Camping – you either love it or hate it! And our family love it! It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors, let the kids roam around in nature, and holiday with friends. And once you’ve got the kit, it’s cheap too. We’ve explored quite a lot of campsites in the UK now, here are my top 3 that are both beautiful and great for entertaining the kids.
3)WoWo in Sussex
This one makes the top 3 for the huge fire pits! See the Wowo website.
Camping
- The campsite has 5 interconnected fields separated by strips of woods and streams, which are great for the kids to explore.
- Rope swings adorn the trees and the rivers are made for paddling.
- Every pitch has it’s own open fire pits with benches, and logs are available from the log truck or camp shop.
Facilities
- A variety of food vans visit daily if you don’t want to cook, and a small shop offers essentials and snacks.
- The campers barn has chilling sofas, fridges and freezers to cool freezer blocks, and a laundry room.
- Hot showers and lots of small toilet blocks scattered around.
- Dog friendly
- Glamping options are also available – check out their yurts, bell tents, shepherds huts and geodomes.
Nearby attractions
- We visited a fantastic wild swimming spot at Barcombe Mills, recommended on wildopenwater.com
- Bluebell railway is a proper old fashioned steam train, only 5 minutes walk from the campsite – see more.
2) Hill End in Gower, South Wales
This campsite is made up of 4 large fields between the sand dunes and the hills of the Gower Peninsular. The real prize is in the location – just 5 minutes walk through the sand dunes to one of the best surfing beaches in Wales!
Campsite
- Made up of 4 interconnected fields – one ‘quiet’ field designated for families
- Wood fires allowed (?) must be off the ground
- Sand dunes, stream to fish in and beach to explore
Facilities
- Cafe and bar
- shop selling basic food, cold beer, freezer block hire and beach kit
- 1 big main toilet block with hot showers and outdoor showers for wetsuits
- Football area and large children’s playground.
- no Dogs allowed
Nearby attractions
- Beach is JUST there
- More beaches in walking distance
- Surf schools often run surfing lessons on the beach
1) Hollands wood
This campsite in the centre of the New Forest gives a true forest camping experience, nestled amongst the trees. The local area also has a wealth of tourist attractions.
Hollands wood – camping in the forest
Campsite
- In the Forest – pitch up where ever there is a space under the tree. Great for shade in the summer (or rainshelter!)
- Charcoal barbecues are allowed as long as they are raised off the ground. Wood burning fires not allowed.
- The campsite is surrounded by woodland and footpaths.
- Wild horses are frequent visitors – very cute but secure your food!
Facilities
- Campsite office sells icelollies and hires out frozen freezer blocks.
- 3 toilet blocks all with showers
- Dog friendly
Nearby attractions
- River 10 minutes walk away – great for paddling in.
- There is Brockehurst town within 20 minutes walking distance (5 mins in car) with supermarkets, icecream shops and tourist facilities.
- Ornamental Tree drive
- reptiles centre
- native wildlife centre – fun childrens farms
