Why Camping Holidays Are So Popular in the UK

When you take a look at the average cost for a family of four to stay at a resort or hotel for a couple of weeks, it soon becomes clear why families prefer the adventure of a camping holiday. Even couples with no children are into camping rather than staying in holiday accommodation, although retired people tend to prefer a little comfort and luxury when on holiday and when you take a look at the number of campsites that are found in tourist areas, this is a reflection of the popularity of camping.

The Family SUV

This is the preferred mode of transport for the British camper and with Land Rover specialists offering a wide range of vehicles, you can choose a model that meets your requirements. With either a roof rack or a camping trailer, the SUV is the ideal vehicle for camping and there’s no reason why you can’t tour mainland Europe. 

Freedom & Independence

When you stay at a resort or hotel, you always have to do things according to their schedule; breakfast is only served during certain hours and the room needs to be cleaned and you have to ask when you want to use certain facilities. Not so at the camping site, where you have utilities on demand and you can do things at your own pace and if you want to depart at the crack of dawn, there’s nothing stopping you. Click here for tips on preparing for a long journey, which might help.

Affordability

With no accommodation costs, things become very reasonable and you can afford to drink premier wine with your delicious food you prepare on the BBQ. The pitch rental at a camp site is nominal and you have access to all their facilities and you can prepare your day outings and leave early, knowing that when you return, your camp is already set up.

Stunning British Countryside

Wherever you live in the UK, you are never far away from the natural beauty of the countryside and using the Internet, you can plan the entire trip and book your camping spots well in advance. Places to visit include the following:

• Lake District
• Yorkshire Moors
• North Wales
• Norfolk Broads
• New Forest
• West Country – Devon & Cornwall.

You are advised to plan early, as most UK families have not had a holiday for a couple of years and with the lockdown about to finish, lots of people have exactly the same idea as you.

A Sense of Adventure

If you are the kind of person who likes to pack a few bags and head off into the sunrise and see where fate takes you, camping is ideal and with no set plan in mind, you can stick a pin in the map of the UK and see where to start your mystery holiday. If, for example, you happen to stumble onto a quiet little corner of paradise, you can stay as long as the feeling remains and finding camping venues is easy with Google Maps, which will always get you to where you want to go.

Once equipped with a good SUV and a range of camping equipment, you are ready to spend the summer relaxing in a beautiful part of the countryside and the cost of your expeditions will be minimal.