Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Campsites and Caravan Parks in the UK
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: First time camping Post Reply Post New Topic
07/10/2009 at 3:08pm
 Location: Reading
 Outfit: None Entered
View lisa0118's Profile View Profile   Reply to lisa0118 Reply   Quote lisa0118 Quote  
Joined: 07/10/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   10

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi

sorry if this is in the wrong section.

I am looking to go camping for the first time in Oct half term, i have two children 5 and 2, so was really just posting here to really get some info. Not sure it if is going to be too cold to go in Oct especially as its our first time and doint know what to expect or what stuff i will need.

We are looking at going to the new forest .

Thanks for reading xxxxx



Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!


07/10/2009 at 3:47pm
 Location: Chester Cheshire
 Outfit: 1980 MG BGT
View mike+judi's Profile View Profile   Reply to mike+judi Reply   Quote mike+judi Quote  
Joined: 15/2/2004

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   846

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi and welcome to UKCS. I personally think it will be too cold to camp bearing in mind your childrens ages,it will be dark earlier and if your stuff gets damp which I'm sure it will, it will make for a miserable introduction to camping. We went one September in a trailer tent and that was cold! Ended up sleeping in thermals with hat and gloves on for the secondnight. I would research over the winter,pick up some end of season bargains and plan for next year. If the children don't enjoy it they may not want to go again next year. Sorry if this sounds negative,just my opinion. Good luck and keep posting!

-------------
Mike+Judi.


07/10/2009 at 5:03pm
 Location: Aberdeen
 Outfit: Coachman Pastiche 460 VW Tiguan Moti
View bobmel's Profile View Profile   Reply to bobmel Reply   Quote bobmel Quote  
Joined: 26/8/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1593

Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2024: 1  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 7
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

For a first time camp I would wait for the better weather. In October things can get damp and it can be very cold at night. Might put you off for ever.

-------------
Robert (BoB)


07/10/2009 at 6:36pm
 Location: Cumbria (Upper Eden Valley)
 Outfit: Cabanons SunValley Michigan Khyam ABI
View dadsbeaniemad's Profile View Profile   Reply to dadsbeaniemad Reply   Quote dadsbeaniemad Quote  
Joined: 23/6/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   8127
Tent Reviews:   5

Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

We camp at October half term and never have I had things go damp - we go with electric hook up.

So long as you keep warm but most importantly STAY warm then I don't see any problems.

We have thermals, tick walking socks, hats and gloves, hot water bottles, wellies and waterproofs, hot drinks, fan heater, plenty of under and over bed fleecy blankets for the girls (we just have thermals, thermal sheet and a quilt). Wear lots of layers and your younger child would prob be best in a hat (and gloves if they wriggle their hands out of the covers) for bed.

Choose a site carefully - one that has heated toilet block and somewhere you could go and sit early evenings if it gets really cold.

Our heater is thermostatically controlled so can be st low and left on when we are out of the tent. It also has a cut out switch should it get knocked over.

The New Forest area should be slightly warmer than the rest of the UK. Last year we went to Brighouse Bay in Kirkcudbright where we had beautiful sunny days (not hot but clear and bright) mostly and cold clear nights.WE had a grat time. We are going to nr Newark this year and hoping to wander in Sherwood Forest.

If it gets too much for you you can always pack up and go home again - nothing ventured, nothing gained.


-------------
Keely :-))


Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!


07/10/2009 at 8:19pm
 Location: swindon
 Outfit: Elddis Vogue Typhoon
View Daves mate's Profile View Profile   Reply to Daves mate Reply   Quote Daves mate Quote  
Joined: 11/4/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   735

Site Reviews Total: 23
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 2  
Site Reviews 2020: 1  
Site Reviews 2019: 3  
Site Reviews 2018: 2  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 12
Site Nights 2020: 2
Site Nights 2019: 12
Site Nights 2018: 2

Camping at this time of year is perfectly doable.  That said, if you're new to camping you're probably not going to have the kit to make it a pleasant experience. electric hook up and a good, thermostatically controlled fan heater is a good start, as are good quality sleeping bags or a high tog duvet.  Basically you need plenty of insulation. have a tent carpet, one of those silver backed picnic blankets under the airbed and a fleece blanket on top of it. as the previous poster said the trick is to keep warm as it's much harder to get warm once you're cold.

if you haven't got the kit I'd leave it till next year, Easter at the earliest.



-------------
Chris


Advertisement



08/10/2009 at 1:39am
 Location: Polesworth Warwickshire
 Outfit: Bailey Unicorn III Valencia (LR Disco)
View D S B's Profile View Profile   Reply to D S B Reply   Quote D S B Quote  
Joined: 06/8/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4700

Site Reviews Total: 26
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by lisa0118 on 07/10/2009

Hi

sorry if this is in the wrong section.

I am looking to go camping for the first time in Oct half term, i have two children 5 and 2, so was really just posting here to really get some info. Not sure it if is going to be too cold to go in Oct especially as its our first time and doint know what to expect or what stuff i will need.

We are looking at going to the new forest .

Thanks for reading xxxxx


Welcome to UKCS.  Camping on October is do-able (as folk have already said), but if you are new to it and don't know what to expect I would wait until next year.  You need to know what it is like when the weather is good, first, before you risk going with the wrong equipment.  It would be a shame if a bad experience put you off camping.

-------------
David



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Campsites and Caravan Parks in the UK - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














7003 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder