We are going on our first ever camping trip tomorrow to a site just outside of York. We are going for two nights and are thoroughly looking forward to it.
Things haven't gone smoothly up till now BUT we finally think things are in place and are a bit more relaxed.
The original idea was to book through the SUN newspaper £1 a night offer. But all was not as it seemed most sites were very restrictive and the offers were only available after the kids returned to school. So after many wrong turns we eventually got booked up (no offer though, thanks The Sun!)
The misses has begged and borrowed loads of stuff this included a tent! A Ridgewalker 6 berth (more like 9 if you ask me) no instructions and no help anywhere to be seen.
We honestly did not know where to start but gave it a go. With two failed attempts at pitching it later and with much frustration we gave up and decided to head to the Local GO outdoors shop.
Time was now running out and we had to sort something so after many hours of internet searching we decided to get an Outwell. "That one there for £279 will be fine" she said. "Ive checked online they have it in stock"
No they didn't and after much deliberation a montanna 6P was in the car along with more stuff!
Mind you It pitched like a dream and is a belter so now we are set to go. One great thing about this tent. The instructions are stitched onto the inside of the bag! (not that we needed them) if only the Ridgewalker had that!!!!
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I am sure you and your family will have a fantastic trip. Which site are you going to? Look forward to hearing all about it when you return home. You will then realise how enjoyable and addictive camping can be
------------- 2015 Trips
January - Red Squirrel
February - Red Squirrel
March - Gimme Shelter
April - Elie
May - Noah's Ark
May - Riverside, Skipton
May - Blair Castle
June - Braithwaite Bridges
July - The Star
July - Witches Craig
July - Scone
August - Highburn House
September - Gimme Shelter
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July 2012 - Newquay, Cornwall
Aug 2012 - Dawlish, Devon
July 2013 - North Devon
Aug 2014 - Sanford park
Aug 2016 - Hendra
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Everything has been said before, but since nobody ever listens we have to keep going back and saying it all over again and again and again
Quote: The original idea was to book through the SUN newspaper £1 a night offer. But all was not as it seemed most sites were very restrictive and the offers were only available after the kids returned to school. So after many wrong turns we eventually got booked up (no offer though, thanks The Sun!)
I guess you didn't read the small print then.
Glad you got everything sorted, now you need a bigger car, roof box and a trailer
Enjoy!
have a great time. we're new to camping this year and have survived high winds, monsoonish rains, mud from a festival and swarms of midgies. being prepared meant we were ready for most things.
have a great time. we're new to camping this year and have survived high winds, monsoonish rains, mud from a festival and swarms of midgies. being prepared meant we were ready for most things.
Hope the trips gone well. We've just completed our 3rd trip, our seco nd trip last week was just north of York, between Malton and Pickering - lovely area.
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when you get home, you can tell us all about it. then when you start to think about next year try a week at pentewan sands cornwall great site if you like lots to do in the evenings. camping almost on the beach great stuff see you there.
Loads of great tips on here for new campers so take some notes and enjoy your first trip knowing your well prepared. Much less stressful! Don't forget the beer or wine!
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Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
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