Camping holidays
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We spent a mind-bending amount of time just playing. It was like being an incredibly spoilt womanchild with a doll’s house, says Zoe Williams
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From isolated mountain ranges to a pitch under a road bridge, our readers share their most enjoyable wild camping experiences
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As Scotland weighs up its wild camping presumption, we want to hear about your remote camping adventures
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Plant yourself in the midst of glorious English countryside in our pick of rustic accommodation, including hostels, cosy cottages and glampsites
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To mark the US National Park Service turning 100 this week, Mary Caperton Morton picks the best places to stay, from hotels and cabins to campsites, in the country’s favourite parks
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I spent six days cycling around the Norfolk coast with my husband. It was such a change from my usual trips, where I’d get on a flight to drink beer in another city
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The August bank holiday is on the horizon, but don’t just pitch up expecting to nab a camping spot. James Warner Smith, an author at the website Cool Camping, has tips for sites with great views and family-friendly fun – and you can still book
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Our food writer and our gadget inspector get to grips with outdoor living. Could anyone stomach the breakfast in a bag?
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With Hobbity hideaways, remote farms and friendly guesthouses, Slovenia offers a wealth of accommodation from which to explore its mountains, lakes and villages
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Holiday adventure playgrounds can keep the children occupied during the long school holidays – and many of them are affordable and offer discounts
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6 July 1960: There are fresh problems arising from an increasing amount of water skiing on Lake Windermere
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A new network of architect-designed shelters from £3 a night is the perfect springboard for an idyllic kayaking, cycling and walking trip around the islands of Denmark’s South Funen archipelago
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This year people woke up in a field to find themselves set adrift from the EU. It was hard to talk about anything else ...
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It’s not just for kids anymore: summer camps tailored for adults looking to relive some of their childhood have become a million-dollar industry in the US
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Urban landscapes may have different sights and sounds than traditional ‘wilderness’ camping, but still can provide an unparalleled intimacy with nature
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30 May 1923: Membership recognises no artificial distinctions of age, sex, class or race; it lays great stress on handicraft; and, thirdly, it insists on a real belief in world peace and brotherhood
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Acting, rafting, hiking cooking … those who like to be busy all day will love a stay at these campsites with activities on tap
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A festival-goer cannot survive on cider alone. You may not want to knock up a risotto between bands, but you should still bring a few essentials
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There are hundreds of campsites across France so how do you choose one that’s right for your family? These small chains offer some of the best in the country – in fantastic locations with waterparks, an array of on-site activities and even spas
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