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www.silverlivingmagazine.co.uk 12 It’s affordable A new starter caravan will set you back about £13,000, but a pre-owned unit could be yours for as little as £500. The view The UK has stunning scenery that many of us would like to explore. A caravan gives you a base for adventure and can be towed (nearly) anywhere. Health and happiness Caravanning is a happy, healthy, educational holiday choice. Research has found that 95 per cent of parents of kids who camp say their children are happier when camping. And 64 per confirmed that taking their children or grandchildren on camping holidays can help improve their social skills and mental wellbeing. Research from the CCC found that the top five national curriculum subjects better understood by camping were (in order): geography, science, history, English and maths. Caravanning is cool! Celebrities known to enjoy caravanning holidays include Warwick Davis, Wayne Rooney and Julia Bradbury, president of the CCC. Help is at hand There’s nothing scary about it, but the CCC has taken away some of the fear with its Manoeuvring Courses. Its Confidence Builder course is designed for absolute beginners and attendees will end the day with new skills and confidence. www.campingandcaravanningclub. co.uk/membership/benefits/courses/ manoeuvringcourses Join the caravan you’ll love! 1 2 3 4 5 Top five reasons to go caravanning SUMMER is here at last – so why not get out and enjoy those sunny days and blue skies by taking the perfect caravanning ‘staycation’? You won’t be alone. Last year 9.8 million domestic caravan holidays were taken across England, Scotland and Wales. Trips involving touring caravans, campervans and motorhomes generated half a billion pounds to the economy. And they gave people trips that will stay long in the memory. Andrew Robson, of The Camping and Caravanning Club (CCC), says it’s a wonderful way to explore Britain’s beauty – and when it comes to the perfect roadtrip, the kids or even the grandkids will also love it! He says: “The benefits of camping and caravanning are well known. It’s all about getting out in the great outdoors, having the flexibility to travel at a moment’s notice and not be held up by flight delays or wrestle with tired kids.” Not convinced? Well we’ve come up with some other reasons why it’s the perfect time to hit the road.