There’s something about a fresh calendar that gets the wanderlust going. The days are short, the heating’s on, and somewhere in the back of your mind there’s a sunny lay-by with the side door slid open and the kettle on. Good news: 2027 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years for campervan adventures we’ve seen in a long time.
Glastonbury is back after its fallow year. The Tour de France is starting on our doorstep. And on a summer morning in August, the moon will slide across the sun over southern Spain in the longest total eclipse on easily reached land until 2114. Add Easter, the summer holidays and a cosy winter break, and you’ve got a year where the best vans will be snapped up early. We’ve picked seven trips worth booking now, with the van we’d choose for each and when to lock it in. So grab a cuppa, pick your favourite, and book it before someone else does. Ready? Let’s go!
Why Book Your 2027 Campervan Trip Now?
Every Quirky Camper is one of a kind, which is exactly what makes them special. There’s only one of each, though, so when the big weekends roll around, the van you’ve been dreaming about can only go to one booking.
Get in early and you get first pick of the whole collection, from cosy two-berths with woodburners to bunk-bed family wagons.
Questions about how booking works? Our FAQs have you covered.
1. Easter Road Trip: Wye Valley to Pembrokeshire
The Trip –
Easter lands early in 2027 (Easter Sunday is 28th March), so it’s the perfect excuse for the first big trip of the season. This five-day loop through Wales takes you from wooded river valleys to mountain ridges and finishes on some of the finest coastline in Britain. Spring lambs, wild daffodils and quiet coast paths before the summer crowds arrive. What’s not to love?
The Route –
Day 1 – Wye Valley: Start gently with a wander around the ruins of Tintern Abbey and a riverside walk along the Wye.
Day 2 – Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons): Lace up for Pen y Fan, the highest peak in southern Britain, then cosy up in the van with a well-earned brew.
Day 3 – Carmarthenshire coast: Head west to Laugharne, where Dylan Thomas wrote in his boathouse, and catch the sunset over the estuary.
Days 4–5 – Pembrokeshire: Explore tiny St Davids, Britain’s smallest city, then walk a stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path to Barafundle Bay. Keep an eye out for seals in the coves!
The Van to Book –
Gerty. A cosy, heated van based in Bristol, just over the Severn Bridge from the Wye Valley. Early spring nights can be chilly, so filter for a heater or woodburner.
When to Book –
Now. Easter is less than 20 weeks away and school holiday dates are the first to fill.
2. Glastonbury Festival 2027
The Trip –
After its fallow year, Glastonbury returns to Worthy Farm from Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th June 2027. Tickets for the general sale sold out within an hour in October, so if you were one of the lucky ones, it’s time to sort the most important bit: where you’ll sleep. Swap a soggy tent for a proper bed, a kettle and somewhere dry to hang your wellies.
The Van to Book –
We’ve got 106 vans available for Glastonbury 2027 in our Glastonbury collection. Our pick is Willow, a festival-friendly van with plenty of room to kick back between sets.
Remember, a Quirky Campers booking doesn’t include a festival ticket or a campervan pass.
When to Book –
Now. Festival dates are some of our busiest of the year, so don’t leave it late. For everything else, read our Glastonbury 2027 guide.
3. Tour de France Grand Départ
The Trip –
The world’s biggest bike race is starting on our doorstep! The 2027 Tour de France sets off from Edinburgh on Friday 2nd July, and its first three stages take in Scotland, England and Wales before the race heads to France. It’s the first time the Tour has ever visited Scotland, and with a campervan you can follow the peloton across all three nations.
The Stages –
Stage 1 – Friday 2nd July: Edinburgh to Carlisle, through Midlothian, the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway.
Stage 2 – Saturday 3rd July: Keswick to Liverpool, rolling out from the heart of the Lake District.
Stage 3 – Sunday 4th July: Welshpool to Cardiff, a tough day through mid and south Wales.
Our tip? Grab a roadside spot on a climb, where the riders slow down and the atmosphere is electric, then drive on to the next stage that evening. And if you can’t get enough, the Tour de France Femmes sets off from Leeds on 30th July.
The Van to Book –
Juno – a van based in Edinburgh puts you right at the start line. Look for a bike rack so you can bring your own wheels and ride some of the route yourself.
When to Book –
Now. Edinburgh, the Lakes and Wales will all be busy that weekend, and the vans close to the route will go first.
4. Total Solar Eclipse in Southern Spain
The Trip –
On the morning of Monday 2nd August 2027, the moon will pass in front of the sun and turn day into night across the southern tip of Spain. It’s being called the eclipse of the century: no total eclipse on easily reached land will last longer until 2114. In Spain, totality will last from around two to nearly five minutes, depending on where you watch from. Better still, it happens in the late morning in high summer, so the odds of clear skies are good.
The Route –
Take an overnight ferry from the south coast of England to northern Spain and wake up ready to roll. Wind your way south through the mountains and plains of central Spain, then head for the Andalusian coast around Cádiz or Málaga, inside the path of totality. Stay on afterwards for tapas, beaches and a well-earned siesta.
Don’t forget your eclipse glasses! It’s never safe to look straight at the sun, except during the brief moment of totality itself.
The Van to Book –
Grey Gander – you’ll need a van from our European Travel collection. Every van there is approved for EU travel, and insurance and breakdown cover for Europe come as standard. Just add the EU Travel Pack when you book. Read our guide to taking a campervan to Europe for the full lowdown.
When to Book –
Now – and book your ferry at the same time. Thousands of people will be heading for the path of totality, and EU-friendly vans are a smaller part of our collection. Lock in the van and the crossing together so your dates line up.
5. Summer Holiday Road Trip: Jurassic Coast to Cornwall
The Trip –
Sand between your toes, rock pools to explore and fish and chips on the harbour wall. This six-day family road trip follows the south-west coast from Dorset to the far tip of Cornwall, with fossils, moorland and some of Britain’s best beaches along the way.
The Route –
Day 1 – Lulworth, Dorset: Start at Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, then paddle in the clear water.
Day 2 – Lyme Regis: Go fossil hunting on the beaches of the Jurassic Coast. Who’ll find the first ammonite?
Day 3 – Dartmoor: Swap sea for moor. Spot the wild ponies, climb a tor and picnic by a river.
Day 4 – St Ives: Cross into Cornwall for golden beaches, ice cream and a wander through the cobbled streets.
Days 5–6 – West Penwith and the Lizard: Catch a show at the clifftop Minack Theatre near Porthcurno, then finish at Lizard Point, the most southerly spot on mainland Britain.
The Van to Book –
Annecy – a luxurious, pet friendly campervan based in Oxfordshire. Equipped with an indoor shower and 6ft+ bed, it’s a true home on wheels. Perfect for a summer of adventures with the kids.
When to Book –
Early in the new year. School holiday weeks are some of the most popular of the year, and family vans with enough beds and seatbelts for everyone are in high demand. Get in early for the widest choice.
6. October Half-Term by the Woodburner
The Trip –
Crunchy leaves, misty mornings and a crackling fire waiting for you back at the van. Autumn half-term is one of the most magical times for a campervan break. Head for Dartmoor or Exmoor for big-sky walks, golden woodlands and cosy pub lunches, then curl up with a book while the stove does its thing.
The Van to Book –
Hampi – a warm little cabin on wheels based in Ottery St Mary, Devon, with a cosy woodburner and oodles of charm. Dartmoor and the Jurassic Coast are both on the doorstep. Find more snug options in our campervans with woodburners.
When to Book –
By the summer. Woodburner vans are in big demand once the nights draw in, and half-term weeks go quickly.
7. Christmas or Hogmanay in a Campervan
The Trip –
Fancy a Christmas with no washing-up mountain? Swap the sofa for a frosty beach walk on Boxing Day, or see in the New Year somewhere wild and starry. A festive van break is all fairy lights, mulled wine and hot water bottles, and it makes a brilliant alternative gift. Wrap up a Quirky Campers gift voucher and let them pick the van.
The Van to Book –
Shelly– a cosy home on wheels with a heater and indoor shower, you won’t ever be far from home comforts wherever you go.
When to Book –
In the autumn, or right now as a gift. The days between Christmas and New Year are short and special, and the warmest vans are snapped up first.
Top Tips for Booking Ahead
- Pick your event first – for festivals, races and eclipses the dates won’t move, so start with those and plan around them.
- Search by location – a van based near where your trip starts saves hours of driving. Use the map view to find one close by.
- Check the extras – need a bike rack, EU travel, a woodburner or space for the dog? Filter for it before you fall in love with a van.
- Book travel together – heading abroad? Lock in your ferry at the same time as your van.
- Sort tickets separately – festival tickets and campervan passes come from the festival, not from us.
2027 is set to be a cracking year on the road, from Easter in Wales to the eclipse in Spain and a Christmas by the fire. Whichever trip has you daydreaming, the earlier you book, the more vans you’ll have to choose from. So pick your adventure, find your perfect van and get it in the diary. Happy travels!
