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We had our first family camping trip on Friday for two nights at Holme Valley Campsite in Holmfirth and had a wonderful time. Weather was a bit hit and miss but I've dried the tent now!

The campsite was on a bit of a hill but as we arrived early we managed to find a decent pitch. Toliets and showers were spotless and the shop was well stocked and reasonably priced.

Not sure how often this happens but we were woken up at 1 in the morning by someone playing loud music. I got out of my tent and found a man and two kids sitting in a car with the doors open playing the Beautiful South on full volume. I politly asked him to turn it down which he did but then I was so annoyed I couldn't get back to sleep and then the baby woke up at 5.30am!!!!!!

Thanks for all the advice on UK Campsites, don't think I would have been as well prepared without it. Just looking at where we are going next!

Hi and welcome to UKCS.

I'm so glad you had a good trip (apart from the music) There's no stopping you now.

Welcome, this is a great site with lots of valuable information...especially the campsite search feature.

Some campers don't realize that sound carries at camps, I'm glad you were able to ask nicely and he complied.

Just sorry you couldn't get back to sleep and then your baby woke early, yikes, long day.

Politeness is likely to get the desired result, not being polite is likely to achieve absolutely nothing

When we were away last week a small group were having a laugh after curfew, and although it didnt bother me as they were just having a good time, it did bother a lady who had no problem voicing her disapproval. Thing is, as she wasnt polite about it the said chap who had been "loud" with his mouth, then proceeded to be "extra loud" with his backside for the next hour. It made me laugh but dont think it had that effect on said woman lol 

hi debs does camping,

Glad to hear that your trip went well (apart from the music saga). We are going to go to that site one weekend if it stops raining!!!!! hope mr beautiful south not there then!

Emz

hi

We camped at Holme Valley last April ( before the bad weather came!! )

Every one tucked up in their sleeping bags by 11pm, only to be awakened to loud music  at 12.30 am.

Another camper with a few choice words and site owner threatening to kick them off, soon brought peace.

Other than that, not a bad site!