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Subject Topic: Camping Oct Half Term Post Reply Post New Topic
25/7/2007 at 9:34pm
 Location: Leamington Spa
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I know it would be possible to camp then, but how desirable is it - half term is late Oct? After the camping season we're having I'm keen to drag it our as long as possible to see if we can get some decent weather, but I've never camped that late in the year. My oldest daughter starts school in Sept, so after the 'summer' holidays, half term will be our next opportunity.


25/7/2007 at 9:47pm
 Location: Hartlepool
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We are off to Burnham on sea then, just remember to pack the heater take extra blankets and warm cloths and have a great time.


25/7/2007 at 9:50pm
 Location: Leamington Spa
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We don't have EHU, but I suppose that's something we'd have to invest in for camping in Oct?


25/7/2007 at 9:54pm
 Location: Mansfield
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I'd reccommend EHU for out of season camping, in fact we have it all year round! Means you can camp any time of year. The way the seasons have shifted, October isn't a particularly wintry month to camp. Winter doesn't really start until January now!

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25/7/2007 at 10:43pm
 Location: Cornwall
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Come west. Spring starts early, autumn ends late, winter is half-hearted. Last November I photographed red admirals and Catherine wheels on the same day.

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25/7/2007 at 11:39pm
 Location: Canterbury Kent
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Planning to go away in October half term too and was thinking exactly that - but will definately take the heater and hope for the best!

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26/7/2007 at 3:52am
 Location: Newcastle u lyme staffordshire
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never mind october.....what about easter in march next year.........

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26/7/2007 at 8:08am
 Location: Leamington Spa
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Quote: Originally posted by candida on 25/7/2007
Come west. Spring starts early, autumn ends late, winter is half-hearted. Last November I photographed red admirals and Catherine wheels on the same day.
I know what you mean, I'm from Devon, and it's always milder when I visit. May well think about a camping trip there in oct.


26/7/2007 at 8:20am
 Location: Letchworth Garden City
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we have been away in October half term for last couple of years, both in our Folding Camper and previously in the tent.

apart from what has been already said regarding extra blankets/heaters etc. it would be worth pointing out that at that time of year it gets dark at around 4pm!

so you will need a few decent lamps or you will be cooking your dinner in the dark!



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26/7/2007 at 8:35am
 Location: Shrewsbury Shropshire
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We are thinking about going away in October too - OH has no weekends off till then.  We dont normally bother with EHU - has anybody gone without a heater at this time of year?


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26/7/2007 at 8:48am
 Location: Shropshire North Wales borders
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We camped without EHU last October half term in Derbyshire in our Combi-camp. We do have a gas heater but didn't need it. Last October was quite warm, even Halloween weekend was warm enough without heating.

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26/7/2007 at 9:01am
 Location: Hampshire
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Hiya,

We have been away on holidays last week Sept and first week Oct for the last couple of years and the weather has been really mild. Even was sunny where we went for long walks without coats. Hope you get the same and have a fab time.



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26/7/2007 at 12:05pm
 Location: Kendal
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Our experience last October was not like many on here. We went to the Quiet site in Watermillock near Ullswater, and it was cold and windy and rainy and dark by 5.30. But we had a geat time and wll go again this year!!!

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26/7/2007 at 12:14pm
 Location: Ipswich
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We've booked Cornwall in October Half Term. It may be cold, it will be dark so EHU at that time of year is a definite for us. The campsite rents EHU units for a minimum fee.

Though the Dome / POD tents get a fair bashing on many postings, their design, coupled with the full inner makes them ideal for camping at this time of year.



26/7/2007 at 8:37pm
 Location: Peterborough
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We are considering going away for a weekend beginning of november, plenty of layers to keep warm and hot water bottles always help.

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