Couple sold home to buy abandoned campsite in Wales

A family reported that a £550 caravan at Parkdean Resorts' Wemyss Bay site was in a filthy state upon arrival, with bloodstains on seats, human faeces on the toilet blind, dirty men's underwear under seating, and used dog-waste bags at the door. Staff promised a deep clean but only superficial improvements were made; the family was offered £60 in restaurant vouchers and no alternative accommodation due to the park being fully booked. A park spokesperson acknowledged the failure to meet cleanliness standards and offered a goodwill gesture.

A Stuff journalist tested the TentBox Lite XL, a rooftop tent for cars. The unit weighs 62 kg, sets up in 5–10 minutes, and sleeps four people. The price is £1999.

British tent maker Cinch Outdoors and partner Wild Land have launched the Wingman, a powered pickup topper that rises into a two-story camper via electric scissor lifts. The unit mounts on bed rails, leaving the cargo area fully usable, and collapses to a 25-inch-tall box when stowed. It weighs 551 lbs and fits over 80% of pickups, including the Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma, and Jeep Gladiator. The upper level sleeps 2–3 on an 89 x 58-inch mattress with 42 inches of headroom, while the lower level offers a foldaway bamboo worktop and MOLLE panels. Early bird price is $6,999.

AB Campers, founded by Adam Bush and his son, has grown from a father-son project to an award-winning business with three premises in South West Wales. The company offers campervan conversions, a hire service (from £90 per night), and a pop-top roof promotion until July 31, 2026, priced from £2,999.

The Wave has announced a partnership with Sunlight, making it the first official campervan and motorhome partner of the Bristol surf destination. The deal follows the launch of The Field campsite, where visitors can camp in tents, campervans or motorhomes. Sunlight will take part in on-site activations with its Adventure Crew ambassadors and run competitions offering surf sessions and overnight stays. The Wave operates a Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon and offers accommodation, dining and family activities.

A fire broke out at a site in Elmbridge Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, at about 15:30 BST on Monday, caused by overloaded solar panels on a barn. Hannah Nicholson, who lived in the static caravan and cared for her elderly mother, lost all her possessions. The family estimates repairs at £3,500–£4,000 or replacement at £7,000.