The Camping Articles
Welcome to Articles, a place for longer reads and Advice Hubs
Our longer pieces of content live here! Sometimes a blog just isn't enough, so we've added articles - collections of longer reads covering topics such as travel advice, wild camping and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We're adding more regularly, so come back soon for more long-form camping content.
If you're looking for a shorter read, head over to our blog for holiday inspiration, top tips and advice.
Travel Advice Hub
With a little upfront planning, travelling is easy but it always pays to be aware of any changes to your travel plans, disruptions along your route and other alterations to international travel rules.
This section covers everything from Travel to the EU and Winter Driving to inclusivity and tips for learning a new language.
The Green Hub
Welcome eco-conscious adventurers! This is our Green Hub, the heart of our sustainability plan to bring you top eco tips and green inspiration from sustainable swaps to Leave No Trace principles.
Accessible Camping Hub
Whether you're a first timer or regular traveller, accessible travel can be a minefield if you're not sure where to look for trusted information. Luckily, we hold information on thousands of accessible campsites across Europe. Here, we bring together all our knowledge, advice and top tips for accessible travel because we believe travel should be open to all.
Visit our Accessible Camping Hub
Camping in Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
Translated to English, theMost Beautiful Villages of France is an organisation that brings together some of France's prettiest villages.
Part of France's great appeal is its diversity; the landscapes, the cuisine, the architecture, the traditions – every region has its own signature.
France's most beautiful villages
Discovering Europe's Dark Skies
Dotted across Europe, Dark Sky Places sit beneath pristine nighttime skies as protected enclaves of natural nocturnal environments. Known for their exceptional stargazing opportunities and commitment to reducing light pollution, these areas offer visitors and astronomers a chance to observe the celestial wonders with remarkable clarity and out-of-this-world views.
Camping in the National Parks of England, Scotland and Wales
From the chalky South Downs and foreboding dark peat of the Peak District in England to the coastal splendour of Wales's Pembrokeshire Coast and the vast mountain ranges of Scotlands Cairngorms, the UK really has it all.
Camping in the UK's National Parks
Camping in the AONBs of England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Each Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has its own unique characteristics – exemplified by its landscape, habitats, wildlife and cultural heritage. The role of the AONB organisation is to protect and safeguard it for future generations. Today the 46 AONBs cover around 18% of the UK countryside and 20% of the English coastline.
Explore camping in the UK's AONBs
Wild Camping Guide
Eco-friendly campsites have sprung up all over the country, where the golden rule is to be as environmentally thoughtful as possible.
Aside from our listed camping sites - individuals, couples and families are also venturing into the great outdoors and discovering their own perfect off-grid camping spot. This is known as wild camping.
Read our in-depth guide to Wild Camping
Mental Wellbeing Hub
Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Camping and getting out among nature can have a positive and wide-ranging impacts on our wellbeing.
Visit our Mental Wellbeing Hub to find out more about the benefits of nature and camping, advice, tips and charities and organisations that can help if you aren't feeling 100%.
Head over to our Mental Wellbeing Hub
Great Camping and Caravanning Road Trips
We've got ourselves in gear and documented some of our favourite routes including suggested campsites and must-see attractions.
We've also included some great city camping options and a list of all the UNESCO-listed sites for you to explore.
Camping with Kids
Camping with kids is always an adventure. It's an activity perfectly suited to the little ones, providing them with the ideal balance of a fun, educational and healthy lifestyle, and of course, memories that will last a lifetime and inspiration that passes through generations.