Caravan park water pollution to be investigated

A Scottish council is to investigate whether the groundwater at a Brechin caravan park is contaminated by waste that was dumped at the site before it was converted.

The area was filled with waste before the caravan site was founded

The area was filled with waste before the caravan site was founded

Bailey enjoys record demand for new caravans

Bailey of Bristol enjoyed a record year for sales at Boat and Caravan

Demand for new caravans in the UK is as strong as ever despite the current economic climate, newly-released figures suggest.

Elddis lands Caravan Club Design Awards double

The Xplore 302 has proved popular since debuting at Boat and Caravan

Caravan manufacturer Elddis is celebrating after two of its most popular models scooped major prizes in this year's Caravan Club Design Awards.

COMMENT: Why "North Londonshire" is an insulting term for Northamptonshire

The Grand Union Canal passes through the county of Northamptonshire at Braunston

There are 48 ceremonial counties in England, each with a unique historic identity. Yet Marcus Dubois has uncovered a £1.3 million pound plan to "rebrand" Northamptonshire as "North Londonshire"

Caravans provide a "sense of freedom"

A great-grandmother of eight has spoken of her caravanning days

The "sense of freedom" a family can enjoy through living in a caravan is one of the reasons why owning the vehicles may be popular.


CARAVANS

VIDEO: Interview with designer of Stealth Caravan

Our editor spoke to Alex Murphy of Dunster House

Described as a "Marmite" caravan by its own creator, Caravan Times speaks to Alex Murphy, the man behind the distinctive Stealth.

PARKS

Take a cycle on Devon's Drake's Trail

The beautiful vistas make the route popular with cyclists

Caravan enthusiasts heading to Devon and looking for adventure may be interested in cycling along Drake's Trail - a popular bicycle route across the famous Dartmoor.

INSURANCE

Lorraine Kelly the ideal caravan guest

The TV personality (left) took almost a third of total votes polled

A survey of caravan users has revealed the ideal celebrity holiday companion to be TV presenter Lorraine Kelly.

GETTING STARTED

Buying your first caravan

There are a bewildering number of choices for the novice caravan buyer. Here we offer a few tips...