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| Touring in a motorhome is an adventure where you can go exploring like you’ve never done before.
The freedom that a motorhome gives you is just incredible. If you find somewhere you like that is not private land or restricted, you can just
'wild camp'. You can stopover in places off the beaten track and create your own exclusive experience. |
| If you are new to motorhomes, don’t worry, we provide our own Guide to Motorhome Holidaying, easy to read
instructions for all of the onboard equipment, a comprehensive familiarisation before you depart and we will be happy to answer any queries
anytime over the phone. To make sure that you get to your destination points on schedule, satellite navigation is provided as standard. Along
with your receipt for payment we will also send you your Guide to Motorhome Holidaying and a copy of your Equipment Instructions so you can
come prepared with any questions. |
| This page will help you plan your holiday with links to site finder and tourist information websites.
We have included some estimated journey times as a guide to planning your itinerary. You can check your route and journey time using one of the
many route-finder websites. |
| If you intend to travel from site to site, we recommend that you join The Caravan Club. The
club’s site network offers an unequalled choice of around 200 superb sites in glorious locations and 2,500 members-only small sites set in the
most picturesque rural and coastal settings. |
| Alternatively, you can purchase a Caravan Club Express Membership through us. (Go to Prices page.) We will
send you your Express Membership pack by return post including Site Directory, Sites Location Map and Registration Certificate. |
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| Planning Your Motorhome Holiday |
| Aldwick Bay Motorhome Hire is located near to the seaside resort of Bognor Regis, the ideal starting
point for your motorhome holiday. Your start point is less than an hour’s drive from the seaside resorts of Brighton, Hayling Island, Littlehampton,
the Witterings, and the historic maritime city of Portsmouth. For our location, click on this link
Google Maps |
| If you want take in any of the events at Goodwood, it’s only 20 minutes from your start
point. Glorious Goodwood Races, the Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival - when these events are on, accommodation is at an absolute premium.
Hire a motorhome, book a site and your problem is solved. |
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| The New Forest is an ideal first stopover. This is a straightforward first leg of less than
1-1½ hours, to get you familiar with the vehicle. Then an early evening stop so that you can get to know the workings of the accommodation
facilities whilst the children explore the campsite. |
| From your campsite you can head out on foot, bicycle or horseback to get a real feel of the forest,
its coast and villages along the many circular and linear routes. The New Forest is a great place for cycling with miles and miles of traffic
free bridleways into the heart of the forest with few hills to trouble the leisure cyclist. |
| The New Forest ponies and cattle freely roam the wide-open spaces and deeper into the forest, wild
deer forage beneath the mighty oak and beech trees. There are many events throughout the year to help you get close to nature – from Dawn Chorus
Walks to Deer Watches. |
| Try exploring the forest at different times of year and at different times of day. The forest is
most atmospheric at dusk – you also stand the best chance of seeing deer, bats and nightjars. |
| The ancient landscape has remained unchanged since 1079 when William The Conqueror named it his
Nova Foresta’, his new hunting forest. The system established by William to manage and protect the woodlands and heaths is still in operation
today managed by the local Verderers, Commoners and Agisters. |
| There are many places of interest and fun to visit; world renowned National Motor Museum at Beaulieu,
Beaulieu Abbey and Palace House, The New Forest Museum & Visitor Centre in Lyndhurst, Buckler’s Hard, where the ships for Nelson's fleet were
built, using the mighty forest oaks. |
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| Travel further west to The West Country, the rugged open spaces of Dartmoor and Exmoor or the
many seaside resorts. Torquay is a comfortable165 miles from your start point which will take about three to four hours. In fact, anywhere in the
West Country is well within a day's drive. As a guide, Lands End is 270 miles and would normally take you 6 to 7 hours driving. |
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| If Wales is your destination and you travel via the A34 and M4 you should cross the Severn
Bridge in under three hours. You can travel up through the Rhondda Valley and through the heart of what was Wales’s thriving coal mining industry.
You can take in a visit to a heritage coalmine or to Caerphilly’s truly colossal 13th century medieval castle. Travel on to Merthyr Tydfil, the
gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park. A drive through the park via the A470 is a route not to be missed. The scenery is breathtaking and
there are plenty of parking places and lay-by's for you to stop for lunch, whilst you take advantage of the magnificent views. |
| Further north are the Snowdonia Mountains and Coast, an exhilarating area of striking contrast,
which includes the Snowdonia National Park, the Llyn Peninsula and the Cambrian Coast. |
| Snowdonia, with its stunning beauty and superlative scenery, boasts the highest mountains in England
and Wales. Celebrated as one of Britain's most beautiful National Parks, it is fringed with a coastline designated a Heritage Coast and is part of
an area designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. |
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| There are many other fantastic holiday destinations in England. To find these visit the Enjoy
England website and click on the destinations guides. |
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| Whether you are looking for an action-packed adventure, a taste of the local culture and history,
or just complete peace and quiet, Scotland is the place to go. The Scottish Highlands have so much to offer - magnificent mountains,
majestic glens and evocative lochs form the perfect backdrop to historic towns, isolated crofts, imposing castles and world-renowned distilleries.
A considerable variety of wildlife also makes its home in the sea-lochs and glens. History, legend, romance and the great outdoors combine
impeccably here to guarantee visitors a warm Highland welcome and a truly memorable holiday. |
