A World Away Is Just a Short Drive Away This Autumn 🍂
Uncover hidden gems on your doorstep
Club research has discovered that more than three quarters of adults (77%) say they spend more time watching other people have adventures on TV or social media than discovering new places themselves. And nearly eight out of ten Brits (79%) have driven straight through a part of the UK without stopping to see what was there.*
You don’t have to travel far for an adventure this autumn, camp in your next county to discover hidden gems.
Race across the county
This autumn we’re challenging you to explore your neighbouring counties. Check out how former TV travel companions Trish and Cathie made the best of their own micro-adventure.
See how they got on at our beautiful St Davids Club Site, then give it a go yourself.
Why Camp Local this autumn?
🏠 Camping close to home means less time driving and more time to enjoy your break!
💷 At just £13 per person, per night throughout September and October, an autumn escape can be budget-friendly.
👋 Everyone's welcome, no membership required (although you could make lots of savings!).
Live in Warwickshire?
Why not hop across the border into Worcestershire and visit The Morgan Experience Centre to learn more about the Morgan automotive brand and book a factory tour or driving experience.
For something more sedate Great Malvern boasts scenic Victorian architecture and an 11th century priory.
Eat: Don’t fancy food from the insect farm like Trish and Cathie? In our survey 51% of people said that trying the local food is one of the best bits of travelling somewhere new. The Vale of Evesham is renowned for its soft fruit and there are award-winning farmshops galore in the area, including Revills Farm Shop.
Stay at Blackmore Club Site
Live in Suffolk, Cambridgeshire or Lincolnshire?
Head to Norfolk and explore one of the most famous Royal Estate’s in England. Sandringham is the private country retreat of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Like nature and wildlife spotting? Dersingham Bog is located in the grounds of the Sandringham Estate. Its lowland heath habitat contrasts hugely with the marsh wetlands at RSPB Snettisham a few miles away.
Eat: Norfolk is home to great seafood including brown shrimp, a local delicacy harvested from the tidal waters of The Wash while further along the coast, Stiffkey cockles, Brancaster mussels and Cromer crab also deliver lots of flavour.
Stay at Sandringham Club Site
Live in Leicestershire or Derbyshire?
Flanked by Leicestershire to the south and Derbyshire to the west, a camping holiday in Nottinghamshire can scoop up lots of hidden gems.
Nottingham city has the UK’s largest network of caves, with over 1,000 running beneath its streets.
The county has a rich industrial history and Green’s Windmill, which dates back over 200 years is located on the eastern outskirts of Nottingham and still produces flour. Entry is free.
Eat: The Nottinghamshire sausage recipe includes Bramley apples – the UK’s most famous cooking apple originated from a single seed planted in Southwell, Nottinghamshire.
Stay at Nottingham Club Site
Do you live near Inverness-shire and the Highlands?
The Highlands have it all, but have you ever considered heading to the west coast? Less explored than the Highlands there’s lots on offer here.
This area of Scotland played an important role in WW2, with Loch Ewe serving as the main departure point of allied arctic convoys heading for Russia and the Soviet Union. Learn about this interesting point in history at the Russian Arctic Convoy Museum.
Scenery is big and epic in this part of Scotland. Corrieshalloch Gorge runs for a mile and is 60 metres deep. A Victorian suspension foot bridge overhangs the gorge and offers views of the 46 metre Falls of Measach waterfall.
Eat: Scotland is the place to visit for haggis and Cullen Skink. Pool House Café in Poolewe is a great place to try both Cullen Skink - a hearty soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions - and Ecclefechan tarts, a traditional Scottish baked pastry consisting of lots of dried fruit, butter and brown sugar.
Stay at Inverewe Club Site
Live near Pembrokeshire?
Pembrokeshire is within easy reach of South Wales biggest towns and cities, including Swansea, Bridgend and Porthcawl.
Potter around the shops in St Davids, recently voted number eight in the list of top ten best seaside towns in the UK by Which? Magazine or head to the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddy, a popular spot for swimming and coasteering.
Eat: Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm features a bug museum while its Grub Kitchen is the UK’s first edible insect restaurant. For something more traditional, The Shed at Porthgain offers a seasonal menu from its grade II listed former quarry machine shop, with dine in and takeaway options available.