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Camping toys and travel games
What are the best games for camping? And should we have bikes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards? We’ve been looking at what we’ll borrow, hire or buy for our next camping trip. read more
Tag: UK campsites
Discover UK campsites with something special. We’ve travelled far and wide checking out great places to camp – from campsites with swimming pools and cafés to hidden places for wild camping. From Lake District camping to campsites in Cornwall, Scotland, North Yorkshire and Wales.
Find wild camping and good campsites – the best camping apps
Your guide to the best apps for finding campsites, wild camping spots, aires and stopovers. read more
Camping and crafting in quirky Cumbria
The Lake District is lovely, of course, but there’s more to Cumbria – including some great campsites and the wonderful Quirky Workshops. Here’s a taste of our pole lathing and camping adventures. read more
Tasty Cotswold and Devon camping
Great campsites in lovely locations and fabulous food – we’ve been exploring the Cotswolds and Devon. Find out where we went and add your own recommendations. read more
Buying your own wood for camping
Should you buy a wood so that you can camp in peace and quiet? We’ve been exploring the possibilities. Read our guide to buying your own woodland. read more
Roof tents – camping kit for masochists, or a perfect penthouse?
We camped alongside a couple of car-campers recently – at a respectful distance, of course. They had a great set-up, involving roof-tents and awnings. It looked cool, but should you buy a roof-tent? Find out here. read more
Camping, walking and eating in the Lake District
The loveliest places to camp, eat and visit in the Lake District at any time of year. Share your tips and your favourite Cumbrian campsites, cafés and more. read more
Local food, campfire cooking and off-season camping with kids
If you thought the camping season was over, you’re missing a treat. Add some warm layers, stoke up the campfire and take some inspiration for outdoor cooking from Andy Stevenson, developer of online local foodie and outdoor cookery community Local Food Lunches. read more
A Welsh campsite discovery – and an EcoGrill success
All the best campsites booked? Don’t give up. One reader and her family found a new site in Wales next to four wonderful beaches. read more
Wild camping and culture in Scotland
If you’ve ever dreamed of woodland living, but can’t quite shake off the attractions of comfort, we may have found the weekend for you! A combination of wild camping and city culture. read more
Chris Walbank’s essential camping kit
We all have our favourite bits of kit, especially the shiny, expensive bits. Chris Walbank reveals the five simple things he never sets off without. read more
Carry on camping…and chatting
There’s a new place to share camping, campervan and outdoor cooking ideas, ask questions and get advice. Camping and Campervan Chat UK is a new Facebook group designed to make camping even more fun. read more
We all want a tiny house and a cabin in the woods
If bad weather puts you off camping, but you still want to be outdoors…how about a deliciously desirable dinky dwelling? Tempt yourself with a tiny house. read more
On the camping trail…in a south-westerly direction
Camping and eating in Shropshire and Somerset. A guide to great campsites and some delicious food finds. read more
Gardens you can camp in – yes, please!
It’s like AirBNB for campers – more than a thousand places to pitch a tent on every continent (except Antarctica), in gardens, paddocks and unusual places that guarantee peace, privacy…and certainly no crowds. read more
Nearly wild camping – good for campers and land-owners
Because there’s no camping wild in England, the option is often a campsite with tarmac and not a lot of privacy. Nearly Wild Camping is a new idea – a network of places across the UK offering nearly wild pitches. read more
What’s the best instrument for camping?
Taking a musical instrument on your travels is fun, but what’s the best instrument for portability and versatility? A travel guitar? An ocarina? We have the surprising answer! read more
Sleep in a treehouse or a hobbit home with Glampsites.com
If you’re more into glamping than camping, then you might want to have a look at Glampsites.com. Their collection of 600+ glamping options in the UK and Ireland includes yurts, bell tents, safari tents, tipis and camping pods right through to shepherd’s huts and treehouses. read more
Let the sun shine in with a snail tent
It’s a new tent that opens like a pram hood to let the sun and air in, whenever you need it. The Mollusc Nano 2 looks like a clever idea, but will it work in practice? read more
App the map for hikers and bikers
A map may be a thing of beauty, but hikers and bikers who are always exploring new areas often don’t want to buy a house-full of physical maps. Is an app the answer? We look at some of the options. read more
