Sustainable Camping: Preserving Nature for Future Generations
In a world where the hustle and bustle of daily life often consume us, there's a serene escape awaiting those who seek solace in the great outdoors. Camping offers a...
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Sustainable Camping: Preserving Nature for Future Generations
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Rambling: A Short Walk through its History
Walking through the countryside, also known as rambling, first became a popular leisure activity during the 18th century. Today, Britain offers some of the best rambling opportunities in the world,...
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Girlguiding: The Queen’s Guide Award
The Girlguiding organisation has expressed profound sadness at the death of its Patron, Queen Elizabeth II, whose longstanding association with the group dated back 85 years. Her lifelong interest and...
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The Duke of Edinburgh: The World’s Leading Achievement Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, founded by His Royal Highness in September 1956, is the world’s leading youth achievement award. More than eight million people worldwide, including more than six...
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The Camping and Caravanning Club: A Brief History
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...
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Robert Baden-Powell: The Good, the Bad and the Controversy!
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...
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Our Top 10 UK Campsites
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...
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Enid Blyton's very Famous Five
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...
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A Brit's Guide to Camping Abroad
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...
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5 Great British Explorers
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...
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Carry On Camping Comedy Capers
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...
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Festival Season: Camping Tips
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,...
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The History of the VW Camper Van
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...
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Robens Woodsman Stove and Charger
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...
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