Van life is becoming an ever more popular aspect of modern life. There are always stories of people who’ve sold their home and embarked on an epic adventure in a campervan.
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Motorhomes Growing In Popularity
More and more people in the UK are recognising the advantages of having their own motorhome to take short breaks with.
The News Wheel cited figures from the National Caravan Council, which showed that between July 2016 and June 2017 13,162 new motorhomes were registered, a significant increase on the previous 12 months when 11,559 new vehicles of this kind were registered.
What’s more, data from the ONS shows that people who have these kinds of vehicles are taking more frequent, shorter breaks.
According to the news provider, these kinds of vehicles and accommodation are ideal for this purpose because they allow for “less restriction when travelling to your chosen destination”.
Motorhomes also allow you to visit anywhere you like when you’re in the mood, giving you more freedom to explore. This can be especially good for families as it gives them their own space without the hassle of having to book expensive accommodation.
You can also increase the amount of space you have by investing in motorhome awnings in the UK. This can not only protect you from any downpours, but also provide shade from the sun (if we’re lucky enough to get some heat).
If you’re looking for some inspiration for a spontaneous motorhome getaway this Easter, you may want to see what Kent has to offer. Among the top attractions during this kind of holiday are Dover Castle, the East Kent Railway and the new Peter Rabbit trail in Kew Gardens.
There are plenty of other great places to explore on a motorhome holiday, so let your imagination run wild.
More Brits Set To Staycation In 2018
It seems that a growing number of us are planning to spend at least some of our precious holiday time exploring the UK in 2018.
Out & About Live recently highlighted figures released by ABTA, the travel trade association, which showed that 66 per cent of Brits plan to holiday in the UK in the coming 12 months. In addition, 63 per cent of people are intending to head to Europe.
Both of these destinations are ideal for campervan or camping holidays, so if this is the kind of break you’re organising, make sure you have everything you need, including motorhome awnings for use in the UK – you never know when we might get a shower, or you may just want some shade from the sun.
This comes after figures from last year showed that more of us holidayed in the UK than in 2016. On average, Brits took 2.1 holidays in their home country in 2017.
Speaking to the publication, Jenny Summers, group marketing director of the National Caravan Council (NCC), explained that sales of both motorhomes and caravans increased in 2017.
“This clearly demonstrates the continuing popularity of using a leisure vehicle to explore the UK and beyond,” Ms Summers asserted.
If you’d like some inspiration for your next motorhome holiday, take a look at the top spots Visit Britain recommends exploring if you’ve got a campervan. The organisation recently highlighted the wealth of stunning natural landscapes on our doorstep, including the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast, which starts in Dorset and stretches all the way to Devon.
For A ‘Fabulously Interesting Staycation’, All Aboard The Motorhome
Staycationing has been fashionable for lots of reasons in recent years – squeezed finances have boosted the popularity of staying in the UK for a holiday, for example – but one enthusiast says that there is so much to do at home, the staycation shouldn’t be seen as second best.
So dust off your motorhome awnings for a UK-based break, because Simon Elson in the Huffington Post makes a convincing argument for the British countryside.
“I believe that the UK has plenty of amazing places to visit and the millions of overseas visitors back this up,” he said. “If this country was dull and uninteresting, they wouldn’t bother visiting it would they?”
Elson is a big fan of Orkney, where the dramatic landscape and the Neolithic Skara Brae village offer a fantastic opportunity to delve into ancient history without having to foot the bill for a flight to Athens.
He also believes the views of the Whinlatter Pass in Cumbria are as wild and alpine as a vista of the Canadian Rockies, while a day at Stone Henge is sure to delight holidaymakers of all ages – but children in particular.
“Please don’t dismiss my fabulously interesting UK holidays as boring because we don’t board an aeroplane,” he stated. “Our country is an amazing place if you stop and look around at what’s right under your nose.”
If you are planning an adventure to a British beauty spot in your motorhome then remember to follow our top safety tips. Always check your smoke alarms, tyre pressure, tread depth and gas appliances – and remember to turn off the gas bottle before you leave.