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25/4/2012 at 6:51pm
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Hi all, I'm organising a stag do for approximately 25 mature chaps, and looking for a group friendly site in the South of England (Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Sussex, Berkshire). We'd like one that allows campfires or has fire-pits. It doesn't need to have lots of frills, just a pleasant place with plenty of space for daytime games. I did find one near Kimmeridge, but it doesn't take bookings, and I'd rather not risk being turned away on the day.

Any recommendations or leads would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

James



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25/4/2012 at 8:35pm
 Location: Portsmouth
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Hi have you tried either of these
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=7773

Or
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=8574
Haven't been to either but have been looking at group sites myself.


25/4/2012 at 8:45pm
 Location: Cleethorpes N. E. Lincolnshire
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I can't suggest any campsites but can I make another suggestion...
Have you thought about approaching a very small campsite where your group might be the ONLY campers on site? You might find most campsites would turn away such a large single s3x group if you were there with families. After all, you might all be well behaved young men not intending to have a drink but the campsite owners might not risk it.

(Just my opinion.)

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25/4/2012 at 9:41pm
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'Socks' is right. Many campsite owners don't allow groups, particually single sex groups. A year or two ago I tried to find a site in a similar area to you, James, for myself and my 2 sisters and our children of various ages. We are mature and hyper boring, but some sites didn't even respond to my enquiry when I said we were a group of 9. We eventually booked seperately.
So Good Luck, I really hope you find somewhere suitable.

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25/4/2012 at 10:15pm
 Location: Mid Wales
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I've just had follow me on Twitter.Partyfield Dorset I've checked on here and they don't seem to be listed yet. Have no further knowledge than looking at their website but might be a suggestion for you.

KatieB

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26/4/2012 at 8:12am
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http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=4476

Not quite the area you're looking, but not too far out! Went here in a large group (families) a few years ago.



26/4/2012 at 10:42am
 Location: Somerset
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You could try California Campsite, near Swanage:

Very basic, but might tick your boxes. Give Karen, the owner, a ring.


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26/4/2012 at 6:13pm
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Well, Thank You ever so much for the responses. I plan to call each of these mentioned over the weekend and hopefully at least one will come good. Will update this thread with the results.

James



16/7/2012 at 5:56pm
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The Stag Do was a blast and the camp site perfect. So I can highly recommend Stonehenge Campsite for group bookings. The owner encourages fun and really has done well with his campsite. There are hot showers, decent clean toilets, a washing up area, a field that allows campfires, more, more, more, and the place has a friendly feel to it. We rented a hog roast from a local pub (Rainbow On The Lake) which was a perfect accompaniment.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=8574



16/7/2012 at 6:01pm
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Excellent, looking forward to your review which you can submit here

Cheers Ratty

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