The VanFam4
Family vanlife itineraries in the UK & Europe
Campervan travel, surf trips & wild swimming guides
We’re Claire, Dan and our two boys, a UK family exploring the best campervan routes across the UK and Europe, chasing surf, wild swimming spots and coastal adventure in our VW California.
We don’t do full-time vanlife.
We do real family travel — weekends, school holidays, and making the most of the time we’ve got.
What we share are detailed campervan itineraries and travel guides — designed for families who want adventure without the overwhelm.
From UK road trips to European vanlife routes (Spain, France and beyond), every guide includes ferry routes, park-ups, swim spots and practical tips you can actually use.
If you’re planning a family campervan trip in the UK or Europe, start here 👇
Start here: our most-loved campervan itineraries in the UK & Europe
Northern Spain Campervan Itinerary
Ferry from the UK to Spain, surf beaches, wild swims and family-friendly park-ups across Galicia and Asturias.
Galicia Campervan Guide (Northern Spain)
A slower, wilder Spain. Rugged atlantic coastline, Galician surf scene and secluded coastal swim spots.
French Alps Campervan Route (Alpine Lakes)
Freshwater swimming, mountain scenery and lakeside campervan stopovers in the French Alps.
Meet TheVanFam4
We’re a UK family of four sharing real-world campervan travel across the UK and Europe, with a focus on surf, wild swimming and outdoor family adventure.
With backgrounds in open-water swimming, surfing and family vanlife, everything we publish is based on real experience — not theory.
- Family-tested campervan routes
- Practical park-ups and campsites
- Wild swimming locations and surf spots
- Honest tips for travelling with kids
Claire is a Level 2 SEQ Swim Teacher and Chill Swim Triple Crown marathon swimmer, and Dan’s love of surfing shapes many of our coastal road trips and campervan itineraries.
No fluff. No perfect plans. Just real family vanlife that works
Surf, swim & SUP adventures across the UK & Europe
Every trip we plan starts with the water — from wild swimming in the UK to surf trips in Spain and France.
Swim
Wild dips to open water marathon swims.
Surf
Coastline-driven adventures and family-friendly waves
SUP
Calm-water days and family paddle sessions
Campervan tips for family travel (coming soon)
Real-world advice on:
- Packing for a family campervan trip
- Surfboard and roof bar setups
- Booking campsites in Spain and France
- Planning UK & European road trips with kids
Work with us
We collaborate with brands and tourism boards across the UK and Europe to create authentic campervan travel content, family road trip itineraries and outdoor adventure guides.
Our content focuses on:
- Family campervan travel
- Surf and wild swimming destinations
- Real, experience-led itineraries
Life begins outside your comfort zone
Neale Donald Walsh
Come with us
Follow our UK and European vanlife adventures — from coastal road trips to cold-water swims and surf days.
Follow along on Instagram or message us if you’re planning your own trip.
Let’s get outside!
Head over to our Instagram page and DM us if you have any questions …….