Yorkshire Show Advice Centre 2026

ADVICE CENTRE

Free talks throughout the weekend from leading guest speakers

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Advice Centre

Whether you've just bought your van or are still exploring your options, don’t miss the free expert talks at the Advice Centre. Hear from YouTubers, bloggers, and podcasters, offering tips and advice across the weekend!

Friday line-up

  • 10:30 | Peter Vaughan | Motorhomes/Campervan Buying Advice

    Peter 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 | Wandering Bird | New to motorhoming: Your first year of motorhoming, what you need to know

    Just starting out? Kat shares the key things every new motorhomer should know—from trip planning and driving tips to campsite know-how and avoiding rookie errors.

  • 12:30 | Motorhome Matt | Campervan & Motorhome Accessories: What’s Worth It?

    From solar panels to levelling ramps, Matt breaks down which accessories actually improve life on the road—and which are just extra weight. A no-nonsense, experience-led session to help you build a smart, functional setup.

  • 13:30 | Vanlife Eats | Eating Italy Live Cooking Demo & Talk

    Join travelling chef Mark from Vanlife Eats as he cooks a classic rustico from Lecce, one of southern Italy’s most loved street foods. Inspired by his Italian foodie road trip, Vanlife Eats Eating My Way Through Italy, Mark shares the stories, traditions, and everyday food culture he discovered while travelling and cooking his way through Italy.

  • 14:30 | Wandering Bird | Touring Europe in a Motorhome: Essential Updates for 2026

    Planning a European motorhome trip? Kat 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.

Saturday line-up

  • 10:30 | Motorhome Matt | Motorhomes/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 | Wandering Bird | New to motorhoming: Your first year of motorhoming, what you need to know

    Just starting out? Kat shares the key things every new motorhomer should know—from trip planning and driving tips to campsite know-how and avoiding rookie errors.

  • 12:30 | Motorhome Matt | Campervan & Motorhome Accessories: What’s Worth It?

    From solar panels to levelling ramps, Matt breaks down which accessories actually improve life on the road—and which are just extra weight. A no-nonsense, experience-led session to help you build a smart, functional setup.

  • 13:30 | Vanlife Eats | Eating Italy Live Cooking Demo & Talk

    Join travelling chef Mark from Vanlife Eats as he cooks a classic rustico from Lecce, one of southern Italy’s most loved street foods. Inspired by his Italian foodie road trip, Vanlife Eats Eating My Way Through Italy, Mark shares the stories, traditions, and everyday food culture he discovered while travelling and cooking his way through Italy.

  • 14:30 | Wandering Bird | Touring Europe in a Motorhome: Essential Updates for 2026

    Planning a European motorhome trip? Kat 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.

Sunday line-up

  • 10:30 | Motorhome Matt | Motorhomes/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 | Wandering Bird | New to motorhoming: Your first year of motorhoming, what you need to know

    Just starting out? Kat shares the key things every new motorhomer should know—from trip planning and driving tips to campsite know-how and avoiding rookie errors.

  • 12:30 | Motorhome Matt | Campervan & Motorhome Accessories: What’s Worth It?

    From solar panels to levelling ramps, Matt breaks down which accessories actually improve life on the road—and which are just extra weight. A no-nonsense, experience-led session to help you build a smart, functional setup.

  • 13:30 | Vanlife Eats | Eating Italy Live Cooking Demo & Talk

    Join travelling chef Mark from Vanlife Eats as he cooks a classic rustico from Lecce, one of southern Italy’s most loved street foods. Inspired by his Italian foodie road trip, Vanlife Eats Eating My Way Through Italy, Mark shares the stories, traditions, and everyday food culture he discovered while travelling and cooking his way through Italy.

  • 14:30 | Wandering Bird | Touring Europe in a Motorhome: Essential Updates for 2026

    Planning a European motorhome trip? Kat 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.

Meet our speakers...

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Motorhome matt talking in the Advice centre

Motorhome Matt

Meet Motorhome Matt, the lively voice of the motorhome world and BBC Radio 5’s go-to motorhome guru! At the helm of several award-winning motorhome ventures, Matt brings the fun and facts of motorhomes to life. His podcast, the Motorhome Matt Podcast, is a rollicking ride through the ins and outs of motorhome adventures, peppered with honest advice and answers to those “too-embarrassed-to-ask” questions.

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Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan (MMM TV)

One of the industry’s most knowledgeable figures, 
Peter is the Editor of What Motorhome and Road Test Editor of MMM magazine. Peter has a wealth 
of experience and have driven many a vehicle over 
the years!  

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Wandering Bird

Wandering Bird

Once an air traffic controller, Kat quit her job in 2018 to travel Europe in a motorhome, and she’s never looked back. Several years on, the novelty still hasn’t worn off and Kat believes everyone can (& should) experience the incredible freedom of life on the road.

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Cooking Demos with Vanlife Eats at the Season Finale

Vanlife Eats

Mark from Vanlife Eats is a passionate vanlife cook who has been instrumental in building a community around cooking in a campervan. His website, Vanlife Eats, showcases a variety of recipes and tips for cooking in a van, aiming to inspire and encourage sharing of van food creations.

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