Pitchup.com's camping guide

Heading off camping

Welcome to Pitchup.com’s camping guide, where we delve into the nitty-gritty of how to have a holiday spent outdoors – whether your chosen accommodation is a tent, lodge, caravan, yurt, or something else entirely…

What is camping?

If you’re a beginner at all this, let’s get back to basics. Camping doesn’t just cover grabbing a tent and taking to the wilds nowadays (although you’re very welcome to do just that) – there are also all sorts of other options, including smart glamping sites and cosy camping pods.

The practice of holidaying alfresco can be very handily split into four main categories:

Staying at a pitch on a campsite or holiday park with your own tent

Rolling up at a campsite or holiday park with your touring caravan, motorhome or campervan

Booking a caravan, lodge, cabin, pod or hut at a campsite or holiday park

Renting a tent – whether a tipi, yurt, wigwam, safari tent or bell tent – at a holiday park or campsite

Some of these options come with all sorts of facilities (and even some luxuries) provided, while others expect you to bring along everything you'll need for your stay.

What is glamping?

Glamping is essentially a posher form of camping. At a glampsite, the accommodation will be provided by the owners and set up ahead of your arrival. Typically, a few fancy add-ons are chucked into the mix with this sort of break – think kitchenettes, welcome hampers and even hot tubs.

Beginner or seasoned camper?

Whether you’re a newbie glamper or camping connoisseur, there’s a site to suit you depending on your preferences, your travelling companions and the type of trip you’re after.