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Experience Kent’s Creative Isle: 48 hours in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

Mike RuffFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

by Mike RuffFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 20240

Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, collectively known as the Isle of Thanet, is inviting visitors to embark on a 48-hour creative journey, exploring the inspiring landscapes...

Pembrokeshire overnight parking trial gets green light

Mike RuffFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

by Mike RuffFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 20242

A trial to allow motorhome and campervan users to park and sleep overnight at selected car parks in one of Wales’ most popular tourist destinations,...

Height restriction barriers at Porth Trecastell beach car park installed

Mike RuffFebruary 11, 2024February 21, 2024

by Mike RuffFebruary 11, 2024February 21, 20243

A new height-restriction barrier to stop motorhomes and campervans from entering a beach car park at Porth Trecastell (Cable Bay) on Anglesey’s western coast has...

Pembrokeshire overnight campervan parking trial set for approval

Mike RuffFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024

by Mike RuffFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 20241

A trial to allow motorhome and campervan users to park and sleep overnight at selected Pembrokeshire car parks looks set to get the go-ahead. Members...

Planned Hampshire restrictions to deter motorhomes and campervans

Mike RuffFebruary 3, 2024February 3, 2024

by Mike RuffFebruary 3, 2024February 3, 20241

New motorhome and campervan parking restrictions and charges are being planned by Hampshire County Council. Daytime parking charges have been proposed along Saltgrass Lane and...

Pendennis Castle to stop overnight campervan parking with height restriction bar

Mike RuffFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 2024

by Mike RuffFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 20242

A height barrier to prevent campervans and motorhomes from staying overnight is to be installed at the entrance of Pendennis Castle car park in Falmouth....

Overnight parking charges to be introduced at more Fife beauty spots

Mike RuffJanuary 21, 2024January 23, 2024

by Mike RuffJanuary 21, 2024January 23, 20241

Councillors are set to consider charging campervans and motorhomes to park overnight at several Fife beauty spots. Controlled overnight parking for motorhomes is already in...

Calls for Isle of Skye tourism funding as visitor numbers surge

Mike RuffJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 2024

by Mike RuffJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 20240

Fresh calls have been made for more tourism funding for the Isle of Skye after new figures showed a rise in visitor numbers, the Press...

Highland beauty spot set for new parking and public amenities

Mike RuffJanuary 12, 2024January 12, 2024

by Mike RuffJanuary 12, 2024January 12, 20240

New parking and toilet facilities are set to help alleviate pressures on an Assynt beauty spot are due to begin in January 2024. The project...

100 ‘Off the Beaten Track’ locations to visit

Mike RuffDecember 19, 2023December 19, 2023

by Mike RuffDecember 19, 2023December 19, 20230

100 ‘Off the Beaten Track’ locations to explore in Britain this Christmas have been revealed. Jeep and Ordnance Survey have come together to create an...

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Investigation launched after motorhome ‘seen’ dumping toilet waste into public drain

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Visitors welcomed back on Farne Islands following closure

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Family ‘lucky’ to be alive after strong winds destroy motorhome

Mike RuffApril 8, 2024April 15, 2024

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£5-a-night campervan stopover to open in Aberfeldy

Mike RuffApril 7, 2024April 7, 2024

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Calls campervan and motorhome overnight parking in Gloucestershire

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Storm Kathleen named and with snow and rain warnings issued for Scotland

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UK travel

Experience Kent’s Creative Isle: 48 hours in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

Pembrokeshire overnight parking trial gets green light

Height restriction barriers at Porth Trecastell beach car park installed

Pembrokeshire overnight campervan parking trial set for approval

Planned Hampshire restrictions to deter motorhomes and campervans

Pendennis Castle to stop overnight campervan parking with height restriction bar

Overnight parking charges to be introduced at more Fife beauty spots

Calls for Isle of Skye tourism funding as visitor numbers surge

Highland beauty spot set for new parking and public amenities

100 ‘Off the Beaten Track’ locations to visit

Investigation launched after motorhome ‘seen’ dumping toilet waste into public drain

Visitors welcomed back on Farne Islands following closure

Family ‘lucky’ to be alive after strong winds destroy motorhome

£5-a-night campervan stopover to open in Aberfeldy

Calls campervan and motorhome overnight parking in Gloucestershire

Storm Kathleen named and with snow and rain warnings issued for Scotland