Campsite Review: The Secret Campsite, nr Lewes, East Sussex.

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Arkette Secret Campsite

The Secret Campsite has caught my attention as being rather a brilliant looking place, but sadly it doesn’t accept campervans so I was very happy when Leila (or Mudpie Mama), from the lovely outdoor play blog MudMudMarvellousMud, told me she was taking her 1 year old on his first camping trip to The Secret Campsite, I leapt at the chance to get a review from a trusted source. And here it is!

Where: The Secret Campsite, Sussex, BN8 4TD

How Much: For camping, £13 per adult per night, £6.50 per child over 5 per night. Under 5’s free

Campfires: Yes, in designated fire pits

Wood: Yes, £6.50 per night

Types of camping: Tents only. There is option to stay in a cool Tree Tent, The Arkette and The Bell Tent. See website for details

Facilities: Showers, toilets (compostable and normal), indoor washing up area

The Review: Continue reading →

Geocaching – the adventure begins!

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I was feeling a little sceptical about geocaching. Would the app work out there in the wild (well the local woods but still)? Would the kids be interested enough to make it fun and most importantly would we actually find anything? Continue reading →

Geocaching – Figuring it all out

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I have been meaning to try Geocaching for a while and deep into the school summer holidays I finally had the head space to have a go!

But first I needed to figure out how it all works.

Pretty straightforward actually. Continue reading →

Campsite Review: Namparra, Kuggar, The Lizard, Cornwall

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Namparra

Where: Namparra, Kuggar, The Lizard, Cornwall

How much: Varies by season but £16 per night max

Campfires: A Cornish shovel is provided to dig firepits (look next to toilets).

Wood: Is sold at reception and delivered in the evening, sometimes need a bit of prodding to get the wood delivered in reasonable time. £4 per good sized bag, decent logs. Ps You might need an axe.

Facilities: Toilets and showers, under cover washing up and launderette area. Trampoline for the kids. Bar area.

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More Campsites in Cornwall!

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Godrevy

Godrevy lighthouse and beach

The countdown is well and truly underway, only 3 days to go until we set off for beautiful Cornwall for the second year in a row.  Having not been to Cornwall since I was a child I was delighted by what we found when we went last year. The stunning blue sea, endless beautiful beaches and huge variety of countryside left we wanting more. Continue reading →

Campsite Review: Wookey Farm, Nr Wells, Somerset

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Wookey Farm

Where: Wookey Farm, Nr Wells, Somerset.

How much: £12.50 per pitch per night

Wood: £4 for a fairly small bag

Fires: In ready made fire pits adjoining pitches. Some are shared.

Types of camping: All units accepted.

Dogs: Allowed

Facilities: 2 composting toilets (the nicest I’ve ever seen!), 1 portaloo, 1 small honesty shop selling mostly goat produce from the small holding.

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Top Tips for Family Camping!

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I’ve been a guest poster over at Babyroutes recently.  Babyroutes is all about walking with little ones.

Being  a mum doesn’t stop Kate in her quest to explore the beautiful countryside of Britain on foot, you’ll find great in depth guides to walks that can be undertaken with a little one in tow plus useful reviews and info about walking with kids. Have a look and get inspired!

They have just bought their first family tent so I supplied some of my hard won top tips for family camping.  Pop over and have a read! Continue reading →

6 Great campsites in Pembrokeshire!

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I have been researching campsites in Wales, particularly Pembrokeshire.  Turns out there are a clutch of really rather great campsites. Pembrokeshire offers wild coast lines, hidden coves, huge sandy beaches, very little light pollution and far fewer crowds than many areas of Cornwall.

Here are some of my top finds (of course they are all campfire campsites!): Continue reading →