Camping Tips
Put a blanket or two, or a rug underneath your bed (especially if it’s an airbed) as insulation from the cold ground beneath you.
Bring lots of spare socks! It’s so easy to stand in wet patches of carpet just as you take your wellies off!
If you lay down a wooden board under your sleeping mat, you’ll have smooth, even ground to sleep on.
If you are camping on a slope, lay down a wooden board under your sleeping mat and prop it up with a brick to make a flat surface.
If you lay down a yoga mat under your sleeping mat, you won’t slide downhill in the night!
Bring Earplugs!
Wear socks to sleep in at night.
A sleeping bag is warmer than a duvet (although some may disagree!)
Hot water bottles are a must!
Bring waterproofs or an umbrella
Decorate your initials or a pattern on your wellies, so they are easily identifiable.
Some may choose to bring a plastic tub with a lid to avoid leaving the tent in the night if a wee is needed.
Bring a torch or two. Headtorches are useful when trying to find something or sorting out your tent on your hands and knees.
Bring plenty of warm clothes as well as clothes for all kinds of weather!
Airbeds often deflate! Self-inflating mats are more trustworthy (Thermarest or similar). These can be made extra comfy by buying a foam mattress topper.
Bring a cosy blanket for the shrine tent evenings (although lots are provided).
You may wish to bring your own snacks, for you or your children to eat in your tent, separate from the communal food. (Check whether or not we have a peanut-free policy).
Wellies are far more waterproof than walking boots in long, wet grass. Walking boots are good for walks though.
Bring a scarf and hat to wear in and out of bed on very cold nights!
