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.
Latest Posts
Why Horse Flies Bite – and How to Deal with Them on the Road
15 July 2025
A quiet riverside stop can quickly become uncomfortable when horse flies start circling. This explains where they turn up and what helps in real travel situations.
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Crown & Anchor, Kilnsea
18 May 2025
After a windswept walk on the East Yorkshire coast, this was the kind of easy pub lunch that made sense: good food, fair prices and a view across the water.
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Magpie Mine
27 April 2025
Plan a straightforward visit to this old Derbyshire lead mine, with notes on getting there from Sheldon, what to see on site, nearby walks and simple tips for the Peak District lanes.
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Frankwell Main Car Park, Shrewsbury
22 April 2025
We used Frankwell as a simple Shrewsbury base after a day on the road. It is not scenic, but it was central, practical and surprisingly calm overnight.
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Millennium Walkway
13 April 2025
A short walkway built into a cliff face turned an inaccessible gorge into a usable route, and it still feels slightly unexpected when you step onto it.
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Fleetwood
3 July 2024
A practical look at visiting Fleetwood, including parking, the seafront, food options and why it works well as an easy Fylde Coast stop.
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10 Must See places in Rotherham
6 June 2024
Planning a day out in South Yorkshire? This guide rounds up ten places in and around Rotherham, from family attractions and country parks to historic houses and peaceful ruins, with clear ideas for what each offers.
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Surviving Scotland’s Weather: A Vanlifer’s Guide to the North Coast 500
5 June 2024
Practical NC500 weather advice for vanlifers, covering seasons, rain, wind, snow, van prep, packing essentials and safer driving in Scotland.
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The Scarsdale Hundred
29 May 2024
A straightforward look at Steak Club at a Beighton Wetherspoon, covering food quality, service speed, and what you actually get for the price.
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Crocs Baya
29 May 2024
Crocs have always had a slightly complicated relationship with the public. I’ll admit, I was initially sceptical and, if I’m honest, a bit snobby about them myself. Going from quiet disdain to genuine loyalty was not something I expected. That changed after trying a pair of knock-off Crocs and realising, rather reluctantly, that they were
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