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Have been searching the internet for campsites and am in two minds whether or not to join a "club" for discounts?

Is there that much of a discount?

The reason I ask this is because I  have seen "club"campsites with the same sort of ammenities as non-club sites with only a couple of pound difference a night! (and the club sites seem to be full when I want to go, compared with other sites ).

By the time I have added up for 2 kids,2adults & pitch price on club sites, there doesnt seem much difference(not at high/peak season anyhow).

So I ask,"Is it really worth it?"

The main club sites are probably competitive in price with the majority od commercial sites. The big advantage of them is that you know what you are going to get, the standard of the sites, access, and the facilities is consistently high, you can rely on them. The real way of saving money is to use the Clubs CL network where most of the prices vary from about £4 a night to £9 a night. The facilities you get on these sites vary greatly, some are just bare fileds with a bin, a tap and a chemical emptying point which may be simply a hole in the ground. On the other hand you will also find in this price range sites which have very small spotless toilet and showers, EHU and some wonderful views in some very exotic areas. The one yuo can see in the picture belw is £7.50 a night including shower, toilets, and UHU

It's in Portpatrick on the Mull of galloway, I've never actually stopped there we tend to use the main club site just over the hill at new England Bay. Port Patrick is a lovely place in the sun but when the wind blows, which is frequently when we tend to be there that CL is just a little bit exposed.

There are lots and lots of wonderful CL's, we use one at Welford On Avon just outside Stratford that just has a hole in the ground bins and a water tap, but it is right by the river, sheltered, blissfully quiet and Richard ( the farmer ) is incredibly helpful. He has a battery charger in the barn, when your battery runs down just go in and plug the charger in, there is a farm shop where the fresh ( like picked today ) beans and potatoes are wonderful. The only trouble is that he likes to fill the 2 acre field so there are frequently more than the 5 five vans on the field. But it is very popular and needs booking bt for £4.50 a night it is great.

I could go on but then everyone would be booking my favourite places leaving me to find new ones.

I tell a lie it is not Port Patrick it is Port Logan. Why is it that I always mix the two up Port Patrick is worth a visit as well.

looks lovely, will bear in mind for our next trip to Donegal.

Anne

We joined the Caravan club now 2 years, only managed to get on a site once.

I have found many sites private ones that are cheaper and especially if you have a family it soon adds up and of quality to there standards. When touring i dont expect to have to book my holidays  well in advance. The british weather does not allow for this.

If you are able to book well in advance and use often then you may get value for money.

hi we are in both clubs have been in them both for 18 years both have good faclities and you always get a good nights sleep on club sites also why not try a tempory holiday rally which are very good value for money

well worth the money to join them

Your correct Margaret - the non member is £6 per night.