Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We said yes to Vanlife Festival last minute… and honestly, we were not ready 😅
After our first festival went better than we ever expected, we somehow found ourselves heading to a much bigger event with only two weeks to prepare.
Vanlife Festival was a completely different experience for us. It was bigger, busier, longer, and this time we were trading for four days with The Groovy Things Shop.
We went into it nervous, underprepared, and not really knowing what to expect, but we came away with new friends, new lessons, and a much clearer idea of where this little travelling shop could go from here.
This video is a snapshot of our Vanlife Festival weekend. Setting up, trading, meeting lovely people, seeing amazing vans, getting covered in glitter, eating very good pizza, and learning that sometimes things not going to plan can actually be a blessing in disguise.
We also got to properly test out our new gazebo, and I know some of you will be happy to hear it held up so much better than the last one 😂
A huge thank you to everyone who came over, supported us, bought something, chatted to us, encouraged us, or simply made us feel welcome. It genuinely means so much.💛
Drone footage credit to @nemoscamperadventures7563 beautiful shot!!
✨Featured in this video✨
Funked Up Fluid Art
Instagram: instagram.com/funked_up_fluid_art_by_loz/?hl=en
The Nail Bus
Instagram: [ADD LINK]
Enola Aventures and Build
Instagram: instagram.com/enola_adventures_and_build/?hl=en
Enola’s Adventures
YouTube: @EnolasAdventures youtube.com/@EnolasAdventures
Go show Paul and Wendy some Groovy Gang love and let them know we sent you ✌️
The Groovy Things Shop
Instagram: instagram.com/thegroovythingsshop/?hl=en
Salix Clothing
Instagram: instagram.com/salix_clothing_2018/?hl=en
(not selix woops 😂)
If I’ve missed anyone featured in the video, please let me know and I’ll happily add you in.
Thanks so much for watching and being part of this journey.
Stay groovy,
Harley, Adam & Willow ✌️
#VanLifeUK #VanlifeFestival #VanLifeVlog #FestivalTrading #TheGroovyLife
We said yes to Vanlife Festival last minute… and honestly, we were not ready 😅
After our first festival went better than we ever expected, we somehow found ourselves heading to a much bigger event with only two weeks to prepare.
Vanlife Festival was a completely different experience for us. It was bigger, busier, longer, and this time we were trading for four days with The Groovy Things Shop.
We went into it nervous, underprepared, and not really knowing what to expect, but we came away with new friends, new lessons, and a much clearer idea of where this little travelling shop could go from here.
This video is a snapshot of our Vanlife Festival weekend. Setting up, trading, meeting lovely people, seeing amazing vans, getting covered in glitter, eating very good pizza, and learning that sometimes things not going to plan can actually be a blessing in disguise.
We also got to properly test out our new gazebo, and I know some of you will be happy to hear it held up so much better than the last one 😂
A huge thank you to everyone who came over, supported us, bought something, chatted to us, encouraged us, or simply made us feel welcome. It genuinely means so much.💛
Drone footage credit to @nemoscamperadventures7563 beautiful shot!!
✨Featured in this video✨
Funked Up Fluid Art
Instagram: instagram.com/funked_up_fluid_art_by_loz/?hl=en
The Nail Bus
Instagram: [ADD LINK]
Enola Aventures and Build
Instagram: instagram.com/enola_adventures_and_build/?hl=en
Enola’s Adventures
YouTube: @EnolasAdventures youtube.com/@EnolasAdventures
Go show Paul and Wendy some Groovy Gang love and let them know we sent you ✌️
The Groovy Things Shop
Instagram: instagram.com/thegroovythingsshop/?hl=en
Salix Clothing
Instagram: instagram.com/salix_clothing_2018/?hl=en
(not selix woops 😂)
If I’ve missed anyone featured in the video, please let me know and I’ll happily add you in.
Thanks so much for watching and being part of this journey.
Stay groovy,
Harley, Adam & Willow ✌️
#VanLifeUK #VanlifeFestival #VanLifeVlog #FestivalTrading #TheGroovyLife



![The Truth About Van Life in Winter (Its Harder Than You Think)
Van life in winter isn’t always cosy mornings and aesthetic sunsets.
This is my third winter living in a van in the UK ..and this one stretched me more than I expected.
Between relentless storms, cabin fever, mechanical setbacks, and the pressure to “reset” in January, I found myself feeling stuck and overwhelmed.
In this video I talk honestly about:
• Winter van life in the UK
• Cabin fever and seasonal motivation
• Storms and mechanical issues
• January productivity pressure
• Learning to work with the seasons instead of against them
If you’ve been feeling less motivated, less productive, or just a bit “off” this winter..you’re not behind. You’re human.
Spring is coming 🌤️
🌿 Stay Groovy & Connect With Us
💛 Subscribe to join our van life adventures → www.youtube.com/@TheGroovyLife
🚐 Follow our journey on Instagram → www.instagram.com/thegroovylife.uk
🎨 Shop our handmade creations → www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheGroovyThings
🐾 Meet Willow the van dog! → www.instagram.com/willywoos.world
🎶 Busking & Music → [link if you have one — we can add this later]
✨ Thanks for being part of The Groovy Life! Every like, comment, and share helps us keep rolling and creating new adventures.
Stay groovy, always. 🌻
Harley💛
#vanlife
#VanLifeUK
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