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Subject Topic: Cheap, old fashioned campsite? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personkirsty1680
18/4/2012 at 8:07am
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Hi Guys

We got the camping bug about two years ago and have since found the prices of the camp sites rocketing! I just wondered if anyone knew of any "old fashioned, great value for money" sites? I was thinking of less than £10 per night? We are not fussed on having entertainment or showers but a toilet would be nice!

Thanks

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Personpoppy.dog
18/4/2012 at 8:11am
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Join the camping and caravanning club and use their CSs (certificated sites). some next to pubs, some have showers and washing up facilities, some don't. But 1500 in England alone!
We are usually the only tent and often the only people!

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PersonTynxuk
18/4/2012 at 8:25am
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I think it all depends on how many of you are camping with the above site and obviously your location and how far you are willing to travel. My childhood site which was our first camp last year and will no doubt be using again for a couple of short breaks again is North Denes (see my reviews) as it only costs £10 a night + £5 electric regardless of people in tent. Not a lot there but the toilets & shower are freshly refurbed & clean and thre is a beach, pub and only a short walk to the chip shop (although you will need to know where it is before you go to find it).


PersonFairywings75781
18/4/2012 at 10:13am
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I have just returned from a lovely site near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.  £10 pn inc ehu.  They have only 5 pitches, open to everyone and a lovely new shower block

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PersonJanx
18/4/2012 at 11:20am
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Quote: Originally posted by kirsty1680 on 18/4/2012

Hi Guys

We got the camping bug about two years ago and have since found the prices of the camp sites rocketing! I just wondered if anyone knew of any "old fashioned, great value for money" sites? I was thinking of less than £10 per night? We are not fussed on having entertainment or showers but a toilet would be nice!

Thanks

Kirsty

What areas are you looking for?
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PersonTynxuk
18/4/2012 at 4:50pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Fairywings75781 on 18/4/2012
I have just returned from a lovely site near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.  £10 pn inc ehu.  They have only 5 pitches, open to everyone and a lovely new shower block

that isn't too far from me so could do an odd weekend there, was there much to do in the area?

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=21&TopicID=271038&PagePosition=1&ThreadPage=1&get=last#3832397



Post last edited on 18/04/2012 17:02:09


Persondebs398
18/4/2012 at 9:17pm
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One of our favourite basic campsites is in Happisburgh, Norfolk, Manor Caravan Park - last year it was £12 for four people in a tent, has showers & toilets although they are basic, pub at the entrance and is on the cliff top

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Personkirsty1680
19/4/2012 at 1:12pm
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Thanks guys I was looking for something fairly close to Swindon as I wanted to be able to say "it's going to be a nice weekend this weekend, lets go camping" My kids love it, I love it and I think hubby loves it!?

 


Personjenh
19/4/2012 at 2:50pm
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It would def be worth going for the camping and caravan club cs sites,they are often really reasonable.


Personkeigcf
19/4/2012 at 4:36pm
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I say also look at the small cs sites, some of them are lovely and very quiet

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PersonMrs E
19/4/2012 at 4:46pm
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Quote: Originally posted by kirsty1680 on 19/4/2012

Thanks guys I was looking for something fairly close to Swindon as I wanted to be able to say "it's going to be a nice weekend this weekend, lets go camping" My kids love it, I love it and I think hubby loves it!?

 



Is that Swindon, Wiltshire? If so, have a look at Warren Farm in Brean. It's £8 in low season and £11 in mid with £3 per night for EHU if you need it. It's on our "to visit" list as Brean is only just over an hour's tow for us.

We've just joined the C&CC and are looking for some good CS's (certificated sites) but most of the ones I like seem to be around £15 with EHU.

If you find anything for around £10 with EHU be sure to post!


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PersonFairywings75781
20/4/2012 at 9:45am
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Quote: Originally posted by Tynxuk on 18/4/2012
Quote: Originally posted by Fairywings75781 on 18/4/2012
I have just returned from a lovely site near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.  £10 pn inc ehu.  They have only 5 pitches, open to everyone and a lovely new shower block

that isn't too far from me so could do an odd weekend there, was there much to do in the area?

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=21&TopicID=271038&PagePosition=1&ThreadPage=1&get=last#3832397



Post last edited on 18/04/2012 17:02:09
Hi, yes there is quite a lot to do and see in Wisbech it's self and Peterborough and Ely arn't very far.

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