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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Holmsley Campsite
8 September 2025
Holmsley Campsite sits within the New Forest, just outside Burley, with direct access onto open heathland straight from the entrance. It’s a Forestry England site, and one of the first things you notice is how much it feels part of the wider landscape rather than separated from it. Booking was simple and quick through the
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Finding Love When You Live on the Road
7 September 2025
When it comes to actually finding love while travelling, van life can make things feel a bit more complicated. Most people start life on the road for freedom, adventure, or a bit of space to figure things out. Romance is not always part of the plan. But the need for connection does not disappear just
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Upper Linacre Reservoir
7 September 2025
A peaceful Derbyshire stop with clear parking advice, easy walking routes and realistic tips for campervans, including where day parking works best. It’s especially useful if you want a straightforward leg-stretch between longer drives.
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Bamburgh Castle
7 September 2025
A practical look at visiting this paid coastal castle, including parking, access limits, dogs, pushchairs, facilities and how long to allow.
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Stealth Camping in the UK: Etiquette, Tips & Top Spots
18 August 2025
Understand stealth camping in the UK, from legal grey areas and etiquette to discreet overnight spots, safety tips and regions worth considering.
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Broken Road, Castleton
17 August 2025
I used Broken Road as a quick, no-frills overnight stop just outside Castleton on a spring weekend. I wanted somewhere free where I could park up and walk into the village without needing to move the van again, and for that it worked well. It’s easy to find and straightforward to pull into, though you
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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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Dinostar
17 August 2025
A straightforward look at what Dinostar is like inside, who it suits, how long to allow, and how it fits into a day around The Deep and Hull Old Town.
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The Deep
17 August 2025
The Deep in Hull is one of those places we had talked about visiting for years. Like so many good intentions, it kept getting pushed back. This time, while passing through Hull on a trip, we finally made the effort to stop. I am glad we did. I will be honest, I was expecting a
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Staying Connected: Best UK Mobile Internet & Wi-Fi Solutions for Vanlifers
15 July 2025
A clear breakdown of UK mobile networks, SIM plans, hotspots and full router setups, with honest advice on what actually works in a van. It helps you choose the right setup based on how you travel, work and use data.
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