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In pictures: testing the new Auto-Trail V-Line Sport 635 to the extreme

Caravan Times' Favourite Adventure Couple, Simon & Faye, CHeck out the new Autotrail V-line

This weekend however, we decided to test out how sporty the Auto-Trail V-Line Sport 635 really is.

Long term test of AutoTrail Tribute 670 - a family affair.

In this week's blog we look at how the Tribute performs for a family that is considering entering the motorhome market. We took the "Diaz" family, Mum Reina, Dad Tomas, Son Leo (11) and Daughter Sol (8) to Camp Bestival in Dorset for 4 days of family festival fun.

A VW Camper Van Transformed Into A Pub!

A story on mobile cocktail business, Fancy Flutes and why they've been causing quite the stir at various UK events.
Caravan site gutted in huge fire causing £1m in damage

An enormous fire has ripped through 160 caravans causing £1 million in damage at a site in Somerset
Caravan dealership launches new online store

Cheshire's largest caravan dealership, Leisure Sales, has unveiled its brand new online accessory store

Most popular motorhomes and caravans for first time buyers revealed

According to a poll, Bailey caravans and Auto-sleeper motorhomes are the most popular vehicles for first time buyers

Caravan manufacturer invests £8 million in new facility

Jim Bolton (Swift Group) and Steve Hewick (Houlton) review progress on the ground works

Manufacturers Swift Group is developing a new £8 million purpose built modern manufacturing facility at its headquarters in Cottingham, Yorkshire

Help Caravan Guard Meet Their Charity Goal

Caravan Guard have always done their bit to give back and help those who are in need. They sponsor athletes to help them reach the Olympics as well as a whole other raft of different charitable efforts and donations. Now they are getting fully stuck in and taking part in a 70 mile bike journey to help push for charity milestone.

One last push for charity

Workmates Doing Their Best To Help Fulfill Colleagues Bucket List

Darren Lloyd with Salop Leisure colleagues Ed Glover and Chris Skitt who are taking on a 24 hour duathlon to raise money for him and his family to achieve bucket list wishes

They say that cancer affects one in three people, soon to be one in two, and I am sure most people reading this have come into contact with this awful disease in one way or another. In this instance it has affected someone at a Shropshire based leisure company and workers are banding together to help make life better for this individual and his family.

Easy One Pan Van Meals

I will be the first to admit that I am not overly keen on doing the washing up after dinner, especially when I am on site trying to relax and get away from it all. One way round that is simple- use as little kitchen equipment as humanly possible. So here are some meals that requires a pan, a chopping board and maybe a small bowl for mixing. Easy peasy.

Loch Lomond Parks New Crown

Under the spotlight at the Scottish Hospitality Awards

Lomond Woods Holiday Park has been named at this month's Scottish Hospitality Awards as Scotland's finest park, beating hundreds of other businesses to the title

Cornwall Park Hands Over £600k To Fair Pay Firm

ABI chairman Mel Copper seals the deal with Patrick Langmaid of Mother Iveys Bay

The minimum wage was introduced to ensure that companies had a base level for what they could "legally" pay an employee. But over the years what was the bare minimum has now become the norm, where as some companies fail to even meet that. One park in the South West is doing its part to make sure the living wage is met by other parks by handing over a £600,000 contract to a caravan company sharing its ideals.

Dethleffs Event UK Mountain Bike Champ Appearance

The UK champ making the most of his Dethleffs motorhomes

The Erwin Hymer Centre Travelworld in Stafford will be hosting their National Dethleffs motorhomes event which will feature all the best the brand has to offer as well as a very special UK sporting champion.

MP Meets Wales Parks Family Driving Quality Tourism

The "entrepreneurial spirit" of a Wales park-owning family was praised this spring by MP Simon Hart during the celebrations to mark 2019 Wales Tourism Week.

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Swift Caravans

Based in Hull, Swift are leaders in the caravan and motorhome

Best-selling caravan manufacturer with a group incorporating Sprite and Sterling brands

Bailey Caravans

The first ever Bailey caravan was produced in 1948 by Martin Bailey

One of the best known names in the industry, Bailey of Bristol is the oldest caravan manufacturer in the UK.

Elddis Caravans

Over the last fifty years Elddis has built up a reputation for building great value tourers and motorhomes.

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Site Review- Daleacres Caravan And Motorhome Club Site

At the beginning of May by better half turned 30 years young. To help celebrate we decided that a getaway in Kent was a great way to spend an extended weekend all in the name of birthday festivities.

Roller Team Pegaso And The Edinburgh Marathon

Two firemen swap the hotel for the motorhome to run the Edinburgh Marathon

Recently some friends of CaravanTimes was curious about dipping their tow (see what I did there) into the world of the leisure vehicle. The reason being they wanted to drive to Edinburgh and take part in the Edinburgh Marathon all in the name of charity.

Experience Freedom- Yurt Glamping

CaravanTimes go glamping with Experience Freedom

The best part about taking your holidays at home here in the UK is the sheer amount you can do with just a short drive from your front door. This past weekend I took advantage of the Caravan and Motorhome Club's Experience Freedom brand and spent the weekend in a yurt.

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