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PersonPaul3B
19/9/2012 at 4:22pm
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Hello there,

I'm new to the site and am a returning camper. Now that kids have come along we are looking to get back into camping - Just bought ourselves a Kampa Croyde 6 ready for next year

We're hopping to get across to France next year but would really like a couple of practice runs early next year - what would be your advice on the best camp sites for us to visit with 2 young kids (6 & 2), in & around Northampton for a trail run.

Any advice you could give about camping with kids would be most appreciated.

Cheers

Paul


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Personawksquawk
19/9/2012 at 5:05pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Paul3B on 19/9/2012
Any advice you could give about camping with kids would be most appreciated.
Keep them up late!


Persongrapefruitmoon
19/9/2012 at 6:34pm
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Hi 'PaulsB' and welcome. Camping with young kids is just great! Ours are older now but when they were younger it was good to give them the freedom of a campsite to run around and explore. Waterproofs, suntanlotion, plenty of socks, hats, wellies, crocs, pillows and teddies from home, their own torches - these are all things that we had to take on every trip.
BTW, unlike 'awksquawk' we don't keep them up late but we don't let them make noise in the morning either!
Try doing a search for 'camping with kids' on the forums and you'll get plenty advice.


Personarsenaldes
19/9/2012 at 7:15pm
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Hi and welcome dont know what Billing Aquadrome is like now for camping may be worth popping down and having a look

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Persondebs398
19/9/2012 at 7:38pm
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Hi, dont know about campsites in that area, but welcome to UKCS and you have picked a fab tent!

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PersonRonni54
19/9/2012 at 8:55pm
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http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=5901

Don't know if this is too far?  Children love the farm animals and there is a childrens play area and a games room and spotless facilities.



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PersonPaul3B
19/9/2012 at 9:52pm
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Thanks for the feedback folks - I hadn't thought about Billing but that would be a good place to start.

I think what I'm looking forward to the most is seeing the kids enjoy themselves - absolutely right awksquawk - keep them up late and active!

Cheers all                                          


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blutone
19/9/2012 at 11:00pm
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do yourself a favour and avoid billing aqqy....its rubbish!!

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may13=gwithian,hayle
may13=meadows,pentewan
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PersonOld Grey
19/9/2012 at 11:52pm
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Velo dromes are for ... bikes

Aerodromes are for planes

Aquadromes are for water .... how do you camp on water ?


Personawksquawk
20/9/2012 at 11:56am
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Quote: Originally posted by grapefruitmoon on 19/9/2012

BTW, unlike 'awksquawk' we don't keep them up late but we don't let them make noise in the morning either!



I envy you! Mine are early risers at home so when camping I let them stay up as late as possible just to get a modicum of a lie-in which is absolute bliss!


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PersonVelvet Kitten
21/9/2012 at 5:53pm
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If you don't mind travelling upto Peterborough - you could try Ferry Meadows caravan club site - they take tents and I don't think you have to be a member either.

It is right next to Ferry Meadows nature reserve which the kids will love as it has a park, woodland walks and you have Nene Steam Valley railway within walking distance.

If the weather turns foul there is a activity centre for kids called Big Sky which offers indoor play centre.  Google that to get details.

 



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Personmcguire6078
21/9/2012 at 7:31pm
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Agree with Blutone I would avoid Billing Aquadrome no reviews on UK Campsite (may have been blocked) but check out Trip Advisor.

If I’m not mistaken Ferry Meadows is a part of the Caravan Club. Some sites do take tents but might charge a premium for non members? Nice site though.

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