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Avoiding an E-HU to give you more freedom ?

 I can see your point, I thought that way too once upon a time , but I use a E-HU to give me more freedom, using electricity extends my camping season from Easter to November rather than the 3-4 months I used to do without it . An electric cool-box , electric inspection lamp and a fan heater with thermostat  are very welcome even in the middle of summer . Camping gas cannisters can be an expensive when used for everything . But each to their own , ps a phone call before you set off to see if there are spaces on sites would save the worry or a wasted journey.

Happy Camping

Even after 3 seasons I still get nervous which is daft really. The thing with me is putting tent up. I always have few words with OH, and on a couple of occasions on windy days we've snapped the odd pole. I tend to think everyone is watching which they're not, but when tent is up and kettle on I just suddenly relax and love it. We tend to visit local sites before we book just to get the feel of them. I would, if it is only 30mins. Anyway family are going with you and its not far from home, so, have a great time and welcome to the great world of camping.

Where do you live bye the way.?

I too would recommend booking since you have little ones and are going in a group..nothing worse than tired kids and nervous parents all in the same car.(speaking from experience)

We have never used EHU even when are children were very young,but that's just a matter od choice,some do some don't. Great tent you have though,plenty of room for you and your family.

Just grab the phone/mouse  and book,you won't look back,years of fabulous(sometimes eventful) holidays just down the road from you....It's a bit like buying a new car and driving it away..takes a while to get the feel of it..

As for cooking,I have no experience of food intolerances(except my own lactose one) so I can't comment,but you manage to feed you little one at home,no difference away from home except you need to pack it.

And a very warm welcome to ukcs

Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the replies! My dad just came round and we're booking a weekend mid-april, then if that goes well we will go alone for the May bank holiday as we're away seeing friends that weekend and had intended staying in a b&b, but we're going to take the plunge and go with the tent instead

CW52 we're on the North East Coast, just near Redcar, so out first trip will be Whitby/Scarborough way. I notice you're in Durham - any sites in the North you would recommend?

Rachel

Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the replies! My dad just came round and we're booking a weekend mid-april, then if that goes well we will go alone for the May bank holiday as we're away seeing friends that weekend and had intended staying in a b&b, but we're going to take the plunge and go with the tent instead

CW52 we're on the North East Coast, just near Redcar, so out first trip will be Whitby/Scarborough way. I notice you're in Durham - any sites in the North you would recommend?

Rachel

Welcome

We very rarely book, only do if we are going a fair distance.  If we are going locally we wait until about Thursday, see what the weather is going to do then do a bit of ringing around.  We have a list of favourite local campsites with phone numbers and to date we have always been able to get in somewhere, even on a bank holiday weekend. 

I hope you're prepared to become hooked !

Quote: Originally posted by icicle81 on 04/3/2012

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Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the replies! My dad just came round and we're booking a weekend mid-april, then if that goes well we will go alone for the May bank holiday as we're away seeing friends that weekend and had intended staying in a b&b, but we're going to take the plunge and go with the tent instead

CW52 we're on the North East Coast, just near Redcar, so out first trip will be Whitby/Scarborough way. I notice you're in Durham - any sites in the North you would recommend?

Rachel

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Thats great news.  I am sure your first trip will work out just fine for you all.  Remember to let us know how it goes.

Regarding campsites.  I can recommend Humble Bee Farm which is near Filey.  It is one of our favs but such a shame its so far away.  Another site we really liked in that area is Spiers House near Pickering.