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New ‘no overnight parking’ restrictions proposed for North Yorkshire coastal destinations

Mike RuffSeptember 29, 2022September 29, 2022

by Mike RuffSeptember 29, 2022September 29, 20229

Councillors have agreed a motion which could limit where campervans and motorhomes can park overnight after owners were accused of “taking the mick”. Redcar and...

We need to welcome campervans and motorhomes, Scarborough Borough Councillor says

Mike RuffSeptember 16, 2022September 16, 2022

by Mike RuffSeptember 16, 2022September 16, 20220

Campervan owner and Scarborough Borough Councillor, Guy Coulson has said Scarborough should be doing more to embrace campervans and motorhomes instead of making it more...

Conwy Council considers benefits of motorhome aire stopovers

Mike RuffSeptember 12, 2022September 12, 2022

by Mike RuffSeptember 12, 2022September 12, 20220

Image: Google Street View. Conwy Council is now considering an expansion to motorhome stopover sites to ease reported problems with illegal parking and littering. The...

New Falmouth motorhome stopovers could be established as council considers aires

Mike RuffSeptember 1, 2022September 2, 2022

by Mike RuffSeptember 1, 2022September 2, 20220

Councillors in Falmouth have confirmed that they are considering new motorhome stopover sites in a bid to help solve a rise in complaints from residents...

Black Rock Sands overnight parking ban ignored by campervans, residents say

Mike RuffAugust 31, 2022December 7, 2022

by Mike RuffAugust 31, 2022December 7, 20220

Motorhomes and campervans are routinely ignoring a Gwynedd beach parking ban, locals have said. Residents in Morfa Bychan, near Porthmadog, have become increasing annoyed at...

Wild camping “not permitted”, North Norfolk District Council warns campervan and motorhome owners

Mike RuffAugust 23, 2022August 24, 2022

by Mike RuffAugust 23, 2022August 24, 20220

Campervan and motorhome owners visiting North Norfolk have been warned not to ‘wild camp’ following a reported rise in complaints. In a statement North Norfolk...

Just Kampers launches interactive UK road trip maps

Mike RuffAugust 22, 2022August 23, 2022

by Mike RuffAugust 22, 2022August 23, 20220

Campervan parts specialist, Just Kampers and sister firm Just Kampers Insurance have together launched a range of interactive UK road trip maps to showcase the...

UK wildlife road trip: Top ten most uncommon species and where to find them

Mike RuffAugust 21, 2022August 25, 2022

by Mike RuffAugust 21, 2022August 25, 20220

From basking sharks off the coast of Cornwall to killer whales in Shetland, UK waters are a haven for lovers of marine wildlife. While red...

Devon overnight parking trial dubbed “a success”

Mike RuffAugust 15, 2022August 17, 2022

by Mike RuffAugust 15, 2022August 17, 20221

Image: Google Street View. A trial allowing campervans and motorhomes to stay overnight on council car parks has been dubbed a success, generating more than...

York, Cambridge and Wells among best UK staycation destinations

Mike RuffAugust 14, 2022August 14, 2022

by Mike RuffAugust 14, 2022August 14, 20220

York, Cambridge and Wells have come out on top in their respective categories for the best UK staycation destinations in new research findings from Which?...

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‘Pembs Stop’ overnight parking trial expected to be scrapped

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UK travel

New ‘no overnight parking’ restrictions proposed for North Yorkshire coastal destinations

We need to welcome campervans and motorhomes, Scarborough Borough Councillor says

Conwy Council considers benefits of motorhome aire stopovers

New Falmouth motorhome stopovers could be established as council considers aires

Black Rock Sands overnight parking ban ignored by campervans, residents say

Wild camping “not permitted”, North Norfolk District Council warns campervan and motorhome owners

Just Kampers launches interactive UK road trip maps

UK wildlife road trip: Top ten most uncommon species and where to find them

Devon overnight parking trial dubbed “a success”

York, Cambridge and Wells among best UK staycation destinations

BEDEO launches electric motorhome range

More calls for Highland Council to scrap “unworkable” motorhome pass scheme

‘Pembs Stop’ overnight parking trial expected to be scrapped

National Trust urges people to ‘leave no trace’ after increase in illegal camping and littering

CADAC 2 Cook 3 Turbo: New lightweight stove from Dometic

People smuggler jailed for stashing migrants inside motorhome