Van Life in the UK — The Honest Version
Detailed stopover reviews, parking strategies, and the advice van lifers actually need. Not the Instagram version.
Whether you’re planning your next trip or just after a good read about life on the road, you’re in the right place. Below you’ll find reviews, stopover guides, and articles from real van travels across the UK.
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Cavalry Park
9 August 2026
A level, quiet park-up on a working business estate near Peebles, with straightforward access and a short walk into town. Useful for a simple overnight stop, but the overnight status is informal and facilities are not confirmed.
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Navigating the Roads of France: A Comprehensive Guide to Speed Cameras for Van-Life Enthusiasts
24 July 2026
French speed rules can change with the road, the weather and, for heavier vehicles, the vehicle itself. This guide brings the main limits, camera margins, fines and app warnings into one practical place.
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Travelodge Preston Central
15 July 2026
Booked after a breakdown turned the drive home into a much longer day, this £52.99 stopover seemed like a sensible place to rest. The room was acceptable, but the atmosphere in and around the hotel made us uncomfortable enough to leave.
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Humber Bridge
10 May 2026
At Humber Bridge, parking on the north bank opens up a bridge walk, Hessle Foreshore and the country park, with traffic noise and wind part of the trade-off.
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North West Propshafts
8 May 2026
The timing, naturally, was excellent: a propshaft fault appeared just before a Scotland trip. North West Propshafts had the van repaired the same afternoon, with the full replacement costing £900 plus VAT.
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UK Van Parking Laws: What You Need to Know
17 April 2026
Sleeping in your van is legal, but whether the place you’ve chosen to park is legal is an entirely different question.
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Do I have to tell DVLA if I put windows in my van?
13 April 2026
Windows on their own are one thing; a wider conversion is where the grey areas begin. This guide separates the DVLA, insurance and MOT questions that often get mixed together.
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Ings Road, Beverley
22 March 2026
A straightforward one-night stop before Beverley, with Hudson Way straight from the parking. If you’re hoping for a long lie-in, the early road noise is the catch.
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Do I Have to Pay Council Tax if I Live in a Motorhome?
17 August 2025
Most vanlifers won’t pay council tax while travelling full-time, but long-term stays on private land or residential sites can change that. This article explains when it applies and what councils usually look at.
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Sunburn on the Road: Quick Relief Tips for Vanlifers
15 July 2025
Sunshine is one of the pleasures of travelling, whether you’re on a road trip, heading out for a long walk or spending weeks living from a van or campervan. The downside is that sunburn can catch you out surprisingly quickly, even if you’ve got plenty of miles under your tyres. Most sunburn gets better within
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