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I'd recommend patching your sewn-in groundsheet and getting a footprint groundsheet to go underneath for next time. They protect the SIG from stones etc also save you having to clean the SIG of the tent when you pack away or getting the flysheet dirty from the SIG. Just bundle the footprint into a bin bag and hose off when you get home.

Helen

Sorry to hear about the damage to the tent; the lesson to be learnt is obviously get a footprint, and next time check the area for stones – I would definitely question a campsite warden trying to get me to pitch on stony ground that would damage my groundsheet.

As for repairing you will need a tent repair kit (patches and glue) which can be bought from any camping kit supplier (your tent should have come with one – although probably very basic).

As a cheapo option (provided you’ve got a footprint) you can use Duck tape, or for a more permanent fix Tenacious tape, which a lot of people here recommend.

Welcome to UKCampsite btw.

ta again for replies, trip a success, we put a couple of tarpaulins down n had good weather so no leaks,

as for the porch, we bought the gelert horizon porch, it done the job but didnt fit too well, our tent isnt rounded like the tent its made for so the sides bellowed a little allowing nosey ponies a peek inside but it served its purpose.