Just wondered after the last topic I put on about worse camping experiences what were peoples best camping experiences and what made them so good?
We have just returned from probably our best camping trip to date. From check-in to reluctantly leaving it was fab. The site was brill and our pitch was lovely surrounded by hedges with a lovely pub on site just a very shortly walk from us and an open air pool. Lovely clean tidy site and nothing too much trouble. Kids absolutely enjoyed their stay too. The weather although could have been warmer was good. All in all a brilliant stay at a fab park with all leaving after they had enjoyed their stay.
------------- Camping sorted ... just the sunshine to book now!
July - Centenary Way Filey(Done)
August - Masons Burnsall (Done)
August - Roseville Goonhaven (Cancelled)
For me its a balance, last year we went to Cornwall which was probably my most favorite site ever! Weather was 'dodgy' but didn't bother us. This year the site wasn't my favorite, but people were great, weather was amazing, in all was my most enjoyed camping holiday.
I would definitely go back to site in Cornwall, would and have recommend it, friends there now! But even though New Forest this year was a superb holiday I wouldn't go back to site.
------------- April-Norfolk 7nts, Oxford 2nts, Defford 2nts
May-Symm Yat 3nts
June-Defford 2 nts,Pembridge 2nts
July-Tabacconist 2nts, France 19nts
Aug -Bosworth 2nts, Winchcombe 3nts
Oct -costwolds 6nts
The best would have to be some of my recent trips to Cornwall both for the people I went with and the people I now count as friends that we have met on the site.
The weather and amenities all count for nothing in comparison.
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Planned for next year, hopefully!
Summer Solstice wild camp.
Chilled in a Field, July.
Crantock, August. Fouth year with the fantastic Quechua Base Seconds 4.2!
..... and the odd night wild camping in my Argos 1 man tent...
For me it would probably be when we went to the Isle of Man this year for Southern 100 racing, we were only supposed to be there for about 7 days but weather was awful here so we changed ferry tickets for £10 and stayed for another 6 days. Had time to explore the Island, lovley walks, beautiful weather (yes it really was the Isle of Man!) and fantastic campsite. So all in all everything was superb. Although we go to the races TT etc never really explored like we did.
------------- I don't need it...I'm not buying it....but I really WANT it!
My favourite was when we went to Brighouse, older children left at home and just the two younger ones to contend with. DH and I were poorly as well and really struggled, but a gorgeous beach, nice weather, walks in beautiful villages/towns, watching kids crabbing, fish and chips on the harbour and a nice site, clean site and friendly staff all made it our perfect holiday.
------------- Carley x
Aug 2011 - Brighouse Bay
Aug 2011 - Wild Rose Park
Sep 2011 - UKCS Meet Skipton
April 2012 - Charity Farm
May 2012 - Primrose Valley (Caravan)
July 2012 - Nantcols
We go as part of a group and its company/safety in numbers having our own field that does it for us. Where we have went last few years the staff are ace too, cafe excellent, great local take-aways that will bring to site too and within easy reach of a lot of things round about.
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Special Needs Mum, Overprotective With Serious attitude!
Our best was when we went to St Ives. We normally book 10 nights, starting from a Monday till the week following Thursday. This then gives us the option to stay longer so we can put the tent down dry or if the weather is good.
We ended up staying 16 nights because of the glorious sunshine, not a cloud in the sky. On one day a couple of ladies came round selling tickets for a plastic duck race on the river next to the site. We bought 2 for the kids. Lo and behold my youngests duck came first, out of 500, and he won £75. He was so chuffed. He still talks about it now some 7 years later.
------------- Wheres that b****y mallet?
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Bailey GT70 Rimini
All the ones I went on as a child, because I can only remember the good bits.
Can't remember where we went, or most of the things we did, just remember what a brill time we had.
One memory that sticks was waking up with a horse pushing it's head through the tent door, think it was in New Forest.
------------- Steve.
Aztec Galeria 4 - For weekend camping
Sunncamp Grange Cotton canvas frame tent - For the longer stays.
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Best ever camping trips/what made em fab
