October Camping First Trip

[RyanVWT6]

Hi Guys,

Picked up our van finally from the dealer on sat and we are keen to get away asap. My wife is a teacher so looks like October will be the first chance we get. I have 2 young boys also 3 and 1. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? Uk ? France?

Im open to ideas. I understand its cold lol but we are excited to get out at least once before the frost.

 

[Spaghetti]

From my experience, I would stay in the UK for the first few getaways, as you’ll learn what to take, what to leave and what works, and what doesn’t.

We did a few weekends away before we settled on what we needed for the van. It also made me realise that we needed a DC to DC battery charger rather than the relay the converter fitted. We’ve now whittled what we need down to the bare minimum, and only have to grab some clothes and some food, and set off. Makes it much easier.

We recently did a 1500 mile tour of Scotland, and it was brilliant.

Good luck, and enjoy.

Ps. Just noted you’re just down the road.

 

[Fish]

Forum octoberfest meet up would be best suggestion.. no pressure then..

 

[Tourershine]

I'm going to the South of France in October. It's still late 20's at the moment where we are going.

 

[WolverineMac]

Forum octoberfest meet up would be best suggestion.. no pressure then..

We were looking at this, but its not during half term. Half term for us down south starts the 20th

 

[RyanVWT6]

Just looking for something either UK simple, good facilties and lots to do for children in the local area if its a total rainy wash out. Just wanted to know if someone had been somewhere similar they think might work.

 

[RyanVWT6]

South of France would be awesome if we can find a campsite still open and the weather is at least dry ? Any suggestions?

In at the deep end much? (Get it pitched haha)

 

[Phil_G]

Its a treck for you but Clumber Park is great for kids with bikes, they can explore for hours and the site is lovely. Every facility plus a huge kids play park set on bark so its safe as houses. If you dont have bikes you can hire them, and also hire a kiddy trailer for the toddler. Its a Caravan Club site so as members of the opposition we have to pay a surcharge but the area is endlessly beautiful with miles of woodland cycle tracks, and if you're inclined there are crafts, a gift shop, cafe/restaurant, feed the ducks... plus you're near the Sherwood Forest visitor centre, where the kids can be Robin Hood for a day. Ideal for your first venture out. Personally I wouldnt suggest going abroad until you've gained some familiarity with the van - although, pan/kettle we did Germany in a camper we picked up that morning....
Cheers
Phil

 

[Dannyb6467]

We were looking at this, but its not during half term. Half term for us down south starts the 20th

It's a weekend jobby though.

 

[Zoe]

Hi
We’re in exactly the same situation as you. We have decided to go to forum octoberfest for the weekend as out trail run and then we’re going to a Blackpool haven site in the kids October holidays for a week as there’s loads to keep the kids busy and the lights are on and the resort is still open unlike a lot of other resorts. Lots of indoor activities and places to visit.

 

[Gavandi]

Just looking for something either UK simple, good facilties and lots to do for children in the local area if its a total rainy wash out. Just wanted to know if someone had been somewhere similar they think might work.

As suggested, UK best to start. Lots of little things to remember/take if going to Europe. Although Brittany is easy and lots of coastline.
Sandringham in Norfolk is good and lots of things to do.
Climber Park, as suggested is great.

Enjoy.