COVID-19 has dramatically changed every aspect of our lifestyles, from work and socialising to travel and leisure activities. The travel industry, like other industries, is constantly trying to adapt to new restrictions. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel: as we tentatively move closer towards restrictions being lifted, more and more people […]
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So today is my 33rd birthday, but that isn’t the big news i wanted to share. This isn’t the greatest time in camping history. Not since I started this site back in 2009 did we have to actively discourage people from visiting campsites. It’s not all bad, however. We have hosted a successful #BigCampOut, raising
So are you thinking of going camping this spring? After all camping at Easter is the unofficial start of the camping season. However in the current climate of coronavirus (Covid-19) its important to plan. Currently, in England, we in a national lockdown and camping is not permitted. This is due to expire on 31st March,
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CAMPING has become one of Britons’ favourite holiday options. On the fringe of the soaring camping popularity, wild campers enjoy the outdoors a little bit differently. Express.co.uk spoke to wild camper Dave Riley about the wild camping community. Wild camping is illegal in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but legal in Scotland (Image: GETTY) Going
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From next month, the DVLA is bringing in a huge change for drivers going on camping holidays. At the moment, you don’t need to pass a specific test to tow a trailer or caravan. But according to the DVLA, it will be bringing in new regulations about what you’re allowed to tow and not allowed to
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Move to restrict where people can sleep under canvas will reverse the public’s hard-won right to enjoy the national park Shamus McCaffery, 53, who lives in the heart of Dartmoor and wild camps there three or four times a month, is among many who are worried about an imminent threat to their freedoms. Shamus McCaffery’s
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CARAVANS are a fantastic option for Britons who want to go on a road trip, holidaymakers who like to be spontaneous with their trips and lovers of adventure. However, there are many options when it comes to choosing a caravan. Express.co.uk spoke to Camptoo’s Ed Bassett and found out his tips for choosing a vehicle.
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The UK economy grew by 0.4% in August as more people dined out, went on holiday and attended music festivals. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the services sector made the biggest contribution to economic growth in the first full month after all Covid restrictions were lifted in England. It said arts, entertainment and
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Social media users blasted the ‘mad’ wild camping spot after photos appeared online A tent was set up yards away from the railway tracks (Image: North Wales Live) Wild campers in Snowdonia have been criticised for their unusual choice of pitch. Photos of a tent set up just yards from tracks at the Llanberis Lake
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