Camping
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I was looking at sites with toilets, showers etc!MrOneLung said:Camping always sounds fun until you do it.
Go to a holiday park with entertainment or like you say Travelodge/Premier Inn - basically anywhere you have your own toilet facilities.0 -
Any recommendations for sites within an hour drive (Kent, Sussex) Good for kids?0
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Not stayed there myself but you can camp at the Hop Farm, which is great for kids.AFKABartram said:Any recommendations for sites within an hour drive (Kent, Sussex) Good for kids?
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thought the Eureka Sun Club in Fawkham would be more your type of place...DaveMehmet said:
Not stayed there myself but you can camp at the Hop Farm, which is great for kids.AFKABartram said:Any recommendations for sites within an hour drive (Kent, Sussex) Good for kids?
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Ukcampsite.co.uk is good for all sorts of info.2
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we're off to Broadhembury (near Ashford) this Friday for 5 nights - taking our touring Caravan, will let you know what it's like.....has got cracking reviews and the weather forecast is good (which is half of it)AFKABartram said:Any recommendations for sites within an hour drive (Kent, Sussex) Good for kids?
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Yeah I’d recommend Wowo Camping near Uckfield. You can have a fire by your pitch, there’s a petting farm, there’s loss of space for the kids and rope swings off loads of trees, they have live music in the Teepee at weekends.
It’s often full.2 -
Try long meadow campsite in Brockenhurst ! Has clean showers and toilets , backs on to the forest and half hour off road walk to loads of great pubs0
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2 night min unfortunately, I'm looking at one night each end of our trip.valleyaddick said:Try long meadow campsite in Brockenhurst ! Has clean showers and toilets , backs on to the forest and half hour off road walk to loads of great pubs
Thank you though.0 -
Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?1 - Sponsored links:
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Im touring at the moment. We have a Motorhome which we tour around in when we are at home. Prices have varied greatly and so have the facilities, The best sites have been Caravan & Motorhome sites in terms of price and facilities....usually spotless, but mostly very busy and average around 20 pounds a night. The one we stayed at in Shrewsbury was very nice (Cartref) and 20 pounds per night and Shrewsbury is a lovely area, football apart. We stayed one night on a farm near Keswick which was 25 pounds and awful apart from the view which was pretty good if you overlooked all the farm debris and a shower in a rough old pig pen but it was a needs must stop as there was little to no competition in the lower lakes. I'm currently at Invercoe (Glencoe) and its the most expensive so far at 28.50 per night....fantastic all round views but ropey-ish facilities. We went for a lovely long walk today, but when we returned some twat decided to park his caravan right next to ours when there was plenty of space to even park 5 to 10 metres away, but no, he is a car width away, then he proceeds to put up an awning, and the guide ropes are literally 12 inches from my van......oh well, we will move on tomorrow otherwise Id have had to have a word.1
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You can't take your house with you when you go away though can you?Covered End said:Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
We're going to to Devon and Cornwall in August as my wife and I haven't been since she was pregnant with our first child. We are staying in 2 separate locations on sites with clean toilets, hot showers, washing machines, restaurants, bars, fresh water and electrical hook up on every pitch. You don't really need to slum it too much to go camping these days. Tents are a lot better made than they once were, even things like air beds or camp beds are much more comfortable than you might remember.0 -
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).Covered End said:Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.6 -
Exactly, look how happy he looked last yearAFKABartram said:
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).Covered End said:Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
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We did caravans in Cornwall/Dorset for a few years, when ours were young and that was bearable (just), but sleeping in a tent no chance.AFKABartram said:
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).Covered End said:Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
I'd rather stay at home.
Good luck to all that enjoy it though/bear with it out of necessity.0 -
Not sure I'd do it for long, but for a few days it's a good base to go and explore somewhere else.Covered End said:
We did caravans in Cornwall/Dorset for a few years, when ours were young and that was bearable (just), but sleeping in a tent no chance.AFKABartram said:
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).Covered End said:Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
I'd rather stay at home.
Good luck to all that enjoy it though/bear with it out of necessity.2 -
Love it!Covered End said:Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
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My family motto is "Notis un you lifeio"
Which translated means, if you don't have a concierge I'm not coming in.
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Caravan for a week in Devon in August on a half decent park is approx £1.2k to £2kCovered End said:
We did caravans in Cornwall/Dorset for a few years, when ours were young and that was bearable (just), but sleeping in a tent no chance.AFKABartram said:
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).Covered End said:Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
I'd rather stay at home.
Good luck to all that enjoy it though/bear with it out of necessity.
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Too many years of camping in the woods with the 21st Lewisham North Scouts in the pissing rain have put me off camping for life.
I was 30 at the time mind.1 - Sponsored links:
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I'm honestly surprised by that - obviously don't know you personally TCE but from what I know on here could have easily seen you being the walk in the woods, camp/caravan, night sitting around outside with a drink type... all with the dogs obviously!T_C_E said:My family motto is "Notis un you lifeio"
Which translated means, if you don't have a concierge I'm not coming in.1 -
We bought a 6 berth touring caravan last year, store it down near brands hatch, absolutely love it - kids can’t get enough of going away in it.
Caravan club sites are superb and great for the little ones.
Normally get away half a dozen times a year in it (2/3 night weekends + 1 proper holiday) off to south of France in August. Can be as cheap/ expensive as you want to make it.
We’ve got family who do it too so go in a big group. Kids spend the whole time riding bikes and playing without an iPad in sight
We are happy sitting around eating and drinking and having a fire at night
It’s not for everyone but for anyone with kids who hasn’t done it, trust me they’ll love it2 -
How much would a B&B cost ?AFKABartram said:
Caravan for a week in Devon in August on a half decent park is approx £1.2k to £2kCovered End said:
We did caravans in Cornwall/Dorset for a few years, when ours were young and that was bearable (just), but sleeping in a tent no chance.AFKABartram said:
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).Covered End said:Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
I'd rather stay at home.
Good luck to all that enjoy it though/bear with it out of necessity.0 -
You cannot be serious. Are they really your tents ?Baldybonce said:
Love it!Covered End said:Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
I've seen better settings in refugee camps
NB I'd be a bit concerned about getting murdered in the night by an axe wielding maniac as well.0 -
Certainly are. I took my nephew to show him some mountains. I go to the Cairngorms whenever I can.Covered End said:
You cannot be serious. Are they really your tents ?Baldybonce said:
Love it!Covered End said:Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
I've seen better settings in refugee camps2 -
No not me, I lovewalking with my dogs and we often sit outside in the garden until it's too cold and late into the evening. But the thought of walking up under canvas just makes my blood run cold and as for a ChemiKarzy!! I stayed in a caravan for a year one weekend, hated it. I understand with young families do it for financial reasons and others because they enjoy it but it's not for me. My dogs go five star boarding and so do we when go away.North Lower Neil said:
I'm honestly surprised by that - obviously don't know you personally TCE but from what I know on here could have easily seen you being the walk in the woods, camp/caravan, night sitting around outside with a drink type... all with the dogs obviously!T_C_E said:My family motto is "Notis un you lifeio"
Which translated means, if you don't have a concierge I'm not coming in.
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Time flies when you're having funT_C_E said:
No not me, I lovewalking with my dogs and we often sit outside in the garden until it's too cold and late into the evening. But the thought of walking up under canvas just makes my blood run cold and as for a ChemiKarzy!! I stayed in a caravan for a year one weekend, hated it. I understand with young families do it for financial reasons and others because they enjoy it but it's not for me. My dogs go five star boarding and so do we when go away.North Lower Neil said:
I'm honestly surprised by that - obviously don't know you personally TCE but from what I know on here could have easily seen you being the walk in the woods, camp/caravan, night sitting around outside with a drink type... all with the dogs obviously!T_C_E said:My family motto is "Notis un you lifeio"
Which translated means, if you don't have a concierge I'm not coming in.3 -
No idea. But not much fun for a couple of 7yr oldsCovered End said:
How much would a B&B cost ?AFKABartram said:
Caravan for a week in Devon in August on a half decent park is approx £1.2k to £2kCovered End said:
We did caravans in Cornwall/Dorset for a few years, when ours were young and that was bearable (just), but sleeping in a tent no chance.AFKABartram said:
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).Covered End said:Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
I'd rather stay at home.
Good luck to all that enjoy it though/bear with it out of necessity.2 -
That's mental !AFKABartram said:
Caravan for a week in Devon in August on a half decent park is approx £1.2k to £2kCovered End said:
We did caravans in Cornwall/Dorset for a few years, when ours were young and that was bearable (just), but sleeping in a tent no chance.AFKABartram said:
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).Covered End said:Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
I'd rather stay at home.
Good luck to all that enjoy it though/bear with it out of necessity.
We rented a 6 bedroom house In West Lulworth, Dorset last August for £2k...it WAS a one off though...
Huge grounds, trampoline, grass tennis court, beautiful indoors with everything you could ever wish for on holiday.
And 10 min walk to beautiful Lulworth Cove.
OK - no entertainment included but Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World, The Etches Collection ( fossils) nearby - to name a few- there's certainly loads to keep the family happy.1 -
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