Whether you're a seasonal camper or a beginner, everyone is feeling how the cost of living has affected us all this year. This blog overs our Attwoolls guide on budget camping.

Location

Where you chose to holiday this year is an important factor when trying to save the pounds. More tourist-y destinations are popular for a reason and will increase the price of your pitch. Consider opting for a less tourist packed destination. You’ll see a huge decrease in the price for your pitch. Often campsites situated in less known towns are rich with free activities like hiking, natural trails and wild swimming spots that don’t cost you a penny!

You don’t need to travel far for a change of scenery! Budget camping is all about the research. Search for campsites within an hour of your home address. You can find budget friendly campsites on social media recommended by other, likeminded travellers. Search for campsites in your area online looking at facilities and location. Often nearby locations are overlooked when you can have a great holiday no matter where you are!

Time of year

Camping on a budget requires plenty of research. Choosing to camp in the off season will considerably lower the rate of your holiday pitch. Let's be honest the UK weather is very interchangeable and we can never guarantee great weather even in summer. Pack your raincoats and focus on making memories with your family!

Essentials only

We’ve all been there with a car rammed with camping equipment, some essential and some luxury items. Did you really need that extra pillow? One way to ensure your camping trip will be budget friendly is only buying the essentials. If you're a beginner camper it can be overwhelming with the sheer range of camping products we stock. Chat to our Attwoolls experts about the essential items for your next budget friendly camping trip, so you don’t get carried away!

Invest in quality Camping equipment

Camping can be seen as an investment and something your family can enjoy year after year. Therefore investing in quality camping equipment means you won’t need to buy new items each time you decide to go away. It may seem like a large expense with the average family tent costing over £1000 today but it paves the way for future camping trips. If you're choosing to invest in expensive camping equipment make sure you look after it! Keeping your tent clean, packed away neatly and in a dry location will ensure endless camping trips in the future.

Entertainment

Entertaining the family doesn’t need to be difficult with our budget friendly camping activities. Many camping destinations offer free entertainment like bike hire and enjoying the great outdoors. Hiking, walking, wild swimming or nature trails are in abundance in the UK and can be enjoyed no matter what the weather. 

Camping activities don’t need to be complicated, sometimes the little things like telling stories round the fire, painting beach pebbles, playing cards until midnight. Why not make a fun quiz for the whole family on a rainy camping night. 

Bring your own food

Another way to reduce the cost of your camping trip is to bring your own food. Prepare meals before you go to minimise spending those extra pennies on missing shopping items. Often families arrive at campsites and the nearest supermarket is not very budget friendly. Bring everything you need for your camping trip and prepare any food that you can easily cook when you need it. For example, fancy some pancakes for breakfast? Prepare your pancake mix and put it into a bottle ready to pour into the pan for that morning. Planning meals ahead of your camping trip avoids last minute shopping trips and going over your weekly camping budget. 

So that completes our Attwoolls guide to camping on a budget. We hope you have been reassured that camping can be just as fun without all the luxury items and a little planning and research can really elevate your budget friendly holiday. 

Shop all our camping products online here or come into our store and view our ranges for yourself. Our Attwoolls experts are always on hand to offer advice and answer any questions you may have.