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Festival motorhome hire

Going to a music festival is an exciting and memorable experience, but planning for it can be quite daunting. If you’re planning on taking a motorhome From Easicampers Preston, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. In this guide, we’ll provide you with some tips and advice to help make your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Plan your route

Before setting off, it’s important to plan your route. You can use a mapping app or website to map out your journey and plan rest stops. Ensure your Easicampers motorhome is equipped with a GPS system and update your maps to ensure you’re using the latest version. Also, consider alternate routes in case of traffic, road closures, or construction.

Book your campsite early

One of the most critical aspects of attending a music festival in a Preston Easicampers motorhome is to book your campsite early. Reading Festival is a popular event, and campsites can fill up quickly, especially those with electrical hook-ups. Consider booking your campsite six months in advance, or even earlier. Check the festival website for information on campsites and their amenities. Also, read the fine print carefully to understand the campsite rules and any restrictions.

Be aware of campsite facilities

While choosing your campsite, ensure that it has all the facilities you need, such as electrical hook-ups, water supply, shower facilities, and waste disposal facilities. Check if there are laundry services and charging points for electronic devices. Familiarize yourself with the location of the nearest convenience store, fuel station, and medical centre.

Pack smartly

When packing for a festival, it’s important to pack smartly. Ensure that you bring enough clothes, toiletries, bedding, and food for your trip. But be careful not to over-pack and make your motorhome overloaded. Keep in mind that many campsites do not permit gas canisters and certain types of cooking equipment. Always bring a first aid kit and any medications you may need.

Follow the festival rules

Festivals has specific rules and regulations that all attendees must follow. These rules are in place to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Be aware of the festival’s guidelines, especially those regarding prohibited items, campsite rules, and behaviour guidelines. Some prohibited items include glass bottles, large speakers, and gas stoves. Respect the festival staff and security personnel and be mindful of other festival-goers.

Stay safe

Safety should always be a top priority. Ensure that your motorhome is in good working order before setting off. Check the tires, brakes, lights, and fluids. Consider installing additional security measures such as wheel locks and alarms. Lock the doors and windows when you leave the motorhome. Carry a torch and spare batteries in case of power failure. Easicampers Preston will do a full walk through and safety check with you before you leave.

Have fun!

Lastly, and most importantly, have fun! Festivals are all about enjoying music, making new friends, and having a great time. Take in the atmosphere, immerse yourself in the music, and be open to new experiences. Meet new people and make memories that will last a lifetime.

In conclusion, attending a music festival in a motorhome is an excellent way to experience the festival while enjoying the comfort of your own accommodation. However, it requires careful planning and preparation. Plan your route, book your campsite early, pack smartly, follow the festival rules, stay safe, and most importantly, have fun!

For details on using a Easicampers Preston motorhome or campervan contact our dedicated staff on 01772 886888 or visit https://easicampervanhire.com/camper-van-hire-preston-lancashire/

Manchester motorhome tour


Day 1:

  • Pick up your motorhome from Easicampers in our Wigan location which services Manchester in the afternoon.
  • Head north towards the Lake District, one of the most beautiful and popular national parks in the UK.
  • Stop for a late lunch in the charming town of Kendal, known for its traditional architecture and outdoor clothing shops.
  • After lunch, continue to Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, and check into your campsite for the night.
  • In the evening, take a leisurely stroll along the lake shore, or enjoy a cruise on the lake itself.

Day 2:

  • Wake up early and set off to explore the stunning landscape of the Lake District.
  • Visit the charming village of Grasmere, where William Wordsworth lived and wrote some of his most famous poems.
  • Stop at Tarn Hows, a beautiful tarn surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery.
  • Continue on to Coniston Water and take a leisurely cruise on the lake.
  • In the afternoon, visit the Ruskin Museum in Coniston, which tells the story of the area’s history and culture.
  • Return to your campsite in Windermere for the night.

Day 3:

  • After breakfast, head to the western part of the Lake District, where you’ll find some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the region.
  • Visit the picturesque village of Wasdale, home to England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, as well as some of the country’s most challenging hiking trails.
  • Take a hike up to the summit of Scafell Pike for a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
  • After your hike, head to the seaside village of Ravenglass, where you can take a ride on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway.
  • Return to your campsite in Windermere for the night.

Day 4:

  • Today, leave the Lake District behind and drive west towards the coast.
  • Stop in the historic Roman city of Chester, where you can visit the Roman amphitheater, the medieval cathedral, and the city walls.
  • After lunch, continue on to Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles, and check into your campsite for the night.
  • In the evening, take a stroll around the Albert Dock, home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, including the Beatles Story museum.

Day 5:

  • After breakfast, set off to explore Liverpool’s rich cultural heritage.
  • Visit the Beatles childhood homes, and then take a guided tour of the famous Cavern Club, where the Beatles played many of their early gigs.
  • Afternoon you can Visit Anfield stadium, home of Liverpool F.C., take a stadium tour and learn about the club’s history and achievements.
  • Return to your campsite for the night.

Day 6:

  • After breakfast, leave Liverpool and head north towards the Peak District, another of England’s most beautiful national parks.
  • Stop in the spa town of Buxton, where you can visit the Pavilion Gardens and the Buxton Opera House.
  • After lunch, continue to Castleton, known for its historic castle and the famous Blue John Cavern.
  • Take a guided tour of the cavern to see the beautiful veins of Blue John stone.
  • Return to your campsite for the night.

After your last night in your Easicampers motorhome head back to our depot to hand your keys over to our dedicated staff. For more information contact us on 01942 778899

Preston Motorhome Hire

Thinking about having a motor home break? What better way to see and explore the UK than in an Easicampers motor home…. you have the freedom to travel at your own pace, stop wherever you want, whilst carrying everything you need with you.

Easicampervan hire is a family-run business with an office in Preston, located within easy driving distance of the Lake District and all it has to offer, or travel further afield, at your leisure, up to Scotland and the highlands, traveling in comfort in your Easicampers motorhome.


All Easicampervan motorhomes are the latest models and come, fully equipped to ensure your trip is hassle-free; all you need to bring is your luggage and your sense of adventure.  We have 2 berth / 4 berth and six berth motorhomes which are available all year round.

If you’re searching for a striking and tranquil destination, then go no further than Bath. This northeast Somerset city was founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago and parts of their foundations remain to this day.

The city gets its name from the baths that the Romans engineered from local natural springs, and you can visit them today!

Bath is not just the perfect romantic break for two, but also a great family place to go as the area also has lots to offer. Check out Stonehenge, Longleat and Cheddar Gorge to name just a few.

For More information on our Easicampers in Preston please contact us on 01772 886888 or visit our dedicated website Motorhome & Campervan Hire Preston Lancashire (easicampervanhire.com)

Volkswagen Campervan

When it comes to Volkswagen camper van rentals, there’s more choice than ever with Easicampers.

There are specialist camper hire companies like ourselves, who have a fleet of new Volkswagen California and Grand California camper vans to select from. Also in March we are expecting an arrival of the new Caddy California Maxi which are 2 berth. Easicampers are based in Wolverhampton in the West Midlands we have been operating in the area for the last few years, we also have VW campers to hire in the North of England, and Scotland at our Edinburgh branch.

When hiring a VW campervan, you can pick the camper van up from our depot near the town centre of Wolverhampton and take it home with you to pack, or you can collect it from our depot and If you want to you can leave a vehicle at the rental location while you’re away,(subject to space and also left at customers own risk).

Camper Van owners sometimes hire their own vehicles out directly to members of the public. This could be a cheaper option but at Easicampers we have a dedicated team that have years of experience and sometimes it is worth paying that bit extra for dedicated service. We have a variety of different camper vans and motorhomes all with unlimited mileage available and with insurance included.

Don’t forget that you can hire camper vans at Birmingham Airport as our Wolverhampton branch service it. If you are flying from in from somewhere further afield . We allow overseas travellers but some licences need to be referred into our insurers for clearance.

If you haven’t driven anything like the size of a camper van before, don’t worry too much. They really are designed to be easy to drive, are perfectly comfortable – and you may very quickly grow to love the better views a higher driving position affords you. Although VW camper vans are designed to fit under most height restrictions, it’s always important to stay aware of your vehicle’s total height wherever you travel.

If you would like to contact us on 01902 491449 or visit Motorhome & Campervan Hire Wolverhampton (easicampervanhire.com)

Manchester Motorhome Hire

Here at Easicampers we have motorhomes available from our Wigan depot to collect and drive away with all you will need for a motorhome holiday, we have 2,4 and 6 berths available upon request. If you are arriving at our Manchester airport location Wigan is located about a half hour taxi ride or 40 minutes on the train into Wigan North Western station
Why visit Manchester?
Manchester is the 6th largest city and one of the 3 most visited destinations. The beautiful city of Manchester is famous for its architecture, music, culture and contributions to science a motorhome would be perfect to tour the city and all the attractions Manchester has to offer like the john Ryland’s library, m.o.s.i, Etihad stadium to list a few for you. Manchester also has a lively night life, which leads to the city featuring in ’24 hr party’.

Top Manchester campsites

Holly bank campsite
Ideal for those who wish to explore Manchester city and the other lovely surrounding places like Dunham Massey and Tatton Park.

Moorlands Caravan Park
This is a great campsite near all the fantastic tourist attractions in and around Manchester. This campsite is perfect for motorhomes as there are plenty of exciting activities all year round as saddle worth which is located just a short distance from Manchester city hosts several events all year round including beer festival brass band contest and a folk festival.

The village is also home to a huge selection of bars and restaurants.
If you would like to make a booking for a short winter getaway in Manchester why not give our friendly team a call on 01942 7788899 of make a booking online at https://easicampervanhire.com/ if you have any queries you can get in touch on 01942778899 or on our Facebook site or twitter https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008818189066 / https://twitter.com/

Our Easicamper Locations

Easicamper van Locations

Here at Easicampervan hire we supply our Volkswagen campervans to our customer’s at all major airports. We also have depots based in major city centres around the country.

Scotland

If you are hiring a Volkswagen Campervan and fancy exploring the Highlands and take a trip to see the Loch Ness Monster or a trip over the world famous Forth Road Bridge or take a trip to the outer islands of Skye and Mull then why not hire one of our Volkswagen California vehicles  from one of branches in Scotland these vehicles are perfect for the rugged terrain you may encounter.

Edinburgh Airport,

Northern England

If your preference is to visit the Lake District national park take in the views from Scafell Pike or a boat trip on Lake Windermere. If the Yorkshire Moors and Dales are more to your liking then visit the harbour town of Whitby. Will you dare climb the steps to the famous Abbey. After a bit more culture then the  wonderful city that is York is perfect for you. Or would you rather take a trip where it’s a bit flatter then why not take a trip to the North West and North Wales we have an abundance of depots spreading from west to east.

Wigan, Preston, Blackburn, are our city centre branches.

Midlands

If you are flying in and visiting Birmingham and the surrounding areas then we can deliver you a campervan to one of our local depots. So if you’re travelling to Norfolk or the opposite way to the Welsh Borders then you can count on us to help you on your journey.

Wolverhampton

If you want to see any part of the country then doing it by campervan is the ideal way contact us on 01942 778899 for further details or visit www.easicampervanhire.com

Motorhome Itinerary

Are you looking to hire a motorhome but need some inspiration for where to go? At Easicampers we have some great ideas for you to brush up on your history or for our overseas customers we have some of the very best bits of history here in Britain.

Collecting your campervan or motorhome from us at Easicampers couldn’t be easier, we have locations within a short cab or train journey of Manchester airport, and for your convenience we are open 7 day’s per week. 

With great transport links from our Wigan site you could start your journey to Wales, there are some great sightseeing tours to book which include Castles & forts of North Wales, a special tour by the Royal Anglesey Experience that takes you back in time to the historical sites that are linked to the Prince & Princesses of Wales. There are also some tours available for anyone wishing to explore their family tree if you have Welsh roots, they are organised by Heritage tours. there are lots of excursions that can be booked via the following link also https://www.viator.com/Wales/d5157-ttd?pid=P00039057&mcid=42383&medium=link

Why not then hop along to Stratford upon Avon and take in the beautiful sites that it has to offer including the birth place of William Shakespeare, Anne Hathaway’s cottage, Holy Trinaty church, Tudor world and Hall’s Croft. There are daily guided walks through Stratford upon Avon that can be pre booked to tailor your requirements, you can check details on the link https://www.visitstratforduponavon.co.uk/attractions/stratford-town-walk

Next stop London, Its a hive of activity down in the capital with so much to see and do, you will probably need a few days to see everything you want to see, some great Historical sites to visit here including the Tower of London, Buckingham palace, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and many, many more exciting locations. You could hop on a site seeing bus, take a guided tour or of course make your own itinerary for your trip. Whichever you decide there are lots of websites to build your visit around, a great one is in the link https://www.getyourguide.co.uk/-l57/-tc27/?cmp=ga&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=6476302249&cq_con=77781507076&cq_term=london%20historical%20tours&cq_med=&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_pos=&cq_plt=gp&campaign_id=6476302249&adgroup_id=77781507076&target_id=kwd-2996090772&loc_physical_ms=9046516&match_type=e&ad_id=588748023820&keyword=london%20historical%20tours&ad_position=&feed_item_id=&placement=&device=c&partner_id=CD951&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7pvpnvvI-gIVvYBQBh2BVgIuEAAYASAAEgLPn_D_BwE&visitor-id=D58TQMYKVXX71ZIJURMU3WHSOJD9VGPK&locale_autoredirect_optout=true

Making your journey back can take many routes, you could head towards Sherwood Forrest and explore the legend of Robin Hood, then head towards Yorkshire and explore the Dales and all that beautiful York has to offer. There are some excellent ideas of locations to park your motorhome and have a base to explore from. One of my personal favourites is called pitch up. It is a very easy site to use and shows all the amenities that the sites have to offer. You can take a look at the link for further information https://www.pitchup.com/

The UK has so much to offer for your stay here, you will have a fun packed time and get to see some of the most beautiful countryside and explore some of the most historical sites in the world. We look forward to welcoming you and helping to plan your trip.

Many thanks Easicampers team

Chirstmas In a Motorhome

Planning on visiting your family in UK over the festive period. Don’t fancy paying the over inflated hotel costs and then taxi fares to get you to their house, then why not hire one of our 6 berth motorhomes from our Wigan depot.

With great transport links we are located next to the mainline station at Wigan North Western. When you arrive in the country at either Manchester or Liverpool Airport we are less than an hour away on the train.

Our motorhomes have shower, toilet, heating and hot water and i’m sure your relatives will let you plug the electricity cable so you don’t feel the lovely British winter weather in your motorhome. For more information on our Christmas motorhome rentals please contact us on 01942 778899.

Spooktacular Nights

Why not hire one of our VW California campervans from your local depot in Wigan and take a 3 hour trip to the East coast of North Yorkshire and witness the Halloween event that takes place in Whitby Abbey.

The abbey is where the legend that is Dracula was born. Bram Stoker visited the sleepy fishing harbour town and came up with the idea for the now world famous story.

Whitby Abbey is high above the town and during the October half term it is illuminated in numerous colours. This year gothic weekend is taking place on the 28th to 30th October. The Yorkshire Coast is ideal for one of our hire campervans, they are nimble and with the auto gearbox there’s no having to change gear at every turn.

If you want to hire a easicampervan VW California contact us on 01942 778899

Ride the Lights

Why not visit the famous Blackpool illuminations in one of our VW California Ocean campers. Located just 50 minutes from our Wigan location, the lights in Blackpool have been a yearly feature since 1879 and generally run from the beginning of September until November but recently they have been extended until January to bring more tourism into the town.
Drive in your VW camper with its automatic gearbox which is ideal to saunter down the Golden Mile past the famous Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
There are a few campsites located close to the town centre or if you want to drive further down the coast to Lytham St Annes where you can park in dedicated motorhome parking spaces some which have toilet and shower facilities. For more information on our RV range contact us on 01942 778899 and speak to our dedicated staff who will help with all your questions.