The Camping & Caravanning Directory


Welcome to our Blog, run in conjunction with our Facebook and Twitter accounts and most importantly our website The Camping & Caravanning Directory. We will be keeping you up to date with some of the best campsites in the UK & Ireland (in our opinion!) and letting you into our company through our monthly 'Staff Spotlight' posts and various other bits and pieces! Please feel free to leave us a comment or send an email to info@camping-and-caravanning.co.uk






Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Riverside Caravan Park, Cambridge, Gloucestershire

The Riverside Caravan Park is situated on the banks of the River Cam and can be found behind The George Inn on the A38 between Frampton on Severn and Slimbridge, it is easily accessible from the M5 which is only 3 miles from Junction 13 or a little further from Junction 14. The site is also popular with visitors wanting to break their journey when travelling long distances due to its convenient location to the M5.

The site is level and all 28 pitches have electric hook-up, there are two shower and toilet blocks on site as well as a washing machine and washing-up facilities as well as the usual supply of fresh water and Elsan disposal. We are open all year round but please ring in advance to check availability.

There is a Children’s Play Area to keep younger visitors entertained as well as local walks, fishing and bike hire to explore the beautiful vicinity. We are well located for exploring the Regency town of Cheltenham, The Cotswolds or shopping in the City of Bristol. Slimbridge Wetlands and Wildfowl Trust is based just down the road and the beautiful Village of Frampton on Severn with it’s canal walks and the longest Village Green in England is a couple of miles to the north.

For further information please view: http://www.camping-and-caravanning.co.uk/camping_caravanning/south_west/gloucestershire/1151

Mill Park Caravan & Camp Site, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, Devon


Mill Park is a sheltered touring caravan and camping site set in an attractive wooded valley on the North Devon Coast. It has a shop, a takeaway, games room, laundry, and has many other useful facilities such as gas-changing and ice pack freezing. There is also an on-site pub and Take Away.

We cater for families and couples, and our aim is to create a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

North Devon has a charm all of its own, with miles of golden sandy beaches and picturesque market towns and fishing villages. The village of Croyde is ideally suited for exploring all that the region has to offer.

Both Croyde and Woolacombe beaches have gained The Seaside Award for their excellent facilities. With the Blue Flag being won by both in the past.

For more information follow this link: http://www.camping-and-caravanning.co.uk/1560

Monday, 11 July 2011

Plas Farm Caravan Park, Betws-yn-Rhos, Abergele, Conwy

Sian and John would like to Welcome you to Plas Farm Touring Caravan Park. It is situated in the grounds of a stunning 16th century Grade II listed farmhouse in a breathtaking location with a superb range of high quality facilities. Our award winning park is located within acres of un spoilt countryside with woodland walks and lakeside picnics, making it perfect for family holidays. It is only a short stroll away from the village shop and Country Inn and 3 miles to several beaches and stunning coastal walks. We are in easy reach of
the A55 North Wales coast road and are an ideal base for exploring a wealth of top attractions from Anglesey to Chester and inland to beautiful Snowdonia.

For more information on Plas Farm Touring Caravan Park please visit: http://tinyurl.com/5vxtk5f

The Cross Inn Park, Alton Towers, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire


We have 20 level hard standing pitches with 16 amp electric hook up and water.

We have a well appointed toilet and shower block containing ladies, gents and disabled toilets, hot showers and shaver points. We also have a small laundry with brand new washing machine and dryer.
We have a lovely pub/restaurant is on site. From 6pm to 8pm there is a happy our where pints are just £2.50.

On the camping area we have 12 hook up points and 4 water taps.

For those campers not wishing to cook their own breakfasts, full English, continental and vegetarian breakfasts may be ordered (and paid for) the previous night and will be available in the bar/restraurant between 9.00am to 9.30am.
For more information please click on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/6xgy5dw
 

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

NCW This Week

The fourth week of June is recognized as National Camping Week. With summer weather in full effect, it’s time to gather the camping gear and plan a trip!

Monday, 27 June 2011

Springwater Lakes, Harford, Near Lampeter, Carmarthenshire


Set in 20 acres of the beautiful South West Wales countryside, overlooked by the Cambrian Mountains and 4 miles east of Lampeter, you will find Springwater Lakes.

A picturesque angling complex of 4 lakes: 1 specimen, 2 mixed coarse and 1 fly, with a 4 star, 30 pitch touring site for caravans and camping. All lakes have easy access for the disabled angler.

We are centrally situated to the rivers Towy, Cothi and Teifi, which are some of the best salmon and sea-trout rivers in Wales, on which day tickets can be arranged.

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Friday, 17 June 2011

Pilbach Holiday Park, Cardigan, Ceredigion


Pilbach is a small family run Holiday Park that is ideally suited for families and couples alike.

Enjoy our free heated pool with toddler's area, or just relax on the poolside with a drink, or for those who like the comfort - step into the modern licensed Club where there is live entertainment, bar food and an amusement arcade. Recreational field with swings, climbing frames, sand pit and goal posts.

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