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Posted by Webmaster on 21/08/2026		 3 Replies
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 Submit a Site Review for a chance to Win Prizes! Many thousands of campers and caravanners need your help finding the perfect campsite. So if e....   ....more
Pinned Topic Show us your Tent Photos
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 You can now upload photos of your tent, and view images uploaded by other UKCampsite.co.uk members. Don't just rely on the manufacturer images! So, please take a moment to share your pi....   ....more
Priority Topic Wolfbox Official | Exclusive Member Offer
Posted by Wolfbox on 16/03/2026		 26 Replies
17,267 Views 		Last reply Wolfbox
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 Hello everyone! We are the team behind Wolfbox and we are excited to officially join this vibrant community. For years, Wolfbox has been dedicated to manufacturing high-quality, reliable in....   ....more
Priority Topic TV Camping Show - Calling Tent Campers
Posted by tvcamping on 10/07/2026		 5 Replies
5,609 Views 		Last reply Fiona W
on 14/7/2026
 Are you mad on camping, do you love the sights and smells only a British campsite can give you? If so, we NEED you! We are making a brand new TV travelogue with a well-known comedian who LO....   ....more
Pinned Topic Coping with the wind
Posted by Sceptical Camper on 02/06/2011		 157 Replies
103,986 Views 		Last reply VienoKarjala
on 30/8/2026
 There's been plenty of discussion about wind recently here on UKCS - not surprisingly, given that early last week the Met Office issued severe weather warnings and in Scotland and northwest Engla....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Tent camping when elderly or disabled
Posted by KangooPete on 11/10/2026		 11 Replies
297 Views 		Last reply KangooPete
on 20/10/2026
 I am starting this thread with the hope that those who have walked this path before will share the lessons they learnt on the way. A stroke, in my late 50s, bought my backpacking/wild campi....   ....more
Open Topic (no new replies) Cabanon tent sale
Posted by KangooPete on 20/10/2026		 0 Replies
24 Views 		Last reply KangooPete
on 20/10/2026
 Ibex Camping have extended their Cabanon tent/accessories sale. 20% off stock items.....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Pensioners under canvas
Posted by starcraft on 25/08/2026		 46 Replies
1,343 Views 		Last reply starcraft
on 15/9/2026
 I never thought I'd see the day but here I am, 70 years old, withered and about to go camping again. Will it be for the last time? No idea, I suppose it depends on site fees and my health. ....   ....more
Open Topic (no new replies) Lichfield 7 deluxe 7DL
Posted by Steven376 on 30/08/2026		 0 Replies
142 Views 		Last reply Steven376
on 30/8/2026
 Hi, Does anyone have the dimensions of this tent when it up ? How much ground space? Some sites says it’s 7.0m long and some say 475m. Any help would be appreciated with any instructions ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Seagull deterrent for tent roof
Posted by DeborahTurner on 06/05/2026		 13 Replies
686 Views 		Last reply VienoKarjala
on 30/8/2026
 The flat top of my pyramid tent seems to be a tempting place for seagulls to land… and mess. I have managed to deter them by slinging bunting between the pole tops (two at the front and on....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Diesel heaters
Posted by Oldmakelly on 09/03/2026		 18 Replies
1,229 Views 		Last reply VienoKarjala
on 30/8/2026
 Does anyone here use a diesel heater in their tent? They seem quite popular in America and I was wondering if they were ove here?....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) What`s your latest Purchase.
Posted by EZTutty on 18/01/2024		 244 Replies
17,149 Views 		Last reply Fiona W
on 18/8/2026
 I've been on here a little while, but not posted much/anything. So I thought for a bit of fun I'd start a thread where people can say what there latest Camping Purchase is as we h....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Selling Up
Posted by loachee on 01/08/2026		 5 Replies
404 Views 		Last reply taafe75
on 05/8/2026
 We haven't used our kit for about four years now, mostly due to my wife's health, so I'm selling up. Looking for some recommendations for the best place(s) to advertise it. I'....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Tentus fugit...
Posted by Hedgehugger on 13/07/2026		 7 Replies
427 Views 		Last reply Hedgehugger
on 16/7/2026
 I joined at the beginning of 2010. Thought I'd better say I'm not a camper any more - I used to camp solo and now have too many crocked joints! I rehomed my tent early in 2025. From now on i....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Relum Canaria 4 curtain needed?
Posted by AmieMC2026 on 12/07/2026		 3 Replies
268 Views 		Last reply Monty15
on 16/7/2026
 Hi all my partner has just bought a Relum Canaria 4 tent of Ebay and it is fabulous, just put it up this afternoon to waterproof it and notice there isn't a curtain. Can any one help ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Quechua Air Seconds 4.2 inflatable tent?
Posted by jeanette56 on 06/07/2026		 0 Replies
310 Views 		Last reply jeanette56
on 06/7/2026
 We're thinking of buying Decathlon's Quechua Air Seconds 4.2 inflatable tent (currently in their sale £349.99) We've never had an inflatable tent before, and would love to hear fro....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Arrivederci
Posted by BobCat10 on 19/06/2026		 20 Replies
703 Views 		Last reply BobCat10
on 21/6/2026
 I first logged onto this forum in 2010. Over the years I have had some amazing recommendations, made a few myself. Initially in France, then Italy ???? which we love. In March 2025 Bob (hubb....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Going to buy Khyam Freelander - again!
Posted by Fotogen on 29/05/2010		 25 Replies
6,052 Views 		Last reply dk168
on 17/6/2026
 After much deliberation I've decided on another Freelander. I bought one in 2004 but for various reasons stopped camping and sold it before even using it. Now I could kick myself. Was thinking of....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) New to EHU
Posted by carol benham on 07/06/2026		 8 Replies
673 Views 		Last reply carol benham
on 11/6/2026
 Hi This year I've book at pitch with an EHU and after 20plus years of camping without electric I don't know what I can use in the kitchen area in particular. I have a 3 way fridg....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Reactive Outdoor 2-Step Cabin Tent
Posted by mrspinkrat on 04/06/2026		 5 Replies
1,069 Views 		Last reply mrspinkrat
on 10/6/2026
 Hi Has anyone bought this heavily advertised on Facebook tent? It looks ideal for me with disabilities and creaking bones. I'm very interested in a tent which inflates at the touch of a....   ....more

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