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Finally got most of the kit together to make a proper holiday from camping. Last year we had a weekend fairly local to home, which went well.

My problem is that physcologically, I see camping as a overnight/weekend away thing to just enjoy and hark back to my youth. What I need to do is find somewhere where we can use the campsite as a base, whilst still making a "holiday" out of it, if you get my drift.

We live north of Dundee. Ideally, wouldn't want to drive more than 4/5 hours as the kids are fairly young still. Looking for suggestions on general destination, as opposed to specific campsites. Ideally with a few attractions relatively close by that would suit kids 5 & under.

Really want to get somewhere booked, as I fear this summer will pass us by before I put any of this gear to good use....

Thanks

How about Northumberland you have the beach, Ford and Etal with a little train, Morpeth has a farm, there are farms in Bewick, Alnwick Gardens and Castle, lots of National Trust houses/gardens, seahouses, Farne Islands, Bamburgh and the Castle and Hadrians wall to name a few.

Thanks very much. I'm surfing my way through visitnorthhumberland.com right now. Looks a lovely part of the country!

Preference is for smaller, more basic campsites. Tent footprint is a fair size though (Gelert Zenith 6) - hopefully that won't be too much of an issue. Happy to cook for ourselves more often than not, and neither of us are big drinkers (how boring do I sound??)

Thanks for pointers though 

Thanks again folks. Booked 5 nights at Springhill Farm in July - got limited by availibilty. In truth, probably long enough to be away, young'un will only be 4 months old.

Thanks also for the Brighouse Bay suggestion. I might just go there on my own with the big kids for a weekend between now and then and leave the Mrs with new bambino for some peace & quiet.

Just back from Northumberland - we had  a great trip. Site was brilliant and we had a great time.

Thanks for the suggestions, was well worth it.