in November, when we enjoyed our last trip away for 2021.

COMFORT

Looking forward to 2022 trips and find the articles in the magazine so useful for planning where to stay.

Ann and Simon Cadman, via email

AND CONVENIENCE

We were excited to read Tina and Steve’s letter about demountables. After 30 years regular camping, we decided we wanted to go for longer and in more comfort and last year bought a demountable to go on our Toyota Hilux. For us, the fuss of getting it on and off is more than made up for by the convenience of driving round the area from the site we are on and the ability to use the vehicle normally when at home. Even more exciting, our demountable is called Brian – just like your old Chausson 611. If Brian and Elsie meet I am sure they would get on!

Paul and Elaine Chaston, via email

THUMBS UP FOR GLAMPING

My wife, Sandra, and I have been members of the Club for more than 40 enjoyable years and toured to many places using our caravan. But during the lockdown of 2020 we had a rethink and decided to try something else. We booked a few days at the Club site at Brighton, a site we first visited in 1975. This time though it was with Experience Freedom and what an experience! We chose a glamping cabin and it was some cabin. Fully fitted to a high standard like a touring caravan and sited on a hillside with a view down the valley to the sea. It was in November so it was a bit chilly, but the cabin was warm and cosy. We really enjoyed it and will be booking another trip in 2022 when we can decide a date and a location and will keep our Club membership going hopefully for a few more years.

Graham Addison, via email

SAVING THE DAY

On a trip to Wales last year we stayed at a CL near Corwen and set off for the day on our bikes through the River Dee valley to Llangollen. The trip was going fine until, on our return in the middle of nowhere, on a very hilly single-track road, my adapted e-bike gave up. I use this to help me after an injury I had 20 years ago and a TIA eight months prior to this. To be honest, we were in a mess. We tried and failed to get hold of a number of taxis, but to no avail. My wife had noticed that we had passed a field with a few caravans and motorhomes on it, so suggested we go back and ask someone if they could help. Danny, Lucy and their children couldn’t have done more for us. They insisted we put both our bikes in their car, along with all our gear, and Danny took us back to our campsite. Many thanks to them, and I hope that we will repay that kindness to someone else one day if needed.

Colin and Mo Marriott, via email

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E-asy RIDER!

Jonathan Manning gets to grips with electric scooters on a trip to Cambridge

Locate a scooter, a few taps on my phone, then whoosh – I’m gliding effortlessly along a cycle lane. Truth be told, that’s the abbreviated account, the equivalent of a Blue Peter “Here’s one I prepared earlier”. A more accurate report would mention downloading an app and uploading the kind of information you usually need when taking out a mortgage!

If you have visited a city centre in the past year you may well have noticed electric scooters parked by roadsides or whisking hipsters to their next coffee. The subject of radio phone-ins, social media forums and newspaper letters pages (remember them?), e-scooters stand accused of being pavementcluttering trip hazards when not in use, and a silent menace to pedestrians when they are.

They don’t have the range, speed or exercise benefits of a bicycle; they lack the weather protection of a bus; and they don’t satisfy the demand for mass transit like a tram, tube or train. They are, according to the charge sheet, a gimmick that has no place on the congested roads of our towns and cities.

Trouble is, e-scooters are good for the environment, exceptionally convenient and amazingly good fun. In fairness, after more than 50 rotations of the sun, I had never considered myself part of the e-scooter demographic. But at a time when the ignorance of institutionalised ‘isms’ are rightly being

called out, it took a trip to Bristol with my 85-year-old father-in-law to pull the splinter from my prejudiced eyes. He was mustardkeen to try an e-scooter, and only the faff of filling in his details on the phone app scuppered his plans to whizz along the Avon waterfront.

BANDITS AND BOGIES

Fast-forward two weeks and I’m standing on the edge of Parker’s Piece in Cambridge, eyeing up a line of e-scooters that are standing to attention, albeit not a line that would pass muster with a sergeant major. I try to identify which scooter looks the most stable, or the quickest, but they’re identical. Green lights under the handlebars flash to indicate their batteries are charged.

I tap the app, scan the QR code on the top of the scooter, kick away its stand, and I’m ready to glide into action. Except nothing happens. One important thing to know is that the scooters are ‘geofenced’, which means satellites govern where they can and can’t be used. Try to scoot down a fenced road or path and the motor slows to a virtual standstill, progress as slow as the battery-powered fire engines that Father Christmas brings toddlers.

So my plan to get the hang of scootering on a wide, quiet path is scuppered. This has no doubt spared the Cambridge Evening News another angry letter, but it forces me into the pell-mell of the city’s erratic traffic. I learnt to drive on these roads about 30 years ago with an instructor schooled in old Biggles stories; instead of

Jonathan (right) enjoyed his e-scooting experience

ELECTRIC DREAMS

Three more e-scooter cities

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Glide from Bristol Cathedral to Brunel’s iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, taking in street art by Banksy on the way, as you effortlessly cruise this fantastic city.

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NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE

Explore the city’s fabulous waterfront and excellent shopping and galleries, letting an e-scooter take the strain. Neuron charges £1 per ride plus 18p per minute, or £10 for the day.

Info: rideneuron.com

Stay: Old Hartley Club site

CHESTER

Roll along the ancient streets of the walled city, paying £2 per 20 minutes and £1 for every subsequent 10 minutes.

Info: ginger.town

Stay: Chester Fairoaks Club site

“ E-scooters are good for the environment, exceptionally convenient and amazingly good fun ”

alerting me to bikes and buses approaching at unusual angles, he would call out, “Bandits at 3 o’clock!” or, “Bogies at 9 o’clock!” Today it’s 24/7 chaos, but at least I can seek refuge in bike lanes, which – astonishingly – head down one-way streets in opposition to cars and vans.

If the geofence-enforced slowdowns are frustrating, the plus side is the otherwise fabulous flexibility of these free-floating scooters. There’s no need to return them to a docking station after use; just park them somewhere sensible, take a photo and end the hire session. This means that when I nip into a cafe for a coffee or visit the fabulous Fitzwilliam Museum, I don’t have to find anywhere secure to lock up the e-scooter (as I would with a bike), nor do I continue to pay for the hire period. And when I step back outdoors, I just unlock (virtually) another e-scooter with the app and ride away.

On flat asphalt the e-scooter glides like a magic carpet, smooth and brisk enough to provide a fabulous experience. Over cobbles, its small, hard wheels rattle fillings. Two brakes similar to those on a bicycle bring the machine to a halt with reassuring promptness, while simply easing off the throttle button soon slows down progress. Any hand signals, however, pose a balancing challenge that I fail to master.

The other obstacle is avoiding smartphone zombies, so engrossed in their screens that they will on occasion step off the pavement into the path of the silent e-scooter – keeping a finger on the bell proves a wise move.

Voi, the company behind the Cambridge e-scooter hire service, recommends riders wear cycle helmets, and the government insists that riders must have, as a minimum, a provisional driving licence while the scooters are being trialled. This is understandable, but a shame; my three teenagers greet news of a cultural tour of city architecture with the same glee they welcomed sprouts onto their plates when they were younger, and an e-scooter tour would have transformed the family outing.

At £1 per ride to unlock a Voi e-scooter, plus 20p per minute to hire, I’m not sure I’d use one daily as part of a commute to the office, but as a way to get to grips with a city, to glide between landmarks without breaking a sweat, and to travel with zero tailpipe emissions and in a responsible, socially distanced fashion, e-scooters are transformative. Whoosh...

Right: e-scooters present a fun and efficient way to travel around a city

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Digging deep

John Thynnetalks to metal detectorist Brian Cross about unearthing treasure – and his old motorhome, the Red Rocket

Treasure’ can sometimes be a worn-out sixpence when you have been tramping up and down a field in the pouring rain for six hours,” says Brian Cross, a metal detecting veteran of more than 40 years. I came across Brian, 73, and his wife Mo’, 75, by chance while reading an interview in Digging Deep, the quarterly magazine for members of the National Council for Metal Detecting (NCMD).

My wife had just presented me with my favourite birthday present to date – a shiny new metal detector – and I had immediately joined the association, which protects the interests of hobbyists, is a valuable source of information and provides essential civil liability insurance for treasure seekers.

Brian had been instrumental in the formation of the NCMD during the late 1970s,

but what interested me was the following line in the article: “I was on a Red Rocket trip a long time ago...”

It turns out the Red Rocket was a Dodge campervan that Brian and Mo’ (who met through their shared love of the hobby) used for nearly a decade, driving it thousands of miles from their Cheshire base to all corners of the country. Offering a convenient, mobile base, it was the key to enjoying week-long historical excursions.

“Most of our camping was done on farmers’ fields,” says Brian. Imagine the scenario. I would spend weeks and weeks doing research, finding farms in Lincolnshire that had a couple of interesting fields on them that might have had a bit of Roman history or medieval influence (maybe just a couple of medieval footpaths going through the fields).

“So we would go across the Pennines, aim to go to this particular farm, knock

The Red Rocket during detecting trips

Belo o s an ient s or

Photo courtesy of National Museums Liverpool

on the door and politely ask them if it was okay to metal detect. We were in the van –there was no need to go looking for accommodation or a campsite. Most of the time they would let us stay.

“ The field would often be down a track in the middle of nowhere – two or three miles from the nearest village. We would just go up the farm track and park on the corner of a field. Talk about getting back to nature – it was absolutely brilliant!”

METAL MATTERS

Brian, who has written six books and hundreds of articles for metal detecting magazines, stresses how important it is for newcomers to the hobby to obtain permission from landowners. “You basically need permission everywhere you go – even in the local park,” he says. The NCMD produces a useful leaflet explaining other basic detecting rules as well as the procedures for reporting important ‘treasure’ finds (‘treasure’ is given a legal definition within the Treasure Act 1996, and, according to the NCMD leaflet, includes “two or more coins that are at least 300 years old and contain 10% gold or silver”).

For Brian, the attraction of metal detecting lies beyond the value of any potential discoveries, however. “For me, there’s just as much interest in the research,” he says, explaining that there is little point in just “wandering around any old field”. He plans meticulously prior to trips away (the pair graduated from the Red Rocket to newer panel vans, and are now the proud owners of a McLouis Fusion 360 coachbuilt), describing the joy he feels while perusing old maps or documents and finding clues to the locations of former Roman settlements.

“Part of the hobby for us is sitting in the motorhome – it could be down south, it could be abroad somewhere – doing a little bit of research on the internet or whatever and finding little snippets of information, he says.

“If we do find something, we’re not talking thousands of pounds – some silver Roman coins will sell for £20 to £40 each. It’s not the money – it’s the finding of the history.”

“ You need permission everywhere you go ”

OFFERING TO THE GODS

Which brings us to the inevitable question asked of any metal detectorist. What is your favourite find?

“We have too many to mention! ” shouts Mo’, who has been listening in the background to my telephone conversation with Brian. But eventually the pair settle on one particular object.

“In 1993 Mo’ found a Celtic votive short sword, says Brian. “It’s from the period when the Celts were here and the Romans had just started infringing into Britain. A votive sword is not like a full-size sword – it is an offering to the gods that is thrown into a spring. This one is 13in long with a very ornate handle and an iron blade that had rotted away quite a lot. It is now in Harrogate Pump Museum.”

I explain to Brian that my finds to date – a headless lead soldier, a couple of bottle tops and £2.26 in coins – don’t really compare, but he has an immediate response. “Persevere. To be honest, the first month or two, you’ll probably struggle to find a coin. You’ve got to get to know your machine and the slight differences in the tones,” he says.

Members of the South Lancashire and Cheshire Metal Detecting Club, Brian and Mo’

have frequently used their motorhomes to attend rallies, and it strikes me that the metal detectorists sense of community is similar to that enjoyed by the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s Centres. And like our Club members, detectorists are also encouraged to dispose of rubbish responsibly and follow the Countryside Code (ie close gates and be respectful of crops, livestock and wildlife).

Brian admits that more recent adventures in the motorhome have revolved around culture rather than detecting. “We drove to Greece and spent two months there. We’ve been to Venice and Croatia and the trip before last we went to Poland and the Czech Republic – that was absolutely brilliant,” says Brian.

But you can tell from his voice that treasure hunting will always be in his blood. “It’s just great to be out there, in the open air, out enjoying yourself. You get a signal and you just don’t know what it’s going to be...”

Brian with his detecting kit

Two of Brian’s discoveries: a Gold Angel of Henry VIII... ... and a coin from the reign of William I

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Brian and Mo with their current motorhome

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Grazing red deer can cause problems for Caledonian Forest

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Ancient Caledonian Forest is under threat – David Chapman investigates efforts to preserve this

unique landscape

At the end of the last Ice Age, about 12,000 years ago, the desolate landscape of Scotland was gradually transformed by the growth of pine trees. For many centuries, the cold climate made it impossible for the deciduous trees of southern England to gain a foothold, so a forest similar to the ‘taiga’ found in Scandinavia and Russia began to dominate, becoming known as the Caledonian Forest.

As Scotland’s climate became wetter and windier (as much as 7,000 years ago), the expansion of the forest was halted and a retreat began. More recently, agricultural activities including sheep farming, non-native tree planting and crop growing have had a serious impact on the coverage of the forest. Furthermore, the extinction of top predators such as wolves and lynx has led to a significant increase in the deer population, whose grazing inhibits the regrowth of saplings.

The Caledonian Forest has become fragmented over time. Most of the larger sections are found in the eastern part of the Highlands around the valleys of the Spey and Dee. Farther west, where the climate is milder, the woodlands are dominated by oak and birch.

Today Caledonian Forest is characterised by a scattering of mature Scots pines which are the direct descendants of those pioneer trees many thousands of years ago. In a healthy forest, many

Top: Scots pine trees growing at The Hermitage near Dunkeld Above: Caledonian Forest growing beside Loch Morlich

LOOK OUT FOR

Here are a few species to look out for in the Caledonian Forest.

n The elusive crested tit (above) has made the Caledonian Forest, where it nests in tree holes, its only UK home. It can be seen in winter at popular spots such as Loch Garten, Boat of Garten and Loch an Eilein.

n The forest is the only breeding ground of the capercaillie in the UK. This huge grouse is more likely to be spotted in spring when the males descend to the forest floor to do battle with each other in the hope of impressing a female.

n Red squirrels are widespread in the native pine forests of Scotland.

n Three different types of crossbill can be spotted in the Caledonian Forest: the common crossbill (male shown in photo bottom) is most abundant, but you may also spot Scottish crossbills and parrot crossbills, which have larger beaks.

smaller pines will be found among the larger trees as well as a scattering of hardy deciduous species such as birch, rowan, aspen and juniper. The soil tends to be acidic so the ground is often dominated by wonderfully verdant mosses as well as bell heather, blaeberry and cowberry, and some less common species such as twinflower, wintergreen, creeping lady’s tresses and lesser twayblade.

The openness of the native forest as well as the variety of plants growing within it clearly distinguishes it from those horrible stands of coniferous trees which we planted as a cash-crop in the 20th century. It has taken us a long time, but at last we are beginning to value the wealth of wildlife supported by native woodland. Although it is at an all-time low in terms of land coverage, what is left is protected and moves are being made to help it regenerate.

RESTORING BALANCE

One of the main issues over the last century or so has been the rising number of deer and sheep in the Highlands. Their grazing undermines the natural growth of saplings, resulting in a less diverse woodland that is dominated by older trees. To some extent hunting keeps deer numbers in check, but it is not a complete solution. Deer fences have been erected around many of the better-quality forests to keep the animals out.

Inadvertently, this fencing has had a detrimental effect on the fragile population of capercaillie. These large birds fly through quite

dense forest and won’t always spot wire fencing. This leads to collisions and a high mortality rate. Consequently, many deer fences now have wooden slats attached to them to make them more visible to flying birds. Possibly a more difficult issue will be climate change. Scotland has been getting milder, wetter and windier for millennia, and this process is now speeding up. Researchers have found that current conditions favour deciduous trees such as oak rather than the native Scots pine. A healthy Caledonian Forest might be able to resist the spread of deciduous trees, but where the forest is dominated by old trees it is thought that deciduous species will be better able to germinate and spread.

Around Scotland there are many large-scale initiatives, such as Cairngorms Connect, which help the native woodland and its ecosystem. While most focus on controlling grazing animals, some are reintroducing extinct native species (rewilding) such as beavers and even elk in huge captive enclosures. It seems that enough of us now understand the negative impact of our activities, both direct and indirect, on the native Caledonian Forest –what we need now is action.

For more information on Cairngorms Connect, visit cairngormsconnect.org.uk

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Motorhomer David Chapman joined the Club in 2000

Jane McGowan checks out a range of motoring essentials

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TyrePal

TyrePal offers a range of tyre pressure monitoring systems, including the TC215B, designed specifically for towing vehicles, and the Solar Colour Pro, for use with motorhomes, campervans and cars. Wheel-mounted sensors detect tyre pressures and temperatures, and continually transmit information to a dashboard-mounted monitor. The systems then give a visual and audible alert if something starts to go wrong.

RRP: £125 (TC215B (pictured) with two TCSO sensors); £115 (Solar Colour Pro with four pre-registered TCSO sensors); Member offer: save 20% (see camc.com for details, terms and conditions)

Contact: tyrepal.co.uk

Halfords Hi Vis Vest Family Pack

In the event of a breakdown, the Highway Code suggests “You and your passengers should, where possible, keep well away from your vehicle and moving traffic”. You can increase your visibility to other road users by putting on a high-vis jacket. This great-value set of four jackets from Halfords ensures adults and children have extra protection should the need arise. Made from durable, fluorescent material, they also feature reflective strips – making them effective in poor daylight or at night. The pack, comprising two adults’ and two children’s jackets, is small enough to be stored in a glove compartment.

RRP: £11.99

Sizes: adults 65cm (chest), 69cm (L); children 49cm (chest), 56cm (L)

Contact: halfords.com

Fifth Gear Hanging Car Boot Storage Organiser

If you dream of a clutter-free car, this efficient, space-saving organiser is for you. Featuring eight pockets, the waterproof, arranger ensures all your essentials are in one place as you embark on your touring adventure.

Great for storing tools, toys, pet accessories and more, its durable straps simply slip around the rear headrests, while release clips allow you to detach it easily and carry to your caravan (or home) before folding and packing away. Great for families or anyone who spends time on the open road.

RRP: £11.99

Size: 89.5cm (L) x 46cm (H)

Contact: amazon.co.uk

Ring Emergency Travel Kit

Be prepared is an important motto for the motorist. Should you run into problems, this comprehensive kit from Ring contains gear that can help you either get back on the road or keep people and your vehicle safe while you await rescue. It includes a warning triangle, universal bulb kit, jump lead, first aid kit, foil blanket, high-vis jacket, cotton gloves and a rubber torch – and batteries are included.

RRP: £29.99 (available for £26.99 through Club Shop; see shop. camc.com for details and terms and conditions)

Weight: 1.914kg

Contact: ringautomotive.com

These days, ensuring chargers, wires and earphones are packed is one of the most essential pre-journey checks – so this luxurious ‘tech-tidy’ is a great way to keep everything safe and in one place. The versatile, leather-look case rolls out to reveal several pockets complete with elasticated loops, enabling the user to stash a range of portable electronic accessories. Available in a range of colours, it can easily be stored in a glove compartment or day pack.

RRP: £19.99

Size: 11.18cm (L) x W4.06cm (W) x 16.76cm (H)

Contact: bookaroo.store

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Milenco Grand Aero Platinum Towing Mirror

These large mirrors contain standard automotive glass with a slight convex shape to match the side mirrors of your car. The Aero Platinum features “flexible, rubber-faced stainless steel, springloaded gripper plates” which are over 50% larger than Milenco’s standard Aero 3 mirror pads, as well as brass and steel in key areas to prevent corrosion.

RRP: £89.99 (available for £80.99 through Club Shop; see shop.camc.com for details and terms and conditions)

EXTRA LENGTHS

Nick Harding tries out the Auto-Sleeper Warwick XL for size

Auto-Sleepers’ Warwick has certainly passed the test of time. The roomier version, the Warwick XL, took to the road in 2014 and it’s been one of Auto-Sleepers’ bestsellers ever since.

This example, as with all current Warwick XLs, is fitted with the Premium Pack (£2,500) and Winter Pack (£295) options. Recent hikes, especially in the price of base vehicles, sees this model on the road at £71,495. It’s a two-berth that tops an eight-model line-up of Peugeot Boxer-based van conversions for 2022. At almost 21 feet long, it’s still a lot of van conversion for your money.

BUILD QUALITY

As ever, Auto-Sleepers uses the windowed version of the Peugeot Boxer base vehicle (other converters go for the van and cut the window holes themselves), which makes for a more automotive look. If you want the automatic transmission option (currently, over a

third of buyers do), which uses Fiat’s Ducato base, you’ll need to pay a hefty price premium.

Despite the high overall level of specification even in standard trim, there is a 400kg-plus payload that should be sufficient for most couples. Truma air-conditioning and a Teleco Media Pack are two heavier options to consider, at £1,000 apiece.

The aforementioned Premium Pack includes external fittings like the awning, alloy wheels and a solar panel, while the Winter Pack – another ‘default’ option – includes rear wheel arch insulation as well as fresh and waste water tank heating.

DRIVING

The 2.2-litre, 165bhp engine that Auto-Sleepers insists on for all its Peugeot Boxer van bases is a pretty meaty power plant. It also makes for some relaxed driving, and I suspect most Club members will have little difficulty beating 30mpg in terms of economy.

You also get a comfortable ride because Auto-Sleepers base vehicles have a second rear

to the underfloor fittings of the Whale heating and hot water systems, as well as the gas tank –items that would take up a serious amount of space on-board.

If you think the fresh and waste water tank capacities are a bit on the small side – they’re 69 and 40 litres respectively – do note they’re also underslung and have appropriate insulation and heating.

Meanwhile, at the front, the extended cab floor means you can swivel the passenger seat and your legs aren’t left dangling. Indeed, you can also rotate the driver’s seat, although, like the flyscreens for the fixed side windows, I’m not sure how necessary this is.

TECHNICAL

Price

£71,495 OTR

Engine

2.2-litre Euro 6

Power

On-board Wi-Fi is one of a few recent upgrades designed to keep the Warwick XL up with the times. Despite the presence of extra speakers over the lounge area, I’d be tempted to add a smart speaker that could be turned off remotely.

Also worth noting are Auto-Sleepers’ 13 soft furnishings options. Here’s it’s the Mocha Light, one of five colours for the Sagrada pattern. Also available are the stripy Catalan (three variants) and floral Casa Mila (five).

NIGHT-TIME

The single beds are a decent-enough size at 6ft 3in x 2ft 4in, but I suspect the 6ft 2in x 6ft 4in double, which makes use of all the seating cushions, will be the preferred sleeping option. It’s easy to make up – the two seat bases simply slide together and the backrests slot into place.

leaf spring. Plus, the latest Warwick XLs come with Glide-Rite semi-air suspension (another Premium Pack component) so you can adjust the ride settings to your own preferences..

The cab seats now come with twin armrests and, although this example has Peugeot’s own integrated DAB radio/sat-nav/Bluetooth stereo system with rear-view monitoring, future models will boast a Zenec unit that performs similar functions, with a large touchscreen.

DAYTIME

That rear lounge is where it’s nearly all at. The inward-facing settees are over 6ft long, and make use of Reflex foam for firm, durable support. There’s a choice of two tables – the main, freestanding one packs away in the overcab space for travel; or there’s a smaller top that sits on a pedestal leg (both of the latter stow in the wardrobe).

You’ll find a decent array of storage options, too. The settee bases are relatively clutter-free thanks

You get good night-time blackout thanks to fitted blinds on the cab windows (another perk of the Winter Pack), with lined curtains as well as concertina blinds for the lounge’s side windows. Key light switches are easily to hand when you’re in bed – apart from the low-level units in the cab floor section, which are controlled by a button inside the sliding door.

KITCHEN

By any stretch of the imagination, this is a well-equipped kitchen for a van conversion. It kicks off with a Thetford Triplex cooker –three-ring gas hob with combined oven and grill – and is supplemented by a Dometic microwave oven. The latter is at the opposite end of the kitchen, set at eye-level height over the fridge – a Thetford 96-litre model which features automatic energy selection.

There’s a decent amount of worktop space –permanent and to the left of the sink (where you’ll also find mains and USB sockets, plus a kitchen roll holder), while over on the right is a short, flip-up extension. Lighting is in the extractor unit as well as underneath the microwave.

Storage includes a large drawer under the oven, a cutlery drawer immediately below the sink and a shelved locker beneath that. There’s a single upper locker, with plate rack.

165bhp (125kW) @ 3,750rpm

Torque

273lb ft (370Nm) @ 1,750rpm

Transmission

Six-speed manual, FWD

MRO

3,066kg (60.35cwt) MTPLM

3,500kg (68.89cwt)

User payload

434kg (8.54cwt)

Overall length

20ft 11in (6.36m)

Overall width

8ft 3in (2.51m)

Overall height

8ft 8in (2.64m)

Max internal height

6ft 0in (1.83m)

Fuel/tank/econ

Diesel/19.8 gals (90 litres)/2832mpg

Figures from manufacturer s literature

Well-equipped Peugeot cab

The rear lounge is the star attraction

RATINGS

Vehicle supplied for testing by:

Marquis Dorset, 41-45 Old Wareham Road, Poole BH12 4QN

Contact: marquisleisure.co.uk, 01202 738777

“ There’s a decent amount of worktop ”

WASHROOM

Like the rest of this conversion, the washroom doesn’t cry out for equipment. It’s almost a room of two halves here. Just inside the door is a swivel-bowl toilet, with an opening window beyond (you’ll want to keep the blind drawn), and there’s a decently proportioned shower cubicle (which is also home to a fixed handbasin) occupying the rest of the space.

Storage is limited to a couple of chrome racks, and there’s just the one shower outlet. But the showerhead is on a riser bar and there’s even a toilet brush and holder.

DETAILS

Creature comforts abound. Touch-sensitive ceiling lights throughout the living area are complemented by fully adjustable paddle-style reading lights on rails under the lounge lockers. Positive locker catches are easy to operate.

The Auto-Sleepers Harmony Utility Management System gives you remote access to the vehicle’s on-board functions – lighting, heating, power levels, etc – and the LOCATE app lets you keep an eye on the Sargent Thatcham Cat 6 tracking system (£95 subscription). External fittings range from the TV aerial to outlets for gas and 230V mains. You even get a melamine crockery set and an all-important s et of four wine glasses.

VERDICT

This van conversion is strictly for two, but well laid out and comprehensively equipped, providing a fair amount of flexibility. There’s a lot to like about the Warwick XL.

You can insure this motorhome with the Club for £343.88 per year. Please see camc.com/ insurance or call 0345 504 0334 for further details.

Quote (correct as of 10/12/2021) is for the model tested worth £71,495 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 £350 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 Services Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Looking through from the cab

Thetford Triplex cooker

Microwave set at eye level

Shower with riser bar

Double bed make-up is straightforward

IT’S YOUR TIME

Your next adventure starts here

It’s time for you to break free and get back to enjoying the freedom of exploring the world, on your terms, whenever, wherever. Start your next adventure with an Auto-Sleepers motorhome.

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Long-time caravanner John Rankin brings us up to date on his travels

It’s hard to believe that we’ll have owned our Coachman Pastiche 545 for four years in June – where has that time gone? And who could have foreseen what cataclysmic events would overtake us all in the latter half of that timescale?

Despite the Covid-related turmoil, we’ve been able to make good use of the caravan whenever restrictions allowed, which has included visiting Club sites when on-site facilities have been closed.

We’ve been meticulous in having the Coachman serviced at our chosen Approved Workshop every year. The most recent visit, in

June 2021, attracted a bigger than usual bill, but only because the Alde fluid was due a change. That, the annual insurance premium (the caravan is still youthful enough to qualify for new-for-old cover), Mayday breakdown cover and storage site fees have been the only running costs incurred in the past year, although there was one surprising repair bill – as revealed overleaf.

Much of the use the caravan gets is in the form of short breaks to the Norfolk coast, which is only about an hour-and-a-half away from us, depending on where we’re headed.

Our Find of the Year has been the delightful Old Playing Field Certificated

Location in the picturesque village of Wighton, barely four miles inland from Wells-next-the-Sea and a 10-minute stroll up the lane from the equally delightful Carpenters Arms (excellent food, but do book in advance). We’ve been back a couple of times and look forward to our next visit.

Other expeditions have included a few days in the Peak District, where we were impressed by the Club’s Buxton campsite. There’s a terrific walk into the centre of this handsome spa town from the site – and if you’re hungry when you get there, La Capri’s tapas restaurant is exceptional.

Engine

3.5-litre V6 petrol (246bhp @ 6,000rpm); two electric motors (front 174bhp, rear 67bhp); total system output 295bhp

Transmission

Electrically controlled continuously variable; part-time four-wheel drive

Kerbweight

2,110kg-2,205kg

Test economy

33.3mpg (solo), 21.6mpg (towing) TOWCAR

“ Our Find of the Year has been the delightful Old Playing Field Certificated Location ”

Clockwise from top left: settled at Seacroft; the excellent Old Playing Field CL; a beautiful sunset view from the caravan; we had a great time in Wighton, Norfolk

JOCKEY WHEEL DRAMA

We’d just enjoyed a four-night November stay at the Club’s Seacroft site in Cromer. When we arrived back at our storage compound, I switched off the engine and went to unhitch, ready for the motorised mover to do its stuff. It was then that I noticed the jockey wheel stanchion seemed a bit loose –it was still clamped in the raised position, so I thought that was a bit odd.

Then, the problem. After lowering the jockey wheel, turning the winder had no effect whatsoever – the hitch wouldn’t release from the towball. First things first – back the caravan into place to clear the access road, using the old-school reversing-with-car method. With the caravan safely pitched, I removed the jockey wheel mechanism to attempt to see what was wrong – and couldn’t believe my eyes. The steel winding rod inside the stanchion had fractured completely.

It looked like Mayday might have to come out to liberate the car. But then I realised my servicing dealer, Martins Caravans in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, would still be open – and they’re not even two miles from the compound.

“Give us 20 minutes and we’ll be there,” was the response to my call. The technician slid an enormous, indestructiblelooking trolley jack under the A-frame and raised it sufficiently to liberate the hitch head from the towball. Minutes later, a brand-new jockey wheel stanchion with a pneumatic tyre was in place. Sorted, for less than £60.

I’m not sure what caused the breakage (the technician said he’d never seen anything like it), so all I can do is redouble my pre-flight checks and hope that he and I never get the chance to see anything like it again.

ROCK SOLID

In charge of getting us to all these destinations has been our Lexus RX450h hybrid – you might remember my report from the September 2020 issue following our initial purchase – and it continues to be a rock-solid towing performer. It likes a good shove on the accelerator pedal to get up to cruising speed when pulling away from junctions or roundabouts but, once there, it’s secure, stable and impressively responsive.

In mixed road conditions, covering dual-carriageways, A-roads, high streets and country back roads, it returns economy figures of just over 20mpg – which I think is a perfectly decent, if not headline-grabbing, return. And it’s a great car in day-to-day use too – superbly comfortable on long journeys, quiet and refined.

Our Coachman caravan has been in year-round use (lockdowns permitting) since we bought it new in 2018, and I continue to be impressed by the general build quality. The only real niggle with it at this moment in time is a slightly leaky washroom tap, which doesn’t really register very highly on the inconvenience scale. As long as its leakiness doesn’t get markedly worse, we can put up with it until it goes in for its next service.

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One purchase I intended to make was a second Calor propane cylinder – to have ready and waiting to be pressed into service when the existing one sputters its last. But, at the time of writing, Calor dealers have been instructed to do exchanges only, due to supply-chain issues. I don’t remember ever being knocked back when attempting to buy an item that’s in stock, but – well, it’s been another unusual year, hasn’t it?

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Rolling hills near Charmouth

Climb every MOUNTAIN

Jonathan Manning picks his five favourite hilly rides. You can find detailed directions for each as well as maps by downloading the Magazine app

Swaledale, North Yorkshire

It’s the ascent over Grinton Moor from Swaledale over to Wensleydale that makes this a spectacularly hilly climb. Don’t be fooled by an average gradient of 3.2% – in places it hits double digits. The reward for your thigh-burning effort comes in a dreamy landscape that changes from drystone walls and barns and wildflower-filled meadows to wild and remote moorland. If you can hear anything above the sound of your chest heaving, listen out for the chuckle of grouse, squeak of oystercatcher, ‘peewit’ of lapwing and haunting call of curlew. It’s a noisy wilderness with the occasional burst of gunfire from Catterick Garrison’s shooting ranges. The descent into Wensleydale, passing Bolton Castle, can be dizzyingly fast (check your brakes and be super cautious in the wet) and the views are magnificent. This route is a classic example of Yorkshire as God’s own cycling county and it starts right from the gates of the Club site in Leyburn.

Start: Lower Wensleydale Club site

Distance:

21miles/34km

Total ascent: 633m

Mag app: Sept 2019

Harlech, Gwynedd

No sooner have you cycled out of the gates of Min y Don than the brutal climbing begins – a 25% slope past Harlech Castle. Masochists can even choose a steeper ascent – for a brief period in 2019, Guinness World Records honoured Ffordd Pen Llech, a street in Harlech, as the steepest in the world at 37.45%! The lung-busting effort continues for much of the first half of the ride, all the way to Cwm Bychan, a lake high in the hills backed by rocky peaks, from where another savage climb leads to the highest point of the route. The views throughout, initially over the coast and sea, and then of gnarled mountain tops and shallow-racing rivers, are stupendous. When the downhill eventually begins, it’s your fingers, not legs, that take the strain, clamping brakes on during a delirious descent back to Harlech. The good news is that almost all of the route is along library-quiet roads, with only sheep, cattle, rooks and buzzards to break the peace. Plus, the thump of cyclists’ heartbeats, of course!

Start: Min y Don AS.

Distance: 14.25m/22.8km

Total ascent: 464m

Mag app: Nov 2020

“ The battle with gravity is all in the first half of the ride ”

Leek, Staffordshire

The aptly-named Peak District serves up a fair swap on this ride into the national park – heart-stopping vistas in return for heart-pounding effort. Prepare to spend extended periods out of the saddle while admiring dramatic views along the ridge of the Roaches, across wild moorland and over sweeping panoramas towards Gradbach Hill. The good news is that the battle with gravity is all in the first half of the ride, which leaves the second section an altogether easier affair of flat cycling plus some exhilarating descents. This western region is a lesser-explored area of the Peak District, but the views are no less special.

Start: Blackshaw

Moor Club site

Distance:

12.5miles/20km

Total ascent: 391m Mag app: Dec 2019

Charmouth, Dorset

The fossils that litter Charmouth beach may arguably have more life in them than cyclists at the end of this ride! It’s not so much any individual, brutal climb that proves troubling so much as the unexpected and relentless hilliness of the area that risks catching out unsuspecting riders. Fortunately, the narrow lanes that would make towing a caravan a nightmarish experience turn out to be fantastic for cycling, with each long ascent repaid by a thrilling descent. Arguably the hardest climb is right at the end back to Wood Farm AS, so it pays to keep a bit of energy in your legs to ensure you make it home!

Start: Wood Farm Caravan Park AS

Distance:

18miles/28.7km

Total ascent: 527m Mag app: Apr 2019

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

This ride through the Chiltern Hills visits Turville, the village where The Vicar of Dibley was filmed, and there may be calls for divine assistance from cyclists confronted by a series of challenging gradients. Happily each of the four principal ascents is accompanied by outstanding views, with the added bonus of pit-stops in a café, pub or even a winery, brewery and liqueurmaking centre. This is countryside of the utmost loveliness, with rolling fields, tall hedges and handsome broadleaf woodland. The route doesn’t quite make it up to the ridge where the windmill from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang stands (pictured right) but Caractacus Potts would surely have approved of e-bikes taking the sting out of the clustered contours of this ride.

Start: Henley Four Oaks Club site

Distance:

17miles/27.5km

Total ascent: 502m

Mag app: Aug 2017

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The road from Swaledale to Wensleydale

The climb up to Cwm Bychan

Wild moorland in the Peak District

Turville

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UNPLUGGED

Sammy Faircloth shows you how to enjoy a stress-free off-grid weekend

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“ Pack a kettle that can be used on the gas hob”

There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ caravanner or motorhomer. While some prefer the luxury of a reliable electricity supply to power TVs, mobile phones and hairdryers, others view trips as an opportunity to live more simply. I’m actually a fan of both types of touring. I like my home comforts and the luxury of a heated washroom on a Club site – but I have also stayed at some fantastic Certificated Locations (CLs) offering more of an ‘off-grid’ experience without hook-up or bathroom facilities.

On a recent trip to a festival, it was interesting to see how many people opted for hired motorhomes and campervans, but weren’t up to speed on how to use them off-grid. Here I share my festival experiences and highlight some of the great bits of kit out there to help make going ‘back to basics’ a more pleasant experience.

LEISURE BATTERIES

The key to a successful hook-up free adventure is ensuring your leisure battery is in good condition and fully charged – use a voltmeter to check. To improve accuracy,

turn off all 12V appliances before taking a reading and use the table below to determine the charge state.

To boost power and maintain a reasonable charge, consider connecting a solar panel and charge controller to the leisure battery. Many modern caravans come with a solar panel fitted as standard, but if yours is freestanding, position it on the roof. Be aware that performance between charges deteriorates as the battery ages. And if the weather is cold, the battery will have to work harder. When an ‘inverter’ is connected to a 12V battery it will convert its 12V DC input into a 230V AC output. This can be useful, and even a low-rated, 100W inverter will enable you to run a laptop from a 12V battery. However, the more you run through an inverter, the sooner your leisure battery will

fully discharge. Some people take a back-up leisure battery on trips, but batteries are heavy and eat into your payload allowance, so plan carefully. They’re not cheap, but newer, lithium-ion batteries are the optimum option for off-grid touring.

COOKING

Most caravans and motorhomes have gas stoves, so pack a kettle that can be used on the gas hob. Alternatively, cooking on a barbecue is a real winner for our family!

Fridges generally have ‘three-way’ operation, meaning they can run on mains electricity, the battery or gas. For off-grid camping the gas setting should be used, but remember that the control panel and igniters still need a 12V supply.

HEATING AND HOT WATER

Like the fridge, the heating and hot water in most leisure vehicles can be run on gas. Gas consumption inevitably increases in winter, so buy a back-up cylinder before you set off, or research the location of the nearest gas supplier to your campsite(s). You might like to consider refillable gas cylinders as a way of keeping your costs down – especially if you plan on doing a lot of off-grid touring.

WATER

Most places you stay will provide access to drinking water. Caravan owners can simply fill their water containers and connect them to their units. Motorhomes may have an onboard water tank, which can be filled up before leaving home. However, a 100l tank doesn’t go far with a family of four all clamouring to use the shower – and if you are at a festival or rally, things can become a little challenging. While festival campsites will supply drinking water, you are unlikely to be able to drive up to the tap, connect a hose and replenish your tank. One way around this is to use the siphon method to transfer water from a water container into

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the tank via a hose. However, the container needs to be higher than the water inlet to create the gravity this process requires, which can be difficult when it’s full.

Luckily, we had a Whale Portable Pump Kit with us. Drop the pump into the portable water container, feed the hose into the motorhome water inlet, and – voilà! – your tank will fill up.

FACILITIES

The advantage of taking a caravan or motorhome to a festival is that you will most likely have your own, fully equipped washroom. This made a huge difference to us as the shower block was miles away and

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shared with thousands of other people. Campervans tend not to have washrooms, but solar showers are a decent solution.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Luxury camping at festivals is becoming ever more popular. Plan ahead and you will have the luxury of your own cooking, heating and washing facilities! Finally, watch your payload – it’s tempting to arrive at a festival with full gas and water tanks, but, in conjunction with other belongings, there is a danger of exceeding your weight allowance.

Thank you to Bailey of Bristol for the loan of the Bailey Adamo 69-4.

THE APPRENTICE

Lee Davey dons his overalls once again to find out what goes into an annual service

Back in June 2021, I reported about my experience working as an ‘apprentice’ for the day at appliance manufacturer Truma. Having always been fascinated by the way things work, I was keen to learn more.

MEMBER SINCE…

The annual service is a vital part of the caravanning calendar – not only to safeguard any remaining warranties but to ensure your outfit is roadworthy. A service is divided into six main areas – gas system, water system, electrical system, chassis and running gear, fixtures and fittings and a water ingress check. Intrigued, I asked the kind folks at Stowford Leisure in Devon if they’d allow me to be an apprentice in their workshop for the day and let me ‘help’ Aaron, one of their technicians, service our Bailey Phoenix.

CRITICAL CARE

The day began with critical parts of the service, so I thought it prudent to watch Aaron from a

safe distance. With a morning cuppa in my hand, I looked on as the hook-up cable was examined for polarity, resistance and damage before further electrical checks were carried out. Next, the engineer took a look at the gas system, performing a leak check and visual inspection of the hose and its date. The hob, grill and oven were lit, and the gas function on the fridge was engaged; with the gas running, the regulator pressure was checked. The gas vents – tennis ball-sized floor ducts – were also inspected to ensure they were free from debris.

WATERWORKS

The water system was filled, and the heating and hot water were switched on. I was tasked with spotting water leaks, which saw me diving underneath seat, bunk and kitchen unit,

Grease, grease, glorious grease!

Caravanner Lee Davey joined the Club in 2010. He is a brand ambassador for Bailey of Bristol.

No stone left unturned

Lee prepares to inspect the ara an s heels an ra es

“ There are six service areas – gas, water and electric systems; chassis and running gear; fixtures and fittings; and water ingress ”

checking pipes and joints. After a reasonable time, the hot water tap was opened to check the boiler’s operation. The humble loo is also inspected during a service – the blade is opened, and the flush function checked.

JOBS FOR THE APPRENTICE

Perfectly judging my limited skill set, I was asked to stand at the rear of the caravan to check the lights and then lubricate the window blind cords with silicone spray. The remaining electrical items inside the caravan (such as the microwave) were then checked before we moved to the outside.

EXTERIOR EXAM

The lift blocks are pressed into action, lifting the Bailey Phoenix into the air. Aaron showed me how to lubricate one of corner steadies, and I looked after the remaining three. Still on lubricating duties, I unwound the jockey wheel and treated it similarly. The breakaway cable was then checked for damage.

STOP!

The braking system needs careful attention. Aaron demonstrated the servicing process on one of the brakes, and under his watchful eye, I was to tackle another.

First I checked the wheel bearings before removing the one-shot hub nut. Although I have fiddled with many old cars and motorcycles, the insides of the Phoenix brakes appeared complicated. A mechanism within the brake drum aids the reversing process,

allowing the hitch to be compressed without engaging the brakes.

Beyond cleaning the shoes, drums and other internals, remembering the procedure for dealing with a system of springs and linkages was a tall order. However, as the 760 is a twin-axle caravan, I had the hang of things by the final wheel. After some adjustments, all the drums were soon back in place with brand new hub nuts installed. Once the wheels had been refitted, all tyres were checked for pressure, age and condition, and all wheel bolts were torqued to the correct setting. This torque setting was doublechecked at the end of the service by another technician; and this is something to check again once you reach home.

This page, clockwise from left: The caravan is safely raised; gas pressure testing is a specialist job; corner steadies receive some attention

Damper and hitch bolts are inspected, with grease applied via the grease nipples. Hitch pads were checked for wear, and chassis bolts were torqued. Silicone spray was then applied to external door seals.

DAMP CHECK

Checking for damp is a vital part of the service – and is where an empty caravan pays dividends. Water finds its way into the most inaccessible areas, and Aaron needs to check each area thoroughly. His damp meter has a scan function that can even detect moisture underneath lino. A master of multi-tasking, while the meter scans the floor, Aaron is visually inspecting locker door apertures for any tell-tale signs, which may include grubby marks or staining to bare wood. Aaron scans

underneath the shower tray and through the cubicle panel (the latter giving a healthy 13% reading). The meter is also equipped with traditional ‘prongs’ if further investigation is required. Like many caravans of ‘modern’ construction, only certain areas of the structure can and need to be damp tested. As an Approved Workshop, Stowford is kept up to date with details of these by all major manufacturers. This is by no means an exhaustive list of items serviced as many tweaks and adjustments were made while other things were heating, cooling or connected. It does, however, show how comprehensive an annual service should be, and the amount of tender loving care your caravan should receive. Thanks to Stowford Leisure, as well as Aaron’s patience, expertise and watchful eye, the Phoenix 760 is ready for another 12 months of touring.

Note: many of the tasks mentioned, such as work on brakes and gas and electrical systems, sit firmly within the realms of a professional service. To find out about the Approved Workshop Scheme – a joint enterprise between the National Caravan Council, the Caravan and Motorhome Club and the Camping and Caravanning Club, and to find your nearest Approved Workshop, visit approvedworkshops.co.uk.

ASK YOUR CLUB

Licensing changes

QWhat changed with driving licences towards the end of last year?

A Government plans to address the HGV driver shortage meant the requirement to pass an additional test (B+E) to drive heavier towed combinations was removed from 16 December 2021 for drivers in England, Scotland and Wales. (B+E testing had already stopped from 20 September, with that testing capacity made available for HGV tests.)

This requirement had existed since 1 January 1997, when those passing their car test were limited to a 750kg trailer, or a heavier trailer if the combined maximum weight of trailer and towing vehicle didn’t exceed 3,500kg.

The rules change for England, Scotland and Wales means all new drivers gaining their car licence (category B) receive B+E entitlement automatically, and all who passed from 1 January 1997 receive it retrospectively. They can now tow trailers up to 3,500kg maximum weight (with a suitable towing vehicle).

Q What about Northern Ireland?

A Driver licensing’s a devolved power, so the legislative change doesn’t apply there. B+E testing continues and neither new drivers nor existing ones without B+E entitlement will automatically receive it. The Club is not aware of plans to change licence law in Northern Ireland.

QWhat if you passed your test before 1 January 1997, or took the B+E test after that?

AIf you passed your car test pre-1997, you had B+E entitlement by default and nothing changes for you. In fact, you also had C1+E (restriction code 107) entitlement too, allowing you to drive heavier vehicles up to 7,500kg, or a vehicle and trailer with a combined weight of up to 8,250kg. Newer licensees still don’t get that without an additional test. This is most relevant if wanting to driver a larger motorhome.

If you passed a B+E test separately, your entitlement doesn’t change. Unfortunately, there’s no compensation for the significant training and test costs you probably incurred.

Q

How will I know B+E entitlement has been added to my licence?

A Good question. DVLA isn’t automatically sending out new photocards, nor does its online licence look-up service automatically show it. Records will be updated when ‘transacting’ with DVLA, which means doing something like changing address or renewing your photocard after 10 years’ use. This is no concern when driving in the UK. However, if planning to use your new entitlement abroad, it’s hard to see how you prove your right if required. The Club therefore advises that those

The Club’s technical team answers your pressing questions

towing abroad request new photocards. There’s no specific process for this in this circumstance, however. If you can use the process to change your name or address, it’s free. Otherwise, requesting a changed photo or doing a 10-yearly renewal costs £14. If you just ask for a replacement (using the ‘lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed’ process), it’s £20.

AQDo you consider this to be a safe change?

It’s not something the Club sought and we queried Government’s consideration of safety during the consultation process. However, there’s little evidence that larger car-caravan outfits were more problematic pre-1997. We believe training remains beneficial, though, whether towing for the first time or choosing a heavier outfit. Our training courses can help develop your skills – seecamc. com/training for details. See gov. uk/browse/driving/drivinglicences for advice on many other aspects of driver licensing.

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Centre Lines

The latest news from across the country

Welcome back!

After nearly two years away, we’re delighted to be featuring Centre Lines – our dedicated pages for the Club’s Centres – once again. Centre activities were limited during the earlier stages of the coronavirus pandemic, so we decided to feature virtual rallies and the like on our News pages. As rallying returns, we are pleased to feature reports and other news here once more. Please email any stories you would like us to include in future issues to john.thynne@camc.com.

For the benefit of newer members of the Club, Centres are friendly, local groups that organise rallies in a variety of interesting locations. Every member is welcome to join a Centre. To read more, to search for an event or to find the contact details for your nearest group, please see camc.com/centres. Please follow government guidelines related to touring and meeting in groups at all times.

WEST

HANTS

HAPPY TO BE BACK

West Hampshire members took advantage of unusually mild weather to gather safely outside at the Royal Victoria Country Park and make mini scarecrows using toilet rolls, pipe cleaners and other crafty bits. It was lovely for adults and children to meet and catch up after what seemed like an age!

A November rally, run by the youth section at Awbridge, was held in less forgiving conditions. Ralliers took shelter in the village hall and made ‘Harry Potter’ wands and glasses. In the evening the adults were kept entertained by playing games while bacon butties on

Sunday morning were a welcome treat.

In December, the committee held a Christmas party at Plaitford Village Hall for younger members. Parents enjoyed a cuppa while the little ones were entertained by an unexpected visit from a very special guest…

Alpine adventure

Having previously suffered two cancellations, members of the South Essex Centre were finally able to catch up at a rally in Leadon Roding. The weekend kicked off with an evening of indoor bowls in the village hall on the Friday and was followed by Alpine-themed activities on the Saturday. Members spent the afternoon chatting over glühwein and biscuits, while the main event in the evening was some live music while members enjoyed a fondue. All agreed it had been worth the wait, and thanked organisers Sheila, Maureen, Linda, Bob and Aubrey.

Spooky South Essex

The South Essex Centre held a Halloween-themed rally in October. Taking place in Chelmer, the weekend was the first event for assistant marshals Amanda and George who, along with Jill and Graham and main marshals Marion and David, ensured a great weekend was had by adults and children alike.

On the Friday, members gathered in the hall for cupcakes and a chat – for many, it was the first time they had seen each other in more than 18 months.

The children enjoyed Halloweenrelated activities on the Saturday, decorating trick or treat bags, carving pumpkins, playing games and colouring pictures. As darkness fell and everyone was preparing for dinner, a gaggle of ghouls ran from ’van to ’van, calling, “Trick or treat?” After dinner, prizes were awarded for the best costumes, and everyone enjoyed the spooky disco.

A customary flagpole meet on Sunday morning was the culmination of this longoverdue event.

BEDS PLANS

BIRTHDAY BASH

Hillson’s Meadow in Maulden will be the venue for Bedfordshire Centre’s 55th birthday celebration rally in 2022. Running from 9-13 June, there will be entertainment on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus a hog roast on Saturday evening. If you would like to attend or would like more information please contact secretary@bedscentrecc.com.

NORTH YORKSHIRE LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS

Two North Yorkshire Centre members were awarded lifetime memberships at the Centre’s recent dinner dance at Gisborough Hall. Derek and Julia Gibson (pictured) were invited to their first rally in 1971; this took place at Rosedale (now The Howard, Rosedale Abbey Club site). They hired a Sprite Musketeer for the weekend, and had to buy a new car (a Ford Corsair) as they couldn’t tow it with their Morris Minor! They enjoyed the weekend so much, they bought their own Musketeer – and have been attending rallies ever since. Club Chairman Grenville Chamberlain granted the couple lifetime memberships and thanked them for their 50 years of loyalty. Many congratulations!

DINNER AND DANCING

Members of the North Yorkshire Centre convened for their annual dinner dance in November. Club Chairman Grenville Chamberlain and his wife, Liz, were guests of honour at the event at Gisborough Hall, situated on the edge of the North York Moors. The 2022 event has already been planned and will take place at the Scotch Corner Hotel on 12 November.

Join the Festival of the North!

Bookings are being taken for the Festival of the North, in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Northern Region, which will be hosted by the South Lancashire Centre at Victoria Park, Southport. The event will be held over the Easter weekend (15-18 April, although a rally will run from 9-19 April). All are welcome – to find out more or to book please visit southlancscentre.com.

EVENTS DIARY

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

12-15 May

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.

n If you would like to promote a temporary site set up around a major event, please contact john.thynne@camc.com

The Centre Rallies Guide 2022 is available with the February edition of our Magazine App and via the online page-turner at camc.com. You can also download a copy from camc. com/whats-on/events.

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Club member Jean France got in touch after seeing the ‘Absolutely Wizard’ entry in Tail Lights (see November 2021 issue), which included a photo of a wizard sculpture made by the site staff at Englethwaite Hall Club Campsite. Jean stayed at the site during spring 2021 and was equally taken with ‘The Weather Family’, who made themselves at home prior to the site reopening. “I see it as part of the enrichment and individuality of the site,” says Jean. “It set me up for the rest of my trip across to Arran, Mull of Kintyre, North Ledaig and on around the coast of Scotland for three weeks in glorious weather.”

SWEET TREAT

Members Ang and Gina made this tasty treat while holidaying in their caravan – a very impressive job under any circumstances, but particularly so given the constraints of a typical ’van kitchen! Yum.

Your observations on the fun and unusual world of touring

JIMMY’S STUMPED!

What a fine portrait of Jo Pogson’s pooch, Jimmy, posing during a morning walk around Buttermere in the Lake District. Was he out to make a trunk call?

ONE MAN AND HIS LOG

Many thanks to Trudie Walker, who got in touch to praise the Club’s site staff for their efforts over the past two seasons. By way of an example, Trudie singled out Assistant Site Manager Tom Simmonds at Crossways, whom she describes as “always up to his eyes in something, yet always making time to help and listen”. Tom is also a talented model maker, and this is one he made out of fallen trees before the site closed for winter. Like several of Tom’s other works, ‘One Man and his Dog’ will be sure to prompt a smile next season!

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Cycling the perimeter trail around a reservoir may not seem like a route in need of directions and a map, but this ride neatly diverts from the shore of Carsington Water to visit a pretty village with a pub and community shop that serves hot and cold drinks as well as fresh cakes and snacks.

Just south of the Peak District National Park, Carsington Water is the newest and ninth largest reservoir in England, fed via tunnels and an aqueduct from the River Derwent. Finished in 1991, the architects and engineers had plenty of time to factor recreational use into its design, leading to an excellent eight-mile shoreline trail for walkers and cyclists. There is also a convenient bike hire at the visitor centre.

kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, so there’s plenty to stop and watch from one of the many benches along the route. Wooden sculptures, statues and giant photo frames decorate the trail.

With the reservoir your constant companion, there are lovely views across the water to the surrounding hills and woodland, plus lots of wildfowl to catch your attention – there are bird hides if you fancy a breather. There’s a busy sailing club and a hire centre for

The track around the reservoir is mostly flat but when it is time to turn your back on Carsington Water there is a steepish climb to contend with.

The rewards come in Kirk Ireton, an attractive hilltop village with a welcoming community shop, The Stables, and a fabulous pub next door. The Barley Mow Inn was the regional CAMRA pub of the year in 2020 and, serves its own Barley Mow Inn Brewery ales. It is open at weekends, but closed Monday and Tuesday, and only open in the evenings from Wednesday to Friday.

From Kirk Ireton it’s a gentle, largely downhill pedal back to the Club site.

DIRECTIONS

Turn right out of Carsington Water Club site onto Dam Road and in 170m turn right into Millfields car park. Immediately turn left along the cycle trail,

signposted to Visitor Centre, Sailing Club and Reservoir Trail. Continue on the broad track along the top of the dam wall, passing car parks and the Carsington Water Visitor Centre, and keep going, with the reservoir to the right. Follow the ‘Carsington Water Circular Route’ waymarks that in places separate cyclists from walkers, keeping the reservoir to your right, and ignore NCR 547 signs. Stay on this track for 10.7km, until you reach a T-junction with a road, with the reservoir immediately to your right.

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10.7km – Turn left onto the road, leaving the cycle trail, and pedal uphill to a T-junction in about 550m.

3 11.2km – Turn right at the T-junction along Benthead Lane, and in 300m turn left, signposted to Kirk Ireton. Continue on this road to a T-junction on the edge of Kirk Ireton.

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12.4km – Turn right at the T-junction, and in 100m turn right, signposted to Blackwall [If you fancy refreshments, ignore this right turn and just around the corner on the left is the Kirk Ireton community Stable Shop with the Barley Mow Inn next door]. Follow Blackwall Lane for almost 2.5km to a T-junction with Dam Road.

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14.8km – Turn right at the road and in 700m turn right into the Club site.

ABOUT THE ROUTE

Start/finish: Carsington Water Club site, Kirk Ireton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 3JL.

Distance: 9.7m/15.5km.

Time: 90 minutes.

Level: Suitable for all cyclists.

Terrain: Mostly flat, smoothish tracks, but one 600m climb on asphalt. A mountain, gravel or hybrid bike would be fine.

Landscape: Lovely views over Carsington Water, tracks through woodland, and a taste of the hills that lead into the Peak District.

Refreshments: Café, restaurant and ice cream parlour at Carsington Water Visitor Centre; The Stables community shop and Barley Mow Inn, Kirk Ireton.

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Centre Raly Guide

A guide to all Centre Rallies taking place in 2022

Dumfries & Galloway Centre Rally

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Newquay while rallying with Leicestershire Centre

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Discover your local centre

What is a Centre?

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.

What does your Centre o er you?

The most popular Centre activities are rallies. Held over 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 2021 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

Online Search

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

Joining or Renewing with a Centre

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.

Bring the family along!

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.

7-9 Jan Twyford, Berkshire Blue Nose Berkshire 07751 048798 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

7-9 Jan Shrawley,Worcestershire The Lenchford Inn Midland 07642 144122 midlandcentre.co.uk No

7-9 Jan Saxtead, Ipswich, Su olk First Rally Of The Year Su olk 01473 715049 su olkcentre.org.uk No

7-9 Jan Widnes, Sta ordshire Kevin Patterson Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

7-9 Jan Onneley, Sta ordshire Hair Of The Dog Cheshire 07736 660400 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

7-9 Jan Skipton, North Yorkshire Booking Rally Yorkshire Dales 07702 019003 No

14-16 Jan Brighton, East Sussex January Sales West Sussex 01243 606564 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk Yes

14-16 Jan Bury, Lancashire Burrs Country Park Bury Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk Yes

16-16 Jan Aston Clinton, Bucks Winter Walk Event Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 buckscaravan.club No 18 Jan-27 Feb Stockton, Northumberland First School Half Term Northumberland 07912 013439 Yes

21-23 Jan Uckfield, East Sussex Blue Nose East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

21-23 Jan Burford, Oxfordshire Burns Night Upper Thames 01380 860358 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

21-23 Jan Castle Donnington Walking, Cycling Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk Yes

21-23 Jan Wareham, Dorset Chairman's Welcome West Dorset 07813 829474 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

21-23 Jan Southport, Merseyside Pantomime South Lancashire 07702 566342 southlancscentre.com Yes

21-23 Jan Brereton, Cheshire Diy At Brereton Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

21-23 Jan Herne Bay, Kent Karen Ann Shipper South London southlondoncentre.com No

21-23 Jan Marsden,West Yorkshire Robbie Burns Supper Yorkshire Dales 07733 338033 No

27-30 Jan Great Orton, Cumbria Early Birds Cumbria 07738 057118 cumbria-centre.co.uk Yes

28-30 Jan Midhurst,West Sussex Chinese New Year West Sussex 01243 672959 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No 28-30 Jan Greatstone, Kent A Scottish Theme East Kent 07875 682814 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

28-30 Jan Kingswood,Warwickshire Lapworth Village Hall Midland 07642 144122 midlandcentre.co.uk No

28-30 Jan Peterborough Mid Anglia Dinner Rally Mid-Anglia 01406 330466 midanglia.org.uk Yes

28-30 Jan Bickerton, Cheshire Bickerton Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No 28-30 Jan Southport, Merseyside The Esplanade Southport Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk Yes

28-30 Jan Wetherby, North Yorkshire Darts & Doms Yorkshire Dales 07773 018323 No 28-30 Jan Bickerton, Cheshire Bickerton Village Hall Cheshire 07938 153822 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

30-30 Jan Wendover, Buckinghamshire Natter And Chatter Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 buckscaravan.club No

4-6 Feb Gatwick,West Sussex Camc Gatwick East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

4-6 Feb Astley,Worcestershire Astley Village Hall Midland 07790 956636 midlandcentre.co.uk No 4-6 Feb Garstang, Lancashire Dinner Dance South Lancashire 07597 094157 southlancscentre.com No

8-13 Feb Cowan Bridge, Lancashire Winter Break North Lancashire 01282 425965 northlancashirecentre.co.uk Yes 11-13 Feb Chelmsford, Essex Valentines South Essex 07513 275510 secc-online.org.uk No 11-13 Feb Sheerness, Kent Valentine's Weekend East Kent 07855 803113 eastkentcentre.co.uk No 11-13 Feb Padworth, Berkshire Valentine Rally Berkshire 07736 475063 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No 11-13 Feb Whitehead Forest Park Ice Breaker South Wales 07955 192365 Yes 11-13 Feb Brookmans Park Valentine's Weekend Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk No 11-13 Feb Buxton,

11-13 Feb Chepstow, Gwent Gwent Valentines Rally Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk No

13-13 Feb Ipswich, Su olk Natter And Chatter Su olk 01206 851996 su olkcentre.org.uk No

17-21 Feb Kirkbride, Cumbria Dinner Dance Cumbria 07443 515267 cumbria-centre.co.uk No

18-20 Feb Seaford, East Sussex Seaford Head Rally East Sussex 07719 622484 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

18-20 Feb Burford, Oxfordshire Valentines Upper Thames 07443 644634 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

18-20 Feb Llandovery, Carmarthenshire Relaxing Weekend West Wales 07397 390170 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

18-20 Feb Winsford, Cheshire Winter In Winsford Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

20-22 Feb Ipswich, Su olk Burns Supper Rally Su olk 07850 782965 su olkcentre.org.uk No

25-27 Feb Pen-y-cae, Powys A Quiet Weekend West Wales 07397 390170 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

25-27 Feb Fazeley, Sta ordshire Dinner Dance Midland 07790 956636 midlandcentre.co.uk No

25-27 Feb Hay On Wye, Herefordshire Quite Weekend South Wales 07496 825544 Yes

25-27 Feb Cranage, Cheshire Darts & Doms Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

25-27 Feb Bickerton, Cheshire Sequence Dancing Cheshire 07733 213652 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

25-27 Feb Bilton, North Yorkshire Quite Weekend Yorkshire Dales 07773 018323 No

25-27 Feb Hay On Wye, Herefordshire Baskerville Rugby Rally Gwent 07773 532106 gwentcentre.co.uk Yes

4-6 Mar Torquay, Devon Dinner & Dance Devon & Cornwall 07950 655389 No

4-6 Mar Eastbourne, East Sussex Willingdon School East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

4-6 Mar Llanedi, Carmarthenshire Relaxing Weekend West Wales 07576 201110 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

4-6 Mar Henley On Thames March Hare Berkshire 07940 717469 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

4-6 Mar Brean, Somerset Northam Farm Somerset 07588 456583 somersetcentrecamc.org Yes

4-6 Mar Warwick,Warwickshire Warwick Marching Band Midland 07813 166015 midlandcentre.co.uk No

4-6 Mar Potthcawl, Bridgend A Busy Weekend South Wales 07496 825544

4-6 Mar Broom, Bedfordshire Games Night Bedfordshire 07864 356002

4-6 Mar Croxton Kerrial Free & Easy Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

4-6 Mar Ribchester, Lancashire A Quiet Weekend South Lancashire 07811 457176 southlancscentre.com

4-6 Mar Wirral, Cheshire Wirral Country Park Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk Yes

4-6 Mar Southport, Merseyside Relaxing Seaside Break North Lancashire 01282 425965 northlancashirecentre.co.uk

7 Mar-13 Nov Hunstanton, Norfolk Spring At Searles Norfolk 07851 501621 norfolkcentre.co.uk

11-13 Mar Sharpness, Gloucestershire Free & Easy Weekend Avon 07852 583322 avoncentre.co.uk

11-13 Mar Horton, Swansea Visit The Gower. West Wales 07791 602362 westwalescentre.co.uk

11-13 Mar Fillongley,Warwickshire Chinese Auction Midland 07753 206401 midlandcentre.co.uk

11-13 Mar Porth, Newport Elizabeth Vince Owen South Wales 07496 825544

11-13 Mar Ashover, Derbyshire Beer Festival Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

11-13 Mar Whitby, North Yorkshire Whitby West Cli School North Yorkshire 01325 359266 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

11-13 Mar Onneley, Sta ordshire Free And Easy Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk

11-13 Mar Porthcawl, Bridgend Gwent Bake-o Rally Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk

11-15 Mar Chertsey, Surrey Season Opener West Surrey 01483 233532 westsurreycentre.co.uk

13-13 Mar Eldwick,West Yorkshire AGM Yorkshire Dales 07702 019003

17-20 Mar Banbury, Oxfordshire Night At The Races Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org

18-20 Mar Felton, Northumberland Quit Weekend Northumberland 07912 013439

18-20 Mar Bexhill, East Sussex St Richards College East Sussex 07508 723186 eastsussexcc.org.uk

18-20 Mar Brean, Somerset Clear Away The Cobwebs Avon 07885 483687 avoncentre.co.uk

18-20 Mar Hawkinge, Kent Churchill School East Kent 07984 407241 eastkentcentre.co.uk

18-20 Mar Killay, Swansea Weekend Rally West Wales 07597 914105 westwalescentre.co.uk

18-20 Mar Bayton,Worcestershire Clays Farm Midland 07311 835257 midlandcentre.co.uk No

18-20 Mar Longleat,Wiltshire Return To Agra Wiltshire 07966 364309 Yes

18-20 Mar Rhondda Cynon Ta 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 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk No

18-20 Mar Darley Dale, Derbyshire Steam Trains Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

18-20 Mar Askham, Nottinghamshire Live Entertainment Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

18-20 Mar Wing, Buckinghamshire 1970's Party Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 buckscaravan.club No

18-20 Mar Cardington, Bedfordshire Icebreaker North London 07966 279513 northlondoncc.com No

18-20 Mar Kirkcudbright, D&G The Artist's Toon Rally Dumfries & Galloway 01556 640282 thescottishcaravanclub.com Yes

18-20 Mar Kineton,Warwickshire Kicking O The Season West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No

18-20 Mar Wetherby,West Yorkshire Wetherby Racecourse North Yorkshire 01642 809352 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

18-20 Mar Bury, Lancashire Free & Easy South Lancashire 07597 094157 southlancscentre.com Yes

18-20 Mar Styrrup, Nottinghamshire Irish Horse Race Night South Yorkshire 01709 549076 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

18-20 Mar Lydney, Gloucestershire Quiet Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No

18-20 Mar Cuxton, Kent Darts & Pool Competition South London 07831 334966 southlondoncentre.com No

18-20 Mar Whitley, Cheshire You Owe Me One Boris Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No 18-20 Mar Bolton Abbey Club Campsite Ideal Walking Country Yorkshire

Burford, Gloucestershire Cotsworld Wildlife Park Wiltshire 01793 337397

Mar Broom Beds, Bedfordshire Skittles And Supper Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk No

25-27 Mar Hollybourne, Hampshire Steam And Golf Rally Berkshire 07713 925 396 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

25-27 Mar Littleport, Cambridgeshire Superbowl 2022 Mid-Anglia 07410 552159 midanglia.org.uk No

25-27 Mar Salisbury,Wiltshire Early Spring Gathering West Dorset 07974 168717 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

25-27 Mar Catterick, North Yorkshire Catterick Racecourse 10% North Yorkshire 01642 821293 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

25-27 Mar St Anne's, Lancashire A Quiet Weekend South Lancashire 07970 522849 southlancscentre.com No

25-27 Mar High Ongar, Essex Mums Are The Best North Essex 07711 874275 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

25-27 Mar Aston, Cheshire Bhurtport Inn Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

25-27 Mar Doddington, Cheshire Chester Lakes Cheshire 07512 135404 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 cumbria-centre.co.uk Yes

25-28 Mar Bothwell, South Lanarkshire Country Park Rally Forth & Clyde 07505 710361 scc-forth-and-clyde.co.uk Yes

31 Mar-3 April Manfield, North Yorkshire Sensational Seventies North Yorkshire 07780 697345 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

31 Mar-3 April Taunton, Somerset Apples Galore West Dorset 07813 829474 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

31 Mar-4 April Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Explore This Area West Surrey 01483 849114 westsurreycentre.co.uk Yes

1-3 Apr

1-3 Apr

Beal, Northumberland Holly Island Weekend Northumberland 07912 013439 No

Rolvenden, Kent Hole Park East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

1-3 Apr St Nicholas,Glamorgan Relaxing Weekend West Wales 07872 524785 westwalescentre.co.uk No

1-3 Apr

Pinvin,Worcestershire Hyde Farm Midland 07896 617788 midlandcentre.co.uk No

1-3 Apr 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 buckscaravan.club Yes

1-3 Apr Royston, Hertfordshire Question Time IWM Mid-Anglia 01353 665057 su olkcentre.org.uk No

1-3 Apr Stratford Upon Avon TBA West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk Yes

1-3 Apr Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire 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 somersetcentrecamc.org Yes

7-10 Apr Wylam, Northumberland Old Venue Revisited Northumberland 07912 013439 stephensonsarms.co.uk Yes

7-10 Apr Ripon, North Yorkshire Ripon Racecourse North Yorkshire 07780 697345 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

7-10 Apr Tiverton, Devon Beside The Canal West Dorset 01929 475692 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 Malmesbury,Wiltshire A Return To Malmesbury Avon 01275 542881 avoncentre.co.uk Yes

8-10 Apr Great Bourton, Oxfordshire Barnstones Upper Thames 01869 810537 upperthamescentre.co.uk Yes

8-10 Apr Warton,Warwickshire Willows Farm Midland 07399 984719 midlandcentre.co.uk No

8-10 Apr Cardington, Bedfordshire Events Bedfordshire 07748 552027 No

8-10 Apr Lyme Regis, Dorset Jurassic Coastline West Dorset 07813 829474 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

8-10 Apr Bolton Le Sands, Lancashire Relaxing Seaside Weekend North Lancashire 012772 615621 northlancashirecentre.co.uk No

8-10 Apr Swinethorpe, Lincolnshire 80s Cops & Robbers South Yorkshire 07725 915438 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

8-10 Apr Dalbeattie, D&G Pre Easter Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

8-16 Apr Delft Delfts Hout Holland Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

8-18 Apr St Austell, Cornwall Easter Relax & Stroll Devon & Cornwall 07980 361915 Yes

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 cumbria-centre.co.uk No

8-24 Apr Pembrey, Carmarthenshire Easter Home Rally West Wales 07789 514577 westwalescentre.co.uk No

9-18 Apr Netley, Hampshire Easter 2022 East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk

9-19 Apr Southport, Lancashire Festival Of The North South Lancashire 07780 697345 Yes

10-18 Apr Greetham Oakham, Rutland Easter (away) Bedfordshire 07802 187292

11-14 Apr Dalbeattie, D&G Pre-easter Chill Out Cheshire 07736 660400 cheshirecentre.co.uk

11-18 Apr

Apr-18 May Bridge Of Allan, Stirling Historic Views Rally 3 Forth & Clyde 07500 334582 scc-forth-and-clyde.co.uk

14-17 Apr Little Budworth, Cheshire Easter At Shays Farm Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk

14-18 Apr Warmington, Oxfordshire Easter Rally Berkshire 07940 717469 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No 14-18 Apr Bourton On The Water Easter Upper Thames 01869 340535 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

14-18 Apr Skegness, Lincolnshire Easter Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com

14-18 Apr Ipswich, Su olk A Trinity Easter Su olk 07771 542328 su olkcentre.org.uk

14-18 Apr Stanhope, County Durham Unthank Park Easter Rally Durham 07788 580799 durhamcenter.co.uk No

14-18 Apr Brandon, Su olk Easter In The Forest North Essex 07481 817725 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

14-18 Apr Rye, East Sussex Easter Rally South London 07811 128705 southlondoncentre.com No

14-18 Apr

Dalbeattie, D&G Easter-jimmy's Hame Toon Cheshire 07736 660400 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

14-18 Apr Little Budworth, Cheshire Easter At Shays Cheshire 07503 646829 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

14-18 Apr

14-19 Apr

14-19 Apr

Dalbeattie, D&G Easter At Dalbeattie Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

Sedgeford, Norfolk Eggcellent Easter South Essex 07773 348275 secc-online.org.uk No

Seahouses, Northumberland Easter Rally With Games Northumberland 07912 013439 No

14-19 Apr Kirby Stephen Cumbria Easter Rally. Northumberland 07912 013439 No

14-19 Apr

Brockenhurst, Hampshire Easter Upper Thames 01380 860358 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

14-19 Apr Southampton, Hampshire Third Time Lucky Easter East Kent 07799 690913 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

14-19 Apr Weston-on-trent, Derbyshire Easter Rally Midland 07510 270204 midlandcentre.co.uk No

14-19 Apr Wyboston, Bedfordshire Easter At Home Bedfordshire 07850 499713 Yes

14-19 Apr Lymington, Hampshire Easter West Surrey 01483 849114 westsurreycentre.co.uk No

14-19 Apr

Carsington Water, Derbyshire Easter Rally North Lancashire 07718 597562 northlancashirecentre.co.uk No

14-19 Apr Poole, Dorset Easter West Dorset 01935 421787 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

14-19 Apr Fraisthorpe, East Riding Easter By The Sea South Yorkshire 01709 548617 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

14-19 Apr Weston-super-mare,Somerset Easter Extravaganza Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk Yes

14-20 Apr Ross On Wye, Herefordshire Easter Rally Somerset 07890 484817 somersetcentrecamc.org No

14-20 Apr Scarborough, North Yorks Easter At Irton Mount Mid West Yorkshire 07764 721182

14-23 Apr Mortehoe, Devon Easter At Warcombe Avon 01454 414241 avoncentre.co.uk

14-24 Apr Blue Anchor, Somerset Easter At Blue Anchor Avon 07471 181680 avoncentre.co.uk

14-24 Apr Hereford, Herefordshire Easter Away Rally West Wales 07921 868903 westwalescentre.co.uk

14-24 Apr Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Holiday By The Sea Wiltshire 01793 432531

14-24 Apr Kirby Stephen, Cumbria Easter/fotn Follow Rally Northumberland 07912 013439

14-24 Apr Tenby, Carmarthenshire Merrixton Easter Rally Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk

15-18 Apr Fordingbridge, Hampshire Easter Break Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk

15-18 Apr Peterborough, Cambs Easter Rally Leicestershire 07856 164489 lccmc.org.uk

15-18 Apr Southport, Merseyside Festival Of The North South Lancashire 07780 697345 southlancscentre.com

15-18 Apr Whitchurch, Shropshire Gwent Easter Away Rally Gwent 07837 077232 gwentcentre.co.uk

15-18 Apr Ripon, North Yorkshire Bank Holiday Rally

Dales 07980 382960

15-19 Apr Whitby, North Yorkshire 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,Worcestershire Easter Holiday West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk Yes

15-24 Apr Hereford, Herefordshire Easter Rally South Wales 07496 825544

15-18 Apr Whilton Locks, Northants Easter At The Mill Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No

18-20 Apr Longleat,Wiltshire Return To Agra Wiltshire 07966 364309

18-24 Apr Dalbeattie, D&G Easter Follow-on Cheshire 07736 660400 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

18-24 Apr Dalbeattie, D&G Dalbeattie Follow On Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk

21-24 Apr Acklington, Northumberland Peaceful Weekend Northumberland 07912 013439 No 21 Apr-5 May Porth, Cornwall Porth Beach

Apr Ardingly,West Sussex Spring Live Show West Sussex 01903 200218 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk

22-24 Apr Hatton,Warwickshire Hatton Country World Midland 07853 930369 midlandcentre.co.uk

22-24 Apr Felixstowe, Su olk Can You See Sea Monster Su olk 01206 851996 su olkcentre.org.uk

22-24 Apr Hurley, Berkshire Down By The Riverside Berkshire 07711 533 733 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk

22-24 Apr Stourpaine, Dorset Free & Easy West Dorset 07974 168717 westdorsetcentre.com No

22-24 Apr Takely, Essex Plane To See North Essex 07976 823241 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

22-25 Apr Ardingly,West Sussex Spring Live Show West Sussex 01483 849114 westsurreycentre.co.uk 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

27 Apr-3 May Yeovil, Somerset Abbey Hill Steam Rally Somerset 07999 243041 somersetcentrecamc.org No

28 Apr-2 May Bude, Cornwall 4000th Celebration Rally Devon & Cornwall 07980 361915 Yes

28 Apr-2 May Abingdon, Oxfordshire Peach Croft Farm Upper Thames 07443 644634 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

28 Apr-2 May Spalding, Cambridgeshire The Lawns North London 07860 427069 northlondoncc.com No

28 Apr-2 May Bibury, Gloucestershire May Day Break Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk No

29 Apr-2 May Newland, Malvern,Worcs Early May Bank Holiday West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk Yes

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 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

29 Apr-2 May Cheddar, Somerset Cheddar Free & Easy Avon 07966 526242 avoncentre.co.uk No

29 Apr-2 May Rolveden, Kent Hole Park East Kent 07855 803113 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

29 Apr-2 May Glangwryney, Powys May Day Rally West Wales 07397 390170 westwalescentre.co.uk No

29 Apr-2 May Havenstreet, Isle of Wight Birthday Bash Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

29 Apr-2 May Wrenbury, Cheshire The Cotton Arms Midland 07806 780265 midlandcentre.co.uk No

29 Apr-2 May Lyme Regis, Dorset May Day Bank Holiday Avon 01460 75162 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 buckscaravan.club No

29 Apr-2 May Evesham,Worcestershire Mayday Bank Holiday Leicestershire 07856 164489 lccmc.org.uk No

29 Apr-2 May Stockton, Northants Early May Bank Holiday Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No

29 Apr-2 May Redcar, North Yorkshire Redcar Racecourse North Yorkshire 0191 3772044 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

29 Apr-2 May West Moors, Dorset Bank Holiday Weekend Berkshire 07970 970 904 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

29 Apr-2 May Wareham, Dorset May Day West Dorset 01460 76440 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

29 Apr-2 May Stowmarket, Su olk Fun For All North Essex 07791 601134 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 southlondoncentre.com No

29 Apr-2 May Chelford, Cheshire Mayday Madness Ll Cheshire 07711 155903 cheshirecentre.co.uk Yes

29 Apr-2 May Gwernymynydd, Flintshire It's All Rosy Cheshire 07463 846790 cheshirecentre.co.uk

29 Apr-2 May Betws Garmon, Gwynedd Snowdonia Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

29 Apr-2 May Alderley Edge, Cheshire May Day Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk

29 Apr-2 May Gwernymyndd, Flintshire It's All Rosy Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

29 Apr-2 May Snowdonia, Gwynedd Snowdonia Cheshire 07512 135404 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-2 May York, North Yorkshire York Rufc North Yorkshire 01642 561351 northyorkshirecentre.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 northlancashirecentre.co.uk No

29 Apr-3 May Crooklands, Cumbria Canal Side Cumbria 07840 783132 cumbria-centre.co.uk No

29 Apr-8 May Masham, North Yorkshire Jervaulx Abbey North Yorkshire 07780 697345 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

29 Apr-12 May Ashbourne, Derbyshire Walking, Cycling Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

5-9 May Mytchett, Surrey Invite To West Sussex West Surrey 01483 849114 westsurreycentre.co.uk No

5-13 May North Runcton, Norfolk Long Break In Norfolk Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk Yes

6-8 May Berwick, Northumberland Sea Side Rally Northumberland 07912 013439 Yes

6-8 May Didmarton, Gloucestershire Mexican Weekend Avon 07896 875002 avoncentre.co.uk No

6-8 May Abercrave, Powys Adventure Weekend West Wales 07715 257667 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

6-8 May Bridgnorth, Shropshire Junior Rally Midland 07789 179921 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 Chairlady's Rally Berkshire 07920 728 733 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

6-8 May Abercraf, Swansea, Swansea Up To You South Wales 07496 825544 Yes

6-8 May Kingston Blount, Oxfordshire It's May- Bella Bella Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 buckscaravan.club No

6-8 May Brightlingsea, Essex To Be Beside The Seaside North Essex 07590 461516 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

6-8 May Winsford, Cheshire Fun, Games & Fishing Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

6-8 May Winsford, Cheshire Fun & Games At Holmston Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

6-9 May Winchcombe, Gloucestershire Quiet Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No

6-9 May Penrith, Cumbria Wartime Weekend Cumbria 07738 057118 cumbria-centre.co.uk Yes

6-13 May Rendlesham, Su olk Springtime In The Forest Su olk 01206 851996 su olkcentre.org.uk Yes

6-15 May Ashburton, Devon Holiday Event West Dorset 07974 168717 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

7-9 May Whittingham, Lancashire Charity Rally South Lancashire 07961 913695 southlancscentre.com No

7-15 May Woodbridge, Ipswich, Su olk Return To Dans Meadow South Essex 07929 131046 secc-online.org.uk No

8-13 May Tattingstone, Su olk Relax By The Water North Essex 07841 411685 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

9-15 May Hunstanton, Norfolk May At Searles Norfolk 07747 773451 norfolkcentre.co.uk Yes

9-27 May Mevagissey, Cornwall Holiday Rally Somerset 07999 243041 somersetcentrecamc.org Yes

11-15 May Windsor, Berkshire Royal Windsor Horse Show Buckinghamshire 07505 137009 buckscaravan.club Yes

11-19 May Ambleside, Cumbria Ambleside North Yorkshire 07780 697345 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

12-16 May Wheatley, Oxfordshire Holton Upper Thames 01380 860358 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

12-17 May Newbiggin, Cumbria Marmalade Festival Cumbria 07443 515267 cumbria-centre.co.uk No

12-20 May Netley, Hampshire Picnic In The Park Berkshire 07711 533 733 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

13-15 May Cambo Morpeth, Northum Nice Peacefully Weekend Northumberland 07912 013439 No

13-15 May Alfold, Surrey A Quiet Weekend West Sussex 07708 568765 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No

13-15 May Hartfield, East Sussex Little Parrock Farm East Sussex 07876 552451 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

13-15 May Compton Dundon, Somerset Shopping & Skittles Avon 07914 719724 avoncentre.co.uk No

13-15 May Llandovery, Carmarthenshire A Quiet Weekend West Wales 07789 403520 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

13-15 May Brading, Isle of Wight Past Times Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

13-15 May Coleshill,Warwickshire Croxall Farm Midland 07970 94982 midlandcentre.co.uk No

13-15 May Norton St Philips, Somerset Burn Your Own Meat Wiltshire 01793 538510 No

13-15 May Bamford, Derbyshire Ideal Walking Rally Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

13-15 May Comberton, Cambs A Quiet Weekend Bedfordshire 07882 631922 Yes

13-15

13-15 May Clopton, Su olk Cheesy Friday 13th Rally Su olk 07889 923543 su olkcentre.org.uk

13-15 May Annan, D&G Galabank Dumfries & Galloway 01387 720071 thescottishcaravanclub.com

13-15 May Ratley,Warwickshire Free And Easy West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk

13-15

Dates

13-15 May Marbury, Cheshire Marbury Merry Days Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

13-15 May Burton, Cheshire Masterbake 1...sweet Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

13-15 May Kettlewell,West Yorkshire Ideal For Walkers Yorkshire Dales 07799 765890 No

13-15 May Whitby, North Yorkshire Sneaton North Yorkshire 01642 603459 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

13-15 May Caldicot, Gwent, Gwent Caldicot Castle Rally Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk No

13-16 May Faversham, Kent Transport Festival. West Kent 01732 848549 westkentcentre.org.uk No

13-16 May Kettlewell, N Yorks Peaceful Weekend North Lancashire 07718 597562 northlancashirecentre.co.uk No

16-20 May Ribchester, Lancashire Mid Week Rally South Lancashire 07811 457176 southlancscentre.com Yes

19-22 May Beadnell, Northumberland Close To The Beach Northumberland 07912 013439 No

19-22 May Scarborough, N Yorks Harwood Dale North Yorkshire 07927 491052 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

19-23 May Bath, Somerset Explore Bath West Surrey 01483 576735 westsurreycentre.co.uk Yes

20-22 May Taunton, Somerset Tanpits Cider Rally Avon 01275 541851 avoncentre.co.uk No

20-22 May Brecon, Powys Weekend Rally West Wales 07921 868903 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

20-22 May Little Malvern,Worcs Mayalls Farm Midland 07852 281825 midlandcentre.co.uk No

20-22 May Coomb Bissett,Wiltshire Music Quiz, Ploughmans Wiltshire 07966 364309 No

20-22 May Hemel Hempstead, Herts Invitation Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.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 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 westdorsetcentre.com

20-22 May Marton, Lincolnshire 90s & More South Yorkshire 07989 193817 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk

20-22 May Sa ron Walden, Essex Go Fishing North Essex 07791 601134 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

20-22 May Winnington, Cheshire Comedy And Cabaret Cheshire 07861 389130 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

20-22 May Abergavenny, Gwent Pyscodlyn Farm Rally Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk

May Peterborough, Cambs Golf Centre Competition Bedfordshire 07988 689467

20-23 May Ledbury, Herefordshire Mediaeval Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No

21-28 May Wareham, Dorset Holiday Rally Upper Thames 01235 820762 upperthamescentre.co.uk Yes

26-29 May Graveley-

Combe,Wiltshire 37th Steam & Vintage Avon 07429 641508 avoncentre.co.uk No

27-29 May Canterbury, Kent Quiet Weekend In Kent East Kent 07515 732819 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

27-29 May Lyneham,Wiltshire

27-29 May Richmond, North Yorkshire Ellerton Lake North Yorkshire 01642 603459 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

27-29 May Leighton Buzzard, Beds It's A Dog's Life Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 buckscaravan.club Yes

27-29 May Langford, Essex All Powered Up For Summer North Essex 01206 502184 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

27-30 May Huddlesford, Sta ordshire Lichfield Crusing Club Midland 07970 994982 midlandcentre.co.uk No

27-31 May Newton Abbott, Devon Free And Easy Somerset 07999 243041 somersetcentrecamc.org No

27 May-2 Jun Braithwaite, Cumbria May Half Term Cumbria 07708 932087 cumbria-centre.co.uk No

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 Trevornick, Cornwall Cornish Holiday Rally Avon 01179 043073 avoncentre.co.uk Yes

27 May-5 Jun Horton, Swansea Spring Bank Holiday Rally West Wales 07973 621399 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

27 May-5 Jun Aberaeron, Ceredigion Spring Bank Holiday Rally West Wales 07432 691256 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 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

27 May-5 Jun Evesham,Worcestershire Evesham Sports Club Week Cheshire 07762 736129 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

27 May-11 Jun Weymouth, Dorset Weymouth Rfc Avon 07914 719724 avoncentre.co.uk No

28-31 May Durham, County Durham Durham City Rufc North Yorkshire 01325 359266 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

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

30 May-1 Jun Croxton Kerrial, Leics Pre National Leicestershire 07791 305133 lccmc.org.uk No

30 May-5 Jun Rye, East Sussex Long Spring Bank Holiday East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

31 May-5 Jun Taunton, Somerset Bank Holiday Rally Somerset 07850 441819 somersetcentrecamc.org Yes

31 May-5 Jun Etwall, Derbyshire The Pastures Midland 07560 554423 midlandcentre.co.uk No

1-5 Jun Frogham, Hampshire Queen’s Platinum Jubilee West Sussex 01243 606564 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No

1-5 Jun Kington Langley,Wiltshire Queen’s Jubilee Wiltshire 01793 432531 No

1-5 Jun Princes Risborough, Bucks Queen's Platinum Jubilee Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 buckscaravan.club No

1-5 Jun Oxfordshire Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Upper Thames 07443 644634 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

1-5 Jun Banbury, Oxfordshire Jubliee North London 07836 658093 northlondoncc.com No

1-5 Jun Strumpshaw, Norfolk Strumpshaw Steam Rally Norfolk 07818 005414 norfolkcentre.co.uk No

1-5 Jun Sandringham, Norfolk Royal Rally Norfolk 07880 323549 norfolkcentre.co.uk No

1-5 Jun Caton Near Lancaster, Lancs The Queens Jubilee Rally North Lancashire 07930 835390 northlancashirecentre.co.uk No

1-5 Jun Newton Aycli e, Co Durham Oakleaf Sports Centre Durham 07770 956036 durhamcenter.co.uk No

1-5 Jun Ambleside, Cumbria Queens Jubliee Bank Hol Cumbria 07738 057118 cumbria-centre.co.uk No

1-6 Jun Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire Clubfest Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk Yes

1-6 Jun Cheddar, Somerset Platinum Jubilee West Dorset 01935 421787 westdorsetcentre.com No

1-6 Jun Henley On Thames Queen's Jubilee West Surrey 01483 849114 westsurreycentre.co.uk No

2-5 Jun Banbury, Buckinghamshire Queens Jubilee Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk No

2-5 Jun Farley Hill, Berkshire Jubilee & Centre Fishing Berkshire 07940 717469 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 su olkcentre.org.uk No

2-5 Jun Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Queens Jubilee Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No

2-5 Jun Chelmsford, Essex Jubilee Flags & Fish North Essex 01206 307249 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 Grasmere, Cumbria Holiday Rally Yorkshire Dales 07725 109008 No

5-12 Jun Trevornick, Cornwall Follow On Avon 07885 483687 avoncentre.co.uk Yes

5-12 Jun Welbourne, Lincolnshire National Follow-on South Essex 07768 900989 secc-online.org.uk No

6-12 Jun Ambleside, Cumbria Holiday Rally Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 No

6-12 Jun Jervaulx, North Yorkshire Jervaulx Abbey Cumbria 07443 515267 cumbria-centre.co.uk No

8-22 Jun St Jean De Monts Holiday Rally Vendee Norfolk 07718 230368 norfolkcentre.co.uk Yes

9-14 Jun Temple Coombe, Somerset Gartell Light Railway Somerset 07486 864766 somersetcentrecamc.org No

9-12 Jun Wool, Dorset Chill Out West Dorset 01935 863089 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

9-12 Jun Whitby, North Yorkshire Abbey Farm North Yorkshire 0191 377 2044 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

9-12 Jun Leyburn, North Yorkshire Constable Burton North Yorkshire 07780 697345 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes

9-13 Jun Newark, Nottinghamshire Retro Festival Berkshire 07813 254 260 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

9-13 Jun Maulden, Bedfordshire Birthday Celebration Bedfordshire 07850 499713 No

9-13 Jun Alfold, Surrey Fishing Rally West Surrey 01252 519559 westsurreycentre.co.uk No

9-19 Jun Newquay, Cornwall Holiday Event West Dorset 07974 168717 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

10-12 Jun Widdrington,Northum Site Rally Northumberland 07912 013439 No

10-12 Jun Over Worton, Oxfordshire Relaxing Weekend Upper Thames 01869 340535 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

10-12 Jun Bath, Somerset A Weekend By The Canal Avon 01934 515232 avoncentre.co.uk No

10-12 Jun Weston-under-lizard, Sta s Weston Park Midland 07853 930369 midlandcentre.co.uk No

10-12 Jun Llanrhidian, Swansea Quiet Weekend West Wales 07914 686922 westwalescentre.co.uk No

10-12 Jun St Albans, Hertfordshire Quiet Weekend Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk No

10-12 Jun Whatton, Notts Free & Easy Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

10-12 Jun Henley On Thames Charity / Boules Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 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, Bedfordshire The Pub With No Bar Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No

10-12 Jun Brecon Powys, Berkshire Quite Weekend South Wales 07496 825544 south Wales centre Yes

10-12 Jun Port William, D&G Mayhem In The Machars Dumfries & Galloway 01576 203730 thescottishcaravanclub.com Yes

10-12 Jun Salmsbury, Lancashire A Quiet Weekend South Lancashire 07741 249949 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 North Essex 07711 874275 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

10-12 Jun Adlington, Cheshire Lyme View Marina Cheshire 07711 155903 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

10-12 Jun Mickle Tra ord, Cheshire Beech Farm Cheshire 07873 246029 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

10-12 Jun Carrog, Denbighshire Carrog Cheshire 07977 097724 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

10-12 Jun Raglan, Gwent Raglan Music Festival Gwent 07485 130331 gwentcentre.co.uk No

10-20 Jun Mortehoe, Devon Holiday Rally West Sussex 01243 606564 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk Yes 10-20 Jun Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire Messingham Grange North Yorkshire 07938 688368 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes

11-25 Jun Pentewan, Cornwall Pentewan Holiday Rally Avon 01179 091427 avoncentre.co.uk Yes

11-25 Jun Mortehoe, Devon Warcombe Farm Midland 07510 270204 midlandcentre.co.uk Yes 11-25 Jun Pentewan, Cornwall Pentewan Sands Wiltshire 0117 9405186 Yes

15-23 Jun Brandon, Su olk Thetford With Music North Essex 07444 411407 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

16-19 Jun Northumberland New Venue 2northumberland Northumberland 07912 013439 No

16-19 Jun Martletwy, Pembrokeshire Fun Weekend West Wales 07921 868903 westwalescentre.co.uk No

16-19 Jun Manfield, North Yorkshire Manfield Village North Yorkshire 07780 697345 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

16-19 Jun Smarden, Kent Fishing Rally South London 07941 446672 southlondoncentre.com No

16-19 Jun Horsted Keynes, E Sussex Bluebell Railway South London 07881 788765 southeastregioncc.co.uk 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 Wonderful Long Weekend Berkshire 07920 728733 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

17-19 Jun Blackboys, East Sussex Royhill Wood East Sussex 07875 552451 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

17-19 Jun Charlton On Otmoor Quiet Weekend Upper Thames 01295 262940 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

17-19 Jun Chale, Isle of Wight Just Chill Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

17-19 Jun Himley, Sta ordshire Himley Hall Midland 07852 281825 midlandcentre.co.uk No

17-19 Jun Norton St Philips, Somerset Hoe Down Wiltshire 07966 364309 No

17-19 Jun Lilley- Hitchin, Hertfordshire Mid-summer Ball Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.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, Bedfordshire 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 buckscaravan.club No

17-19 Jun Cardi , Cardi Quite Weekend South Wales 07496 825544 No

17-19 Jun Haxey, Nottinghamshire Duck Race South Yorkshire 07725 915438 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

17-19 Jun Ipswich, Su olk Ramble To The Pub North Essex 07841 411685 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

17-19 Jun Siddington, Cheshire Bowling & Dancing Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

17-19 Jun Skipton, North Yorkshire Childrens Sports Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 No

17-19 Jun Bedale, North Yorkshire Bedale North Yorkshire 01740 630355 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No 17-19 Jun Chainbridge, Gwent Chairmans & Youth Rally Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk No

17-20 Jun Weybourne, Norfolk Early Summer Rally Norfolk 07917 155318 norfolkcentre.co.uk Yes

17-24 Jun Bromeswell, Su olk Midsummer Break Su olk 07771 542328 su olkcentre.org.uk No

17-26 Jun Bideford, Devon Welcombe 2 Summer Devon & Cornwall 07807 570352 Yes 18-25 Jun Leiston,, Su olk Applefields South Essex 07976 291380 secc-online.org.uk

18-28 Jun Morton-in-Marsh Holiday Rally Durham 07770 956036 durhamcenter.co.uk No

18 Jun-2 Jul Cheverny Third Time Lucky Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk

18 Jun-4 Jul Sant Pescadore Holiday Rally In Spain Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk

19-24 Jun Tabley, Cheshire The Royal Cheshire Show Cheshire 07974 107078 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

19-26 Jun Okehampton, Devon Follow On Holiday Event West Dorset 07974 168717 westdorsetcentre.com

19-26 Jun Ambleside, Cumbria A Week In The Lakes South Lancashire 07835 705748 southlancscentre.com

20-30 Jun Rudesheim Germany Holiday Rally Avon 01761 239288 avoncentre.co.uk

22 Jun-6 Jul Upper Largo, Fife Holiday Rally West Surrey 01483 849114 westsurreycentre.co.uk

23-26 Jun Bradford On Avon,Wiltshire Lovely Walks In The Cou South Wales

23-26 Jun Crawley,West Sussex Festival Weekend South London 07811 128705 southlondoncentre.com

23-29 Jun Headcorn, Kent W/k Fishing Competition West

Jun Redhill, Somerset Avon Centre Derby Avon 07852 583322 avoncentre.co.uk No

24-26 Jun Ashford, Kent Boule & Conference Cup East Kent 07799 552851 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

24-26 Jun Weston Super Mare,Somerset Strawberry Tea Somerset 07919 353236 somersetcentrecamc.org Yes

24-26 Jun Totnes, Devon Lambtastic Devon & Cornwall 07710 276012 No

24-26 Jun Martley,Worcestershire The Cob House Midland 07311 835257 midlandcentre.co.uk No

24-26 Jun Blackmill,Vale of Glamorgan Relaxing Rally West Wales 07397 390170 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

24-26 Jun Calverton, Nottinghamshire Golf Rally Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

24-26 Jun Chivery, Nr Tring, Bucks Chairmans Rally Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 buckscaravan.club No

24-26 Jun Darley Dale, Derbyshire Walking, Sightseeing Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

24-26 Jun Southam,Warwickshire Canal Side Pub Leicestershire 07856 164489 lccmc.org.uk No

24-26 Jun Ampthill, Bedfordshire A Quiet Weekend Bedfordshire 07518 103458 No

24-26 Jun Evesham,Worcestershire By The Ferry West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No

24-26 Jun Nr Tring, Buckinghamshire Chairman's Rally Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 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 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

24-26 Jun Arley, Cheshire Caravanners Go Gardening Cheshire 07974 107078 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

24-26 Jun Willaston, Cheshire Willaston Worm Charming Cheshire 07706 872208 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

24-26 Jun Little Budworth, Cheshire Summer Fun @ Shays Farm Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

24-26 Jun Cirencester, Gloucestershire Quiet Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk Yes

24-26 Jun Northallerton, N Yorks Childrens Sports North Yorkshire 07789 536334 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

24-27 Jun Banchory,Aberdeenshire Mid Summer Rally North Scotland 01569 762205 No

24-28 Jun Settle, North Yorkshire Cake Competition Rally North Lancashire 07530 356162 northlancashirecentre.co.uk No

25-27 Jun Arreton The Reunion Rally Isle Of Wight Email only iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

27 Jun-3 Jul Henley On Thames Henley Regatta Upper Thames 01295 262940 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

27 Jun-9 Jul St Leon Sur Vezere Return To The Dordogne Su olk 07802 844026 su olkcentre.org.uk Yes

29 Jun-5 Jul Silverdale, Lancashire Cancelled North Sta ordshire 07803 628856 No

30 Jun-3 Jul Corbridge, Northumberland Chair Rally Northumberland 07912 013439 No

30 Jun-3 Jul Bakewell, Derbyshire Bakewell Carnival South Yorkshire 07805 003143 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

30 Jun-4 Jul Ballinluig, Perthshire Summer Sun On The Farm Forth & Clyde 01501 732305 scc-forth-and-clyde.co.uk No

30 Jun-4 Jul York, North Yorkshire Bishopthorpe North Yorkshire 01325 463148 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

30 Jun-4 Jul Evesham,Worcestershire Quiet Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No

1-3 Jul Hayling Island, Hampshire A Quiet Weekend West Sussex 07752 896816 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk Yes

1-3 Jul Castle Cary, Somerset Brook House Inn Avon 07966 526242 avoncentre.co.uk Yes

1-3 Jul Pevensey, East Sussex Fairfields Farm East Sussex 07425 292099 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

1-3 Jul Chartham, Kent Half Past Two Trophy East Kent 01227 720106 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

1-3 Jul Stratford-upon-avon Monks Barn Farm Midland 07806 780279 midlandcentre.co.uk Yes

1-3 Jul Dunvant, Swansea Swansea Air Show Rally West Wales 07568 588323 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

1-3 Jul Sa ron Walden, Essex Fishing Competition Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk No

1-3 Jul Askham, Notts, Notts Family Walk & Puddings Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

1-3 Jul King Sterndale, Derbyshire Peaceful Relaxing Weekend Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

1-3 Jul Car Colston, Notts Pub Garden Leicestershire 07856 164489 lccmc.org.uk No

1-3 Jul Langford, Bedfordshire Raft Race Bedfordshire 07864 356002 No

1-3 Jul Warmington, Oxfordshire A Quiet Weekend Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No 1-3 Jul Clare, Sudbury, Su olk Relaxing At Clare Priory Su olk 07766 753357 su olkcentre.org.uk No

1-3 Jul Hitchin, Hertfordshire Gravely Fruit Farm North London 07990 821581 northlondoncc.com No

1-3 Jul Hay On Wye, Herefordshire Shopping Rally South Wales 07496 825544 No

1-3 Jul Weymouth, Dorset Sand & Sea West Dorset 07974 168717 westdorsetcentre.com No

1-3 Jul Weeley, Essex Cocktail Rally North Essex 07504 825475 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

1-3 Jul Weston Rhyn, Shropshire Quinta Hall Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

1-3 Jul Lower Whitley, Cheshire Dancing At Whitley Vh Cheshire 07463 846790 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

1-3 Jul Burn Bridge,West Yorkshire Back To The 80s Yorkshire Dales 07970 815186 No

1-7 Jul Leyburn, North Yorkshire Wensleydale Rufc North Yorkshire 01325 359266 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

1-7 Jul Ambleside, Cumbria Summer In Ambleside Cumbria 07738 057118 cumbria-centre.co.uk No

2-17 Jul Pershore,Worcestershire Holiday Rally Somerset 07999 243041 somersetcentrecamc.org Yes 4-11 Jul Walton-on-thames, Surrey Hampton Court Flower Show West Surrey 02087 157316 westsurreycentre.co.uk No

4-13 Jul Little Waldren, Essex Fishing Extravaganza Mid-Anglia 07767 159156 midanglia.org.uk No

4-14 Jul Winsford, Cheshire Summer Escape Dumfries & Galloway 01556 503763 thescottishcaravanclub.com Yes

5-10 Jul Scarborough, NYorks Snainton North Yorkshire 07808 094321 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

5-14 Jul Stoke Bruene, Northants Holiday Rally Norfolk 07733 195248 norfolkcentre.co.uk No

6-13 Jul Evesham,Worcestershire Evesham River Festival Avon 01278 795265 avoncentre.co.uk No

7-10 Jul Thropton, Northumberland Country Venue Northumberland 07912 013439 No

7-10 Jul Popham, Hampshire 50th Celebration Rally Berkshire 07920 728733 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

7-10 Jul Reeth, North Yorkshire Fremington Mill North Yorkshire 01642 603459 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

7-10 Jul Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Centre Fishing Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No

7-11 Jul Gorefield, Cambridgeshire Gorefield Beer Festival Mid-Anglia 01945 410586 midanglia.org.uk No

7-11 Jul Leiston, Su olk Leiston Abbey Rally Su olk 01206 851996 su olkcentre.org.uk Yes

7-11 Jul Bradford On Avon,Wiltshire Along The Canal West Dorset 07974 168717 westdorsetcentre.com No

8-10 Jul Isfield, East Sussex A Quiet Weekend West Sussex 01273 305799 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No

8-10 Jul Hewish, Somerset Elm Farm Charity Bash Avon 07974 812274 avoncentre.co.uk No

8-10 Jul Calbourne Mill, Isle of Wight At The Mill Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

8-10 Jul Evesham,Worcestershire Raphaels Restaurant Midland 07766 40533 midlandcentre.co.uk No

8-10 Jul Llanrhidian, Swansea Relaxing Weekend West Wales 07791 602362 westwalescentre.co.uk No

8-10 Jul Sandon, Hertfordshire Children Fun & Games Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk No

8-10 Jul Bothamsall, Notts Free & Easy Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

8-10 Jul Bibury, Gloucestershire Boules Wiltshire 01249 652527 No

8-10 Jul Osmaston, Derbyshire Lawn Darts & Petanque Derbyshire 07950 231389 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

8-10 Jul Gravely, Hertfordshire Fruit Picking Bedfordshire 07885 319976 No

8-10 Jul Port Talbot Lovely Walks In The Park South Wales 07496 825544 No

8-10 Jul Ravenshead, Notts Newstead Free & Easy South Yorkshire 07887 984 927 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

8-10 Jul Burstall, Su olk Let's Go Fish Again North Essex 07909 827183 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

8-10 Jul Rochdale, Cheshire Hollingworth Lake Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

8-10 Jul Settle, North Yorkshire 3 Yorks Peaks Walk Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 No

8-11 Jul Cruden Bay,Aberdeenshire Summer Cookout North Scotland 07826 656995 No

8-11 Jul Southport, Merseyside Airshow South Lancashire 07986 244910 southlancscentre.com Yes

8-22 Jul Weymouth, Dorset Weymouth Holiday Rally Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 buckscaravan.club Yes

8-24 Jul Exmouth, Devon Beautiful Exmouth Devon & Cornwall 07813 696670 No

9-11 Jul Arreton, Isle of Wight Eat, Drink And Be Merry Isle Of Wight Email only iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

9-23 Jul Newquay, Cornwall Holiday Rally Leicestershire 07930 123262 lccmc.org.uk Yes

10-15 Jul Braithwaite, Cumbria Walkers And Strollers North Lancashire 01772 615621 northlancashirecentre.co.uk No

10-15 Jul Christleton, Cheshire The Cheshire Set Cumbria 07817 248839 cumbria-centre.co.uk No

12-19 Jul Hutton-le-hole, NYorks Hutton-le-hole North Yorkshire 07505 275961 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

13-17 Jul Bourton On The Water Boat Race At Bourton Avon 07979 109144 avoncentre.co.uk No

13-17 Jul Tydd St Giles, Cambs Mid Anglia 50th Birthday Mid-Anglia 01945 410586 midanglia.org.uk No

13-17 Jul Ripon, North Yorkshire Clotherholme Farm North Yorkshire 01325 359266 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

13-18 Jul Fairford, Gloucestershire Riat 2022 Wiltshire 01793 337397 No

13-19 Jul Fairford, Gloucestershire Air Tattoo Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No

14-17 Jul Allendale, Northumberland Lush Venue Field Northumberland 07912 013439 No

14-17 Jul Ipswich, Su olk Chairman's Charity Rally Su olk 07771 542328 su olkcentre.org.uk Yes

14-17 Jul Rhodes Minnis, Kent 'allo 'allo South London 07979 414240 southlondoncentre.com No

14-18 Jul Masham, North Yorkshire Steam Fair Rally Yorkshire Dales 07773 018323 No

14-19 Jul Weeley, Essex Long Break Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk No

14-21 Jul Ardleigh, Essex Red Wine & Booze The 2nd North Essex 07729 242454 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

14 Jul-7 Aug West Bay, Dorset Holiday Event West Dorset 01460 74408 westdorsetcentre.com No

15-17 Jul Partridge Green,W Sussex A Quiet Weekend West Sussex 07966 223387 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No

15-17 Jul Uckfield, East Sussex Ladies Rally East Sussex 07788 784944 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

15-17 Jul Rotherfield Peppard, Berks Beer And Wine Competition Upper Thames 01189 545825 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

15-17 Jul Appledore, Kent Appledore East Kent 01634 316455 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

15-17 Jul Bewdley,Worcestershire Yew Tree Farm Midland 07806 780279 midlandcentre.co.uk Yes

15-17 Jul Porth-y-rhyd,Carmarthenshire Summer Tea West Wales 07968 439145 westwalescentre.co.uk No

15-17 Jul Loughborough, Leics Free & Easy Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

15-17 Jul Matlock, Derbyshire Crich Carnival Derbyshire 07968 634807 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

15-17 Jul Ampthill, Bedfordshire Queensman Fc North London 07865 571999 northlondoncc.com No

15-17 Jul Lilley, Hertfordshire Weekend Get-together Bedfordshire 07518 103458 No

15-17 Jul Lower Caldecote, Beds Fishing Competition Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org Yes

15-17 Jul East Runton, Norfolk Woodhill Beer Festival Norfolk 07818 005414 norfolkcentre.co.uk Yes

15-17 Jul Potthcawl, Bridgend Quite Weekend South Wales 07496 825544 No

15-17 Jul Whitley, Cheshire Hall On Site South Lancashire 07597 094157 southlancscentre.com Yes

15-17 Jul Althorne, Essex Have A Splashing Time North Essex 07791 601134 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

15-17 Jul Rhos On Sea, Conwy Rhos On Sea Cheshire 07873 246029 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

15-18 Jul Riseley, Berkshire Camping In The Deer Park Berkshire 07711 533 733 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

15-19 Jul Netley, Hampshire A Quiet Weekend West Surrey 01252 519559 westsurreycentre.co.uk No

15-31 Jul Exmouth, Devon Holiday Rally, Exmouth Somerset 07890 484817 somersetcentrecamc.org No

16-30 Jul Wareham, Dorset Swanage-Wareham Avon 07852 583322 avoncentre.co.uk No

20-24 Jul Runswick Bay, N Yorks Runswick Bay, By The Sea North Yorkshire 01642 825064 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

21-25 Jul Norwich, Norfolk Norfolk Motorhome Show Norfolk 07881 911260 norfolkcentre.co.uk No

21-25 Jul East Ashling,West Sussex Visit Chichester Area West Surrey 01483 849114 westsurreycentre.co.uk No

21-25 Jul Fowlmere, Herefordshire Duxford Airshow South Essex 07717 295494 secc-online.org.uk No

21-31 Jul Osmington, Dorset Holiday Rally South London 07801 140854 southlondoncentre.com No

22-24 Jul Hallington, Northumberland Peaceful At The Reservoir Northumberland 07912 013439 No

22-24 Jul Witney, Oxfordshire 70+2 Anniversary Upper Thames 01869 340535 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

22-24 Jul South Thorness, Isle of Wight On The Hill Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

22-24 Jul Abercrave, Powys Adventure Weekend West Wales 07872 524785 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

22-24 Jul Buxton, Derbyshire Photographic Weekend Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

22-24 Jul Cardington, Bedfordshire Bedford River Festival Bedfordshire 07745 855159 No

22-24 Jul Doddington, Northants A Quiet Weekend Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No

22-24 Jul Weeley, Essex Reeley Weeley Rally Su olk 07802 844026 su olkcentre.org.uk No

22-24 Jul Moreton Morrell By The Market West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk No

22-24 Jul Mexborough, S Yorks Fishing Rally South Yorkshire 01709 545182 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

22-24 Jul Southminster, Essex Fishing And Barbecues North Essex 07909 827183 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

22-24 Jul Settle, North Yorkshire Quite Weekend Yorkshire Dales 07903 890496 No

22-25 Jul Forest Of Dean, Glos Dean Forest Railway Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No

22-26 Jul Ruckinge, Kent Christmas We Missed East Kent 01732 844570 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

22-27 Jul Cabus, Garstang, Lancs By The Canal At Cabus North Lancashire 07824 169378 northlancashirecentre.co.uk No

22-30 Jul Alnwick, Northumberland Alnwick Rfc North Yorkshire 01670 783679 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

22-31 Jul Bobbington, Sta ordshire Holiday Rally Berkshire 07765 917 045 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

23-25 Jul Calbourne Mill, Isle of Wight Trouble At Mill Isle Of Wight Email only iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

23 Jul-6 Aug Saumur

Wales

825544

23 Jul-6 Aug TBA Holiday Rally South Wales 07786 990631 southwalescentre.co.uk

23 Jul-6 Aug Scarborough, N Yorks Holiday Rally South Lancashire 07811 457176 southlancscentre.com No

24-24 Jul Stedham,West Sussex A Quiet Weekend West Sussex 01278 555465 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No

25 Jul-13 Aug South Thorness, Isle of Wight On The Hill Holiday Rally Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

27-24 Jul Droitwich Spa,Worcs Dodderhill Equestrian Midland 07852 281825 midlandcentre.co.uk No

27 Jul-7 Aug Weybourne, Norfolk Weybourne Holiday Rally Norfolk 07718 230368 norfolkcentre.co.uk No

28-31 Jul Smarden, Kent Sam's Weekender East Kent 07789 547528 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

28-31 Jul Heighington, Co Durham Westholme Farm North Yorkshire 0191 3772044 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

28 Jul-1 Aug Nantwich, Cheshire Swanley House Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

29-3 Jul Worksop, Nottinghamshire Walking, Cycling Derbyshire 07846 250501 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

29-31 Jul Chidham,West Sussex Orchard Farm West Sussex 07834 491190 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk Yes

29-31 Jul Partridge Green,W Sussex Sussex Farm East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

29-31 Jul Stratford-upon-avon Greenhill Park Midland 07813 166015 midlandcentre.co.uk No

29-31 Jul Kimbolton, Cambs Relaxing Weekend Bedfordshire 07734 663221 No

29-31 Jul Shotley, Ipswich, Su olk Shotley Rose Pub Rally Su olk 01473 715049 su olkcentre.org.uk No

29-31 Jul Didcot, Oxfordshire Relaxing Weekend Berkshire 07711 533733 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

29-31 Jul Great Gransden, Beds Great Gransden North London 07860 427069 northlondoncc.com No

29-31 Jul Harrogate, North Yorkshire Bilton Park North Yorkshire 01642 825064 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes

29-31 Jul North Fambridge, Essex Wine N Cheese North Essex 07703 181614 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

29 Jul-1 Aug Stratford On Avon Free And Easy Upper Thames 01235 820762 upperthamescentre.co.uk Yes

29 Jul-1 Aug Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire Gartcosh Forth & Clyde 07941 388700 scc-forth-and-clyde.co.uk No

29 Jul-1 Aug Barry,Vale of Glamorgan Glasbonbarry Gwent 07725 443776 gwentcentre.co.uk No

29 Jul-13 Aug Horton, Swansea Holiday Rally Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org Yes

29 Jul-14 Aug Widdrington,Northumberland Fun Rally At The Coast. Northumberland 07912 013439 No

29 Jul-14 Aug Aberbran, Powys Summer Holiday Rally West Wales 07471 473535 westwalescentre.co.uk No

30 Jul-7 Aug Coldstream, Scottish Borders Civic Celebration Week. North Yorkshire 01670 783679 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

30 Jul-13 Aug Harlyn, Cornwall Harlynsands Holiday Rally Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com Yes

30 Jul-13 Aug Pentewan, Cornwall Holiday Rally Bedfordshire 07831 511622 Yes

30 Jul-13 Aug Pickering, North Yorkshire Holiday Rally Buckinghamshire 07970 712283 buckscaravan.club Yes

30 Jul-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,Warwickshire Free And Easy Upper Thames 01295 262940 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

4-7 Aug Bitteswell, Leicestershire Chairman's Rally Leicestershire 07856 164489 lccmc.org.uk No

4-7 Aug Newmarket, Su olk A Day At The Races Su olk 01502 740105 su olkcentre.org.uk No

4-7 Aug Macclesfield, Cheshire Sutton Sheep Dogs Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

4-9 Aug Uckfield, East Sussex Summer Long Weekend West Kent 01795 476264 westkentcentre.org.uk Yes

4-9 Aug Malton, North Yorkshire Malton Rugby Club North Yorkshire 01325 359266 northyorkshirecentre.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 a Quiz Avon 011796 11533 avoncentre.co.uk No

5-7 Aug Rugeley, Sta ordshire Forest View Midland 07982 427824 midlandcentre.co.uk No

5-7 Aug St Albans, Hertfordshire City Centre Break Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.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, Bedfordshire A Quiet Weekend Bedfordshire 07818 808115 No

5-7 Aug Beaulieu, Hampshire Step Back In Time Berkshire 07920 728733 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

5-7 Aug Wilmcote,Warwickshire 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 northlondoncc.com No

5-7 Aug Salisbury,Wiltshire Up On The Downs West Dorset 01305 851946 westdorsetcentre.com No

5-7 Aug Woodchurch, Kent Weald Of Kent Steam Rally South London 07941 446672 southlondoncentre.com No

5-7 Aug Brightlingsea, Essex Sun, Sea And Sangria North Essex 07954 700613 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

5-7 Aug Gloucester, Gloucestershire Steam Fair Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No

8-21 Aug Tenby Wales, Pembrokeshire Holiday Rally East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

11-14 Aug Bristol, Bristol Bristol Balloon Fiesta Avon 07966 526242 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 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

11-15 Aug Newbury, Berkshire Newbury Retro Festival Berkshire 07813 254260 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

11-15 Aug Clare, Su olk Don Your Hats At High Tea North Essex 07729 2454 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, North Yorkshire Whitby Regatta North Yorkshire 07754 698425 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk 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 somersetcentrecamc.org Yes

12-14 Aug Ansley,Warwickshire Hoar Park Midland 07853 930369 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 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, North Yorkshire Pickering North Yorkshire 01642 603459 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

12-21 Aug Ambleside, Northumberland Over In The Lakes Northumberland 07912 013439 No

12-31 Aug Dawlish, Devon Holiday Event West Dorset 01202 571854 westdorsetcentre.com No

12-22 Aug Thorpeness, Su olk Cli Top Holiday Rally Su olk 07917 686515 su olkcentre.org.uk No

13-15 Aug Newport First Class Isle Of Wight Email only iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

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 southlancscentre.com No

19-21 Aug Faulkland, Somerset Free Easy Tuckers Grave Avon 07896 87002 avoncentre.co.uk No

19-21 Aug Sandwich, Kent Mary Mulligan Trophy East Kent 07702 523287 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

19-21 Aug Hereford, Herefordshire Cookoo's Corner Midland 07982 427824 midlandcentre.co.uk No

19-21 Aug Kingston Blount, Oxfordshire The Pudding Club Revived Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 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 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, Bedfordshire A Quiet Weekend Bedfordshire 07734 663221 No

19-21 Aug Brecon, Powys Pre National South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk No 19-21 Aug Birch, Essex Picnic In The Park Ii North Essex 01206 502184 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

19-21 Aug Chester, Cheshire Backford Belles Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

19-21 Aug Gargrave, North Yorkshire Gargrave Show Rally Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 No

19-22 Aug Ebernoe,West Sussex A Quiet Weekend West Sussex 01278 555465 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No 19-22 Aug Northwood, Isle of Wight County Showground Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

19-23 Aug Runcton Holme, Norfolk Free And Easy By The Lake Mid-Anglia 07816 893340 midanglia.org.uk No

19-29 Aug St Austell, Cornwall Holiday @ Little Winnick Devon & Cornwall 07980 361915 Yes

19-29 Aug Eastbourne, East Sussex Maureens 70th Birthday Berkshire 07711 533 733 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

19-29 Aug Aberdare Summer Bank Holiday Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk Yes

19-30 Aug St Nicholas, Cardi A Welsh Adventure Avon 01179 586060 avoncentre.co.uk No

20-22 Aug Stoke Bruerne, Northants Water Way To Go! Buckinghamshire 07414 841141 buckscaravan.club No

20-23 Aug Tarbrax, South Lanarkshire Nominations And Bowling Forth & Clyde 01501 732305 scc-forth-and-clyde.co.uk No

20-29 Aug Weymouth, Dorset Holiday Rally Upper Thames 07443 644634 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

20 Aug-3 Sep Alsace, France French Holiday In Alsace East Kent 07515 732819 eastkentcentre.co.uk Yes

20 Aug-3 Sep Weymouth, Dorset August Bank Holiday Rally Somerset 07999 243041 somersetcentrecamc.org No

24-29 Aug Langford, Essex A Diamond Celebration North Essex 07795 275273 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

24-30 Aug Scarborough, N Yorks Scarborough Rufc North Yorkshire 07794 580769 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

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 su olkcentre.org.uk No

25-29 Aug Paddock Wood, Kent 75+2 Birthday Event South London 07811 128705 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 Berwick, Northumberland Bank Holiday Rally Northumberland 07912 013439 Yes

26-29 Aug Thorncross, Isle of Wight On The Southside Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

26-29 Aug Banbury, Oxfordshire Fir Tree Campsite Midland 07853 930369 midlandcentre.co.uk No

26-29 Aug Ratley, Oxfordshire August Bank Holiday Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.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 lccmc.org.uk No

26-29 Aug Cardington, Bedfordshire Bank Holiday (home) Bedfordshire 07518 103458 No

26-29 Aug Castle Douglas, D&G Lazy Days At The Mollance Dumfries & Galloway 01556 503763 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 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 southlancscentre.com No

26-29 Aug Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees Todds House Farm Durham 07834 268312 durhamcenter.co.uk Yes

26-29 Aug Prestatyn, Denbighshire Four Winds Cheshire 07512 135404 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 secc-online.org.uk No

26-30 Aug Loxwood,West Sussex August Bank Holiday Rally East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

26-30 Aug Henley-on Thames Bank Holiday (away) Bedfordshire 07518 103458 No

26-31 Aug Bourton-on-the-water The Beautiful Stream Berkshire 07920 728 733 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

26-31 Aug Consiton, Cumbria Southern Fells Cumbria 07840 783132 cumbria-centre.co.uk No

26 Aug-4 Sep Newton Abbot, Devon Holiday Rally Avon 01275 542881 avoncentre.co.uk No

26 Aug-4 Sep Denver, Norfolk Bank Holiday Rally (away) Bedfordshire 07802 187292 Yes

26-30 Aug Southwell, Notts 60th Anniversary Rally Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

27-30 Aug Brighstone On The Southside Isle Of Wight Email only iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

27-30 Aug Monmouth, Monmouthshire Soak Up The Scenery Gwent 07725 443776 No

27-30 Aug Felden, Hertfordshire Felden Lodge Buckinghamshire 01296 631551 buckscaravan.club No

27-30 Aug Berwick, Paxton Hall Northumberland Yes

30 Aug-4 Sep Horton, Swansea Gower Rally West Wales 07397 390170 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

30 Aug-4 Sep Porthkerry,Vale of Glamorgan Welsh National Follow On South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk No

31 Aug-4 Sep Grasmere, Cumbria Grasmere Beer Festival Cumbria 07738 057118 cumbria-centre.co.uk No

1-4 Sep Sedgefield, Northumberland England In The Past Northumberland 07912 013439 No

1-4 Sep Abingdon, Oxfordshire A Quiet Weekend Upper Thames 01295 262940 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

1-5 Sep Langport, Somerset Sw Region AGM Rally Somerset 07919 353236 somersetcentrecamc.org Yes

1-5 Sep Durham, County Durham Durham Houghall College North Yorkshire 01325 359266 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

1-7 Sep Bury St Edmunds, Su olk Jeagor Farm Lakes Rally Mid-Anglia 07032 962408 midanglia.org.uk No

2-4 Sep High Ongar, Essex New Ralliers South Essex 07768 900989 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 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

2-4 Sep Brean, Somerset Last Of The Sumer Sun Avon 07415 716522 avoncentre.co.uk Yes

2-4 Sep Faversham, Kent Faversham Hop Festival East Kent 07587 188153 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

2-4 Sep Walton-on-trent, Derbyshire Festival Of Fireworks Midland 07966 091140 midlandcentre.co.uk No

2-4 Sep Eyam, Derbyshire Carnival Weekend Derbyshire 07968 634807 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

2-4 Sep Wyboston, Bedfordshire Nominations North London 07771 883408 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 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

2-4 Sep Siddington, Cheshire Bowling & Dancing Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

2-4 Sep Nantwich, Cheshire Nantwich Food Festival Cheshire 07762 736129 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

2-5 Sep Lessingham, Norfolk Long Weekend In Nowhere Su olk 01440 787828 su olkcentre.org.uk No

2-5 Sep Hayling Island, Hampshire Island Weekend Berkshire 07725 799100 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk Yes

2-5 Sep Dorchester, Dorset Dorset County Show West Dorset 01258 840476 westdorsetcentre.com No

3-10 Sep Jervaulx, North Yorkshire Breweries And Cheese North Lancashire 07930 835390 northlancashirecentre.co.uk No

3-10 Sep Ludham, Norfolk Lovely Ludham North Essex 07932 001788 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

3-17 Sep Lytchett Minster, Dorset South Lytchett Manor Midland 07899 926760 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 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

7-11 Sep Hollesley, Su olk Harnessing History V Su olk 01473 742362 su olkcentre.org.uk No

8-12 Sep Hurley, Berkshire Long Break Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.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, NYorks Snainton North Yorkshire 07927 491052 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

9-11 Sep Ingram Valley, Northum 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, Gloucestershire Harvest Festival Avon 07415 716522 avoncentre.co.uk No

9-11 Sep Sandown, Isle of Wight Sandown Airport Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

9-11 Sep Tamworth, Sta ordshire Road, Rail And Ale Midland 07966 091140 midlandcentre.co.uk No

9-11 Sep Abercrave, Powys Adventure Rally West Wales 07903 468357 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

9-11 Sep Woodborough, Notts Inter-centres Fishing Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No 9-11 Sep Frome,Wiltshire Cheese Show Wiltshire 01373 474039 No

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, North Yorkshire Whitby West Cli School North Yorkshire 01325 359266 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No 9-11 Sep Gretna, D&G Nomination Rally Dumfries & Galloway 01576 203730 thescottishcaravanclub.com Yes

9-11 Sep Stoke Bruerne, Northants Stoke Bruerne North London 07990 821581 northlondoncc.com No

9-11 Sep East Peckham, Kent A Weekend In The Country West Kent 07737 799206 westkentcentre.org.uk No 9-11 Sep Manton, Rutland Bikes & Boots Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No 9-11 Sep Neath Neath Fair Rally South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk No

9-11 Sep Hollingworth, Lancashire By The Lake South Lancashire 07741 249949 southlancscentre.com Yes 9-11 Sep Loxwood,West Sussex Nominations South London 07811 128705 southlondoncentre.com No 9-11 Sep Helsby, Cheshire Helsby Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

9-11 Sep Sharpness, Gloucestershire 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 York Quite Weekend Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 Yes

9-11 Sep Chelmsford, Essex The Legacy North Essex 07706 53626 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

9-18 Sep Morthoe, Devon Holiday Event West Dorset 07968 474654 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

10-12 Sep Sandown, Isle of Wight Magnificent Flying Isle Of Wight Email only iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

10-12 Sep Hoylandswaine, S Yorks Penistone Show Yorkshire Pennine 07799 853935 yorkshirepennine.co.uk No

10-17 Sep Dawlish, Devon Holiday Rally West Warwickshire 07376 095614 westwarwickshirecentre.co.uk Yes

12-18 Sep Hunstanton, Norfolk Autumn At Searles Norfolk 07919 091249 norfolkcentre.co.uk Yes

15-18 Sep Ruckinge, Kent Harvest/illuminations East Kent 07923 016893 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

15-19 Sep Poole, Dorset Rest & Relax West Dorset 01935 421787 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

16-18 Sep Shipley, Northumberland Country Side Venue Northumberland 07912 013439 No

16-18 Sep Blackboys, East Sussex Nomintations East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

16-18 Sep Shipham, Somerset Thatcher's Weekend Avon 07896 875002 avoncentre.co.uk No

16-18 Sep Hale Common, Isle of Wight Auction & Light Up Rally Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

16-18 Sep Buttonoak, Shropshire Button Oak Midland 07894 117892 midlandcentre.co.uk No

16-18 Sep Llansaint, Carmarthenshire Harvest Supper West Wales 07968 439145 westwalescentre.co.uk No

16-18 Sep Watlington, Oxfordshire White Mark Farm Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 buckscaravan.club No

16-18 Sep Padworth Reading, Berks Gary's 60th Birthday Berkshire 07940 717469 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

16-18 Sep Grafham, Cambridgeshire Peaceful Weekend Bedfordshire 07831 511622 Yes

16-18 Sep Henham, Su olk 46th Henham Steam Fair Su olk 07771 542328 su olkcentre.org.uk No

16-18 Sep Lilley, Bedfordshire AGM North London 07990 821581 northlondoncc.com No

16-18 Sep Brixworth, Northants A Quiet Weekend Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No

16-18 Sep Catterick, North Yorkshire Catterick Races North Yorkshire 07983 524293 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

16-18 Sep Caldicott, Monmouthshire Weekend Rally South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk No

16-18 Sep East Mersea, Essex Mersea Illuminations North Essex 07821 847787 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

16-18 Sep Whitley, Cheshire Whitley Village Hall Cheshire 07847 754923 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

16-18 Sep Burton, Cheshire Masterbake 2..savoury Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

16-18 Sep Newent, Gloucestershire 1940s Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk Yes

16-18 Sep Oldham, Lancashire Quite Weekend Yorkshire Dales 07799 765890 No

16-18 Sep Stonham Aspal, Su olk Inter Fishing Competition North Essex 07710 026014 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk Yes

16-19 Sep Laurencekirk,Aberdeenshire AGM Rally North Scotland 07762 323026 No

17-19 Sep Arreton, Isle of Wight Chairs Charity Auction Isle Of Wight Email only iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

17-19 Sep Kingston Blount, Oxfordshire Darts Rally Buckinghamshire 01296 630150 buckscaravan.club No

18-25 Sep Chester, Cheshire Holiday Rally North Lancashire 07485 225346 northlancashirecentre.co.uk Yes

22-25 Sep Rendlesham, Su olk Autumn Berries And Leaves Su olk 01502 740105 su olkcentre.org.uk Yes

22-26 Sep Alfold, Surrey All At Sea Berkshire 07980 073553 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

22-26 Sep Frome, Somerset Festival Of Transport Somerset 07890 484817 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 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

22-27 Sep Bourton-on-the-water Cotswold Exploration West Surrey 01252 850324 westsurreycentre.co.uk Yes

23-25 Sep Shortly Bridge, Northum 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 midlandcentre.co.uk No

23-25 Sep North Muskham, Notts AGM & Rally Launch Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

23-25 Sep Princes Risborough, Bucks Kop Hill Climb Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 buckscaravan.club No

23-25 Sep Nottage,Vale of Glamorgan Elvis Weekend West Wales 07397 390170 westwalescentre.co.uk No

23-25 Sep Greetham, Rutland Quiet Weekend Leicestershire 07791 305133 lccmc.org.uk Yes

23-25 Sep Ampthill, Bedfordshire Centre AGM Weekend Bedfordshire 07850 499713 No

23-25 Sep Dumfries, D&G AGM Rally Dumfries & Galloway 01556 503763 thescottishcaravanclub.com No

23-25 Sep Bedale, North Yorkshire Crakehall Station North Yorkshire 01609 773225 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

23-25 Sep Blackpool, Lancashire Illumination's Rally South Lancashire 07970 522849 southlancscentre.com Yes

23-25 Sep Epworth, Lincolnshire Harvest Festival South Yorkshire 01709 548 617 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

23-25 Sep Chickerell, Dorset Picturesque Dorset West Dorset 01202 699000 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

23-25 Sep Stockbury, Kent AGM & Dinner Dance South London 07811 128705 southlondoncentre.com No

23-25 Sep Chelford, Cheshire Everything Music Cheshire 07711 155903 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

23-25 Sep Mouldsworth, Cheshire Murder Mystery Cheshire 07938 153822 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

23-25 Sep Ripon, North Yorkshire Quite Weekend Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 Yes

23-26 Sep Sywell, Northants Sywell Classic Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk Yes

24-26 Sep Felixstowe, Su olk Down By The Sea Rally Su olk 01206 851996 su olkcentre.org.uk Yes

24-26 Sep Charlton,Wiltshire Chairmans Farewell Rally Wiltshire 01793 639342 No

24-26 Sep Princes Risborough, Bucks Kop Hill Climb Buckinghamshire 0208 82485735 buckscaravan.club No

26 Sep-2 Oct Hereford, Herefordshire A Weekend By The River Somerset 07919 353236 somersetcentrecamc.org No

29 Sep-2 Oct Wilmcote,Warwickshire Stewards Meet Midland 07510 270204 midlandcentre.co.uk No

29 Sep-3 Oct Portland, Dorset Birthday Event & AGM West Dorset 01305 820861 westdorsetcentre.com No

30 Sep-7 Oct Moreton-in-marsh, Glos Holiday Rally Bedfordshire 07778 895434 Yes

30 Sep-1 Oct Hinxworth, Hertfordshire Centre AGM Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk No

30 Sep-2 Oct Ashington,Northumberland Northumberland AGM Northumberland 07912 013439 No

30 Sep-2 Oct Brean, Somerset Your Nominees For 2022 Avon 01454 414241 avoncentre.co.uk Yes

30 Sep-2 Oct Eastbourne, East Sussex AGM East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

30 Sep-2 Oct Sheerness, Kent The Rocky Horror Show East Kent 07855 803113 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

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 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

30 Sep-2 Oct Gowerton, Swansea West Wales Centre AGM West Wales 07568 588323 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

30 Sep-2 Oct Cockayne Hatley, Beds A Quiet Weekend Bedfordshire 07518 103458 No

30 Sep-2 Oct Broom, Bedfordshire The Cock Inn North London 07933 428530 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 Rally South Lancashire 07961 913695 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, Gloucestershire AGM Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk No

30 Sep-2 Oct Little Budworth, Cheshire Treasure Hunt Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

30 Sep-2 Oct Weeley, Essex Homesteads Pairs Fishing North Essex 07909 827183 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk 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 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

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 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

7-9 Oct Pensford, Somerset AGM Rally Avon 07852 583322 avoncentre.co.uk No

7-9 Oct Burford, Oxfordshire AGM Upper Thames 01869 810537 upperthamescentre.co.uk No

7-9 Oct Wroxall, Isle of Wight On The Wrox Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk Yes

7-9 Oct Long Sutton, Somerset AGM Somerset 07919 353236 somersetcentrecamc.org No

7-9 Oct Fazeley, Sta ordshire Annual General Meeting Midland 07790 956636 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 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

7-9 Oct Copt Oak, Leicestershire AGM Rally Leicestershire 07856 164489 lccmc.org.uk No

7-9 Oct Henlow, Bedfordshire Relaxing Weekend Bedfordshire 07734 663221 No

7-9 Oct Binton,Warwickshire 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 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

7-9 Oct Allostock, Cheshire Spanish Fiesta Take 3 Cheshire 07512 135404 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

8-10 Oct Wroxall, Isle of Wight On The Wrox Isle Of Wight Email only iowcentrecamc.co.uk Yes

8-10 Oct York, North Yorkshire Ampleforth North Yorkshire 07890 286032 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk Yes

8-15 Oct Hunstanton, Norfolk Holiday Break Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk Yes

9-15 Oct Carlisle, Cumbria Holiday Rally North Lancashire 01772 615621 northlancashirecentre.co.uk Yes

12-16 Oct Fleet, Lincolnshire Rest Your Feet At Fleet Mid-Anglia 01406 331199 midanglia.org.uk Yes

13-16 Oct Dalbeattie, D&G End Of Season Dumfries & Galloway 01556 640282 thescottishcaravanclub.com Yes

13-16 Oct Brean, Somerset Beside The Sea West Dorset 01278 783327 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

13-18 Oct Gosport, Hampshire Autumn Unwind West Surrey 01252 871573 westsurreycentre.co.uk Yes

14-16 Oct Brocken Field, Northum Hardstanding Close 2 A1 Northumberland 07912 013439 No

14-16 Oct Witterings,West Sussex Wicks Farm West Sussex 07834 491190 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk

14-16 Oct Lydford On Fosse, Somerset Shop Till You Drop!!! Avon 01454 414241 avoncentre.co.uk

14-16 Oct Great Bourton, Oxfordshire Free And Easy Upper Thames 01869 810537 upperthamescentre.co.uk

14-16 Oct Padworth Reading, Berks Oktoberfest Berkshire 07824 505 400 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk

14-16 Oct Holt Heath,Worcestershire Top Barn Farm Midland 07899 926760 midlandcentre.co.uk

14-16 Oct Kington Langley,Wiltshire Skittles Wiltshire 01793 347897

14-16 Oct Carsington, Derbyshire Fun Weekend Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk

14-16 Oct Abergavenny,Monmouthshire Quiet Weekend West Wales 07921 868903 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

14-16 Oct Wyboston, Bedfordshire Illuminated Van Bedfordshire 07850 499713

Oct Ipswich, Su olk 55th AGM And Rally Su olk 07771 542328 su olkcentre.org.uk

14-16 Oct Much Marcle, Herefordshire Weekend Rally South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk No 14-16 Oct Malton, North Yorkshire War Weekend North Yorkshire 07780 697345 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No 14-16 Oct St Ives, Cambridgeshire Festival Of Lights Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org Yes

14-16 Oct Upton-on-severn,Worcs Quite Weekend Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk

14-16 Oct Horam, East Sussex Horam Manor East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk

14-16 Oct Dodleston, Cheshire Chester Lakes Cheshire 07954 995604 cheshirecentre.co.uk

14-16 Oct Brereton, Cheshire Free & Easy Cheshire 07526 616589 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

14-16 Oct Ongar, Essex AGM Rally North Essex 07795 275273 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

14-16 Oct Pateley Bridge, N Yorks Walkers Delight Yorkshire Dales 07773 018323 No

14-16 Oct Kirkoswald, Cumbria AGM Rally Cumbria 07738 057118 cumbria-centre.co.uk Yes

14-17 Oct Musselburgh, Edinburgh Fall In The Burgh 2 Forth & Clyde 07740 773437 scc-forth-and-clyde.co.uk Yes

15-17 Oct Clippesby, Norfolk A Weekend At Clippesby Norfolk 07989 101855 norfolkcentre.co.uk Yes

15-30 Oct Newquay, Cornwall Half Term Holiday Rally Somerset 07890 484817 somersetcentrecamc.org Yes

18-20 Oct Old Walden, Bedfordshire Children In Need Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk No 21-23 Oct Darley Moor, Derbyshire Free & Easy/Motor Racing Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

21-23 Oct Alton, Sta ordshire Scarefest Halloween Derbyshire 07751 156408 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

21-23 Oct Leighton Buzzard, Beds Peaceful Weekend Bedfordshire 07882 631922

21-23 Oct Barnwell, Northants Centre AGM Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org

21-23 Oct Onneley, Sta ordshire Crafting Rally Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

21-23 Oct Aberdare Relaxing Rally West Wales 07568 588323 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

21-30 Oct Brean Sands, Somerset Half Term Holiday Rally South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk Yes

21-30 Oct Naseby, Northants Halloween Northants & Rutland 07828 097201 northantsrutlandcc.org No

21-30 Oct Troutbeck, Cumbria Winter Droving Cumbria 07714 549806 cumbria-centre.co.uk Yes

22-29 Oct Gosport, Hampshire Half Term Break Avon 07974 812274 avoncentre.co.uk Yes

22-29 Oct Brixham, Devon Wall Park Caravan Park Midland 07894 117892 midlandcentre.co.uk

22-29 Oct Newquay, Cornwall Halloween At Hendra Avon 07870 152026 avoncentre.co.uk

Dates

22-29 Oct Burnham-on-sea, Somerset Holiday Half Term Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk Yes

22-30 Oct Hayling Island, Hampshire Half-term Holiday East Sussex 07792 988441 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

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 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

28-30 Oct Kineton,Warwickshire Hampton House Farm Midland 07853 930369 midlandcentre.co.uk No

28-30 Oct Wisbech St Marys, Cambs Spooky Halloween Mid-Anglia midanglia.org.uk No

28-30 Oct Broom, Bedfordshire Halloween Bedfordshire 07745 855159 No

28-30 Oct Princes Risborough, Bucks Ghosts And Ghouls Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 buckscaravan.club No

28-30 Oct Cardington, Bedfordshire Home Farm North London 07990 821581 northlondoncc.com No

28-30 Oct Whitley, Cheshire Halloween South Lancashire 07702 566342 southlancscentre.com Yes

28-30 Oct Catterick, North Yorkshire Halloween North Yorkshire 07780 697345 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

28-30 Oct Doncaster, South Yorkshire Halloween South Yorkshire 01709 549076 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

28-30 Oct Harrietsham, Kent Halloween South London 07811 128705 southlondoncentre.com No

28-30 Oct Siddington, Cheshire Spooky Nights Cheshire 07512 135404 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

28 Oct-6 Nov Tenby, Pembrokeshire Half Term Halloween Fun West Wales 07397 390170 westwalescentre.co.uk No

3-6 Nov St Ives, Cambridgeshire Bonfire Spectacular Mid-Anglia 07816 893340 midanglia.org.uk No

3-6 Nov Portland, Dorset Dinner Dance West Dorset 01460 76440 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

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 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

4-6 Nov Stourport-on-severn,Worcs Astley Village Hall Midland 07806 780279 midlandcentre.co.uk No

4-6 Nov Walesby, Nottinghamshire Bonfire Rally Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

4-6 Nov Ashbourne, Derbyshire Bonfire Derbyshire 07528 087785 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

4-6 Nov Cardington, Bedfordshire 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 southlancscentre.com Yes

4-6 Nov Auckley, South Yorkshire Bonfire South Yorkshire 07976 515 976 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

4-6 Nov Chelford, Cheshire Bonfire,Astle Park Cheshire 07861 389130 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

4-6 Nov Sa ron Walden, Essex Bait And Bangers North Essex 01206 502184 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

4-6 Nov Leyburn, North Yorkshire Bonfire Rally Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960 Yes

4-7 Nov Ruckinge, Kent Bonfire Rally East Kent 01233 732018 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

4-7 Nov St.ives, Cambridgeshire Bonfire Spectacular Mid-Anglia 07710 229989 midanglia.org.uk No

5-7 Nov Wing, Buckinghamshire Lest We Forget Buckinghamshire 01296 630150 buckscaravan.club No

6-11 Nov Whitemead Forest Park Relaxing Winter Break Avon 01278 795265 avoncentre.co.uk Yes 6-11 Nov Lydney, Gloucestershire Holiday Gloucestershire gloucestershirecamc.co.uk Yes 11-13 Nov Scott's Gap, Northum Last Quite Weekend Northumberland 07912 013439 No 11-13 Nov Rye, East Sussex Bonfire Rally East Sussex 07858 780000 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

11-13 Nov Cheddar, Somerset Bonfire Rally Avon 07896 875002 avoncentre.co.uk No

11-13 Nov Warwick,Warwickshire Warwick Marching Band Midland 07853 930369 midlandcentre.co.uk No

11-13 Nov Rhoose,Vale of Glamorgan Fun Weekend West Wales 07968 439145 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

11-13 Nov Ipswich, Su olk Anglia Region Rally & AGM Su olk 01206 851996 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 buckscaravan.club No

11-13 Nov North Petherton, Somerset Carnival Time West Dorset 07966 037402 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

11-13 Nov Siddington, Cheshire Cabaret (only!) Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

11-13 Nov Wrexham,Wrexham The Plassey Cheshire 07977 097724 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

11-13 Nov Darlington, N Yorks Dinner Dance North Yorkshire 01325 461491 northyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

11-13 Nov Kirkby Lonsdale, N Yorks Quite Weekend Yorkshire Dales 07443 615476 Yes

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 cumbria-centre.co.uk No

18-20 Nov Cheltenham, Glos Christmas Shopping Avon 01454 414241 avoncentre.co.uk Yes

18-20 Nov Lewes, East Sussex Dinner Dance East Sussex 07788 784944 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

18-20 Nov Wells Carnival Time Avon 01179 586060 avoncentre.co.uk No

18-20 Nov Faversham, Kent 1942-2022 East Kent 07749 892190 eastkentcentre.co.uk No

18-20 Nov Ryde, Isle of Wight The Posh One Isle Of Wight See website iowcentrecamc.co.uk No

18-20 Nov Newport, Gwent Relaxing Weekend West Wales 07397 390170 westwalescentre.co.uk

18-20 Nov Peterborough, Cambs Christmas Cheers Mid-Anglia 01406 331199 midanglia.org.uk

18-20 Nov Sandringham, Norfolk Festival Of Lights Norfolk 07505 657525 norfolkcentre.co.uk

18-20 Nov Southport, Merseyside Christmas Countdown South Lancashire 07986 244910 southlancscentre.com

18-20 Nov Bury, Lancashire Burrs Country Park Cheshire 07711 155903 cheshirecentre.co.uk

18-20 Nov Ipswich, Su olk End Of Season North Essex 07795 275273 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk

18-20 Nov Grassington, N Yorks Dinner Dance Yorkshire Dales 07980 382960

20-25 Nov Bury, Lancashire Pre Christmas Break North Lancashire 07485 225346 northlancashirecentre.co.uk

25-27 Nov Warminster,Wiltshire Festival Of Lights Somerset 07970 102418 somersetcentrecamc.org

25-27 Nov Slimbridge, Glos Christmas Lights Avon 01179 586060 avoncentre.co.uk

25-27 Nov Longleat,Wiltshire Festival Of Lights Avon 07401 612221 avoncentre.co.uk

25-27 Nov Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Quiet Weekend West Wales 07735 464316 westwalescentre.co.uk

25-27 Nov Peterborough, Cambs Christmas Shopping Bedfordshire 07768 420676

25-27 Nov Cheltenham, Glos Weekend Rally South Wales southwalescentre.co.uk

25-27 Nov Cranage, Cheshire Karaoke Cheshire 07888 897567 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

25-27 Nov Bickerton, Cheshire St Andrew's Dancing Cheshire 07923 066364 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

25-27 Nov Bangor On Dee,Wrexham Winter Betting Cheshire 07977 097724 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

25-27 Nov Meathop, Cumbria Dickensian Weekend Cumbria 07714 549806 cumbria-centre.co.uk Yes

1-4 Dec Clyro, Herefordshire Free And Easy West Wales 07789 403520 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

2-4 Dec Bexhill, East Sussex Christmas Party East Sussex 07792 988441 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

2-4 Dec Bewdley,Worcestershire Yew Tree Farm Midland 07899 926760 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 buckscaravan.club No

2-4 Dec Watford, Hertfordshire Turkey And Tinsel North London 07990 821581 northlondoncc.com No

2-4 Dec Rainford, Merseyside Christmas Party South Lancashire 07741 249949 southlancscentre.com Yes

2-4 Dec Wareham, Dorset Christmas Celebration West Dorset 07974 168717 westdorsetcentre.com Yes

2-4 Dec Allostock, Cheshire Pre Xmas @Allostock Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

2-4 Dec Little Budworth, Cheshire Elm Cottage Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk Yes

2-4 Dec Woodford, Cheshire Family Christmas Party Cheshire 07512 135404 cheshirecentre.co.uk

2-4 Dec Chelmsford, Essex A Lot Like Christmas South Essex 07725 162712 secc-online.org.uk No

2-5 Dec Cheltenham, Glos Christmas Shopping Somerset 07919 353236 somersetcentrecamc.org Yes

3-3 Dec Eldwick,West Yorkshire Children's Party Yorkshire Dales 07702 019003

3-5 Dec Brixham, Devon Christmas Party Fun Devon & Cornwall 07825 000053

8-13 Dec Pooley Bridge, Cumbria Christmas Party Rally Cumbria 07738 057118 cumbria-centre.co.uk

9-11 Dec Stratford-upon-avon Family Christmas Party Midland 07790 956636 midlandcentre.co.uk Yes

9-11 Dec Ampthill, Bedfordshire Christmas Party Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk

9-11 Dec Winthorpe, Notts Christmas Social Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No 9-11 Dec Maidenhead, Berkshire Christmas Party Berkshire 07920 728 733 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

9-11 Dec Brighton, East Sussex Xmas Shopping South London 07811 128705 southlondoncentre.com Yes

9-11 Dec Onneley, Sta ordshire Fire Up Christmas Cheshire 07974 107078 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

9-11 Dec Marsden, West Yorkshire Christmas Meal Yorkshire Dales 07733 338033 No 9-12 Dec St Anne's On Sea, Lancs Turkey And Tinsel South Lancashire 07835 705748 southlancscentre.com Yes

16-18 Dec Copt Oak, Leicestershire Last Fling Rally Leicestershire 07856 164489 lccmc.org.uk No

16-18 Dec Hatfield, South Yorkshire Christmas Party South Yorkshire 07753 101297 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No 23-27 Dec Cookhill, Worcestershire Christmas Rally Midland 07875 097855 midlandcentre.co.uk No

27 Dec-1 Jan 23 Horton, Swansea New Year Rally West Wales 07397 390170 westwalescentre.co.uk Yes

27 Dec-1 Jan 23 Pontlliw, Swansea New Year Fun West Wales 07780 468827 westwalescentre.co.uk No

27 Dec-2 Jan 23 Steyning, West Sussex New Year East Sussex 07788 784944 eastsussexcc.org.uk No

28 Dec-1 Jan 23 Siddington, Cheshire Siddington New Year Cheshire 07861 389130 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

28 Dec-2 Jan 23 Ipswich, Su olk A Roaring New Year North Essex 07464 023091 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk Yes

29 Dec-1 Jan 23 Winthorpe, Notts New Year Rally Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

29 Dec-1 Jan 23 Cromford, Derbyshire New Year Derbyshire 07794 929809 derbyscmcentre.co.uk No

29 Dec-2 Jan 23 Castle Cary, Somerset New Year Rally Somerset 07919 353236 somersetcentrecamc.org No

29 Dec-2 Jan 23 Backwell, Somerset New Year Celebrations Avon 01275 542881 avoncentre.co.uk No

29 Dec-2 Jan 23 Ampthill, Bedfordshire New Year Rally Hertfordshire 01767 640263 hertfordshirecentre.co.uk No

29 Dec-2 Jan 23 Watford, Hertfordshire New Year North London 07990 821581 northlondoncc.com No

29 Dec-2 Jan 23 Princes Risborough, Bucks New Year Rally Buckinghamshire 07803 272208 buckscaravan.club No

29 Dec-2 Jan 23 Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees New Years Durham 01429 267505 durhamcenter.co.uk No

29 Dec-2 Jan 23 Wareham, Dorset New Year Celebration West Dorset 01460 76440 westdorsetcentre.com No

29 Dec-2 Jan 23 Chilworth, Surrey New Year With West Surrey West Surrey 01483 849114 westsurreycentre.co.uk No

29 Dec-2 Jan 23 Gwernymynydd, Flintshire Gwernymynydd New Year Cheshire 07733 213652 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

29 Dec-2 Jan 23 Bispham, Lancashire Bispham New Year Cheshire 07938 153822 cheshirecentre.co.uk No

30 Dec-2 Jan 23 Ebernoe, West Sussex New Year Party West Sussex 01243 672959 camcwestsussexcentre.co.uk No

30 Dec-2 Jan 23 Padworth Reading, Berks New Year Berkshire 07713 925396 berkshirecentrecaravanclub.co.uk No

30 Dec-2 Jan 23 Biggleswade, Bedfordshire New Year Celebrations Bedfordshire 07518 103458 No

30 Dec-2 Jan 23 Waddington, Lincolnshire New Year South Yorkshire 01709 814877 southyorkshirecentre.co.uk No

30 Dec-2 Jan 23 Addington, Kent New Year Rally South London 07811 128705 southlondoncentre.com No

30 Dec-2 Jan 23 Bassinbourn, Royston, Herts New Year 2023 South Essex 07961 533113 secc-online.org.uk No

6-8 Jan 23 Saxtead, Ipswich, Su olk First Rally Of The Year Su olk 01473 715049 su olkcentre.org.uk No

20-22 Jan 23 Southport, Merseyside Pantomime South Lancashire 07702 566342 southlancscentre.com Yes

20-22 Jan 23 Marsden, West Yorkshire Burns Night Yorkshire Dales 07733 338033 No

3-5 Feb 23 Garstang, Lancashire Dinner Dance South Lancashire 07702 566342 southlancscentre.com No

10-12 Feb 23 Winthorpe, Notts Valentines Nottinghamshire 07943 113851 nottscentre.com No

10-12 Feb 23 Ipswich, Su olk Valentine Rally Su olk 01440 787828 su olkcentre.org.uk No

10-12 Feb 23 Chelmsford, Essex Valentines Marshals Meet North Essex 07795 275273 northessexcaravanclub.org.uk No

12-12 Feb 23 Ipswich, Su olk Natter And Chatter Su olk 01206 851996 su olkcentre.org.uk Yes

24-26 Feb 23 Newquay, Cornwall Dinner & Dance 2023 Devon & Cornwall 07813 696670 No

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