Thanks to Adria UK for sponsoring this video. To find out more about the beautiful Adria Altea Dart caravan, or to locate your nearest Adria Dealer, then please head to:
https://www.adria.co.uk/caravans/altea
If you're looking at camping in comfort, then a caravan is a great idea. For UK holidays or adventures further afield, an Adria Caravan makes a luxurious and comfortable base. The Adria Altea Dart is a 4 berth touring caravan ideal for those new to caravanning.
In this video we do things a little differently. This is no stress-inducing tick-list of 'must sees' that only get snapped through a windscreen for bragging rights on Social Media. We look at a way to enjoy a luxury break that's kind to the wallet, kind to the planet, and kind to you.
00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - The Outjoyment Report
01:55 - Kingsbury Water Park Camping and Caravanning Club Site
03:03 - Statfold Model Railway Exhibition
04:43 - Journey to Pickering and saving money on lunch
06:02 - Staying at a Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site
06:58 - North Yorkshire Moors Railway and trip to Whitby
08:24 - A relaxing 5 days in the caravan
10:36 - National Railway Museum and York Model Railway Exhibition
11:05 - Round-up and breakdown of accommodation costs
12:54 - Thanks to Adria UK
13:28 - Outro
It's official - Camping in all its forms (be it in a tent, a motorhome, a caravan, a campervan, or however you do it) is good for you. The Camping and Caravanning Club commissioned the Outjoyment Report from experts at Liverpool John Moores University and Sheffield Hallam University. You can read more about it here:
https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/media-centre/surveys-and-reports/the-outjoyment-report/
In this video we visit Kingsbury Water Park Camping and Caravanning Site and enjoy the surrounding area. Part of the reason for going was the model railway exhibition where I met some of my favourite model railway YouTubers, namely Tris (OO Neal), Richard (New Junction), and Lawrie of Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels. Do check out their channels:
https://www.youtube.com/@UCu2PPEsQyGqKbO5stj5H7GQ
https://www.youtube.com/@UCHNoLzqu_m2DctFOBqVuLvA
https://www.youtube.com/@UCcluqeOHYxdRhNPEEou5vBw
We also catch up with Sheena and Andy and their delightful Suitcase Trains. Do check out the video I filmed with them about their wonderful business:
https://youtu.be/dFiF_8VQ6iM
https://www.youtube.com/@UCU8R_F3lWphSHpPHzlMI72w
The site we stayed at is a Camping and Caravanning Club CS, and only club members may stay there. It's easy for members to find using Siteseeker and the info given in this video.
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A huge THANK YOU to Adria UK for the loan of the beautiful Adria Altea Dart for this video. Please check it out at:
https://www.adria.co.uk/caravans/altea
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