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I've been thinking about this recently as we haven't been camping with the kids yet, we're off very soon though. We're off to a small family run site this time, I'm looking really forward to it.

I just wondered what sort of sites other people prefered, big or small?

Are the big sites generally more expensive?

personally l prefer smaller sites, with just a play area so that l can see what mischeif they are up to.

my 6 yr old girl wants to go to butlins but l am not that bothered about, we will probably take her there next year just to shut her up.

We like the smaller site. Our kids are 10 & 6 & I feel much happier if i can watch them play.. We do enjoy going to( Haven)  Greenacres in Porthmadog but the touring site is quite small & we usually only go out of season for 2 or 3 nights, we end up spending a fortune so it's a good job we only have a couple of nights...

We've used both.   Commercial sites have their advantages, in the fact that they have things like swimming pools on site - and the kids shows can be a big plus on a wet afternoon.    I also like the fact that you can go for a quick drink in the evening without worrying about just how child friendly the bar will be - we've all been to those "families welcome" pubs - that is provided that you don't have youngsters.
Small site also have advantages - we've been to a very small site, and just spent the week at a non commercial site - where the kids spent hours playing with other kids.

Plan to go to Flamingoland in October.

Hi All

We use both, but prefer smaller sites, our 5 year old usually makes friends and goes off to play. We bought a pair of  "walkie talkies" we find them great for making sure we know where she is.

Paul

We prefer the small sites, like everyone else has said, can keep your eye on the kids better and they tend to be less noisy etc etc.  I really like the idea of my kids when away from home are having to entertain themselves.  We always take a football, colouring things, frisbee, books etc etc They usually make friends with other kids and go off on an adventure!

Quinnys

Quote: Originally posted by SZTE on 16/8/2006

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smaller sites without a doubt, besides they are more personal and you don't have the same ques for the showers. Try Cayton Village Caravan site in North Yorkshire, great for tents and smack in the middle of all the coastal towns

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Hi szte,i looked into Cayton village and it looks lovely will def put that in my folder for next year.Margie