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

A waterside walk, countryside views and somewhere to spend the night in your van — Northumbrian Water’s overnight parking options offer a great way to explore the North East at a slower pace. Selected reservoir car parks welcome overnight visitors, giving campervan and motorhome travellers an alternative to a full campsite stay. From Northumberland to Teesdale and North Yorkshire, there are several locations to build into your next adventure. You can find all the stops covere

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

A little preparation before the first frost can save a lot of trouble when your next adventure comes around. Whether you are parking up until spring or heading out between cold spells, winterising your motorhome or campervan helps protect it from freezing water, damp and the effects of standing unused. Drain the Water System Emptying the fresh water tank is only part of the job. Water can remain in pipes, taps, the shower, filters and the water heater, where freezing can dama

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.

Etiquette is what is expected of us; and what we expect of others. The unwritten rules and customs that guide polite and acceptable behaviour in social groups. Sounds a bit ‘Olde Worlde’, doesn’t it? In the case of the Campervan and Motorhome Community, think, Jane Austen on wheels. Good manners and respect cost nothing! Most campsites have their own policies, their ‘written rules’, concerning behaviour; be it noise or children or dogs, and so on. They are almost always m

Spain introduced a new law on January 1, 2026, making the V-16 connected emergency beacon mandatory for all spanish regsitered vehicles, replacing traditional warning triangles to boost safety by allowing drivers to signal breakdowns from inside the car. This small, orange flashing light sits on the roof, uses GPS to send your location to traffic authorities (DGT), and must be officially approved for use. While the rule applies to Spanish-registered cars, temporary visitors c

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Winterising a campervan is essential to protect your vehicle and yourself from the hazards that winter on the roads can bring. From water in

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