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The Camping and Caravanning Club: A Brief History
Posted in Blogs on 23rd August 2022
The Camping and Caravanning Club is the largest and oldest club in the world for people who enjoy all types of camping. With more than 700,000 members, it aims to help everyone enjoy the simple pleasures that only camping can provide. © Public Domain With its headquarters based in Coventry, the club is a not-for-profit […]
Robert Baden-Powell: The Good, the Bad and the Controversy!
Posted in Camping Tips & Ideas on 10th August 2022
Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the worldwide Scout movement, was a famous British Army officer and national hero before setting up the youth organisation. His heroics during the Second Boer War in 1899 and his other military adventures were described in books that became best-sellers among young people. © Public Domain He formed the Scout […]
Our Top 10 UK Campsites
Posted in Camping Tips & Ideas on 25th July 2022
We’re all going on a summer holiday! If you enjoy the great outdoors, fresh air and soaking up the sun, going on a camping holiday can be a fantastic choice for all the family. © vectorfusionart / Adobe Stock Britain has some of the best countryside in Europe, so we’ve compiled a handy guide to […]
Enid Blyton’s very Famous Five
Posted in Blogs on 14th July 2022
Famous author Enid Blyton has sold more than 600 million books since the 1930s. Translated into 90 languages, she is the fourth most translated author in history – a position she has held since 2019. © Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy | urbanbuzz / Shutterstock.com Famous for writing children’s books, the late author’s most popular […]
A Brit’s Guide to Camping Abroad
Posted in Camping Tips & Ideas on 22nd June 2022
British campers appear to be regaining the confidence to travel overseas for their summer camping trips. Following a dip in the numbers visiting Europe in 2020, mainly due to the coronavirus pandemic, the holiday industry seems to be picking up again. © RoMiEg / Shutterstock.com Brits have traditionally enjoyed camping holidays, both abroad and in […]
5 Great British Explorers
Posted in Blogs on 13th June 2022
Some of the most legendary explorers in history hailed from the United Kingdom. © fibPhoto / Shutterstock The Great British explorers have travelled all over the globe discovering new lands and making sense of a once unknown and confusing world. 1. James Cook As the most famous British explorer, James Cook, the cartographer, navigator and […]
Carry On Camping Comedy Capers
Posted in Blogs on 26th May 2022
The legendary Carry On Camping was the most popular film at the box office when it was released in 1969. Long queues formed outside cinemas across the UK, as people literally queued around the block to see it. Nearly 40 years later, it was voted Britain’s favourite Carry On film in a 2008 survey conducted […]
Festival Season: Camping Tips
Posted in Camping Tips & Ideas on 18th May 2022
The upcoming festival season means plenty of people will be getting out their camping gear and hoping for some sunny weather. As well as coming home with plenty of memories, you’ll also want to make sure your valuables arrive back in one piece! This year’s biggest summer festivals include Glastonbury at Worthy Farm, Shepton Mallet, […]
The History of the VW Camper Van
Posted in Motorhomes & Caravans on 26th April 2022
The VW camper van has become a national institution, having transported thousands of happy campers on their holidays for decades. Nostalgically known for its bright paintwork, box-like shape and iconic silver badge; the VW camper van has become synonymous with surfing and generally enjoying the great outdoors. © Brooks Original Photos / Shutterstock.com The iconic […]
Robens Woodsman Stove and Charger
Posted in Camping Tips & Ideas / Great Deals & Offers on 25th April 2022
These days it can be hard to prize ourselves away from technology, but when in the great outdoors getting away from it all, it’s great to have your phone there for emergencies. If you’re Wild Camping, or out backpacking, don’t let that mobile phone battery drain be a worry. Take along a Robens Woodsman Stove […]
