A life in tents – Madame Ulysse under canvas

Cats on leashes, full-size outdoor kitchens, potted herbs, endless summers… those mainland Europeans know how to do camping. But so does tent-obssessed Madam Ulysse. She tells us all. Read more
Cats on leashes, full-size outdoor kitchens, potted herbs, endless summers… those mainland Europeans know how to do camping. But so does tent-obssessed Madam Ulysse. She tells us all. Read more
What ingredients make the perfect campsite? Family-friendly, peace and quiet, great facilities, lovely location? Here’s our guide, along with reader recommendations for their favourite UK campsites. Read more
Camping and eating in Shropshire and Somerset. A guide to great campsites and some delicious food finds. Read more
Want to stay overnight for free in your motorhome or campervan at a farmshop, country pub, vineyard or brewery? The Brit Stops guide has hundreds of free camping stopovers. Read more
How fantastic when someone falls in love with a piece of camping gear we’ve recommended! Clare Wells took her new Coleman Cortes Octagon tent on a trip to a great campsite in Wales…here’s what she thought of the site and the tent. Read more
It’s mid-April and after Easter, but it seems East Hampshire is still asleep. Well, those city workers are awake, zooming up and down the A3 that happens to be just 100 metres from our pitch. Where can we camp in Hampshire? Read more
Missing the company of your cat when you go camping? You don’t have to. Read our guide to camping with cats and see what other feline-friendly campers get up to. Read more
Our first video review! The Quiet Site in the Lake District – lovely location, amazing eco credentials too. Shame about the green statics, but don’t get us started! Watch the video! Read more
Pick up some campsite tips with this week’s recommendations from Campfire Magazine readers. And share your own favourite to be in with a chance of a camping kit prize. Read more
Camping out of season is fantastic, but you need to prepare. Here’s what we learned on a winter campervan trip in Scotland – how to find a great wild camping spot, stay warm, keep yourself entertained, eat well…and go to the loo! Read more
Meet Sally and Tony for tips on creating a part-time campervan with some cheap and easy workarounds. Read more
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
Pick up some top tips from a real camping expert – and discover wild camping made easy. Read more
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
It’s like AirBNB for campers – more than a thousand places to camp on every continent (except Antarctica), in gardens, paddocks and unusual places that guarantee peace, privacy…and certainly no crowds. Read more
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
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
Camping in East Yorkshire, cycling around Beverley and the wonders of Hull – an East Yorkshire camping trip with bikes and a vintage Eriba caravan. Read more
A communal cookhouse, campfires and fabulous coves keep us coming back. Read more
Looking for a quirky alternative to big and bustling campsites. Camping with a view and perfect for gastro-campers? Dixe Wills shares his Tiny Campsites. Read more
What an amazing city Bristol is! Here’s our guide to where to camp nearby, along with some totally uncomprehensive recommendations for food and drink. Read more
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
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
A few weeks ago, a couple of the Campfire crew spent £300 on two nights in a wooden hut with a dodgy shower. It also had stunning views and a roof that opened to reveal a perfectly dark, star-strewn sky. It left them with a conundrum. Read more