Wild camping at its best. From bivi tents and hammocks to all the camping gear you’ll need for getting out into nature.
We’ve already introduced Campfire Magazine readers to Nearly Wild Camping and to Campinmygarden, now we’ve found HomeCamper – (legal) camping on private land.
Camp On Private Land? HomeCamper Makes It Possible Read More »
Giles loves woodland camping and the tastiest wild & local food. Let him win you over to the simple pleasures!
The wonders of wild woods and wild food Read More »
Your guide to the best apps for finding campsites, wild camping spots, aires and stopovers.
Find wild camping and good campsites – the best camping apps Read More »
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.
We all want a tiny house and a cabin in the woods Read More »
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 great idea – a network of places across the UK offering nearly wild pitches.
Nearly wild camping – good for campers and land-owners 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.
A life in tents – Madame Ulysse under canvas Read More »
Prepare to be surprised by a camping trip to Strasbourg. With one of the best campsites we’ve found and lots to see, do, eat and drink…it’s definitely a camping holiday to consider and remember. And it all starts with the ferry from Hull to Zeebrugge.
Camping in France – Strasbourg Read More »
Foraging is a great way to put free, super-fresh and tasty delicacies on the camping menu. Monica Wilde gives us an introduction to where, how and what to forage.
Going wild with Monica – a first foray into foraging Read More »
Explore the French Alps, the Ecrins mountains, the waterfalls and wooded valleys on a camping trip into less-known France. Campsites, lakes and more.
Camping in France – Lac du Sautet, the Ecrins and beyond 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.
Free campervan and motorhome stopovers Read More »
We found Bornholm by accident…sort of. A happy accident. Nowhere on the island is further than 15km from the sea, and there are lakes, forests, cliffs, beautiful beaches, fabulous food, art and crafts. Welcome to Denmark’s exotic island in the Baltic.
A mystery island, a magical find – Bornholm 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.
Cats and camping – the purrfect combination? Read More »
Discover camping in France’s Jura Lake District. Campsites, wild camping, lakes, mountains and waterfalls in the Franche-Comté. Our favourites places to swim, camp and walk.
Camping in France – Jura and the Lakes 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!
Autumn and winter campervan travels Read More »
Feeling a bit Mad Hatter-ish, we’ve decided to make our latest campfire all wrong…but all right. Here’s a weird and novel way to get the campfire going, plus some random camping and campervan tips to try out. Let us know if they work for you.
Amazing campfire hacks…and other camping tips 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.
Carry on camping…and chatting Read More »
Pick up some top tips from a real camping expert – and discover wild camping made easy.
Wild camping with ease at Eco Camp UK 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.
Gardens you can camp in – yes, please! Read More »
A day with wild food expert Chris Bax and world-class chef Stephen Bulmer…and James T. Kirk was there in spirit. Read about our foraging and cooking adventure. Don’t eat anything in this interesting and inedible handful, by the way!
Woodland wild foods with a Michelin touch Read More »
Sunshine, fabulous food, friendly people…a couple of the Campfire team have been checking out a new world of camping possibilities – southern California. And they loved it!
The perfect place to camp? It’s got to be SoCal Read More »
Travel with us on our debut camping and campervan trip through Belgium, the Netherlands and into Germany. Places to stay, tips and more.
Camping in Germany – a debut trip Read More »
We’ve found a treasure in Tommy Morton, a modern-day adventurer with a passion for geocaching. Tommy tells us why geocaching fits so well with camping.
An appetite for geocaching 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.
Wild camping and culture in Scotland 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.
Chris Walbank’s essential camping kit Read More »
Sue bought Bob after finding him on Ebay. It was love at first sight and now she, and this 1984 Bedford motorhome, live a full-time life of freedom and adventure. Us too, please, please! She tells Campfire Magazine how she escaped.
Converting a Truck to a Campervan – inspiration for would-be escapees 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.
Small but perfectly formed – Dixe’s tiny campsites for gourmets Read More »
Don’t wait to retire…do it now! It didn’t take a lifetime of commuting for Georgina and Lewis to realise there had to be a better way. The couple, en route to the ripe old age of 30, are travelling Europe with Dotty.
Life begins when your campervan travels start 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.
The trouble with glamping Read More »
So how do you make real coffee round a Brazilian campfire and smoked duck in a rundown shack? Read this story from our wild camper in Brazil.
Really, really wild camping in Brazil Read More »
