Parking & Access
Eryri Overnight Parking Ban Scrapped After Ten Weeks
Eryri National Park in North Wales has dropped its overnight parking ban at nine of 11 car parks after a backlash. What the U-turn means for van life.
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Felixstowe Van Parking Ban: New 2025 Restrictions
TL;DR: The new Felixstowe van parking ban came into effect July 7th, 2025, targeting campervans and motorhomes on the seafront. While not a complete ban, the Felixstowe van parking ban makes overnight stays significantly more challenging. Understanding the Felixstowe Van Parking Ban On July 7th, 2025, East Suffolk Council
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Greece’s Caravan Crackdown: New Law Sparks Outcry and Raises Questions for Van Lifers
A sweeping update to Greece’s camping regulations has ignited fierce debate, as authorities begin aggressively enforcing Law 5170/2025 – the nation’s strictest clampdown on motorhomes and caravans in nearly 50 years, but is it really killing VanLife? While wild camping has been technically illegal since 1976, the newly
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Scotland’s Opening Up – £10 Park-Ups Are a Game-Changer for Vanlifers
Finding campervan overnight parking in Scotland just got a lot simpler — and far more affordable. Thanks to Forestry and Land Scotland’s Stay the Night scheme, there are now around 50 forest car parks where self-contained vans can legally stop overnight for just £10 a night, or £40 for