Practical Caravan April 2021

It’s been a busy few months here at Practical Caravan HQ – we’re just about to launch the second iteration of our popular Van Live! virtual show (p39), and we’ve created our biggest ever reader survey (you’ll find it at www.practicalcaravan.com/readersurvey). And that’s not all – the world has certainly changed a lot over the past year, but some things still remain the same, and great campsites are one of them. We’re currently putting the finishing touches to our iconic 116-page Top 100 Sites Guide, which you’ll find free with the next issue of Practical Caravan – don’t miss your copy! With a bit of luck, we’ll all be back on the road very soon, and our Top 100 Sites Guide will help you to find the ideal campsite for…

It’s been a busy few months here at Practical Caravan HQ – we’re just about to launch the second iteration of our popular Van Live! virtual show (p39), and we’ve created our biggest ever reader survey (you’ll find it at www.practicalcaravan.com/readersurvey). And that’s not all – the world has certainly changed a lot over the past year, but some things still remain the same, and great campsites are one of them. We’re currently putting the finishing touches to our iconic 116-page Top 100 Sites Guide, which you’ll find free with the next issue of Practical Caravan – don’t miss your copy! With a bit of luck, we’ll all be back on the road very soon, and our Top 100 Sites Guide will help you to find the ideal campsite for…

‘This protected wetland is rich in history, with wherries, windmills, boathouses, abbeys, churches and more, all offering a wonderful journey back in time (p27)’ Where are we? Horsey Windpump, Norfolk Broads Coordinates 52.7410° N, 1.6388° E Why tour here? The Norfolk Broads National Park has 125 miles of navigable waterways that attract plenty of wildlife. A day on the water will take you past attractive towns and villages, while you keep an eye out for the birdlife. Don’t forget your binoculars! For more, see p27. Don’t miss… Horsey Mill, for its gardens, tearooms and gorgeous views from the top (that’s 61 steps!). Photographer Getty Images…

★ Star letter ★ Do you store your caravan, and if so, when did you last check it? We are lucky enough to keep our 2017 van at home, which was fortunate when we found water on the floor, caused by a leak between the roof panels last November. Our dealership was closed, so the manufacturer suggested getting temporary repairs from a mobile repairer. I found one of his comments interesting: “It’s a good job you had it here; in storage, the van could have been full of water before you knew.” We still have a persistent leak, which is ingressing into the caravan body, with no expectation of repair in the near future. Check your van, if you can, and on a regular basis! David Asselbrough MILENCO The contributor of our Star letter…

‘This protected wetland is rich in history, with wherries, windmills, boathouses, abbeys, churches and more, all offering a wonderful journey back in time (p27)’ Where are we? Horsey Windpump, Norfolk Broads Coordinates 52.7410° N, 1.6388° E Why tour here? The Norfolk Broads National Park has 125 miles of navigable waterways that attract plenty of wildlife. A day on the water will take you past attractive towns and villages, while you keep an eye out for the birdlife. Don’t forget your binoculars! For more, see p27. Don’t miss… Horsey Mill, for its gardens, tearooms and gorgeous views from the top (that’s 61 steps!). Photographer Getty Images…

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