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Yes it is a minefield -you can start off being almost certain and then leave ,a quivering wreck of indecision!! Such are the oppinions here. I would not see a large number as a problem , as many hands make light work , even with the youngest of children . Counting your dog as one , an eight birth tent for eight would at first appear right . However , as you will find out, you probably require a tent for at least 10 ( possibly 12 ) . Scour the site and manufacturers websites . Have you a set budget ? Prioritise your spending - shelter ,sleep , substanance , seating . Other things can come later . Also ,do not be affraid to borrow items as you set up .

A few suggestions - Gelert Meridian 10 , any large Outwell and we are getting good vibes about a new comer , Kampa also . Money well spent now is money saved in the future . And do not rule out last year models and second hand .

Outwell Nebraska XL.  Not produced anymore, but you can still pick them up from a couple of places (cheaper than originally) - outdoor action £390.

4 bedrooms, big living area, massive porch.  Main tent has fully sewn-in groundsheet and fully zipped doors so the dog won't escape.

Downsides - it's BIG, so some campsites won't take it (but you're probably going to have that problem with any 8 man with decent space).  It's BIG, so packing it in the car is more problematic and oh, it's BIG, so putting it up is a job for at least 2 of you and will take a while

Right-budget busting large tents!!

Vango Killington 900 - 9 berth multipod dome £257.50 JR Leisure or Somerset Camping

Coleman Matrix x9 - 9 berth modular dome very high quality £199.99 Charlies Direct ebay shop

Wynster Titan - 8 birth £179.99 Clearance Tents .co.uk

Royal Biarritz 9- Great Outdoors

Enough there to get the ball rolling. IMO the Matrix offers best value , but it is down to personal taste and experience .

If you don't mind not having up to date colours the Gelert Meridian (2007 model) is here for £199.

http://www.jacksonscamping.com/?pc=/product/3251/

Might be worth checking if anything has changed between the models but it looked a good price.