Camping with kids

[dodger 2,765]

Thinking of taking my kids camping for a couple of days when I have them next there only 7 n 5 n never done out like that before n me neither really especially when I was a kid.

There's fields I have access to but my youngest could get scared if in the middle of nowhere maybe even bored so I think it's good to have others around.

Does anyone know of any campsites in the lance area were they also allow you to make a little camp fire as they'll want to do that oh n tent ideas preferably ones that are not a feck about to put up thanks..

[TOMO 26,517]

Can't speak for every campsite...but lots I've stopped at will let you have a fire pit ...them metal things ...and burn logs....most of them will hire them to you and sell bags of logs so if you don't have one or want to load one in your car it's ideal

[DIDO.1 22,844]

Which area?

[lampingboy 284]

Plenty of spots down my way I could point you to but I reckon you're up north so a bit far away?

[Timmy H 432]

Mate has just got a eurohike genus 400 airbeam tent for him and his boys, no poles, just pump and peg it for £250 from go outdoors. Airbeds to sleep on, sleeping bags but normal pillows. Double gas burner for cooking but use cartridge gas rather than bottles, I get 4 for £5.

Folding table/benches, kids can eat at it of play games.

Decent cooler box, most sites will freeze blocks for you. Alternatively you can get a 12v/240v cooler. I have a big one that runs on the mains overnight to chill down then runs on 12v wherever I'm driving. £90 from Halfords. Use plates and mugs, pots and utensils from home.

Get a couple of hanging rechargeable lights, get the boys a torch each for a night time walk.

Make it fun! If you can have a fire teach them to cook dampers or sausages on a stick.

[dodger 2,765]

Thanks I don't to get much stuff as I unfortunately don't to get to have them often but my oldest has mentioned camping a couple of times now and also fishing surprisingly living in London which is something else I was never good at lol

I'm in Central Lancashire by the way..

[DIDO.1 22,844]

11 minutes ago, dodger said:

Thanks I don't to get much stuff as I unfortunately don't to get to have them often but my oldest has mentioned camping a couple of times now and also fishing surprisingly living in London which is something else I was never good at lol

I'm in Central Lancashire by the way..

So am I!

If I'm camping I go to south west Scotland. It's not that far....if you want recommendations I'll send you some. I go to one near Newton Stewart, old ruined castle, pub on site, sea over the road and heated outdoor pool

[DIDO.1 22,844]

Just tried to message you but it says you can't receive messages 

[Timmy H 432]

27 minutes ago, dodger said:

Thanks I don't to get much stuff as I unfortunately don't to get to have them often but my oldest has mentioned camping a couple of times now and also fishing surprisingly living in London which is something else I was never good at lol

I'm in Central Lancashire by the way..

You could do it cheaper but if the boys have a miserable time they won't want to go again. If they enjoy it they'll want to go again and there's no reason you can't go when the nippers are elsewhere. I take my youngest sometimes but I go far more often on my own, sometimes with the Tentbox but also wildcamping with a 2 man tent on the ebike.

[South hams hunter 8,926]

We got an airbeam and it's 100% the way to go, saves so many rows and only needs 1 person

[dodger 2,765]

12 minutes ago, Timmy H said:

You could do it cheaper but if the boys have a miserable time they won't want to go again. If they enjoy it they'll want to go again and there's no reason you can't go when the nippers are elsewhere. I take my youngest sometimes but I go far more often on my own, sometimes with the Tentbox but also wildcamping with a 2 man tent on the ebike.

Very true that id want them to enjoy it I also thought the same with the fishing like if I take em n catch nowt they'll get bored n not want to go again lol were as if they a few bites n see a one being brought in they'd get the buzz 

[dodger 2,765]

31 minutes ago, DIDO.1 said:

Just tried to message you but it says you can't receive messages 

Thanks for that if you copy'd the message you should be able to send it now

[brambles 3,269]

Get yourself up to Sw Scotland mate iff yhe kids enjoy it, miles of coast line to wander and camp, plenty drift wood for fires and plenty of good fishing for Bass, Mackrell, Pollock and Sea Trout. Enjoy wherever you end up mate. ATB

[dodger 2,765]

10 minutes ago, brambles said:

Get yourself up to Sw Scotland mate iff yhe kids enjoy it, miles of coast line to wander and camp, plenty drift wood for fires and plenty of good fishing for Bass, Mackrell, Pollock and Sea Trout. Enjoy wherever you end up mate. ATB

Thanks brambles 

[Timmy H 432]

14 minutes ago, dodger said:

Very true that id want them to enjoy it I also thought the same with the fishing like if I take em n catch nowt they'll get bored n not want to go again lol were as if they a few bites n see a one being brought in they'd get the buzz 

There's plenty of campsites that have ponds or lakes to fish. I've found one near Dorchester that I can book a pitch right next to the swim I want, I'll probably take my grandson there for a few days.