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  1. Ten top family beach activities

    July 24, 2012
    by | beaches, coast and seaside | family | Pitchup.com's top tens

    No pressure.


    Ah,the great British seaside. we’ve got our towels, we’ve got our sandwiches, we’ve got our buckets and we’re heading to the beach. If you’ve also got itchy-must-be-sandy feet at the moment, have a look at our best British beaches for a last minute break , or browse through our campsites …

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  2. 50 Shades of news!

    July 23, 2012
    by | news

    We’re in the news! That esteemed organ the Guardian has spotted our 50 Shades of Green news release, where we highlighted secluded adults-only campsites for romantic weekends away.


    ‘We can’t think of anything less sexy,’ the paper says on its Travel Corkboard today. ‘We know camping involves a lot …

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  3. Cadw camping - ten things to do in Wales this summer

    July 23, 2012
    by | destinations




    Caerphilly Castle. Photo by alecea@flickr
    Going to Wales this summer? Course you are. We have

    over 800 sites there

    with everything you need for a weekend, week or fortnight away, whether that’s a

    family-friendly break

    or an escape from work that’s

    adults only

    .



    You can take your pick from

    golf

    ,

    fishing

    ,

    mountain …

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  4. Say toodle pip and pitch up close - a visitor etiquette guide to British camping

    July 20, 2012
    by | guides




    Don't forget to fly your flag at the campsite
    Welcome to Great Britain! We’re expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors to the UK for the

    Olympic Games

    , and we know that many of you will want to stay on a campsite to keep down costs and to experience British life at its best. Follow our ten etiquette tips …

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  5. Get crafty with our bushcraft tips

    July 20, 2012
    by | guides




    Crafty
    We’re feeling a bit Ray Mears-like today – perhaps caused by taking the stapler to a broken shoe heel earlier - so we’ve been musing on handy things you can make from nature while camping. Whether you're constructing a makeshift shelter or adding musical accompaniment to your campsite, get all …

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  6. The Untraceables - your guide to non-impact camping

    July 18, 2012
    by | guides




    Non non-impact camping

    Wild camping

    is, as we all know, a tad different than pitching up at a big campsite or holiday park. There’s swimming in the crick/creek rather than at a pool on-site for a start, and you also have to be a bit more prepared with your supplies if you’re planning …

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  7. Are we there yet? Quick-drive family breaks near cities

    July 18, 2012
    by | destinations

    'I like driving in my car...'


    It’s what mothers call ‘taking a notion’. You get home from work – or sneak online at work – deciding that you can’t wait for the annual two weeks’ holiday so by hook or by crook you’re going to get away this weekend. (Fist-shaking optional.) You’re in good company – …

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  8. Dinos, Donald and Queen Vic's house - holidays on the Isle of Wight

    July 17, 2012
    by | destinations




    Isle of Wight
    New Order! No, not another plea for the end of the Coalition, but just me getting excited about

    Bestival

    on the Isle of Wight in September, where the Blue Monday chaps will be there along with Stevie Wonder, Mr Motivator (yay) and film screenings in the ‘Ambient Forest’.  There’s also, …

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  9. Humongous holidays - ten top holiday parks for the summer

    July 16, 2012
    by | guides




    Hendra Holiday Park, Newquay
    You know the feeling. Trying to book somewhere for a holiday that’ll keep you, your partner, your three year old, your nine year old and your teenager all happy without too many meltdown rows and the teenager skulking in the corner all weekend with their DS. Add in the fact …

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  10. My weekend at Camp Koala

    July 13, 2012
    by | guest posts




    My weekend at a festival
    By Alex



    My name is Alex. I’m super excited to be given this opportunity to write a guest blog for Pitchup.com about my summer festival experience! I

    reaalllly

    wanted to take part in

    Summer Daze with BlackBerry

    with Sophie, Flora, Dexter, Lippi and the gang, but they said they already …

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