The Open Road

Motorhome & Campervan Travel Guides

Routes, stopovers, tips and destination inspiration for your next adventure — written by the Campercation community.

Camping with Kids in the UK: How to Plan a Holiday Park Trip the Whole Family Will Love
Full time van life
Camping with Kids in the UK: How to Plan a Holiday Park Trip the Whole Family Will Love
Planning a family camping holiday in the UK? Here's everything you need to know — from choosing the right holiday park to surviving rainy days with kids.
2 Apr 2026
Glamping UK: The Best Unique Stays You Need to Book This Year
Full time van life
Glamping UK: The Best Unique Stays You Need to Book This Year
From shepherd huts to treehouses, glamping in the UK has never been better. Here's how to find and book the perfect luxury outdoor stay.
24 Mar 2026
The Complete Guide to Pub Stopovers in the UK (2026)
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The Complete Guide to Pub Stopovers in the UK (2026)
If you’re new to motorhoming in the UK, pub stopovers are one of the best-kept secrets in the community.
13 Feb 2026
Calling All Pub Owners
Campercation
Calling All Pub Owners
Would you like to get more customers to visit your pub stopover all year round?
13 Oct 2023
Aberdour and North Queensferry: Pilot scheme for motorhomes facilities set-up
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Aberdour and North Queensferry: Pilot scheme for motorhomes facilities set-up
There have been tourists wild-camping in Silver Sands woods leaving a mess and even defecating. Now, a pilot scheme has been set up in Fife to provide facilities for motorhomes following a huge increase in popularity of “staycations”.
2 Sep 2021
Comments welcomed on £510k upgrade of rural tourism infrastructure
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Comments welcomed on £510k upgrade of rural tourism infrastructure
The ‘Coast to Country’ proposals are phase two of Moray Council’s staycation-ready projects, and have been put together by Moray Council and partners including Moray Speyside Tourism Business Improvement District
26 Aug 2021
Free overnight motorhome parking spots in Barrow in Furness
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Free overnight motorhome parking spots in Barrow in Furness
TOURISTS in motorhomes and campervans can now stay overnight free of charge at a number of car parks owned by Barrow Borough Council.
10 Aug 2021
Could you launch a Motorhome Stopovers (Aire)?
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Could you launch a Motorhome Stopovers (Aire)?
All you need is a safe place for three motorhomes to park up overnight. We will provide you some signage.
10 Aug 2021
Motorhome parking trial in Northumberland ruled out for this summer on legal advice
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Motorhome parking trial in Northumberland ruled out for this summer on legal advice
The possibility of allowing overnight parking for motorhomes in some Northumberland car parks has been ruled out for this summer.
4 Aug 2021
A Potential Aire for Arisaig
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A Potential Aire for Arisaig
The project we are working on will create an “aire” (a motorhome service area) on the outskirts of the village, a ten minute walk from the centre.
5 Mar 2021