Camping is a fantastic way to spend a holiday: it's fun, easy, and cheap and kids love it. Camping gets you into the outdoors, active and appreciating nature. You see the stars before you go to sleep and you wake up to the sound of birds. You can spend quality time enjoying the countryside, visiting local attractions with family or friends, meeting new people and chilling around a campfire with a beer.
Camping isn't for everyone, that much is true, but most people will really enjoy it if they give it a chance - and it definitely isn't as tough as you might think. Below we address some of the concerns you might have about going camping to help you decide if camping is right for you.
Let's begin by addressing a few of the common concerns that put people off camping:
If you are considering going camping but think there might be too much to learn or that you won't know what to do, don't worry! Camping is actually very fun and easy and this guide is going to tell you everything you need to know.
Camping is still an excellent choice for a budget holiday. You can bring most of what you need from home and borrow or buy very cheaply what you don't have. Campsites start from just £6 a night, you can cook for yourselves and spend most of the day outside on the beach, playing games and enjoying the countryside. How else could you get a 2 week beach holiday for a family of 4 during the summer holidays for less than £250 all in?
Becoming a camper is actually very easy. In this guide we will be covering a wide range of topics for reassurance, but seriously, all you need is tent, a sleeping bag, a sleeping mat, a stove and a few utensils and off you go. Today even super cheap camping equipment will keep you comfortable and dry in the warmer months. You can bring a lot of what you need from home too.
You might have heard a lot of camping jargon and technical conversations about tents and equipment, but don't let this put you off! People get really into camping gear because they love camping so much, and that is a good thing.
The aim of camping is to have fun and leave the stress of your daily life behind. Wherever you want to go on holiday and whatever you want to do when you get there, there will be a campsite nearby. Camping is really convenient and the best thing is that you can bring everyone you want with you, even your pets.
You will learn lots of new skills while camping that you can share with your friends and family. Cooking even simple meals outdoors is really good fun.
You don't need the latest kit or know how to start a fire without a lighter to start camping, although you might find that these things start to interest you later! In the beginning, concentrate on the basics, relax and enjoy. Your first camping trip is a great learning experience, so try our back to basics campsites and get planning
Kids absolutely love camping. They get to enjoy the freedom of the outdoors, they will meet other kids and make new friends on the campsite, and best of all they will learn some self-sufficiency and resilience. Camping is a great education for children and a brilliant fun holiday full of endless entertainment.
The UK is full of incredible landscapes, from stunning mountains and beautiful beaches to rolling green hills and winding river valleys. Camping is a brilliant way to explore the Great British outdoors and enjoy nature at its best.
We hope you are now convinced and getting excited about going camping! There is no need to get overwhelmed when planning your first trip. In this guide we are going to cover everything you need to know (and more!) to make you first camping trip a brilliant success. Welcome to the wonderful world of camping!
I was trying to find a site where I can take a tourer onto a site and leave it there. I would hope they would store it over winter and over the season I could just go to it as and when I wanted to. I am willing to pay an annual site fee to include electric and gas. Can you advise as I am a novice in this area
Have a look at our listings of 250+ sites offering seasonal pitches Alan :-)
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