Touring caravans – Advice from the caravan experts

Introduction to touring caravans

Everything you ever wanted to know about touring caravans

Whether you are buying a touring caravan, looking for advice or inspiration about where to go in your touring caravan, or just seeking some advice, you will find everything you need here. Written by the experts at Caravan magazine with contributions from our experienced readers and enthusiastic touring caravan owners!

Buying a touring caravan

So, you've decided you like the idea of owning a touring caravan, attracted by the sense of freedom and the prospect of taking your family on grand adventures in the UK or abroad. It's an exciting time, but buying a touring caravan is a big decision. So here we have some guides, advice and top tips for you when buying your touring caravan.

# The ultimate buying guide

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Choosing a touring caravan

Touring caravan travel advice

Caravan magazine is full of great advice. Here are some of our great articles about travelling with your touring caravan, including visiting France, touring with dogs, great British food and keeping warm in winter.

• Caravan touring in France

  Touring caravan holidays in France: advice and ideas

  Visiting France  

• Keeping warm in winter advice

  Four-seasons caravan touring technology

  Keeping warm  

• Caravan touring with dogs

  Dog-friendly holidays: Caravan touring – part 1

  Touring with dogs  

• Discovering great food

  British Food: a guide for caravan touring

  British food  

• Tips for first-time caravan tourers

  Touring caravan advice: tips for first-time tourers, going off grid and much more

  First-time touring advice  

Special places for your caravan tours

UK LAKES

Caravan touring: 15 great British lakes to visit

Britain has a lot to offer for a caravan tour of delight. Discover 15 great British lake locations to visit and where to stay on your caravan tours.

15 great British lakes   

SCOTLAND

Caravan touring: Stunning southwest Scotland

A breathtaking caravan tour of southwest Scotland. This new touring route has been created in a bid to encourage more visitors to the area – let's get ready to explore it!

Stunning southwest Scotland   

Touring caravan readers' stories

Find inspiration, warmth and fabulous stories from our readers and contributors tales. All about their adventures touring in their caravans. Plus get a sneak peek at what you can expect from some suprisingly wonderful places!

• First-time caravan touring

  Ron and Margaret Gwynne spill all about their first time touring in a caravan. From tents, to statics, to villas until eventually they discovered the joy of a touring caravan.

  First-time caravan touring  

• A caravan tour: Tinsel time in Teesdale

  Take a festive caravan tour with Felicity Martin to County Durham and North Yorkshire to immerse yourself in a world of historic castles — and cheese!

  Tinsel time in Teesdale  

• A caravan adventure: Scintillating Scandinavia

  Join 'Caravan Magazine' reader, Ken Elborn, as he relives his incredible 65-day, jaw-on-the-floor caravan touring adventure through Sweden and Norway.

  Scintillating Scandinavia  

• A caravan tour: Highgrove Gardens

  Join Susie Kearley on her caravan tour of Highgrove Gardens. This enchanting royal residence is simply stunning, without even stepping inside!

  Visit Highgrove Gardens  

• Caravan touring: Forget France — Devon's delightful!

  With palm trees, turquoise seas, beautiful bays and dramatic geology, it's no wonder the English Riviera appeals to so many Brits, especially as there's no need to pack your passport! By Catherine Sheridan.

  Delightful Devon  

• A caravan adventure: A head for heights in Austria

  A true adventure with Helen Werin. If you love mountains and crystal-clear lakes you'll be on top of the world in the Tyrol and Carinthia.

  Austrian heights  

• Caravan touring: Top tips for Scandinavia

  Ken and Pam Elborn spent 65 days touring Scandinavia in their caravan. Read their top caravan touring tips for a fun and successful tour in the Nordics!

  Top tips for Scandinavia  

Buying your first caravan?

If you are buying your first caravan, then this special edition is for you. It has everything you need to guide you through choosing a layout, all the new models, what to look out for and how to get the best price. It also includes everything you need to know as a new caravan owner about maintenance, insurance, towing and so much more...

Find out more about 'Buying Your First Caravan' special edition:

Buying Your First Caravan   

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• Massive collections of caravans and outdoor leisure accessories.
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• Thousands of accessories from 100's of exhibitors
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