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  1. Student camping - calling all uni students and graduates...

    July 5, 2010
    by | guides | seasonal

    I won!


    At university or about to graduate this year? Tired of the jobs market doom and gloom for 2013 graduates? Looking for an non-extortionate holiday with your pals during what looks to be a scorching summer ?


    If the answer to any of the above is yes, Pitchup.com can help. Camping …

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  2. Wildlife - Camping and Caravanning with Nature

    July 2, 2010
    by | destinations | guides

    Fancy taking a closer look at UK w ildlife?


    Feasting squirrel


    From the Shetlands to the Cotswolds, the British Isles boast a plethora of creatures great and small in beaches, bogs, fens, woods and skies. There’s something for everyone.


    What better way to experience Britain’s wildlife than by pitching a tent or …

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  3. My Cool Caravan's top five touring caravans

    June 23, 2010
    by | guest posts

    When sourcing the touring caravans which featured in the book 'My Cool Caravan', which I co authored with Jane Field-Lewis, my 'favourite' caravan changed on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. Was it the shape, the use of the space within, the rarity or the cool factor...? It was most …

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  4. Eccentric UK festivals - camping and caravan holidays nearby

    June 18, 2010
    by | destinations | guides | seasonal

    Britain boasts a patchwork of quirky countryside festivals. Sadly, the centuries-old Gloucestershire cheese-rolling event was cancelled this year for reasons of health and safety . Nevertheless the spirit of eccentric Britain soldiers on through numerous countryside fetes.


    Ever considered exploring Britain’s rich tapestry of festivals through camping and caravanning?


    Caravan …

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  5. Beginner's Outdoor Photography Guide

    February 24, 2010
    by | guides

    Beginner's guide to outdoor photography


    Fancy yourself as a bit of a photographer? Then you’re in luck! We’ve compiled a fantastic Beginner’s Guide to Outdoor Photography, enlisting the help of some outdoor photography experts, to ensure your snaps while camping and caravanning are top notch.


    The guide includes a range of hints and tips on …

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  6. Glamping: are you cool enough for the 'champers' campers?

    February 8, 2010
    by | industry news

    You know how it is. You unzip the tipi one morning for that first lungful of fresh air, to find that Kate Moss has plonked her fancy yurt between you and the sea view.

    Or you queue at the tap with your water carrier for ages, because after Tom Cruise …

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  7. Camping and Caravanning Club sees no let-up in growth trend

    February 5, 2010
    by | industry news

    With member recruitment up by a quarter, last year was a record year for the Camping and Caravanning Club, the world's oldest and largest club for all forms of camping. And the Club looks set to sustain its success into 2010, recently announcing a 15% rise in advance bookings compared …

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  8. Winter caravan storage: if you're not gonna TOUR it....STORE it!

    December 19, 2009
    by | seasonal

    If you're not planning on using your touring caravan to visit a winter caravan site this season, it's a good idea to prep it for the elements before storing it for the season. Looking for a site to store your touring caravan? Over 400 of our listed campsites offer touring …

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  9. The staycation summer - reality or a load of old Horlicks?

    December 9, 2009
    by | industry news

    The "staycation summer" has been a hot topic in the media this year, with the idea derided as complete nonsense by one CEO of a leading tour operator and a story put about by British holiday companies by another. Even the managing director of Butlins has dismissed the concept after …

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  10. Pitch and pint: Pitchup.com now partnered with The Good Pub Guide

    December 7, 2009
    by | pitchup.com news | seasonal

    When using a guide to plan an event, be it a camping trip or a night out, people usually rely on one of two types of review. There is the expert review, where an expert gives an educated opinion after going to a particular place and critiquing it. And then …

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