Choosing a campsite
For a first trip, choose a site with toilets, showers and a play area, not too far from home. Check whether it allows campfires, and how far the car park is from your pitch.
The kit that matters
- A tent you’ve practised putting up.
- Warm sleeping bags rated for the season, plus mats or airbeds.
- Head torches for everyone.
- A simple stove, pans and a cool box.
- Layers, waterproofs and wellies.
Not sure about tents?
Try glamping first: beds, sometimes electricity, all the fun. Plan days out from the site with the adventure finder.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
