VisitEngland’s Fan in a Van Visits Nottinghamshire

Rachel Kershaw, selected as England’s Biggest Fan by the national tourism board, VisitEngland, is on week 6 of her 10-week trip journey around the country – next stop, Nottinghamshire! 

Itinerant on her journey in a vintage camper van named ‘Rosie,’ Rachel kicked off her travels in Land’s End, Cornwall on Saturday 19^th May for a trip that will take in every corner of England. Her next leg of the journey will be in Nottingham on Thursday 28^th June, on her visit she’ll be exploring Sherwood Forest, testing her archery skills and enjoying the evening celebrations. 

Rachel commented: ‘This will be my first time in Nottingham and I'm really excited to discover what it has to offer. I can’t wait to try Archery in Sherwood Forest and I’m really excited about riding a Segway.”

Rachel, 30, won the nationwide contest as a result of her infectious passion for England and her zest for life. She was chosen from a shortlist of 12 other potential Fan in a Vans by a judging panel comprised of Lady Cobham, VisitEngland’s chairman, Martin Dorey, author of The Camper Van Coast Book and Sally Shalam, brit-centric travel journalist, based on her entry video, photograph and enticing description of her favourite place in England, Newcastle upon Tyne.

VisitEngland’s Chairman, Lady Cobham said:

“What Rachel doesn’t know about England by the end of the trip won’t be worth knowing! Rachel will be England’s official number-one fan, and chief inspiration officer for the country. This is a brilliant opportunity to explore England to the full and will, I’m sure, inspire the Great British Public to take a holiday at home this year and enjoy what we have on offer during this very special year.”

Follow Rachel and Rosie’s journey yourself by following them on Twitter @faninavan or reading Rachel’s travel blog on http://www.visitenglandblog.com/faninavan/