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20/7/2009 at 8:13pm
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Hi guys

I'm a newby and finding it difficult to book a campsite for this weekend. I know its last minute but am I being too niave? I thought the whole point of camping was to just up and go. Any tips on booking last minute?

 

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20/7/2009 at 8:27pm
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keep an eye on my post as i think ive virtually asked the same question!! we were thinking of staying local and seem to be struggling too.

guess its a sign of the times



20/7/2009 at 8:36pm
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50 Campsites and Caravan Parks with Booking Availability Calendars
A list of sites which allow you to check for free pitches and booking availability online.

Cheers  Ratty



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20/7/2009 at 10:15pm
 Location: lincolnshire
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Thats excellent RattyI didn't realise that was there thanks.

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21/7/2009 at 1:59am
 Location: Morley
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We just don,t do it, have a planner, sad I know, but summat to look forward to - regardless. Weather etc, booked ,GO GO GO thats it

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21/7/2009 at 11:29am
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Sometimes it's better to ring sites than rely on their website, which might tell you they are full.  Knaresborough Caravan Club website said they were full, but I rang & they were able to fit me in.  Good Luck.



21/7/2009 at 12:54pm
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Plus it’s always worth trying, as sometimes people have to cancel due to redundancy or car breakdown or illness (I know though experience all has happened to us in the last 6 months!).

Though I do notice there is more availability if the weather is not so good!

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21/7/2009 at 1:49pm
 Location: Gloucestershire
 Outfit: Ford Focus Zetec and Avondale Dart 470
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I have had a look at around 30 sites GB and France and am amazed at how many showed spaces for August.  I understood from press and forums that there were no vacancies because of the increase in new campers.  Useful to know about this calandar facility.

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23/7/2009 at 4:54pm
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Thanks guys, after mucho ringing around we managed to get a pitch! Hooray we are all excited,

 

 




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