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Was browsing an AA Campsite guide in Halfords yesterday and thinking it might be nice to have an inexpensive guide book. AA one seems good but anyone got thoughts on others? Not in Caravan and Camping Club as we only camp occasionally at present.

All suggestions appreciated and thanks as ever.

We've found many a gem on here:

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk

Nice and free, too.

Edit: Charity shops are well worth a look, too. Not for campsites (I know the Gang here) for guide books.

Bob wrote:We've found many a gem on here:

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk

Nice and free, too.

Edit: Charity shops are well worth a look, too. Not for campsites (I know the Gang here) for guide books.

Cheers Bob and yes I know about that site. But there's something about having a book to browse that the web experience can't quite match.

Scrounge an old issue of the C and CC Big sites book. Few people like throwing it away if it can go to a good home.

I used to pass mine on to a friend who was with the Caravan Club and vice versa.


Frank

Cool camping. Not enough sites to be the only guide but the ones in there are special for one reason or another

Diplomat wrote:Scrounge an old issue of the C and CC Big sites book. Few people like throwing it away if it can go to a good home.

I used to pass mine on to a friend who was with the Caravan Club and vice versa.


Frank

Thanks Frank. Got a copy of that from my C&CC days but fancy something a bit more 'reviewiish' and easy on the eye to browse through. AA book seems good, and not too big, but maybe there's something better

cmm303 wrote:Cool camping. Not enough sites to be the only guide but the ones in there are special for one reason or another

Thanks Chris, I'll check that out

Mike, this is my personal recommendation. Cades Camping Guide. But it direct from their website at http://www.cades.co.uk/caravan-guides.html

Ian wrote:Mike, this is my personal recommendation. Cades Camping Guide. But it direct from their website at http://www.cades.co.uk/caravan-guides.html

Cheers Ian, I'll check that out. Anyone who has Bishops Castle in their tops to visit is I think worth listening too.

Which reminds me, I don't think I've booked for the Bash yet. Yikes, must do that asap.

mikeonb4c wrote:

cmm303 wrote:Cool camping. Not enough sites to be the only guide but the ones in there are special for one reason or another

Thanks Chris, I'll check that out

Agree, these books are great. Every site I've visited from the books have been fantastic.

Jillygumbo wrote:

mikeonb4c wrote:

cmm303 wrote:Cool camping. Not enough sites to be the only guide but the ones in there are special for one reason or another

Thanks Chris, I'll check that out

Agree, these books are great. Every site I've visited from the books have been fantastic.

Opted for the Cades in the end as it was v cheap and seemed to specialise in caravan type sites. I'd love one like the Cool Camping guide but aren't a lot of those tent only sites? ANd it only has 150 sites total in the Britain guide, which doesnt sound a lot.

The Cool Camping books are a pretty to look at 'best of' type book, but their website is fantastic, covers Britain and Europe, and has lots of filters to find just what you're looking for. I have found three lovely, small sites through them, and am just back from here:
https://www.coolcamping.co.uk/campsites ... he-meadows
It was a fantastic, well placed site (unless you have under 16s with you, as it is adults only).

KMH wrote: It was a fantastic, well placed site (unless you have under 16s with you, as it is adults only).

Does 'adult' have a hidden meaning in relation to campsites, or do they just want peace and quiet (hopefully)?


Frank

Ha, yes it does sound dodgy! What it actually means is quiet mornings where you can have a lie in or a slow start without the melody of children playing/crying/screaming around your campervan, and showers and toilets that are clean. Kids are great, but camping without them is definitely a more peaceful experience!

KMH wrote:Ha, yes it does sound dodgy! What it actually means is quiet mornings where you can have a lie in or a slow start without the melody of children playing/crying/screaming around your campervan, and showers and toilets that are clean. Kids are great, but camping without them is definitely a more peaceful experience!

Useful advice KMH and I'll take a look at their online offerings - I think what I'd like in the car is a book with more rather than less sites for 'on the spur of the moment' needs if we decided to head out with no prior planning and take our chances finding somewhere near where we find ourselves for the purposes of just parking up and sleeping. So whilst the best sites would be great, maximising the number of options is the top priority. At present, we're only just looking at camping more regularly and, to be frank, creaky bones and busy jobs mean we talk about it more than we actually do it! But the intention is there at least!