Caravanning in your 30’s – Why it’s not just for retired couples
At 33 we had our first baby – Luca – and thought, “how could we give him the best childhood possible?” We wanted to take our little man on the types of adventures we had when we were little. Honestly, we thought we were in the minority, but more and more “young” couples (I use apostrophes as I definitely don’t class myself as young anymore) are choosing to pack up, pitch up and pick memories over everything.
Maybe it’s because we’re all craving quality family time without the interruption of phones and devices, or maybe we’re just totally bonkers.
Why we think caravanning in your 30’s is the way forward
First of all – the no phone/device thing. We all lead such busy lives these days, but our caravan trips help us to switch off and focus on each other. Sorry if that sounds cheesy, but it’s true! Luca learnt to ride his first bike on our very first caravan trip. After just one weekend he was cruising around the site, waving at people and checking out their setups – signs of a true caravanner in the making.
Caravanning is a great way to get outdoors – you don’t actually spend much time in the caravan. Most of your setup is outside, and you won’t be able to stop yourself from enjoying the beautiful walks and scenery on your doorstep. We hope our trips are giving Luca a love for the outdoors, and given that he asks to go in the “carry carry” every weekend, we think he’s well on his way to enjoying nature and travel.
Affordability and ease. A trip abroad for us now is upwards of £2.5k; you have to contend with the airport, the flight, the transfer and all that jazz. It’s just so much easier and cheaper to go away in the caravan. Don’t get me wrong – I do love a holiday abroad – but caravanning can be a proper holiday too. If you know the right spots, you’re winning, and I’ll be sharing them with you!
There’s a great sense of community on some campsites. Kids easily making friends with each other and playing in the field until late… some sites even host rallies and festivals.
Eating al fresco happens a lot. I love cooking outside with the sun on my back singing along (very out of tune) to my BBQ playlist, knowing we’ve nowhere to go and nowhere to be! I feel the most relaxed and like “the old me” when I’m at the caravan. Even though it does come with its own challenges it’s so worth the feeling you get waking up to fresh air and stunning views.
So many happy memories
We caravan all year round and each season brings something special – whether that’s going on bear hunts with crispy leaves underfoot or spotting seals on the beach in summer – it’s a great way to embrace each season.
We get mini date nights too – pubs on-site, cosy evening chats, or a quiet cup of tea while the kids play together – can’t beat it!
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When I think back to my favourite memories of 2025, it’s no surprise the majority of them were on our caravan trips. From standing outside at midnight watching shooting stars together, to Luca sitting on his Grandad’s shoulder to get a better view of the tractor on site, it’s been a very special year and we have our little caravan to thank for that.
Hopefully that’s convinced you that caravanning isn’t just for the older generation. Don’t get me wrong – it’s probably a lot easier when you’re retired and don’t have a little person in tow who can tantrum at the drop of a snack – but it’s so, so rewarding.
If this seems like a bit of you, stick around as we’ll be sharing our tips, fails (we are mainly winging it!), and top campsites and nearby attractions. A lot of the sites have glamping and camping options too, so you don’t need to own a caravan to follow along.
Happy camping – Hannah Hey @thetinycaravanner
