ADVICE CENTRE

Friday line-up

• 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.

• 11:30 | Robbie Roams | France for First-Timers – Where to Road Trip When Time Is Tight

  France is huge, diverse and packed with tempting destinations — so how do you choose where to road trip when your time is limited? Join travel writer Robbie Roams as he breaks down France’s most rewarding regions for first-timers, from coastal routes and mountain passes to wine country wanders and fairy-tale villages. Expect practical advice, scenic highlights and smart planning tips to help you pick the right French road trip for your adventure.

• 12:30 | 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.

• 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.

• 14:30 | 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!

• 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

• 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.

• 11:30 | BlueFix Energy | Self sufficient electrical systems

  Learn how to make your motorhome electrically independent with the latest off-grid power solutions.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 12:00 | Motorhome Matt | Max McMurdo | BFrank | Motorhome Mishaps:When Vanlife Goes Wrong

  Nobody's perfect! Join Motorhome Matt, Max McMurdo and Tom & Amy from bFRANK as they share their funniest motorhome and vanlife disasters, embarrassing moments and lessons learned the hard way. Expect plenty of laughs, honest stories and a chance to join in by sharing your own mishaps from the road.

• 13:00 | Early Retirement Wanderlust | Northern Spain and Portugal - The Mountains and the coast.

  Discover why Northern Spain and Portugal should be on every motorhomer's travel list. Early Retirement Wanderlust share breathtaking scenery, charming towns, coastal escapes and mountain adventures, along with practical advice to help you plan your own unforgettable tour.

• 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.

• 15:00 | CC Campers | Hints & Tips on Solo Travelling

  Christian explores how solo campervan travel can be made simpler, smarter and more enjoyable by reducing the effort involved in getting away. From choosing an always-ready layout to avoiding the stress of large vehicles, complicated setups and unnecessary systems, this talk looks at how compact campers can offer freedom without the fuss.

  He’ll cover practical layout ideas, safe and efficient power systems, everyday usability and the benefits of a camper that works just as well as a daily vehicle as it does for weekend escapes. A useful session for anyone interested in solo travel, micro campers or making life on the road feel easier from the moment they set off.