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We usually camp in Devon/Cornwall/Wales around the coast and I am considering "branching out" this year.

We relocated to West Midlands recently and so this has opened up the country to us really.  We are a family of 6, children aged 14, 10, 6 and 3.  We do like the beach but last year it was so cold we really didn't get to go often. 

Was considering Lake District or maybe the East Coast - does anyone know of any fantastic sites (not bothered with clubs/entertainment) that have nice loos and maybe a play area for the little ones with things to do locally that don't cost too much!!!  I know it's a lot of wants

Any input much appreciated.

There are some nice sites within a short distance from you.

Try Evesham, Oxford & Cambridge.

Otherwise there is East or West Dorset Coast & Norlfolk.

Welcome to the West Midlands.  We are a lovely bunch of people down here.  What area have you relocated to?

We just moved up from Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk (in between Cambridge and Ipswich - lovely Market town) to Sutton Coldfield.

We have been to Dorset once or twice.  Norfolk was also a favourite.  Some lovely sites near Cromer.  Hadn't thought of Cambridge as it was so close to home always felt it we were packing up then we should at least travel a little.

Try Knight Stainforth at Settle - it seems to have everything you want.

Play area on one of the camping fields (they try to put families here) but doesn't get rowdy, games/TV room with pool table and arcade games for older kids and river at bottom of site which is shallow enough for young kids and has a lovely grassy bank for picnics. The site's also in the middle of nowhere so it's lovely and quiet (if you ignore the sheep!) and has stunning views.

Huge toilet/shower block is by far the nicest/cleanest we've ever seen and there's a small licensed shop on site, as well as an info room with dozens of ideas for great days out, including:

Malham Cove & Gordale Scar (stunning - highly recommended!), White Scar Caves, Settle to Carlisle railway and the Ingleton Falls walk (5 mile easy walk with more waterfalls than you've ever seen in a day).

I probably sound like an advert for this place but it's our favourite site. Only possible downsides are a) no mobile phone signal (although I find this a bonus and there's a payphone on site) and b) you have to book early for the main holiday periods as it's a very popular site.