Finally, Spring is here! The season has arrived for summer holidays and family camping trips. Every year at Sacrewell we welcome travellers from near and far for camping on the farm.
Are you planning your next adventure? If so, read our top tip guide to booking your camping getaway. In this blog you’ll also discover our handy downloadable camping pack list and an activity book for keeping the little ones entertained!
Family camping trips – quick links
Use the quick links to skip to a certain section of the blog or read on for all of our top tips to family camping trips.
- 1. Pack all the entertainment for the car journey
- 2. Arrive before dark (where possible)
- 3. Remember the camping essentials
- 4. Find a good location with plenty of things to do nearby
- 5. Stay comfy and cosy
1. Pack all the entertainment for the car journey
The most well-known phrase for every parent is ‘are we there yet?’. Alleviate the back seat boredom and pack all the entertainment for the car journey.
Toys, books, games are all essential for a smooth ride to your family camping trip destination. Not forgetting the car snacks either, they are an essential boredom buster!
2. Arrive before dark (where possible)
We know it’s not always possible to arrive before dark especially as we are governed by holiday traffic, but we highly recommend pitching up as early as you can for check-in. Putting up a tent in darkness is never fun and dusk adds an extra challenge with a race against time.
3. Remember the camping essentials
One of the most important camping essentials is a tent! So, don’t leave without it! Other must-not-forget items include:
- duvet/sleeping bag
- plenty of layers (blankets, coats, jumpers – the Great British weather can be unpredictable)
- food
- BBQ or firepit
- cool box
Download our camping pack list for a full list of what to take on your family camping trips.
4. Find a good location with plenty of things to do nearby
When researching the perfect campsite find somewhere with lots of things to go and do as well as lots of local places to explore.
Look up the local tourist information centre with a list of tourist attractions, play parks and walks. Make sure there is something to keep everyone entertained, even on a rainy day. With that in mind we’ve created a nifty download – a Sacrewell activity book. It’s sure to keep minds busy for at least 10 minutes!
Have you tried camping on a farm? It provides plenty of entertainment for the children (and adults!). Here at Sacrewell Farm, campers can enjoy discounted admission to the farm.
We also have our own camping play park which is open after hours for campers to enjoy.
5. Stay comfy and cosy
The key to happy adventures are staying comfy and cosy. Whether it’s bringing the camping chairs for an enjoyable afternoon siesta or air beds for a comfy night’s sleep.
Camping in Cambridgeshire
Conveniently located just off the A47 in the Cambridgeshire countryside our campsite is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some rest and relaxation.
Choose from three different camping pitch options:
- Grass pitch
- Grass pitch with electric
- Grass pitch with electric, patio and firepit (NEW! For 2024)
Stay from as little as £25 per night. Our campsite near A1 is a great stopover for anyone commuting north to south (or vice-versa) or for those looking for a central location to meet family and friends.
So, what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on camping in Cambridgeshire. Sacrewell camping and caravanning is open from March to the end of October every year and offers THE perfect destination for your family camping trips.