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Subject Topic: Hard standing(concrete) or grass pitch
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03/5/2009 at 12:37pm
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I have an Outwell Oregon 5 and am about to embark on our first family independant camping holiday (I have camped at jamboree before) We are being offered a choice of hard standing or grass pitch and I am unsure which would be best. We sleep on fat airics on the floor with a blanket underneath usually.

Also we are being charged £120 for 5 nights with electricity and water on our pitch and fishing, is this an ok price for the may school holidays?


03/5/2009 at 12:43pm
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I would opt for grass. Hardstanding pitches are meant for caravans. Tents can pitch on them but you will need rock pegs and a good tarp underneath to protect your SIG.

That price for 5 nights during the may holidays is not too bad. Here the prices are ridiculous

Have a great time

Angie



03/5/2009 at 12:43pm
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Hi

With a tent you need a Grass Pitch, hard standing are mostly used for Caravans.

Not sure if £120 is too much as you don't say where you are going and how many you are>

 

 



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03/5/2009 at 12:50pm
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Not sure if £120 is too much as you don't say where you are going and how many you are>

 

 




I am going to Cheedleton in Staffordshire. 2 adults and a child.


03/5/2009 at 12:55pm
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Definitely grass we booked a hardstanding pitch last year because of the weather but took one look at it and made for the field - even with a tarp & footprint we weren't taking any chances with the rough gravel.


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03/5/2009 at 1:28pm
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Given the time of year and the area, electricity as well as water on your pitch ie fully serviced pitch, add the fishing and I guess that £120 is a good price. Fully serviced pitches are a little more costly but worth it if you don't have to keep running back and forth for water! 

Hope you have a great time! 

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