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Hello, I am new to all this camping lark but game for a laugh and this year I have agreed with a couple of mates that we will take the little ones for a camping trip (and give mum a break for the weekend).

I wonder if any one has recommendations for child friendly sites around Gloucs, Wilts, Shropshire, H & Worcs, etc. Some of the children are 8/9 and couple under 4/5 and so we are uncertain how they will all take to it but hopefully good weather and fresh air will see them right. In addition kids facilities will surely convince them that its fun.

If anyone also knows of any good tips when camping with the younger generation please share-as I say, I am very green when it comes to canvas and sleeping bags

Fforest Fields...I've been two years running and can thoroughly recommend

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=1674

I would second Safeway56's recommendation for Fforest Fields...does not have a 'play area' and 'facilities' as such but the site is just great for kids with a stream and pools and just general getting wet and playing -you can take bikes as well. My two love it!... If you want more facilities 'laid on' ... indoor pool, play areas etc Whitemead in Forest of Dean is good although I think it gets booked up quite quickly. Sarah  x

Try Lincoln Farm in Oxfordshire. It is listed in the 'campsite search' section. It has a great play area, open ball space and an indoor pool. Plus hens, rabbits & guinea-pigs. Lovely and clean and tidy.  Plus a nice pub with a lovely garden 100 yds away   I don't think you need to go to an all-singing all-dancing site, the novelty of camping and space to play together will be enough for the children.  Maybe make sure there is a field/ball area at whichever campsite you choose, then they can run all that steam off and people won't be concerned at having a ball kicked into their tent/caravan!

Have a great time and remember, mistakes don't matter, we all make them!