Practical Caravan

Practical Caravan is Britain's best-selling caravan magazine. Each month we travel at home and abroad, bringing you essential guides to the best caravan holidays around. There's practical advice, too, with technical tips and all your questions answered, making us the perfect place for first-timers and experts alike.

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THE BIG SHOT THE COTSWOLDS

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… NUMBERPLATES // DOGS // NEW 2026 TOURS

This year I shall… • With the New Year upon us, we asked our team of writers about their caravanning plans, projects and ambitions for 2026!

This year I shall… • … go to one of these events!

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

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

Lottie on tour • Travel writer, dog lover, Eriba owner - this month Lottie finds that a broken tow car tests her resolve

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… COTSWOLDS // DURHAM // DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY

Exhibition time… • From hip-hop to Turner and inside Le Carré

GET YOUR SKATES ON…

GETAWAY MUD, BEER & CLARKSON’S FARM • A bright and bracing February half-term is the perfect time to visit the Cotswolds without the crowds, finds Julie Thorpe

TRIP PLANNER

Angels & BEAMISH • On a northern tour around Durham, Nigel Hutson journeys into the living past and soars to angelic heights

Durham

GETAWAY DARK SECRETS • Nick Harding and Lin Oakley head to Scotland’s south west and make some startling discoveries

Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries & Galloway

48 Hours in… WINCHESTER • Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit

TRIP PLANNER

Tested • REVIEW // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

And the winners are… • We reveal all of the fantastic category champions in the Practical Caravan Awards 2026

BAREFOOT BOTHY • Its cute looks make you smile, but it’s the clever design that really impresses, says Paul Critcher

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ANDY’S PICKS // COMPASS OMEGA 482

STERLING ECCLES 640 (2016) • These well-built tourers still look good, writes Andrew Jenkinson

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE’RE TALKING… MAZDA 6E // FORD RANGER // SEVEN-SEAT HYBRID TOW CARS

FORD RANGER 2.3 PHEV STORMTRAK • David Motton is impressed by Ford’s capable pick-up, but it’s chunky in both size and price

THE HOTTEST… SEVEN-SEAT HYBRID TOW CARS • Got a big family? These seven-seaters will carry the kids in comfort, and all tow well

VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS (2019-present) • For towing smaller caravans this small SUV is a stylish choice, says Euan Doig

Skills School • THIS MONTH WE DISCUSS… AL-KO // HEADLIGHTS // PROJECT VAN

PC GUIDE TO… AL-KO KOBER • From humble beginnings in Germany, Al-Ko has grown to become one of the world’s biggest manufacturers in the leisure vehicle sector. John Sootheran reports

Lounge wizard • Nigel Donnelly decides to cast a spell on the dark corners of Penny’s rear lounge

SHINING A LIGHT • Transport research company TRL has published the results of its study into headlight glare, but does it shed any clarity on the issue? Here, Paul Critcher shares the key points

Buyer’s guide • NEW-CARAVAN PRICES, ESSENTIAL BUYING INFORMATION & MORE

TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED

HOW TO BUY NEW

USEFUL INFO

LOOK BACK PAGE • Join us as we take a look back at vintage issues of Practical Caravan

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