Great Advice on all Aspects of Camping

The aim of our website is to provide a comprehensive guide to both those who already enjoy the camping experience and to others who have yet to discover its attraction. Camping isn't just about pitching a tent in a muddy field and our website illustrates the many different forms of camping available and the range of locations in which camping can be enjoyed - from embarking upon a wilderness experience to staying in a luxury motorhome.

Pot Holing

What is Potholing? Potholing – which is different from Caving although the two are often categorised together – is the outdoor pursuit of climbing, squeezing and digging through small spaces in order to reach the insides of caves or other areas normally off limits. Potholing is often also considered to …

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Camping Activities: Bird Watching

What is Bird Watching? Bird Watching –also known as Ornithology – is one of Britain’s favourite recreational pastimes next to fishing. An activity that was once considered to be something of a ‘nerdy’ practice, Bird Watching has now become a pastime that encompasses both young and old and allows both …

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Rules of the Countryside

When you and your family are on a camping holiday there are certain things you should be aware of; these are known as the Countryside Code and have been in existence since the 1950’s. Of course these rules don’t just apply to individuals or families on camping holidays; they apply …

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Living off the Land

When we go camping or caravanning for our holidays in the United Kingdom we have a tendency to load up with lots of unnecessary fast food or food that can be heated simply from a can. Likewise we also have a tendency to stop off at roadside cafes and restaurants …

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Purchasing a Site

Many of us have now made the move from camping and staying in tents to renting caravans when we go on holiday. For many of us caravans are a home from home with many of the creature comforts afforded to them within their own homes with the added advantage of …

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Staying in a Caravan Park

What is a Caravan Park? A Caravan park is a specially allotted area within which static and mobile caravans can be berthed for a period of time, anything from a week to one year depending on your requirements. There are hundreds of Caravan parks up and down the country and …

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Hiring a Caravan or Owning?

Many families in the United Kingdom prefer to holiday in their own country and experience the many different aspects of a land that might normally not be open to them. It is surprising to note how many British residents have never holidayed at home and for many renting a caravan …

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Camping in Bad Weather

Nobody sets off on a camping trip wanting bad weather. If you are camping anywhere in the British Isles however, it’s inevitable that before long – as a camper you may be caught in a downpour or high winds. Such is the climate in this part of Europe, that even …

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Retiring in a Motor Home

People dream of retiring and taking to the road, to spend their golden years touring around in a motor home. For the vast majority of people, though, it will never become more than a dream. They’ll stay in their homes and enjoy the holidays they take. A few, though, will …

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Taking a Musical Instrument When Camping

As far as camping activities go, there’s very little to beat an occasional singsong around the campfire. Songs that a family or a group knows can cement people together and create memories that carry on for a lifetime. But if there are just going to be a few of you, …

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