Driving Horizons - Campervan & Travel

This week's episode is all about our latest trip! Our camping trip at the Caravan and Motorhome Club site at Longleat.

During our stay, we headed into Bath, just 40 mins away, plus of course, our visit to Longleat Safari park.

I also detail the good, the bad and the ugly about the campsite

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Join me as I share all the highs — and a few unexpected lows — from my recent stay at Cofton Holidays, one of the South West's most talked-about holiday parks. From peaceful countryside vibes and well-kept facilities to a few standout moments that genuinely impressed me, Cofton had a lot going for it. Whether you're looking for a relaxing family escape or just some quality time in nature, there’s a lot to appreciate here.

But hey — no trip is perfect, right? While I definitely enjoyed my stay overall, there were a c...

In this episode of Driving Horizons, I take you with me to the heart of the New Forest, where I spend a night at Red Shoot Campsite—a site that's not only surrounded by natural beauty but also happens to be right next to a cracking countryside pub. Yes, you actually drive through the pub car park to reach your pitch!

Join me as I share my full experience, from the scenic (and sometimes narrow!) drive-in, to settling into a neat and tidy pitch, testing out the showers, and all facilities, exploring woodland walks, and of course… grab...

Ready to combine your love for campervan adventures, scenic UK travel, and the charm of a traditional British pub?

In this episode of our UK travel podcast, Driving Horizons, we’re revealing 10 incredible campsites with pubs right next door — perfect for campers, hikers, and pub lovers alike.

Whether you're exploring the countryside in your campervan, trekking the UK’s best hiking trails, or just chasing that perfect pint after a long day outdoors, this guide has you covered.

Discover hidden gems across Hapshire and Dorset, plus a bit further afield — all within walking distance...

🚐 Devon Road Trip: Exploring Dartmoor National Park, Exmouth, Salcombe, and Dartmouth—plus, where to find the best cream tea and seaside fish & chips!

🦁 Longleat Stay: Camping near the famous safari park, a drive through the monkey enclosure (fingers crossed for the van!), and exploring nearby Warminster & Bath.

🌊 Jurassic Coast Adventure: Continuing the journey west from Durdle Door, with coastal hikes, fossil hunting, and breathtaking sea views.

🍺 Campsites with Pubs: A deep dive into the best sites in the South of England where great food, local ales, and cozy atmospheres...

After over two years away, I’m back behind the mic! In this episode, I talk about why I stepped away, what’s changed, and why I decided to give this podcast another shot.

🔹 What You'll Hear in This Episode:

Why I originally stopped podcasting 

What’s changed in the past two years 

What to expect moving forward 

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I want to hear from you! What topics interest you? What would you like to see on the podcast? Let’s make this a two-way conversation.

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The New Forest is a great place to explore, whether it be on foot, on bike, or visiting all the local villages to explore.

There are lots of great campsites, and in this episode, I have gone through a few of our favourites, and also a few on our wish list.

From ones with facilities, to ones with not as many, but allowing fires, there should be a campsite among these few to suit all needs.

I have even included an Adults Only one...just don't tell Max!! Here is a blog post...

In this episode, I spend some time discussing what is coming up on the show over the next few weeks, and I drop in a recording of this week's news story.

This weeks news story includes a new Sat Nav / GPS from Garmin. I also chat about a ruling that affects insurance companies, and how they price things, and finally, I talk about a story where the DVLA are perhaps not being as clear as they could, and should be.

In the second part of the show, I go through some ideas I have for...

Welcome to this week's episode, where I chat about some news articles that have caught my eye. In addition, I run through all the Camping & Motorhome shows for 2023.

News Articles include Facts and figures from the October NEC show, a 200k motorhome, and the MMM Motorhome and Campervans of the year awards.

Camping, Caravan and Motorhome Shows are back for 2023, and so far I have found 14 shows happening between January and October 2023.

If you are looking for some Top Tips on attending Motorhome shows, then check out a previous Podcast, or this article...

Have you bit overwhelmed by the different types of portable camping toilets? What are the different types? How do they work? Where do you empty them?

If you are new to camping, or you are just shopping for a new camping toilet, then this is the podcast for you. This show won't tell you which of the portable toilets is best for you personally, but it will help explain what options there are out there.

Firstly though, do you even need one, you ask yourself. Again, that is not a question I can answer, but...