They say 'never judge a book by it's cover' and I say 'you should never judge a campsite by it's entrance!' Hands up! I am a self confessed glamper and on arrival at WOWO campsite (Waspbourne Manor Farm), I thought my quilts and feather pillows had been packed in vein. But after the initial approach and first impressions of the surroundings, the girls and I found ourselves in a hidd
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It is so rewarding when a camp trip goes according to plan. You have managed to fit everything into the car with ease, the kids are happy and behaving, the journey is relaxed with little or no traffic, the weather is glorious and once you arrive, pitching your tent goes like a dream. You wake up in the morning to the sound of birdsong, blue skies and sit back to enjoy a stress free break with fell
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The first time I went camping I bought all of my gear at the last minute and in a rush. I picked up a sleeping bag from a respected camping shop naively thinking: ‘All sleeping bags are the same, if I go to a good shop, I’ll get a good bag’ and was pleased that I got one that was apparently on sale. I learned two very important lessons that day: 1) If something is on sale, for a reall
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Camping is one of life’s great pleasures; a way to get back in touch with nature and wonderful way to bond with a group of friends or your family – even more so if you have young children who love playing in the outdoors. If you want to make sure your time is as enjoyable as possible, it’s always important to remember the essentials in both camping equipment and camping clothing. You m
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Camping is one of my and life’s great pleasures and as I found it can become very addictive! It’s a chance to get out into the countryside alone or with your family and really commune with nature. It’s something that’s just as much fun for beginners as it is for those like me, who’ve been camping for years. You will either love it or hate it! Below i will share with you some of my many p
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When the evening begins to set in whilst you are enjoying the great outdoors, you are not going to be able to just reach over and flick on the light switch. You will need to have some form of portable lighting with you, as in a flashlight or torch. There are many different forms of lighting you can take on a camping trip, each with its own benefits and disadvantages. The first step in choosing
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When out and about in the countryside, going prepared is a must. Quality clothing and accessories can make your camping experience much more pleasant and comfortable and will help you to enjoy yourself even when conditions aren’t looking too good. What to Consider When Buying a Jacket to Use Camping When choosing a jacket, there are a fairly large number of factors to take into consideration-s
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So you're ready for your first camping trip. You've gone through your checklist, and everything is accounted for. You've practiced setting up your tent in the back garden and you've become familiar with using the rest of your camping gear. The cooler is packed with food and drinks, and your first aid kit is stocked. Everything is accounted for, including the kids who are anxiously waiting in the b
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