Man in campervan trapped in closed car park

The Red Kite Touring Park in Powys has been named the regional winner for Wales in the Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome Top 100 Sites Guide 2026. The adults-only park, marking its 10th anniversary, was awarded for its facilities, which include fully serviced pitches, modern washrooms, a coarse-fishing lake, and a 10-acre dog-walking area.

The article reviews five campervan models across different categories. The Mercedes Marco Polo is presented as a premium option for two, the Volkswagen California for family trips, the RP Rebellion for off-grid living, the Panama P12 as the most affordable, and the VW Grand California as the most spacious.

A trial motorhome stopover at Porth Tyn Tywyn car park on Anglesey has sparked complaints about unsanitary conditions. Locals report human waste in the dunes despite a waste-emptying point and rules requiring self-contained vehicles. The county council is reviewing the pilot project that designates three car parks as paid overnight sites.

A caravan was completely destroyed by fire in a layby on the A418 near Wheatley. Police are investigating the incident as arson and are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage, quoting reference 1990 of 30 March 2026.

A group of caravans occupied the parking lot at Sheldon Country Park in Birmingham ahead of the Easter holidays. Each caravan took up at least two parking spaces, and public toilets were closed following their arrival. The city council has initiated eviction proceedings for the unauthorized encampment.

Modern static caravans can reach 60 feet in width and feature decor with gold bathtubs. UK company CS Vanguard Park Homes builds such homes starting at £48,000, while in 2024 a caravan priced at £1.5 million was listed for sale in Dorset with a 31-year site lease remaining.