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Staycation UK – Where to go? Where to stay?

Staycation, UK, Staycation Scotland, Staycation is everywhere we look. It a bit of a buzz term which has been around for a few years. I would say it's risen more to prominence over the last year. What is a Staycation? A staycation is a simple term relating to taking your holidays at home. Keeping your holidays local instead of jetting off to some far flung destination. As staycation UK might look like a camping trip in England or book a night glamping in a different part of the country. As I sit and write this The UK is still under fairly heavy restrictions. The country is opening up and as of the 12th April campsite & holiday park have started to open up. The outlook for foreign travel It's hard to say at this moment to say whether foreign travel will be possible this summer or not. Its seems as though there is a feeling that Covid-19 is being managed in the UK. Vaccinations are going well and a large number of the population has either some level of immunity for…

Successful Camping With a Baby

Camping with a baby doesn’t have to be that hard. You just need to know what to bring so you can be prepared for the trip. Raising a child and camping don’t have to be mutually exclusive. In fact, if you can take your baby camping then you can set yourself up for many years of family camping trips. Here’s how to get going. Camping with a baby - Keeping warm Camping With a Baby can be a great experience for both you and your baby. Warms has to be a primary consideration. You don’t know exactly how warm or cold your baby will get. Bring lots and lots of layers. The following is a good list of things to begin with. Onesies t-shirts Shorts Pants Sleepers Blankets PJ pants Sleepers Sleep Bag Blanket Since your baby might not want to sleep with you, layer them up. It’s a good idea to get a campsite with a power box. You can bring an electric heater for the tent for added warmth. Just remember to bring an extension cord too. Where can my baby play…

Camping Toilet or not to camping toilet that is the question

One of the first things and issues that campers run into is how to go to the bathroom. Of course whenever you go camping you commit to leaving your luxuries behind, but does that mean toilets too? Well it depends on your situation and whether you are backcountry camping or staying at an official campground in a national park or a private campground. Here I have put some of my thoughts down about my camping toilet experiences. I will inform you of the many different options to get your business done. A camping toilet in a national park When it comes to camping at a national park or private campground there are almost always bathrooms that you can use. This includes toilet paper and sometimes showers, however you should still bring toilet paper with you just in case. It would be very unfortunate to excitedly walk to an actual bathroom on your trip only to find out that there is no toilet paper. No running water - the sawdust toilet Now sometimes this means there…

Peak District camping Ideas

There are so many great places to visit in the UK but none more beautiful than the Peak District. Personally I love heading to the north of England, a Peak District camping trip is a unique experience with so much to offer. Peak District camping why you need to go Depending on where you are traveling from the peak district is a place you are likely to want to spend a few days. There is a lot on offer for the outdoor enthusiasts. Going for one day isn't going to be enough. Once you go you will want to make sure you have a minimum of a long weekend. Give yourself 3 good days to explore what's on offer. The Peaks isn't a massive place but the roads can be narrow so driving around can take a bit longer than you may think. My first Peak district camping trip was in my early 20s, now 20 years on I still love taking some time out for a long weekend away. Of course there are many types of accommodation available in the Peak District but for me connecting with the environment is…

Wild camping UK – What you need to know

At Campsite direct we have put together some of the key knowledge you will need for a wild camping trip to be successful. Knowledge is power and we have put together a thorough outline of what you need to know. Wild camping UK essential guide Welcome to your Wild camping UK guide. Here we will detail what you need to know before you plan your first trip out into the wilds of the UK. I want to discuss the legal aspects of wild camping but also best practices. The are limited places where you can wild camp but there are a few opportunities you should be aware of. Firstly what is wild camping Wild camping is where you camp in the wild. Generally this would not be on a campsite. As you would not be staying on a campsite you would also not have any facilities. So just clarify you would not have showers, toilets or cooking facilities. You have to be totally self sufficient. Take everything you need to survive the night away and make sure you leave with everything you tool wit…

Camping Stove Review

When the time is right to head out camping you might be thinking about a new camping stove. Camping stove is one of those essential bit of camping equipment. We generally need one if we want to eat hot foot. Unless you are lucky enough to be wild camping or staying on a campsite with a fire pit. Camping stove makes the experience Staring at a campfire its great and in some ways it can be the holly grail of camping. It's not the only highlight of a camping trip though. Being able to heat food whilst experiencing some discomfort makes getting the right camping stove essential. The question is what is the right camping stove for your next trip. Deciding what the trip is going to be like like is the first step. But there are so many additional questions you need to ask yourself. If you are like me you might just end up buying several stoves for different occasions. I'm sure over time you will but lets looks at some question that will allow you to chose your first camping st…

Camping For Beginners: How To Have Better Family Camping Trips

Camping For Beginners: How To Have Better Family Camping Trips Camping for beginners family is great especially if you can put up with being asked ‘Are we there yet?’ precisely 57 times on the way, you can be assured that you and your children can have the experience of a lifetime camping together. A family camping trip with kids is a lot of work but also a lot of fun and the more prepared you are the better time you and your kids will have. Here are 20 quick and easy camping for beginners family ideas to entertain children every minute while on a family camping vacation. 1. Hold a selection of secret treasures in a surprise box. Add one or two new ones every day for added enjoyment. 2. Make sure you have a way to charge your mobile and plenty of space to store your video 3. Teach your children about bush survival and safety around the camp site. Encourage help with meal preparation but always supervise them around the fire as it is a very dangerous place. 4.…

30 Top Camping Tips For Beginner

Seasoned novices and beginners alike all over the world every weekend enjoy the simplicity of camping. The idea of camping to some of you conjures up images that may make you cringe, especially those of you who have never camped as a child or have heard horror stories from friends and relatives, and have unfairly decided never to give it a fair go. How much effort you put into adequately planning your camping trip will determine how successful (and enjoyable) your trip will be. Though some of these tasks may seem tedious and tiresome, the more often you put these tasks into practice the more fun you will have doing them. Here are 30 Things You Must Know Before You Go On Your First Camping Trip: 1. Gather all your camping equipment in a corner of a room and keep adding to it as you think of it. 2. Use basket shelves in your car for easy storage. 3. Store your clothes in sports bags. 4. Make sure all heavy items are secure and are packed at the bottom of yo…

Camping and CoronaVirus

It's been in all of our thoughts, the coronavirus is everywhere and has changed our lives. Whether you live in the UK or Africa your life will have been touched by the Coronavirus. We have to find ways to adapt our lives whilst in quarantine. Right now in the middle of the mad situation, we have to adhere to staying at home. For many of us this can be challenging because we love the outdoors. It is the right thing to do to stay at home and protect the ones that we love. What light can be seen at the end of the tunnel? We may be stuck at home now but we can still have a lot of fun. Coronavirus may have stopped us going out to visit campsite but there are other options. The time at home there are some great things you can do. If you have children why not build a fun camp in the garden including a BBQ. Kid love this sort of stuff. I have to be honest I have spent several nights in my garden during this period enjoying a night under canvas can still be a refreshing experience,…

7 Camping Tips for the Clever Explore

It's okay to streamline your camping experience in order to set yourself up for success. Really, it doesn't mean you're taking shortcuts or cutting corners. It just means you took the time to think ahead, and that's worth bragging about.

These seven camping tips will make your life easier and more enjoyable, all while making the outdoor-lover within you proud.

Make the Most Of Your Head Torch

There is definitely more than one use for a head torch. While they were technically designed to be strapped around the skull, you'll find that its multiple uses supercede this intention. Choose a headlamp with a red light setting, as it's perfect for tying to the roof of your tent and using as a low-key reading light. You can even throw your light inside of an empty gallon water jug; not only does it help to reuse plastic waste, but it also provides you with …