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.
Safety is of paramount importance to everybody on a camping trip and, whilst adults are responsible enough to realise that extra vigilance is needed, children tend to be less concerned with safety issues and more interested in having fun. It is, however, important, that children are prepared for the camping …
Fire safety and prevention when camping, caravanning or if you’re just spending a day out in the countryside is crucial. Tents – Fire Prevention Never light a candle or have any other kind of flame burning apparatus in or near to a tent. Even in the larger tents which are …
Camping provides unique challenges in maintaining food safety and the more elaborate your meal plans, the more challenges it presents. Perishable Food Keeping perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy produce and pre-cooked food cold during both travelling time and camping time requires careful planning. All the foods mentioned …
There are several different types of stoves for camping, coming in all different shapes and sizes and powered by different fuels so it can be very confusing when determining which to buy. Types of Fuel To simplify the range of stoves available, you can categorise them in terms of the …
There is nothing worse than finding yourself in the middle of nowhere on your camping trip and realising that you’ve forgotten to bring that extra large metal pot to cook your hearty stew in, or you’ve forgotten the knives and forks! So the first thing you should invest in is …
Below are a few simple to make dishes whilst on your camping trip. Quantities can be modified according to number of people on the trip. Camp Kebabs 3 tbsp cooking oil 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp Italian salad dressing 1 tsp garlic powder 1 lb sirloin steak cut into …
One of the most pleasurable aspects of camping is being sat around the campfire at the end of the day enjoying a hearty meal and sharing good conversation and laughter with others. Choosing a Location A suitable location for a campfire is very important. On officially designated campsites, these areas …
Buying a campervan or motorhome is a big investment and there are several things to consider. They have the added advantage over a caravan in that your living accommodation is self-contained so there’s no need to worry about whether your car is capable of towing the van and no need …
Tourers There are two basic differences in touring caravan design – a motorhome which offers all-inclusive transportation and temporary living quarters and a separate caravan which you have to tow. A motorhome tends to be more expensive than a towable caravan but the biggest advantage is having no need for …
The phrase “caravan holiday” conjures up many different images for different people. Many will think of it fondly, as a ‘home from home’, the freedom to go where you please and happy holidays spent exploring the UK. Some people will literally turn their caravan into a mini-version of their own …