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Subject Topic: New to camping (yikes)
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23/1/2010 at 6:50pm
 Location: Liverpool
 Outfit: tent
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Hi all,
After buying a tent errrmmm 6+ years ago and never using it we have now decided that it is time to bite the bullet and go for it.
We are looking to go somewhere close-ish to home (Liverpool) say within 1-2 hours drive away.
It also has to be suitable for the kids (5 & 2). We are hoping to go around the 7th June. Can anyone suggest any nice sites?
Also if anyone wants to come along and help us put up the tent.......lol

Also what equipment would you suggest we get?



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23/1/2010 at 7:03pm
 Location: barnsley south yorks
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thats when the fun starts shell when youre putting tent up .there may be a few arguments but thats part of camping



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23/1/2010 at 7:16pm
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Hello and welocme to UKCS Shell.

Have a look here, click on what you want, then area, distance 10, 20 0r 30 miles then search.



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23/1/2010 at 7:20pm
 Location: Glasgow
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Hi for campsites try the campsite search on here, they have a map search so you can put in where you would like to be and it will give you all sites in the vicinity along with reviews.

This is our 3yr camping can't quite believe it although they do say time flies when having fun lol! I am excited about getting away camping now as I was when I started. 

Be prepared its very addictive and can make a serious dent in your wallet lol!!

Enjoy your trip!



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23/1/2010 at 7:27pm
 Location: Derbyshire
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Make sure you pitch your tent BEFORE setting off on holiday to make sure everything's there and you know how!

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23/1/2010 at 10:21pm
 Location: Sunny South West
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Try a *Test Camp* near to your home before June.

After one night you will soon realise what you left behind or need to make things more comfortable for you all.

Take enough toys/books etc for the kiddies. If they are occupied and not allowed to get bored, you will relax more.

How about buying them a new sleeping bag or small camping chair (or similar) but don't let them see it until you arrive, a litle surprise for them.

Don't forget the hammer for your tent pegs



23/1/2010 at 10:29pm
 Location: wales
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try southport caravan club site they take non members near town and 5 min walk from swimming pool good 4 kids


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24/1/2010 at 4:25am
 Location: Cannock
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If you want coastal ,try henllys in towyn.they have ehu pitches and non ehu and a 1 min walk away is a camping supplies shop for the stuff you forget to bring

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24/1/2010 at 8:19pm
 Location: Liverpool
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Thanks for your advice
Kasglass I looked at the Southport one and it says no tents.Would have been ideal as well seeing as its about 30mins away lol.
Deffo going to get the tent out and have a go at putting it up in the garden a few times.
I'm getting quite excited about the idea of using it now lol


24/1/2010 at 9:24pm
 Location: Lancashire
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Theres a good one near Appletreewick in the Yorkshire dales.Can't remember its name but someone else might.


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24/1/2010 at 9:42pm
 Location: Selston Notts
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Do you mean Masons Campsite in Appletreewick.


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24/1/2010 at 9:57pm
 Location: Lancashire
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That sounds familiar, that's by the river I think. There is another one as well on the hillside.It's Howgill Lodge I think. 

 



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26/1/2010 at 11:27am
 Location: wallasey
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my kids love greenacres farm park in north wales, so  much so we  have camped here for the last 4 years, last year for the whole 6 weeks, its only 40 mins from the wirral, so much to keep your kids occupied, and you will be happy to know we all  help put up tents if you are struggling, i have already booked june half term, your kids will love the freedom, the animals etc, honestly dont be put of by some of the reviews, if you ask for the small side then you will be fine, (the large field does get crowded and noisy), but last year they brought out a 11pm curefew which was adhereed to and many got chucked of for being rowdy.

 

check out the website. hope this helps.




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