Advice for a first proper holiday please

You could go west instead. It sounds as though you might like Woodovis Park on the edge of Tavistock.

West sounds like a good choice to me - or into Wales?  I have made the mistake of motoring too far when there are some great places close to home.  Just be careful to check that campsites are still open - its really annoying to find out that your choice has closed when you want to be there! 

You could probably get to France in about the same time as Norfolk. Food for thought? Be adventurous and check out some sites in the Club's foreign touring booklet.

Thanks for the advice, Woodovis looks great. And we definitely want to go to France, but thought it might not be advisable for our first proper holiday?!

Thanks for the advice, Woodovis looks great. And we definitely want to go to France, but thought it might not be advisable for our first proper holiday?!

Actually, the  ferry is exciting and the towing is simple especially if you stick mainly to Autoroutes. Perhaps for the second trip!

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We've been caravanNing about 4 years. I recall our first trip. we decided a short run best, thus avoiding likleihood of unforeseen traffic delays impacting on set up time etc. This also meant my first time wouldn't be with the experienced audience of my brother and family, who we were scheduled to go with the following week. Guess what - our first trip and we woke up to 4 inches of snow. But we coped.

my tips

1. read the specific travel directions for the site. I didn't and had to weave through the traffic and parked cars of a village, only to belatedly realise I hadnot approached from the recommended direction.

2. Don't always think you have to travel too far or to the unfamiliar. Sometimes some of our local (under 50 miles) trips have resulted in discovering charming villages, country pubs, NT properties, sights to see - that we didn't know about.

we have since had many (largely) weekend UK trips and one overseas trip (lake Como).

If you are looking for somewhere close to home have you considered Sandy Balls?

Has activities and indoor pool.

Have to agree with Ian. Make sure you know your route and follow the route suggested by the site.

Remember you go slower with a caravan on the back, or at least you should, so allow extra time.

On slow bends the caravan will cut in a bit so leave a bit more room and keep an eye on it in the mirrors so you know what to allow for the future.

Just relax as it is easier than you might think but if you are not happy book one of the clubs towing courses.

By the end of September, there should be some deals to be had at Sandy Balls. AFAICR the touring pitches are serviced, so if you have the pipework/hose/cistern valve for the aquaroll, it will save you a job.