“Can you still do the NC500 in winter — and is anything actually open?” It’s a question we hear regularly from campervan and motorhome owners considering a trip outside the main touring season. Yes, you can — but knowing where you can stay, eat and stop along the way makes all the difference. Some businesses close for the season, while others continue welcoming visitors, giving you places to park up, enjoy a hot meal and make the most of the route’s quieter months. Starting i

Looking for somewhere different to spend the night on your next Scottish road trip? The Scottish Canals motorhome stopover scheme offers designated overnight parking beside some of Scotland’s waterways, with stays from £10 per night. All the stops in this guide, along with their information, are on The Campervan Bible app. Here’s where you can stay, what it costs and what you need to know before arriving. What is the Scottish Canals stopover scheme? The scheme provides overni

Planning a North Wales road trip? Gwynedd’s Arosfan scheme is one to add to your map, with designated overnight stops that make exploring by motorhome a little easier. You’ll find all four stops and their information on The Campervan Bible app. Here’s what to know before you go. What is the Gwynedd Arosfan scheme? Run by Cyngor Gwynedd, Arosfan provides overnight motorhome bays within walking distance of towns and key destinations. Think continental-style aires: somewhere for

See in 2027 with a night out and your bed just a short stroll away. Park up, enjoy the celebrations and forget about booking a taxi home. We’ve rounded up pub stopovers, a campsite and a New Year rally with celebrations on 31 December 2026, where you can stay in your campervan or motorhome. From live music to special dinners and dancing, there’s something for every kind of celebration. All the pub stopovers featured are on The Campervan Bible app, making it easy to find them

Planning a visit to one of the NEC's motorhome, caravan or camping shows? Whether you're heading to the popular October Motorhome & Caravan Show or the February Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show, finding somewhere suitable to stay overnight is an important part of planning your visit. Did you know you can actually stay overnight at the NEC itself during certain events? There's an official temporary campsite available during selected shows, along with a range of nearby pub sto

Forest walks, fresh air and a night beneath Northumberland’s dark skies — Kielder offers a memorable way to spend a night in your campervan or motorhome. Forestry England allows overnight stays in designated Kielder Forest car parks, giving self-contained travellers a simple base for exploring the area without booking a full campsite pitch. All the stops listed below, along with their information, are on The Campervan Bible app. What is the scheme? These are authorised overni

Fancy spending a night surrounded by Scottish woodland, with a forest walk waiting outside your door the next morning? Forestry and Land Scotland’s Stay the Night scheme gives campervan and motorhome owners the opportunity to park overnight at selected forest car parks across Scotland. From Galloway Forest Park to the Highlands, the scheme offers a straightforward way to include a forest stopover in your travels. Before heading off, there are a few things to know about eligib

Planning a festive city break in a campervan or motorhome? Manchester, Birmingham, Bath, York and Edinburgh all have Christmas markets in or near their city centres, but the best place to stay is usually a proper campsite, an authorised pub stopover or a booked motorhome stop—not a city-centre car park. Every stopover featured in this guide is listed on The Campervan Bible map, where you can explore the locations and plan your journey to the Christmas markets. The 2026 market

Swansea Approves New Fabian Way Motorhome Stopover with 10 Pitches. Motorhome visitors could soon have a new dedicated place to stay in Swansea after the council approved plans for a stopover at Fabian Way Park and Ride.

Camping in the UK is great with its untamed shorelines, grassy green hills, and mountains covered in mist. Whether you are a seasoned camper or new to the experience, you will find the campsites as plentiful as the UK rain to suit your taste and comfort levels. From glamping pods that will accommodate your entire family to rough-it situations in camps, these are the most recommended campsites that will give you memories to last a lifetime. Here are some of the best campsites