Looking at July 2025 and wondering where to point your van without ending up in some overpriced field full of Instagram posers? You’re in luck – there are actually three proper van life events happening this July, though two of them have managed to book the exact same weekend, which is either brilliant planning or a complete disaster depending on how you look at it. Whether you’re after a classic VW festival, a full-blown vanlife party with Chris Moyles behind the decks, or a motorhome show where they’ve decided to throw in some tribute bands, July’s got you sorted. Just don’t expect it to be simple – nothing in van life ever is.
The reality is this: early July gives you Camper Jam at Weston Park if you’re into VWs and fancy a proper family-friendly weekend with decent music and good vibes.
Mid-July forces you to choose between driving to York for the off-grid festival experience (no electric hookups, but that’s half the point) or Norwich where you can actually browse some serious motorhomes while enjoying live entertainment.
All three have built solid reputations over the years, and while they’ll cost you more than you planned, you’ll likely leave with some decent memories and maybe a few new mates.
The best bit? You’ll meet everyone from seasoned vanlifers who’ve been doing this for decades to complete newcomers asking genuine questions about solar panels. Sure, there’ll be someone standing next to their £80k Mercedes Sprinter explaining how they “built it themselves,” but there’ll also be blokes showing off brilliant conversions done in their garage for under five grand. That’s the beauty of these events – the mix of people actually makes them worth going to.
Here’s what you’re looking at for July 2025:
| Event | Dates | Location | Tickets From | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camper Jam 2025 | 4th-6th July 2025 | Weston Park, Shropshire | £70 camping / £15 day | camperjam.com |
| Vanlove Festival 2025 | 18th-20th July 2025 | Elvington Airfield, York | £24.99 | vanlove.com |
| Norfolk Motorhome & Campervan Show | 18th-20th July 2025 | Norfolk Showground, Norwich | £7.99 day / £89.25 camping | norfolkshowground.co.uk |
