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Hello and welcome, this is a goodprice at the moment and should fit you all in.

We have two kids 8 and 4 and they love it.

Few tips that we learnt.

1) Cheap isn't usually good, most things we bought cheap we replaced within no time, inc tent, beds, table, chairs. Better to be smart and look for sales, ebay etc for quality branded gear.

2) Get organised, get a storage system to suit you as clutter and kids mean you spend half your day looking for things in the tent

3) No need to travel too far to start with, as kids get restless when travelling then setting up is a pain. Make sure you have something at hand so they aren't hungry when setting up as it makes for a quiet life

4) Practice pitching your tent before you go

5) Have a look at a tent setup before buying, there is a huge difference when you actually see different tents in the flesh

Do a search on here for "first time campers" or "camping advice" loads of fantastic tips by some of the pros on here.

6) Enjoy (don't forget a cork screw/bottle opener)

Try before you buy.

I would recommend trying camping in a pre-erected eurotent, there are sites in the UK that have them, Trevornick are very good and that is how we first started camping. That way, if you don't like it, (and although we love it, remember not everyone does) you have just spent money on a holiday not on a load of gear you won't use again.

I always swore I would hate camping until I tried it, now I love it and wish we'd done it years ago. Eurotents come with everything ready for you, beds, fridge, microwave, etc,you just need to take your own bedding and stuff and you are still experiencing camping, going to the showers, outdoor eating etc so it does give you a good idea of what it is like.

1. Look at plent of tents before you buy

2. You get what you pay for

3. Don't forget your mallet!

And don't worry, there's usually plenty of people on sites to give friendly help and advice

I echo the advice of looking at pleanty of tents before buying.  Your profile doesn't say where you are based but check out local branches of Go Outdoors which tend to have several on display or check Yeomans for any local camping exhibitions (they have LOADS!!!) or any local stores.  One thing to consider is whether you want a SIG or SIG (sewn/zipped in groundsheet) for the living area; our first tent did not which we regretted on oput first camp when the midges came out at dusk.

Don't be afraid to keep asking questions on this site - we are mostly a helpful bunch and we all began once.

You can get last years tent model at huge discounts.

 This is great value and easy to use, plenty of room for you all.

my  review

.............. and your Wallet Andy.

Eric

I always visit the 'pound' shop before going camping.

They have great outdoor/ Indoor toys for next to nothing:

French boules,  cricket set, badminton racquets, balls, cards, colouring sets, water based paints etc.

A god send for any parent at a fraction of the price of high street shops.

Have a great time.

I have a pile of cheap outdoor toys as well, and wouldn't be that bothered if any did get lost.    OK yours are at an age when you will be with them, but as they get older they will play more with other kids on site,  and the toys will be used by all and sundry.
In the past I've had balls and things returned to me by other mums when their kids have borrowed them, and taken them back to their units.   Its' not stealing, its just kids playing - same as at home where toys are taken to and left at friends, and friends borrow toys.