Camping & Glamping Blogs, Competitions and Reviews from Cool Camping Camping in your back garden: 5 reasons to get the tent out at home Whether it's testing out your tent before a big camping trip or simply setting some family time aside to enjoy the stars, we explain why your back garden is the best place to go camping... The rise of 'staycation' camping: What to look for in a local campsite It may seem strange to go camping near home but a local campsite is an affordable way of enjoying the great outdoors in a way you wouldn't if you just stayed put. Here's what to look for if you're camping locally... Eight amazing glamping pods with hot tubs in the UK Pampered pods that go the extra mile: we pick out eight incredible pod glamping sites in the UK with hot tubs you can sink in to this summer... SOTO Amicus camping stove – Gear Review Following the success of their Windmaster Stove, we take a look at SOTO's latest and smallest budget camping stove: The Amicus Five excellent country pubs with campsites If your criteria for a great campsite is that it’s within walking distance of a pub, why not take things a step closer? These country pubs all have campsites right in their gardens... Campervan Driving Advice: 7 Top Tips for Beginners If it's your first time driving a campervan these handy tips will help you feel confident and at ease behind the wheel. You'll be loving your campervan holiday in no time! Six reasons you should take your dog camping Thinking of going camping with your dog? Why would you ever go on holiday without them?! 15 photos that will make you want to go camping in the New Forest We've dug into our scrapbook and found some photographs that we think encapsulate the national park. Once you've seen them, you might just want to go camping in the New Forest too! Camping for Beginners: Choosing the right tent Choosing a tent can be tricky – especially if you’re a first-time camper. We’ve put together a tent-buying guide to help you through the process… 15 beautiful photos that will make you want to go camping in Norfolk From seals and sands to boats and bell tents, we take a look through our favourite photos of Norfolk that will make you want to go on holiday now... Is Wild Camping Legal in Scotland? When it comes to the rules and regs around wild camping, confusion reigns, particularly in Scotland. We’re here to sort fact from fiction and answer once and for all: is wild camping legal in Scotland? What is a 'pop-up' campsite? Some of the very best campsites out there are brief but brilliant pop-up campsites that appear for just 28 days of the year. But what are pop-up campsites? And why are they around for such a short period? Win a dryrobe Advance Long Sleeve We've teamed up with the Devon-based team behind the dryrobe to give away a brand new dryrobe Advance Long Sleeve in the size and colour of your choosing... Camping & Wild Swimming: Tips, Tricks & Where to Pitch Forget the chlorinated water of purpose-built pools, our favourite way to get wet is with a spot of wild swimming. We think it’s the perfect partner to back-to-basics camping in the UK... Coleman MacKenzie 4 Blackout Tent – Review Keen to check out what was new in the Coleman range this year, we packed our camping bags and headed off on holiday to test out the Coleman MacKenzie 4 Blackout, the latest family tent with BlackOut bedrooms. Dryrobe Advance Long Sleeve – Gear Review We zip up for spring swims in North Norfolk and camping holidays in the sun, as we put the dryrobe Advance Long Sleeve to the test. Camping close to home: 5 reasons to go camping nearby If you’re in need of a break from the daily grind but don’t want to use up your annual leave, how about camping close to home? We swap the television for the campfire and the bedroom for the tent as we go camping close to home... Eight camping hacks to make campsite life easy Remember what life was like before you realised you could light a campfire using lint from your tumble dryer? We pick out eight easy camping hacks to make your life a million times easier... Five of the best camping hacks, suggested by campers Every camper is different and over a lifetime, each camper hones their own set of skills. Here are some of the best camping hacks we’ve had shared with us over the last few years... CampingGaz Party Grill 400 – Gear Review Want a wide menu on your next camping trip? The CampingGaz Party Grill 400 is claiming to be one of the most versatile cooking stoves on the market. We decided to check it out. The Closest Campsites in France: 16 Campsites Near the Ferry Ports If you're keen for camping in France but don't like long car journeys with the kids, we've picked 16 top campsites all within two hours of the nearest French ferry port. 10 Incredible Yurts with Hot Tubs in the UK For a yurt retreat with that added touch of luxury, this collection of glamping getaways in the UK all have their very own hot tubs... Ode to a Bell Tent – a Poem by Penelope Lewis A beautiful poem – Home Safe to Bell – by poet and Cool Camper Penelope Lewis about her 1960s camping holidays in Wales. We're giving away a £500 family tent every single month We've teamed up with leading camping brand Coleman to give away a Mackenzie 4 BlackOut tent to one lucky Cool Camping customer every month for the next three months. 12 Luxury Shepherd’s Huts with Hot Tubs in the UK Rustic, retro or top-of-the-range; for a rural retreat with a splash of luxury, it’s hard to beat a shepherd’s hut with a hot tub. Here are 12 of our favourites… 15 campsites in the UK perfect for canoeing and kayaking For a camping holiday that makes a splash in the great outdoors, it doesn’t get much better than canoeing and kayaking directly from your tent pitch. 12 of the latest campsite and glamping discoveries – Spring 2019 We're over a quarter of the way through 2019 and, as always, we've spent that time working hard to find brand new businesses and undiscovered campsites. Is Easter too early for camping holidays? If you love camping as much as we do, by early spring you’ll be chomping at the bit to get out there with the tent. But is Easter too early for camping? 5 family campsites in England with swimming pools There’s little to rival a swimming pool when keeping kids amused on holiday and these days there’s no need to go abroad to find one. We pick five fantastic campsites in England with swimming pools… 10 Campsites with Campfires in the New Forest There’s no better way to round off a day of exploring the New Forest National Park than with a crackling campfire and the sweet smell of a toasting marshmallow... Camping in your back garden: 5 reasons to get the tent out at home Whether it's testing out your tent before a big camping trip or simply setting some family time aside to enjoy the stars, we explain why your back garden is the best place to go camping... SOTO Amicus camping stove – Gear Review Following the success of their Windmaster Stove, we take a look at SOTO's latest and smallest budget camping stove: The Amicus Six reasons you should take your dog camping Thinking of going camping with your dog? Why would you ever go on holiday without them?! 15 beautiful photos that will make you want to go camping in Norfolk From seals and sands to boats and bell tents, we take a look through our favourite photos of Norfolk that will make you want to go on holiday now... Win a dryrobe Advance Long Sleeve We've teamed up with the Devon-based team behind the dryrobe to give away a brand new dryrobe Advance Long Sleeve in the size and colour of your choosing... Dryrobe Advance Long Sleeve – Gear Review We zip up for spring swims in North Norfolk and camping holidays in the sun, as we put the dryrobe Advance Long Sleeve to the test. Five of the best camping hacks, suggested by campers Every camper is different and over a lifetime, each camper hones their own set of skills. Here are some of the best camping hacks we’ve had shared with us over the last few years... 10 Incredible Yurts with Hot Tubs in the UK For a yurt retreat with that added touch of luxury, this collection of glamping getaways in the UK all have their very own hot tubs... 12 Luxury Shepherd’s Huts with Hot Tubs in the UK Rustic, retro or top-of-the-range; for a rural retreat with a splash of luxury, it’s hard to beat a shepherd’s hut with a hot tub. Here are 12 of our favourites… Is Easter too early for camping holidays? If you love camping as much as we do, by early spring you’ll be chomping at the bit to get out there with the tent. But is Easter too early for camping? The rise of 'staycation' camping: What to look for in a local campsite It may seem strange to go camping near home but a local campsite is an affordable way of enjoying the great outdoors in a way you wouldn't if you just stayed put. Here's what to look for if you're camping locally... Five excellent country pubs with campsites If your criteria for a great campsite is that it’s within walking distance of a pub, why not take things a step closer? These country pubs all have campsites right in their gardens... 15 photos that will make you want to go camping in the New Forest We've dug into our scrapbook and found some photographs that we think encapsulate the national park. Once you've seen them, you might just want to go camping in the New Forest too! Is Wild Camping Legal in Scotland? When it comes to the rules and regs around wild camping, confusion reigns, particularly in Scotland. We’re here to sort fact from fiction and answer once and for all: is wild camping legal in Scotland? Camping & Wild Swimming: Tips, Tricks & Where to Pitch Forget the chlorinated water of purpose-built pools, our favourite way to get wet is with a spot of wild swimming. We think it’s the perfect partner to back-to-basics camping in the UK... Camping close to home: 5 reasons to go camping nearby If you’re in need of a break from the daily grind but don’t want to use up your annual leave, how about camping close to home? We swap the television for the campfire and the bedroom for the tent as we go camping close to home... CampingGaz Party Grill 400 – Gear Review Want a wide menu on your next camping trip? The CampingGaz Party Grill 400 is claiming to be one of the most versatile cooking stoves on the market. We decided to check it out. Ode to a Bell Tent – a Poem by Penelope Lewis A beautiful poem – Home Safe to Bell – by poet and Cool Camper Penelope Lewis about her 1960s camping holidays in Wales. 15 campsites in the UK perfect for canoeing and kayaking For a camping holiday that makes a splash in the great outdoors, it doesn’t get much better than canoeing and kayaking directly from your tent pitch. 5 family campsites in England with swimming pools There’s little to rival a swimming pool when keeping kids amused on holiday and these days there’s no need to go abroad to find one. We pick five fantastic campsites in England with swimming pools… Eight amazing glamping pods with hot tubs in the UK Pampered pods that go the extra mile: we pick out eight incredible pod glamping sites in the UK with hot tubs you can sink in to this summer... Campervan Driving Advice: 7 Top Tips for Beginners If it's your first time driving a campervan these handy tips will help you feel confident and at ease behind the wheel. You'll be loving your campervan holiday in no time! Camping for Beginners: Choosing the right tent Choosing a tent can be tricky – especially if you’re a first-time camper. We’ve put together a tent-buying guide to help you through the process… What is a 'pop-up' campsite? Some of the very best campsites out there are brief but brilliant pop-up campsites that appear for just 28 days of the year. But what are pop-up campsites? And why are they around for such a short period? Coleman MacKenzie 4 Blackout Tent – Review Keen to check out what was new in the Coleman range this year, we packed our camping bags and headed off on holiday to test out the Coleman MacKenzie 4 Blackout, the latest family tent with BlackOut bedrooms. Eight camping hacks to make campsite life easy Remember what life was like before you realised you could light a campfire using lint from your tumble dryer? We pick out eight easy camping hacks to make your life a million times easier... The Closest Campsites in France: 16 Campsites Near the Ferry Ports If you're keen for camping in France but don't like long car journeys with the kids, we've picked 16 top campsites all within two hours of the nearest French ferry port. We're giving away a £500 family tent every single month We've teamed up with leading camping brand Coleman to give away a Mackenzie 4 BlackOut tent to one lucky Cool Camping customer every month for the next three months. 12 of the latest campsite and glamping discoveries – Spring 2019 We're over a quarter of the way through 2019 and, as always, we've spent that time working hard to find brand new businesses and undiscovered campsites. 10 Campsites with Campfires in the New Forest There’s no better way to round off a day of exploring the New Forest National Park than with a crackling campfire and the sweet smell of a toasting marshmallow... Showing 31 - 60 of 259 posts Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next
