Exploring Lligwy Chapel: A Spiritual Retreat – Van Life UK
Lligwy Chapel, also known as Hen Capel Lligwy, is a historic site on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. Built in the 12th century, it offers a glimpse into medieval…
Dale Abbey: A Peaceful Escape in the Derbyshire Countryside
Nestled in the tranquil Derbyshire countryside lies the enigmatic Dale Abbey, a site that whispers tales of medieval devotion, architectural grandeur, and the inexorable passage of time. While the village…
Explore the Stunning Cat and Fiddle Windmill in Derbyshire
Nestled atop a gentle hill between the quaint villages of West Hallam and Dale Abbey in Derbyshire stands the Cat and Fiddle Windmill—a testament to the ingenuity of 18th-century engineering…
The Hermitage in Dale Abbey: A Hidden Gem of Derbyshire
Nestled in the tranquil village of Dale Abbey, Derbyshire, lies a hidden gem that whispers tales of medieval devotion and solitude: The Hermitage. This modest cave, carved into the sandstone…
Van life Diaries: Day 1009 – 1012
I realise I've missed a couple of days, but in all honesty, even with my best BS hat on, I simply could not turn the events of those days into…
Van life Diaries: Day 1008 – Day one on the campsite
Tuesday 21st May 2024 Good evening/morning/afternoon Today is another fairly uneventful day. Not every day can be filled with a story to tell it would seem. But at the risk…
Van life Diaries: Day 1007 – Settling In
Monday 20th May 2024 Good evening. Today began with me waking up at 6:30am for no apparent reason other than my body decided it had enough of being horizontal. My…
Van life Diaries: Day 1006 – Hello Barrow
So today I undertook a 40 mile journey from North Cambridge to Barrow in Suffolk where on Tuesday I will commence work on a small (40 pitches) family run campsite.…
Van life Diaries: Day 1005 – Last day in Benwick
Van life Daily Diary Entries Firstly, welcome to what I hope will be a daily blog post series. Essentially my 'van life diary' of the events that occur on a…
Why is van insurance so expensive!? Van Life UK
If you have owned a van for more than a year, it is likely that your insurance renewal quote has increased. This was the case for me back in October…