Why we Love Camping

Why we Love Camping

Camping is one of those things that tends to divide opinion. Every time I mention to somebody that I love going camping with my family I’m met with one of two reactions: it’s either “I love camping too!” or “I

Review: Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park

Review: Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park

As you have probably noticed, our taste in campsites tends to lean towards the smaller, more basic end of the spectrum. I’m not usually bothered if the site has a play area, as the kids usually make their own fun,

The Beginners Guide to Camping Etiquette

The Beginners Guide to Camping Etiquette

Due to current circumstances, there are more of us holidaying in the UK, and more of us camping for the first time. It can be a daunting prospect to go on a completely different type of holiday to what you’re

Review: Farm on the Hill Camping

Review: Farm on the Hill Camping

Please note this is not a sponsored post. We booked and paid for our trip ourselves. Like many of you, we found ourselves looking for things to do at half term to make up for the lack of days out

Great Langdale Walk

Great Langdale Walk

This summer we spent a brilliant five days camping at one of our favourite campsites, Great Langdale in the Lake District. It’s run by the National Trust and is a great family friendly campsite. The facilities have been upgraded since

Tent Review: Coleman FastPitch Air Valdes 4

Tent Review: Coleman FastPitch Air Valdes 4

I’ve been thinking about this review for a while, but I wanted to wait until we’d tried out our new Coleman FastPitch Air Valdes 4 a few times and given it a proper test. After 4 nights of wind and

Review: Catgill Campsite

Review: Catgill Campsite

At the end of last month we finally had the chance to head out on a family camping trip again. It was our first trip this year, in fact it was our first as a family of four. It was

Review: Long Meadow Campsite

Review: Long Meadow Campsite

With many of our trips, the main focus is the location, and this was definitely true of our last camping trip. We had decided to head away for a couple of nights, and as we were taking some extra family

Review: Vango Helix 300 Tent

Review: Vango Helix 300 Tent

Anyone who reads this blog knows that we are massive camping fans, and love heading off with our family tent for a few days under canvas. Up until now, we’ve shied away from smaller backpacking style tents in favour of

Meet the Outdoor Entrepreneurs: Campsited

Meet the Outdoor Entrepreneurs: Campsited

Welcome back to another installment of ‘Meet the Outdoor Entrepreneurs”, the series where I get to know the people and the stories behind some brilliant outdoor businesses. Through this blog, I’ve come into contact with many inspiring people who have