AN ENGLISH SUMMER HOLIDAY

We’re almost sure everyone has now got cabin fever from seeing the same four walls during this lockdown and with all new travel restrictions we know it is quite hard to travel abroad.  So the question we’re asking YOU is why not have a staycation in one of our 4-6 berth Campervans or Motorhomes and see the beauty of our own country?

SIXTEEN LAKES

There are 16 lakes and many hidden tarns in the Lake District but a few of the main ones include:

Lake Windermere,

Coniston,

Ullswater,

Buttermere and,

Rydal Water

Some of these lakes allow open water swimming so make sure to bring your Cozzie, towel and your open water swimming Buoy!

HIKING

Make sure you bring your walking boots as the Lake District offers the most amazing trails through woodlands,  mountains, fells and also the beautiful little Cumbrian towns with easy access to parking your Campervan or Motorhome.

CYCLING

Luckily for us we really do live in an extremely beautiful country with breath-taking views such as the Lake District. There is so many cycling routes around the lakes that have cafes and restaurants along the way.

Whilst it may seem a rather daunting vehicle to drive, driving a motorhome is easier than expected. Just relax, slow down and enjoy your journey.

Don’t drive to fast and give yourself plenty of extra space, things like accelerating and braking will take longer to achieve. The best way to prevent accidents is to increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front and to reduce your speed accordingly if there are strong winds, poor visibility or you are going downhill.

Watch the height and width. The average motorhome is wider and higher than you may be used to. Be aware of this when approaching low bridges or narrow roads. Why not keep a note of the measurements on your dash board as a reminder? If you’re not sure if you’ll fit, don’t attempt it, take another route.

Driving a motorhome requires a little more time to manoeuvre than what you may be used to. Take into account the size of the motorhome, corners need to be taken widely, keeping an eye on the middle and back. Otherwise, you risk catching the kerb or a sign post.

It might be strange not seeing as much out of the back windows as you are used to. Make sure your wing mirrors are set at the right angle for you. You will need to use them a lot, especially when overtaking and manoeuvring the vehicle.

Lastly, remember when re-fuelling that the motorhome uses Diesel.

Hiring a motorhome or campervan for a winter break has never been easier, Easicampers wigan have some fabulous deals on campervans and motorhomes this winter.

Motor homing In Winter

Winter touring holidays or breaks appeal to so many motorhome owners for a number of reasons.

The roads are not so crowded, parking restrictions may not be so severe, wild camping is tolerated more as many campsites are closed and crisp, winter mornings offer some of the best scenery in Scotland.

So long as your motorhome offers you the warmth and comfort that you desire then what have you got to lose! Easicampers Rental Motorhomes are insulated, if you want some inspiration of where to go over winter, than consider one – or all – of the following

Scotland:

The Hebrides – or the Western Isles as they are also known of the west coast of Scotland is a chain of beautifully unspoilt islands 30 miles off the North West coast of Scotland. They are a popular destination with serious motorhome hirers and motorhomes over the winter months, partly because the weather is generally mild due to a year-round current that originates in the Caribbean and also because they are easily accessible from mainland Scotland by ferry. Although the winters are mild, visitors occasionally experience some of the wildest and stormiest gales around – so take your raincoat in preparation!

England:

The Lake District provides the perfect backdrop for a winter motorhome and campervan trip there are many walks you can enjoy whatever the length of your stay, but always ensure you’re well prepared and have the right equipment to hand. Research the walks beforehand and only tackle those you are confident of completing.

Some regular Lake land walkers will tell you that the National Park offers a much more handsome landscape in the winter months than it does in the summer. Why not find out for yourselves?

 Wales:

Snowdonia, known in Welsh as Eryri, offers something for everyone wanting to breathe in some fresh mountain air including forest walks, bird watching, castles, museums, the list is endless. There’s also a steam railway so you can take a seat and admire the crisp winter scenes from the comfort of your carriage.

If you are looking for a motorhome or campervan this winter the why not give one of a friendly team at wigan a call on 01942 821080 and we will be able to book your motorhome or camper for you.

At Easicampers wigan we have brand new 6 berth and 4 berth ford zefiro motorhomes and also the t5and t6 vw California campervan available for hire. Maybe your visiting family  and flying in to Manchester airport over the Christmas period,  We do offer a collection service from Manchester airport we will collect you from arrivals then take you to our local depot to collect your motorhome or campervan.

Here I have put together a couple of the local Christmas markets   you may like to visit this November/ December.

Manchester Christmas market

Manchester has an award winning Christmas market and is one of the largest in the UK. For five magical weeks, it winds its way through some of Manchester’s most eye-catching streets and squares. Albert Square open until 21 Dec

Thursday 10 November – Tuesday 20 December 2016

European Christmas Market, Albert Square –  Open until 6 pm 21 Dec 2016
Don your Santa hat, dust off the mulled wine glass, and get into the festive spirit – it’s time to head down to Manchester’s world famous Christmas Market.

Then if you travel just 1 hr through the beautiful countryside to Chester to visit the lovely Chester Christmas market  open from Friday 18 th November to Sunday 18^th December 2016.

Shoppers are in for a magical time at Chester Christmas Market, with over 70 traditional wooden chalets situated in the heart of Chester, all wrapped around a sparkling Christmas tree.

There will be an abundance of festive treats and gifts on offer, including quality local and regional products, crafts, clothing, accessories, jewellery, and unique gifts and stocking fillers which are sure to make the perfect present!

Don’t forget to sample the delicious hot food and drink, including tasty mulled wine and hot chocolate; the perfect way to keep warm whilst enjoying the market.

If you are looking to hire a motorhome or a campervan then please do not hesitate to get in touch with Easicampers wigan on 01942 821080 and we will be more than happy to make your booking, if you wish to view the campers and motorhomes we do have them available on site over at wigan, Preston and Blackburn depots.

More and more families in the UK are now choosing to go on motorhome holidays in order to save money. Now just because going on a motorhome holiday is generally cheaper than flying to another country and staying in a hotel, if you’re not careful you could end up spending more than you budgeted. So Easicampers wigan has put together a plan which should hopefully save you some money.

Plan your location carefully

One of the great things about motorhomes is that they enable you to travel wherever you want, and for most people they take full advantage of this by traveling across Europe multiple times a year. However, the cost of your holiday can sometimes increase dramatically depending on where you travel to as some places will cost more to stay in than others.

Save on petrol

The biggest cost of a motorhome holiday is usually petrol, especially if you are planning a long distance journey. Fortunately, petrol prices have been decreasing in the UK recently, which means that you will pay less than in recent years. However, not all petrol stations offer the same amount of savings as others, which is why you need to make sure you don’t just stop off at the first one you see.

Create an itinerary

Most families love going on motorhome holidays as it gives them a time to bond as a family and for those that go on their own it gives them a sense of freedom and the ability to be spontaneous. So then we are going to suggest to you that you create an itinerary it may seem like a strange idea. However, if you are really trying to save some money it’s wise to have an idea of what you want to do when you get to your holiday destination. So if you can plan roughly what you are thinking of doing each day of your holiday this will help you to set your budget accordingly.

Have a back-up plan

When setting off on your holiday you will be full of excitement which means that you can sometimes forget the important things. For example, when was the last time you topped up your motorhomes oil and water levels or checked the tyre pressures? Easicampers wigan will ensure all this is done for you before you set off. you are covered with breakdown  assistance and will receive a copy of the number when  you collect your motorhome.

Saving money on your motorhome holiday can be easy as long as you spend some time planning your holiday and by doing some research. Furthermore if you can plan as much as you can before you leave you will be able to enjoy yourself a lot more when you get there.

If you would like to book a motorhome then look no further than Easicampers wigan we have  brand new 6 berth ford zefiro  motorhomes  available to hire, so give the team a call on 01942 77 88 99 we will be more than happy to help you make your booking.

Halloween

if you are thinking of hiring a motorhome or campervan from Easicampers wigan for the October half term break, then  we’ve put together our top events around the UK to take your family to this October.

Wolverley Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Date:Friday28thOctober
Cost:FamilyFree
Opening Hours: 6.30-10pm

Providing spooky fun with a range of games which include fancy dress and fun in the on-site rec room that will be a night to remember. With this being a campsite it gives you the perfect opportunity to park up for the weekend and enjoy some Halloween activities.

Muncaster Castle

Date:26-31October
Cost:Adult-£11.50Child-£5.75
Opening Hours: 10.30am-8.30-pm

Take your family to visit one of Britain’s most haunted castles this Halloween with guaranteed fun for all ages. For children there’s craft for them in the ghostly grotto, fearsome fire juggling, Muncaster monster cabaret, a twilight owl display, cannon blowout, and of course the scary maze! You can also pre book to take part in the evening castle tours.

Spooktacular at Cadbury World

Costs:Adults:-£16.75Child-£12.30
Opening Hours: Check Cadbury website for latest information.

This allows you to take a more than usual tour around Cadbury World. You can experience eerie entertainment and there are competitions for the best spooky fancy dress. Most importantly for the sweet tooth’s in your family you will find the Cadbury shop rather delightful at the end of your tour.

Alnwick Castle

17Sept-30Oct
Cost-Adult-£13.45Child-5-16-£6.97Under4-Free
Opening Hours 10am-5.30pm

Now this is a real family favourite among young witches and wizards across the world never mind just the UK. This is basically a chance for the family to enjoy broomstick training in Harry Potters courtyard. Alnwick Castle was the home of Hogwarts during the filming for the movies. The broomstick training is completely free and once you’ve completed your training you can explore the castle itself. Although this particular event doesn’t offer spooky activities it does give you another option of what you can do for Halloween if some of your family arent into the scary idea behind Halloween.

Extra fun? Pumpkin time!

To add some extra fun when you’re at home in your motorhome why don’t you have a go at carving your very own motorhome pumpkin. Now nobody’s expecting you to design your motorhome in the shape of a pumpkin perfectly however if you get enough pumpkins you can give everyone in the family one each and see who designs the best.

If you are looking to hire a motorhome or campervan then why not take a look at our brand new t6 Volkswagen California campervan or our brand new 6 berth ford zefiro motorhome for hire, fully kitted out with everything you need to start you camping journey.  if you wish to book with us at wigan Please do not hesitate to contact us on 01942 77 88 99.  We hope you will have found something to take your fancy for Halloween and we like to think that there’s something above for everyone so that you can enjoy your motorhome travels wherever you go this autumn half term.