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From castles to coastline, the UK is brimful of fab historical touring destinations that will thrill and entertain history buffs of all ages — and all near a caravan pitch

Issue highlight

Getaway Warwick p50

News

10 Noticeboard Stop off here first for tips, news and deals, plus our crossword puzzle 12 London show Venus range launches, new Elddis and new Orion Evo 14 Letters Your news and views from the sites 18 Caravan bore When did you get your licence? Ask the Bore if it lets you tow, too 22 Van of the future? Nigel Donnelly gets an exclusive first look at Bailey’s new Retreat

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6 | MARCH 2012 | www.practicalcaravan.com

Travel

Cover story

Great Escapes Hull p30 Travel Editor Claudia Dowell finds the city’s rich maritime past is too good to pass up 33 Culture vulture Track the haunts of poet Philip Larkin 37 Five things to see Hull is rich in places to visit and dine 38 Where we stayed With a long lake adorning it, this lovely site is ideal for fishing and watersports 46 Ironbridge Nick Harding and family find plenty to enjoy in this World Heritage Site 50 Warwick The Rye family makes the most of Warwick Castle’s many medieval attractions 54 Windsor Here are eight historical highlights you can visit by following our map guide 59 Your postcards Readers travel to Constable country and the Lake District for waterfront views 61 Independent site reviews Your views on great touring sites across the UK

His to ry rides the wav es that lap at Hull’ s qua ys ide p30