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We haven't camped in October but for many years we have hired a static caravan in Devon.  The weather has often been very good, warm enough to wear just t-shirts during the day but the first night in the caravan is always very cold (one year my nose was dripping!! ) but it warms up

So, unless it rains, October half term could be good if you're well-prepared,

Homebird

OK, mind made up, I'm gonna join you crazy people and book a trip for me and the family for a few days over the half term! Had thought about going but wasn't sure, never done camping in october before.

Can I resurrect this thread please? I am half contemplating going camping during half term (still need to persuade OH though!). We normally only camp May to September and rent a cottage in October, so is it just an electric hook up, a fan heater and some sensible clothes I would need? Also, have I left it too late to book anywhere?

Thanks in advance.

We've not booked anywhere as yet. I've presumed you would be able to turn up to pretty much any site as not too many of them will be full end of October, or at least make a last minute booking?

Any regular late season campers willing to agree with this?

Quote: Originally posted by superjules on 17/9/2008

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Can I resurrect this thread please? I am half contemplating going camping during half term (still need to persuade OH though!). We normally only camp May to September and rent a cottage in October, so is it just an electric hook up, a fan heater and some sensible clothes I would need? Also, have I left it too late to book anywhere?

Thanks in advance.

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Just want to add it's our first time camping at the end of Oct this year too, after the weather during the summer that has caught us out though I'm sure it's not going to be much worse!!! It's the first time out with our new Georgia XL with carpet!! Can't wait...

We are going back to Lower Lacon in Wem Shropshire as they are having a fantastic Halloween Weekend!! Kids fancy dress & Discoin the barn etc on the Saturday should be fun and at least we can have a few drinks.....(purely medicinal and to keep the chill off of course!!)

Looking forward to it already bought new slippers however now seriously thinking we will need the duvets!!