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Is Camping Good For You? 8 health benefits of the great outdoors

Is Camping Good For You? 8 health benefits of the great outdoors

Here's why camping is good for you, explaining the health benefits of the great outdoors and why it isn't dangerous.

We're giving away a Coleman tent and camping bundle worth over £1,000 every single month

We're giving away a Coleman tent and camping bundle worth over £1,000 every single month

We've teamed up with leading camping brand Coleman to give away an Aspen™ tent, events shelter, top-of-the-range cooler and £50 of Cool Camping vouchers every single month.

Why farm stays are good for your kids

Why farm stays are good for your kids

There are plenty of educational advantages to visiting (and staying on) farms in the UK. Here's why you need to take the kids...

Coronavirus travel advice for campers

Coronavirus travel advice for campers

Whether you're planning to travel next week or next month, we answer your most common questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it may affect your camping holiday in 2022.

Valentine's Day Camping and Glamping UK 2022: Romantic holidays for couples

Valentine's Day Camping and Glamping UK 2022: Romantic holidays for couples

Forget the rings and roses, glamping is the perfect Valentine's surprise treat.

Five easy ways to reduce water wastage when camping

Five easy ways to reduce water wastage when camping

Quick and easy, eco-friendly camping hacks to help you waste less water when your camping and reduce your environmental impact.

The Great British Rain Calculator

The Great British Rain Calculator

Find out how likely it is to rain on your next camping holiday or glamping break with our clever calculator, based on a decade of official rainfall information.

How to Make a Campfire: Guide to building a fire in the wild woods

How to Make a Campfire: Guide to building a fire in the wild woods

Is there anything more magical than the glow of a campfire to see you through the evening?

Most Ethical Outdoor Clothing Brands For 2022

Most Ethical Outdoor Clothing Brands For 2022

From recycled plastics to featherless down, we take a look at what top outdoor clothing brands are doing to minimise their environmental impact and create more sustainable clothing.

Camping Gifts: 35 Christmas Present Ideas for Happy Campers

Camping Gifts: 35 Christmas Present Ideas for Happy Campers

Looking for a Christmas gift for someone outdoorsy or a stocking filler for the glamping enthusiast in your life? The Cool Camping Christmas wishlist has landed for 2021 with everything you could need...

15 of the most in-demand glamping holidays for 2022

15 of the most in-demand glamping holidays for 2022

The most popular glamping accommodation in the UK often gets booked out months in advance. Are you organised enough to visit the hot spots in 2022?

Farm Stays: Feather Down Farms now available for 2022

Farm Stays: Feather Down Farms now available for 2022

Family holidays can now be booked at dozens of Feather Down locations across the UK – bottle feed lambs, tour the farm and live by candle light.

The Best Value And Most Expensive Festivals In The World

The Best Value And Most Expensive Festivals In The World

How does the price of a festival compare with seeing the top bands in concert? We do the maths and find the best value and most expensive festival tickets in the world.

New Year Holidays 2021: Best NYE breaks for camping and glamping

New Year Holidays 2021: Best NYE breaks for camping and glamping

These New Year holidays 2021 let you enjoy special NYE breaks in alternative accommodation, with some of the best camping and glamping sites in the UK opening their doors for New Year's Eve.

10 easy ways to have a more sustainable camping holiday

10 easy ways to have a more sustainable camping holiday

Minimise your impact on the environment next time you go camping with these eco-friendly hacks and camping tips.

The best towns and villages in the New Forest National Park

The best towns and villages in the New Forest National Park

Planning a New Forest holiday? We take a look at the most popular towns and picturesque villages in the national park.

Suuuuurprise! A mystery holiday in a luxury location

Suuuuurprise! A mystery holiday in a luxury location

Enjoy luxury safari tent glamping this autumn and save £100 on the regular price – but where will you go?

Adrenaline Index: The best countries for thrill seekers

Adrenaline Index: The best countries for thrill seekers

For campers who mountain bike, hike the highest hills and trek to the wildest places, we rank the world's best destinations for thrill-seeking holidaymakers.

We're giving away £750 worth of outdoor clothing and accessories courtesy of Ellis Brigham

We're giving away £750 worth of outdoor clothing and accessories courtesy of Ellis Brigham

We've teamed up with Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports to give away £750 worth of gear to one lucky newsletter subscriber – could it be you?

Tips to make your camping clothes last longer

Tips to make your camping clothes last longer

Give your down jacket and walking boots and little love with these tips and repairs and help them last for future seasons

Win a summer holiday bundle worth over £2,000

Win a summer holiday bundle worth over £2,000

We're giving away a tent, a bike, a stash of vouchers and a family trip in the South East of England

Did you know the New Forest has a coast?

Did you know the New Forest has a coast?

The New Forest is well known for its trees, heathland and wild ponies. But why is it that we tend to overlook the New Forest coast?

Where to hire bikes in the New Forest National Park

Where to hire bikes in the New Forest National Park

Haven't brought your own bike camping? Here's where to rent them in the New Forest.

10 campsites in Cornwall within walking distance of the beach

10 campsites in Cornwall within walking distance of the beach

From Padstow to Penzance, Lizard Point to Looe Harbour, grab your towel and take your pick from these Cornish campsites, all within reach of the beach.

The Van Life Index

The Van Life Index

The weather, the price of petrol, even the number of public toilets... we crunch the stats and analyse every country to discover the best countries for living the ‘Van Life’.

Eight of the best beaches in the New Forest

Eight of the best beaches in the New Forest

The coastline of the New Forest is too often overlooked, particularly when it's home to beaches like this...

Five hot tub glamping retreats within easy reach of London

Five hot tub glamping retreats within easy reach of London

Looking for luxury near the capital? These glamping escapes with hot tubs are all just a stone's throw (or, um, short car journey) from London...

10 of the best beaches in Dorset

10 of the best beaches in Dorset

Bournemouth or Lulworth Cove? Where's your favourite beach in Dorset? We pick our top 10...

UK Camping Trends Report 2021

UK Camping Trends Report 2021

We predict what trends we can expect to see from UK camping in 2021, based on a thorough analysis of bookings, enquiries and on-site behaviour from thousands of camping customers.

Am I able to go wild camping at the moment? – Coronavirus Information

Am I able to go wild camping at the moment? – Coronavirus Information

Following warnings and fines for people freely camping in UK national parks, we address whether you can go wild camping during the coronavirus pandemic.

Is Camping Good For You? 8 health benefits of the great outdoors

Is Camping Good For You? 8 health benefits of the great outdoors

Here's why camping is good for you, explaining the health benefits of the great outdoors and why it isn't dangerous.

Coronavirus travel advice for campers

Coronavirus travel advice for campers

Whether you're planning to travel next week or next month, we answer your most common questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it may affect your camping holiday in 2022.

The Great British Rain Calculator

The Great British Rain Calculator

Find out how likely it is to rain on your next camping holiday or glamping break with our clever calculator, based on a decade of official rainfall information.

Camping Gifts: 35 Christmas Present Ideas for Happy Campers

Camping Gifts: 35 Christmas Present Ideas for Happy Campers

Looking for a Christmas gift for someone outdoorsy or a stocking filler for the glamping enthusiast in your life? The Cool Camping Christmas wishlist has landed for 2021 with everything you could need...

The Best Value And Most Expensive Festivals In The World

The Best Value And Most Expensive Festivals In The World

How does the price of a festival compare with seeing the top bands in concert? We do the maths and find the best value and most expensive festival tickets in the world.

The best towns and villages in the New Forest National Park

The best towns and villages in the New Forest National Park

Planning a New Forest holiday? We take a look at the most popular towns and picturesque villages in the national park.

We're giving away £750 worth of outdoor clothing and accessories courtesy of Ellis Brigham

We're giving away £750 worth of outdoor clothing and accessories courtesy of Ellis Brigham

We've teamed up with Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports to give away £750 worth of gear to one lucky newsletter subscriber – could it be you?

Did you know the New Forest has a coast?

Did you know the New Forest has a coast?

The New Forest is well known for its trees, heathland and wild ponies. But why is it that we tend to overlook the New Forest coast?

The Van Life Index

The Van Life Index

The weather, the price of petrol, even the number of public toilets... we crunch the stats and analyse every country to discover the best countries for living the ‘Van Life’.

10 of the best beaches in Dorset

10 of the best beaches in Dorset

Bournemouth or Lulworth Cove? Where's your favourite beach in Dorset? We pick our top 10...

We're giving away a Coleman tent and camping bundle worth over £1,000 every single month

We're giving away a Coleman tent and camping bundle worth over £1,000 every single month

We've teamed up with leading camping brand Coleman to give away an Aspen™ tent, events shelter, top-of-the-range cooler and £50 of Cool Camping vouchers every single month.

Valentine's Day Camping and Glamping UK 2022: Romantic holidays for couples

Valentine's Day Camping and Glamping UK 2022: Romantic holidays for couples

Forget the rings and roses, glamping is the perfect Valentine's surprise treat.

How to Make a Campfire: Guide to building a fire in the wild woods

How to Make a Campfire: Guide to building a fire in the wild woods

Is there anything more magical than the glow of a campfire to see you through the evening?

15 of the most in-demand glamping holidays for 2022

15 of the most in-demand glamping holidays for 2022

The most popular glamping accommodation in the UK often gets booked out months in advance. Are you organised enough to visit the hot spots in 2022?

New Year Holidays 2021: Best NYE breaks for camping and glamping

New Year Holidays 2021: Best NYE breaks for camping and glamping

These New Year holidays 2021 let you enjoy special NYE breaks in alternative accommodation, with some of the best camping and glamping sites in the UK opening their doors for New Year's Eve.

Suuuuurprise! A mystery holiday in a luxury location

Suuuuurprise! A mystery holiday in a luxury location

Enjoy luxury safari tent glamping this autumn and save £100 on the regular price – but where will you go?

Tips to make your camping clothes last longer

Tips to make your camping clothes last longer

Give your down jacket and walking boots and little love with these tips and repairs and help them last for future seasons

Where to hire bikes in the New Forest National Park

Where to hire bikes in the New Forest National Park

Haven't brought your own bike camping? Here's where to rent them in the New Forest.

Eight of the best beaches in the New Forest

Eight of the best beaches in the New Forest

The coastline of the New Forest is too often overlooked, particularly when it's home to beaches like this...

UK Camping Trends Report 2021

UK Camping Trends Report 2021

We predict what trends we can expect to see from UK camping in 2021, based on a thorough analysis of bookings, enquiries and on-site behaviour from thousands of camping customers.

Why farm stays are good for your kids

Why farm stays are good for your kids

There are plenty of educational advantages to visiting (and staying on) farms in the UK. Here's why you need to take the kids...

Five easy ways to reduce water wastage when camping

Five easy ways to reduce water wastage when camping

Quick and easy, eco-friendly camping hacks to help you waste less water when your camping and reduce your environmental impact.

Most Ethical Outdoor Clothing Brands For 2022

Most Ethical Outdoor Clothing Brands For 2022

From recycled plastics to featherless down, we take a look at what top outdoor clothing brands are doing to minimise their environmental impact and create more sustainable clothing.

Farm Stays: Feather Down Farms now available for 2022

Farm Stays: Feather Down Farms now available for 2022

Family holidays can now be booked at dozens of Feather Down locations across the UK – bottle feed lambs, tour the farm and live by candle light.

10 easy ways to have a more sustainable camping holiday

10 easy ways to have a more sustainable camping holiday

Minimise your impact on the environment next time you go camping with these eco-friendly hacks and camping tips.

Adrenaline Index: The best countries for thrill seekers

Adrenaline Index: The best countries for thrill seekers

For campers who mountain bike, hike the highest hills and trek to the wildest places, we rank the world's best destinations for thrill-seeking holidaymakers.

Win a summer holiday bundle worth over £2,000

Win a summer holiday bundle worth over £2,000

We're giving away a tent, a bike, a stash of vouchers and a family trip in the South East of England

10 campsites in Cornwall within walking distance of the beach

10 campsites in Cornwall within walking distance of the beach

From Padstow to Penzance, Lizard Point to Looe Harbour, grab your towel and take your pick from these Cornish campsites, all within reach of the beach.

Five hot tub glamping retreats within easy reach of London

Five hot tub glamping retreats within easy reach of London

Looking for luxury near the capital? These glamping escapes with hot tubs are all just a stone's throw (or, um, short car journey) from London...

Am I able to go wild camping at the moment? – Coronavirus Information

Am I able to go wild camping at the moment? – Coronavirus Information

Following warnings and fines for people freely camping in UK national parks, we address whether you can go wild camping during the coronavirus pandemic.

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