ADVICE CENTRE
Whether you’ve just entered the world of van life or are still choosing the best option, our Advice Centre can help. Located in the Teme building, you can attend free talks led by YouTubers, bloggers, and podcasters, who share practical advice on everything from van buying to maintenance and travel tips.
Friday line-up
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10:30 | Motorhome Matt | Motorhome & Campervan Buying Advice
Matt will cover all the major points you need to consider when buying a vehicle, new or used. Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced motorhomer looking for a change, this seminar is packed with information to help you choose the right model for your travels.
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11:30 | BlueFix Energy | Self sufficient electrical systems
Learn how to make your motorhome electrically independent with the latest off-grid power solutions.
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12:30 | Touring with the Kids | Exploring Scandinavia & The Baltics
Join Ric and Keira from Touring With The Kids as they share tales from their latest tour of nine different countries which they've managed to fit into 88 days to remain with the Schengen limit. (A restriction of non-EU/EEA nationals to staying for a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period).
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13:30 | Vanlife Eats | Eating Italy Live Cooking Demo & Talk
Join Chef Mark for a captivating talk about his van journey from the Alpine border all the way to Sicily - eating his way through every region. From the Parmigiano factories of Emilia-Romagna and the ragù of Bologna, to the street food of Bari, the pizzas of Naples and the vibrant markets of Palermo. Stories, laughter, and the simple Italian principles that transformed the way Mark cooks on the road.
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14:30 | bFRANK | Adventure before Dementia : How to stay healthy & keep exploring
Join bFrank for an inspiring talk on embracing adventure, staying active, and making the most of life on the road. Discover practical tips for maintaining your health and wellbeing while travelling, plus motivation to keep exploring, experiencing new places, and enjoying the freedom of motorhome and campervan life.
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15:30 | Motorhome Matt & Motorhome Happiness | Building a positive community on the road
Motorhome Happiness is more than just a Facebook group—it’s a growing community with a big heart. Matt sits down with James Riley, the inspiring founder behind the group that’s spreading positivity across the UK motorhome scene. James, who has autism and ADHD, started Motorhome Happiness after facing negativity in online forums. With the support of his mum and their Swift Escape 664, ‘Tilly’, James has turned his passion for motorhoming into a force for good.
Saturday line-up
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10:30 | Motorhome Matt | Motorhome & Campervan Buying Advice
Matt will cover all the major points you need to consider when buying a vehicle, new or used. Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced motorhomer looking for a change, this seminar is packed with information to help you choose the right model for your travels.
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11:30 | Robbie Roams | Northern Ireland – The UK’s Most Underrated Road Trip
Often overshadowed by the Wild Atlantic Way, Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route is a spectacular road trip that deserves a place on every traveller’s bucket list. Join travel writer Robbie Roams as he reveals breathtaking locations, insider road-trip secrets, and practical tips to inspire your own unforgettable adventure by campervan or motorhome. Get ready to discover why this route is one you’ll want to experience again and again!
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12.30 | Fell Foodie | From Rock Bottom to the Mountains: The Fell Foodie Story
In this engaging and uplifting talk, Harrison Ward (Fell Foodie) shares his journey from struggling with mental health and addiction to building a new life in the outdoors. With humour, honesty and incredible stories, he explores the power of food, fresh air and new beginnings—plus why it’s never too late to start again.
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13:30 | She is the lost girl & Vanwiz | Same Road, Different Ride - Two Vanlife Journeys, Two very different experiences
Vanlife isn’t one-size-fits-all—and your experience on the road can be shaped by far more than just your vehicle. In this eye-opening and honest conversation, Matt from VanWiz and Beth from She Is The Lost Girl share their very different journeys, perspectives and challenges travelling as a large white male and a solo female traveller.
From Matt’s epic drive from Bournemouth to Beijing to Beth’s adventures through Europe and into Turkey, this session explores how identity, safety, confidence and perception can all shape life on the road. Expect real stories, surprising insights, and a fresh perspective on what vanlife is really like for different people.
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14:30 Motorhome Matt : Touring Europe in a Motorhome : Changes to European Travel in 2026
Planning a European motorhome trip? Matt shares the latest updates for post-Brexit travel - covering insurance, documentation, and driving laws. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or heading abroad for the first time, this talk will get you road-ready.
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15:30 | Trailer Lady (Fliss) | Motorhome Driving : Turn Anxiety into adventure
Bought a motorhome for freedom and adventure, only to find yourself worrying about driving it? You're not alone.
Whether you're new to motorhoming or have years of experience, driving a compact campervan or a large A-class motorhome, this talk is for you. Driving anxiety can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, experience, or vehicle size. By understanding it and learning how to manage it, you can build confidence, regain control, and get back to enjoying the freedom that motorhome travel is all about.Many motorhome owners experience anxiety about driving, whether it's tackling narrow roads, reversing, worrying about holding up traffic, meeting oncoming vehicles, parking in unfamiliar places, or simply getting used to the size of the vehicle.
Join driving instructor and motorhomer Fliss Spink as she explores why these fears are so common and, more importantly, what you can do about them. Packed with practical advice, real-life examples, and confidence-building strategies, this session will help you feel more comfortable behind the wheel so you can spend less time worrying and more time enoying your adventures.
Sunday line-up
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10:00 | Motorhome Matt | Motorhome & Campervan Buying Advice
Matt will cover all the major points you need to consider when buying a vehicle, new or used. Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced motorhomer looking for a change, this seminar is packed with information to help you choose the right model for your travels.
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11:00 | Early Retirement Wanderlust | Winter Vanlife & Skiing in the French Alps: The Ultimate Cold-Season Adventure
Join Early Retirement Wanderlust for an inspiring talk on winter vanlife in the French Alps. Discover the freedom of off-season touring, skiing adventures, cosy van living tips, and how to make the most of motorhome travel during the colder months.
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12:00 | Touring with the Kids | Discovering beauty on our doorstep: Touring Britain's coastline
Explore the magic of the UK’s coastline through the eyes of a full-time travel family! Join Touring With The Kids as they share stories and insights from their unforgettable adventures around Britain’s beaches, cliffs, seaside towns and hidden coastal gems.
In this session they’ll talk about what makes Britain’s shores such a perfect playground for vanlife families — from scenic stops and wild camping spots to family-friendly activities, practical planning tips and making the most of every tide, view and sunset. Expect real-life experience, inspiring ideas and plenty of encouragement to get out and explore closer to home.
Whether you’re planning your first coastal road trip or looking for fresh places to visit with kids in tow, this talk will leave you excited and ready to hit the road. 🌊🚐✨
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13:00 | Motorhome Matt, Max McMurdo & Tom (bFRANK) | Motorhome Mishaps Revisited
From rookie errors and mechanical mayhem to campsite fails and travel chaos, the boys each share the mistakes they’ve made on the road - and what they learned along the way.
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14:00 | Robbie Roams | The Ultimate Yorkshire Road Trip - Through Dales, Moors & Coast
Yorkshire is calling, and it’s bursting with wild beauty, big skies, winding lanes, and character-packed villages. Join travel writer Robbie Roams has he shares the secrets of an unforgettable road-trip adventure through the Yorkshire Dales, across the dramatic North York Moors, and out to the rugged coastline. Along the way, you’ll discover hidden gems only the locals know, and road-trip secrets to make your campervan or motorhome journey truly extraordinary.
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15:00 | CC Campers | Hints & Tips on Solo Travelling