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Camping in Italy

Ah, Italy - From the uber-cool city streets of Rome and Milan to the wide-open spaces of Tuscany, there is something enduringly magical about these 301,000 square metres. There is no denying that an Italian city break is a fantastic way to spend some time off but, for those looking to find the real Italia,…

Camping4 min read

A Guide for First Time Campers

With foreign holidays perhaps some time from being ‘allowed’, many of us are now considering looking closer to home for our next holiday, and while camping may not have been something you’d considered before, you may now be excitedly planning your first trip. If you’ve never camped before, there may be a few hurdles you…

Places to Visit5 min read

Why Visit Doncaster?

Doncaster is one of the major market towns of South Yorkshire and, as such, oversees a large borough beyond the main town centre. It’s more than just a stop on the Leeds to London King’s Cross line – as while it may get overshadowed by neighbouring university cities such as Sheffield, it holds a huge…

Camping4 min read

Top 5 Things to Remember When Camping

If you’re a lover of the great outdoors, and more precisely – camping, which is good for your health, you’ll already know that it’s vital you have all the right gear and equipment to ensure your trip is as enjoyable as possible – whether it’s sleeping aids, cooking equipment or just nifty little gadgets to enhance…

Places to Visit9 min read

Camping in France

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Brits head to France for their annual holidays in the summer, because of its proximity to the UK, economies and easy access for families wishing or needing to travel by car. France is the European land of camping, and as such, you are spoilt for choice with the varying…

Places to Visit6 min read

Camping in Spain

Sun, sea, sand and Sangria – what more could you wish for on a camping holiday in Spain. As a camping destination, it really is an excellent choice for single, couples and families. Spain is truly diverse in terms of its geographical features, from sea to mountainous regions, small whitewashed villages and large cosmopolitan…

Places to Visit7 min read

Camping in Germany

Camping in Germany may not be your first thought, but you do not know what you are missing until you try it! There are many spectacular areas to camp in, with stunning scenery, particularly in the Black Forest region. During the Beer Festival or Oktoberfest as it is known, camping out reaches a new level…

Places to Visit10 min read

Camping in New Zealand

New Zealand is a great place to camp out under the stars, and as an island nation it has spectacular scenery and surroundings to enjoy. Like any other holiday or trip out for a long weekend, it does need planning and of course, the right equipment for the terrain and climate implications. The Climate The…

General3 min read

Teaching Kids Outdoor Skills

So you’re interested in taking the whole family camping – why not? It’s a fantastic way to really come together as a family and to enjoy what little good weather the UK actually receives – and on another hand, it’s also a great way for kids to start learning some essential outdoor tips and skills…

Camping4 min read

Top 3 Yorkshire Campsites

If you’re looking for somewhere to pitch your tent and sleep under the stars, then there really is no better place than Yorkshire. Remember camping is good for your health so the more you go the better. With a plethora of stunning sites and natural beauty spots, you could camp in Yorkshire year after year and still…

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Water Safety Tips

With another couple of weeks of warm weather forecast (looks like we might actually have a decent summer with glorious May we have already have – but whisper this quietly we don’t want to jinx it). But with the increase in temperature the temptation to jump into open water rises, but this can be quite…

Camping2 min read

The dangers of cooking in your tent

We all know we shouldn’t, but cooking in your tent is one of the most dangerous things you can do when camping. We know its unsafe and unwise – but yet we still do it, its an accident waiting to happen. We have all been there – the weather is typically Yorkshire, raining and cloudy…

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