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Wellhouse Leisure has introduced a micro camper based on the Daihatsu Wake (Toyota Pixis Mega). The vehicle is under 3.4 meters long and belongs to the Japanese kei van category. It includes a convertible sleeping area, a kitchenette with sink and stove, a water supply with electric pump, an auxiliary battery, and optional solar panel and blinds. Prices start at €20,000.

A planning officer for Ceredigion council has recommended refusal of an application to extend Ocean Heights Leisure Park in Maen-y-groes. The plan involves relocating 47 caravan pitches from two other parks, which the local community council says would double the site's area. Objections cite road safety, wastewater infrastructure strain, and loss of agricultural land. The decision is scheduled for the June 10 development management committee meeting.

St Helens Council has approved a planning application to convert a former horse manège at Heathfield Farm in Widnes into storage for up to 22 touring caravans. The site, which had been used informally as a car park since 2019, will now serve as secure caravan storage. The planning officer determined the change would not harm the area's visual appeal or residents' tranquillity, and the Highways Advisor raised no objection, noting no increased risk to highway safety. Strict conditions have been attached to the permission, including limiting use to caravan storage only.

Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa in Devon won gold in the Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year category at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. The park features floating bungalows compared to those in the Maldives. A three-night stay in a Floating Lodge with a fishing gate starts at £784.99.

Troy Williams, 33, a remote sales executive, converted a 2016 VW Transporter into a camper van. He reduced his monthly expenses from £2,000 to £450, covering fuel, data, and subscriptions. The move was driven by high housing costs and £11,000 in vet bills for his two elderly dogs. Williams rents out his house and travels across southern England and Wales.

Trefach Holiday Park in Pembrokeshire has topped Pitchup.com’s rankings as the most child-friendly campsite in Great Britain, scoring 9.3 out of 10 based on nearly 200,000 verified customer reviews. Jubilee Camping in Hampshire came second with 9.2, followed by Panoramic Camping and Glamping in Swansea with 8.9. The list, part of the 2025 Gold Awards, highlights the growing demand for affordable family outdoor holidays.