Blog - 5 tips for a successful camping holiday

Plan and book your campsite

It is vital when planning your holiday that you pick the perfect campsite, it can sometimes be a painstaking process but it will worth it in the end.

Search for that campsite that takes your heart straight away and has all the facility’s you need, make sure you search the surrounding area as well so you won’t have to travel too far to enjoy yourselves.

Read other campers reviews of the campsite you like, read the positive as well as the negative reviews to gain an overall feel for the campsite. If you are doubting the campsite in anyway feel free to give the campsite a call and query them, never be afraid to ask that awkward question of why they have got that negative review, 99% of the time there will be a valuable reason behind it.

Work out what equipment you might need

When you are new to camping it can seem like a gigantic hurdle to overcome to find out all the equipment you need, but all you need to do is make sure you get all the bare essentials you need and you will be fine and over time you can begin to add to your camping bag.

Making a checklist is the best way to check you have everything

Expect the unexpected

Prepare yourself when camping that things can sometimes go wrong, bring enough spare clothing to cover yourself for your holiday stay.

The weather can change in an instant so bring a few umbrellas and some wellies.

Check the Campsite rules

Make sure that whether you are going camping on a campsite, wild camping or a festival you check the rules and make sure all your equipment complies with their rules.

Enjoy yourself

The most important part of your holiday is that you enjoy yourself, spend time with your family and friends and have a good old laugh.

Go on walks across the countryside or visit that relaxing beach with the sounds of the waves crashing against the shore.