Practical Caravan

A WINTER’S TALE

WHAT TO DO when you want to go away exploring in the dark days of November? For us, the default is to throw on an extra layer, waterproofs and a scarf, and just get out there for a pleasurable spot of puddle jumping and mud splashing.

You really can’t beat the fresh smell of the earth following a rain shower, or the sparkling scenery on a frosty morning.

But this time, we wanted to mix things up and do something a little different. So with thinking cap firmly in position, I pondered our options.

The freedom to do some more leisurely, relaxed Christmas gift shopping, rather than the usual Saturday afternoon dash, seemed like a good idea, combined with an excellent opportunity for some towny sightseeing and exploring.

Christmas market

After further use of the trusty thinking cap, we decided on Winchester - renowned as one of the very best Christmas markets around and with plenty of interest to keep us happy for a few days.

But would we find a nearby campsite? Aware that many sites close during the winter, it was with some trepidation that I set about the search.

I needn’t have worried - Three Trees Campsite

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