A nationwide search for England’s Biggest Fan has found its winner and the lucky lady is now packing her bags in preparation of a 70-day all-expenses paid tour of the country.
Lancashire lass Rachel Kershaw, 30, won VisitEngland’s Fan in a Van competition after demonstrating her unparalleled love of all things England and her prize is the epic trip, complete with courtesy campervan from O’Connors Campers.
Starting her journey in Land’s End next week, Rachel will travel the length and breadth of the country thanks to the national tourist board, parking her motorhome in many different Camping and Caravanning Club Sites along the way.
“This is the challenge and opportunity I’ve been waiting for,” Rachel said.
“I can’t think of anything better than travelling around England in a vintage camper van and discovering new places.”
Judges including author Martin Dorey and travel journalist Sally Shalam chose Rachel out of sacks of entries because of her contagious enthusiasm for England and staycationing.
“Her enthusiasm and passion for her home country is truly infectious,” said VisitEngland Chairman Lady Cobham.
Rachel will be will be blogging and tweeting about her adventures as she goes, so follow her at @faninavan or visit www.visitenglandblog.com to keep up to date with all her goings on.
