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Discover the Great Outdoors with TentBox
Discover the freedom of the great outdoors with TentBox, the British innovator in roof tents. Since its inception in 2016, TentBox has been transforming vehicles into cozy retreats for adventurers. With a range designed for quick setup and ultimate comfort, join a vibrant community of explorers and enhance your camping experience with a TentBox, backed by a solid five-year warranty. Explore more and prepare for adventure with every drive. Dive into the full story and explore their products at TentBox.
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SunnCamp: Illuminating the World of Camping and Outdoor Leisure
SunnCamp’s journey in the world of camping and outdoor leisure is a testament to their commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
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Dometic: Revolutionizing Mobile Living
Dometic’s journey from a pioneering refrigeration company to a multifaceted giant in the mobile living industry is a testament to their innovation, quality, and customer focus.
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Our Products

Melamine Tableware for Camping: Your Ultimate Guide!
Melamine is a type of plastic material that is commonly used to make tableware, such as plates, bowls, and cups.

It is a popular choice for camping or picnicking because it has several advantages: Lightweight, durable, resistant to heat, easy to clean, great colour variety and affordable.

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Camping Essentials
Camping is a fun and adventurous activity that involves spending time outdoors, often in remote areas, away from the comfort of your home. To ensure a successful and enjoyable camping trip, it's essential to have the right camping supplies and equipment.

Outdoor supplies essentials include all the gear and equipment needed to provide shelter, food, water, and other necessities when camping. These essentials can vary depending on the type of camping you plan to do, such as car camping, backpacking, or glamping.

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What to consider when buying your first tent?
When you first go camping, often it is with someone else. Then you get the bug; you want to do more camping. You want the freedom to be able to camp whenever you want. That means investing in equipment. ...
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Places To Go

Breathtaking Campsites and Delicious Camping Recipe Await You!
As summer sets in, we're thrilled to bring you exciting news about breathtaking campsites, luxurious glamping stays, easy camping recipes, and exclusive offers. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of the great outdoors!
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Exploring the East Midlands: Unforgettable Campsites and Glamping Holidays
Northamptonshire, with its captivating landscapes and abundant recreational opportunities, is a haven for camping, caravanning, motorhome, and glamping enthusiasts.

Whether you prefer pitching a tent under the starry skies or indulging in the comforts of glamping, the campsites and glamping sites around Northamptonshire (and beyond) offer something for everyone. From lakeside retreats to woodland escapes, each site provides a unique experience that will leave you refreshed and rejuvenated. So, pack your bags, embrace the beauty of nature, and embark on an unforgettable adventure in Northampton, UK.

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A Brief History of Camping in the UK
Camping, or the practice of spending time in the great outdoors in a temporary shelter, has a long and storied history in the United Kingdom. From the early days of the Industrial Revolution to the modern-day popularity of glamping and camping pods, camping has been a beloved pastime for generations of Britons.
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Festivals

What is the Best Type of Tent for a Festival?
The best tent for a festival is one that balances comfort, convenience, weather resistance, and portability. Consider your specific needs, the festival's environment, and how you want to experience the event.
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Top 5 Music Festivals in the UK Where You Can Camp: An Unforgettable Experience
The UK's top music festivals offer much more than just a lineup of great artists; they provide a complete immersive experience combining the thrill of live music with the joy of camping.
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5 must-bring items for festival camping
It’s that time of year again. You are getting ready to sit in waterlogged fields and share a damaged port-a-loo with ten thousand other people. There’s no better feeling than sharing a few loud beers whilst your favourite band’s battering through their anthems.

Do you remember your first festival? Or are you here because you are about to go to your first?

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Family Camping

Camping or Touring Ideas for Rainy Days and How to Stay Dry
You can certainly go out to play under the rain, but if you’re not a fan of getting wet (and possibly muddy) don’t worry, here are a few fun ideas of what to do inside your tent, caravan, or motorhome.

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5 things you didn’t know about camping
On the face of it, camping is simple. Grab a tent, find a place to pitch it, cook, eat, and sleep. For those who have never been camping before, and for some veterans, there really isn’t a lot to it.
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Great books to read for camping aficionados
Camping can be about exploration, and it can be about just getting away and switching off. It’s easy to see why it can be addictive for people who have busy lives, or those who lust for adventure. We know how you feel.
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Cooking

Elevate Your Camping Cuisine: Top 5 Restaurant-Style Meals to Cook Outdoors
Elevate Your Camping Cuisine: Top 5 Restaurant-Style Meals to Cook Outdoors Camping is an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, a chance to reconnect with nature. But who says you have to leave the pleasures of fine...
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5 Easy Camping Recipes and Must-Have Outdoor Cooking Equipment
Camping recipes hold the magic of transforming basic ingredients into culinary masterpieces, all while surrounded by the beauty of nature's canvas. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or a newbie camper, this blog post is your ultimate guide to creating mouthwatering dishes that will fuel your journey and leave you craving more than just s'mores.

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Camping and cooking: a guide to cooking outdoors
If you are a camping first timer, or you have taken the decision to cook outdoors for the first time, it can be a bit overwhelming. You want to enjoy the experience and not make yourself ill. So, we have put this guide to camping and cooking for you to help you get the most out of cooking outdoors.
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Walking & Hiking

The benefits to camping on your own
On the face of it, camping is a very social adventure to embark on. The idea of camping conjures images of people sitting around campfires talking, singing, or eating barbecues together. Most people do enjoy camping with friends or family. But that doesn’t mean it excludes people who are thinking of camping on their own.
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Critical things to have in your backpack
Are you waiting for the ground to thaw a little bit so you can throw your backpack over your shoulder and set off on an adventure? Wild camping and backpacking holidays are so much fun, aren’t they?
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Camping tips for a UK winter
There it goes. The sun. It finally saw autumn coming and decided to clock out for its shift on time. For some people, they are probably wiping their brows with relief. But we’re not some people. We’re campers. We want...
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Caravanning & Motorhomes

Getting Your Motorhome Winter-Ready: A Comprehensive Guide
If you're a proud motorhome owner and you're not planning any winter trips, ensuring your vehicle is well-prepared for the colder weather is essential to avoid potential issues and ensure a smooth start come spring.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the steps to properly prepare your motorhome for the winter months.

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How to Use Towing Mirrors
Towing mirrors are an essential safety feature when towing a caravan. By adjusting your mirrors before setting off, using extended mirrors, checking your mirrors regularly, taking extra care when changing lanes, and being aware of the wind, you can help to ensure that you and your passengers arrive safely at your destination.

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Important tips for motorhome holidays in the UK
Hello and welcome to all motorhome enthusiasts out there! If you're planning to explore the UK in a motorhome, then you've come to the right place. In this blog, we'll be sharing some important tips that will help you make the most of your motorhome holiday in the UK.
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Safety & Security

Safety tips for first time campers
It’s perfectly natural to be worried about safety the first time you go camping. You might have watched enough Bear Grylls to be frightened that it’s all about trying to find water in elephant dung. Or you may worry about security and your possessions being damaged or stolen. On the other hand it is also easy to underestimate any risks because you are camping at a resort.
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News, Seasonal & Events

Preparing for the new season - Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show NEC
Highly organised UK campers and motorhome owners and those that have made it their leisure pursuit for many years now know that it is best to be ready for the new season as early as possible, even when snow might...
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What to do if you’re camping in the rain
Camping is a great way to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life, reconnect with nature, and create lasting memories with friends and family. However, the one thing that can put a damper on any camping trip is the dreaded rain. Rain can make it difficult to enjoy the outdoors and can turn a camping trip into a soggy mess. But fear not, there are plenty of things you can do when you're camping in the rain to make the most of your trip.
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New Year’s Resolutions for Campers
The year is drawing to an end. We have all probably spent the last few weeks singing along to Mariah Carey, groaning when Whamageddon happened, and indulging in as much mistletoe and wine as we possibly can handle. Right at the end of all the frivolity and celebration, we get serious – if only for a minute.
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