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28/5/2006 at 11:44am
Location: Hertfordshire
Outfit: Lots of tents and a 72 VW Camper
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I would not recommend just turning up, you may be disappointed. I always book a pitch just to be on the safe side, even if the campsite says they have plenty of pitches.
Nothing worse than travelling for a couple of hours to arrive on site, to be told there are no available pitches!
Cheers Ratty
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28/5/2006 at 12:51pm
Location: Birmingham
Outfit: Bailey Pageant Magenta 2002
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We always pre-book I just wouldn't be prepared to turn up on the off chance and be disappointed.
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28/5/2006 at 1:00pm
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We always book. With caravanning and camping becoming even more popular each year, it is more important than ever to book.
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28/5/2006 at 1:39pm
Location: Orkney
Outfit: Vango Tempest and Coleman Adrenaline 3
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Quote: Originally posted by katyjn on 28/5/2006
Hello, me again. Am I right in thinking that you don't have to pre-book when you go camping. Is it right that you just turn up?
I've had mixed responses to that question when I asked the campsites I wanted to use.
I've been doing most of my camping this year solo with scooter and tent.
Somes sites said just turn up "we will fit you in", others wanted me to book.
So what I have done for my big trip in a few weeks time is to book the main stops ( I'm in the CCC) and leave the en route stops open.
See what happens
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28/5/2006 at 6:06pm
Location: Cumbrian coast or behind you !
Outfit: Outwell Vermont XL and Montana 6
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We always book as we find that with a large tent like ours, pitches that can take us can be limited. Plus I would hate to get somewhere only to find they don`t accept tents our size. I find it best to book especially if you want EHU.
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29/5/2006 at 7:53am
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I would recommend booking before you go, especially at the busiest periods.
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29/5/2006 at 10:36am
Location: Nottinghamshire
Outfit: vango oakland 400 khyam tourer 200
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it used to be like that a few years ago, we used to decide to go Friday afternoon, throw the stuff in the car and set off, always used to find somewhere to camp. These days, camping seems to be a lot more popular so advisable to book first particularly at school holiday/bank holiday times. I think also people have bigger tents and need electric hook up, so maybe campsites are more geared up to this and have less pitches available.
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29/5/2006 at 5:16pm
Location: Redditch Worcs
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Because we use EHU we usually book about three to four weeks in advance but on the odd occasions we have managed to get a pitch with just a couple of days notice. As Ratty has pointed out, if you don't enquire or book first you run the risk of the site being full.
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