We are planning to go camping just for a weekend from August 4th.

There are 6 families going altogether, 5 of which are new to all this outdoor living.

We all have young children who play on the same football team hence, the weekend break together.

I've tried Conwytouring park which is fully booked for that weekend (they always seem to be fully booked) and dont really want to travel that far with the first timers from Warrington.

We need a site, local ish, that preferably we can book and that we can get 6 tents together.

Wouldn't have a clue where to start looking through the other parts of this website and just hope that someone can give me the name of a site and bingo, its all done.

Thanks

You`ve probably left it a bit late even to get one pitch on a site on a weekend in August, let alone six! Most of the best campsites are booked solid at weekends months ahead, especially in the school holidays.

I think your best bet is to look for a site with a tent field, rather than distinct pitches, and somewhere fairly basic rather than all singing etc.

Have you tried Gibraltar Farm at Silverdale Nr Carnforth Junc.35 off M6, Sounds like it would suit, its very basic but fantastic for children to play safe, caves, beach, woods, campfires?

Its worth alook.

Shirley

Hi and welcome

You could always try the old favourite Shell island prop about 2-21/2 hours from warrington ( not sure though) they don't allow bookings so its 1st come 1st served and you can pitch together,  We have seen groups pitched  in a circle with wind breaks all around so its like their own little village( looks very cosy)

its basic but fun and lots of space for football  on the  great beach , amazing sand dunes to explore shop and pub on site

good luck and hope you all enjoy it wherever you choose

GP

Thanks guys for the replies.

Will do the Shell Island thingy if we cant get anywhere, just going to look for the Gilbrator now sounds fun for me, never mind the kids.

Cwm Cadnant Valley

Llanberis Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2DF

Telephone: +44 (0)1286 673196 Fax: +44 (0)1286 675941
Grid Reference SH 487 628

We went here last August & had a great time.. My hubby says you can easily do this in 2 hours... It's a site within walking distance to Caernarfon so ideal if you don't want to drive..

Thanks Karen.

Booked at the Gibraltor one.  Just organising some pirate outfits for the kids for when we play in the caves