Wild Canvas is an annual, pop-up camping experience with a laid back festival vibe. Set in the stunning grounds of the Turvey House Estate near Bedford the site offers a huge, natural playground for all ages including access to the magical Great Ouse. We had the pleasure of visiting during the August heatwave. We spent…
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The Ultimate Guide to the Basics of Backpacking
Read moreThere’s a certain romance to the backpacking holiday. When you can carry everything you need with you on your back, you have a freedom to explore the natural world that just can’t be enjoyed when you’re towing a suitcase around. Getting the most from this kind of travel takes a little bit of patience and…
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Stick in the Sand ~ Eco Windbreaks for the Brightest Beach Days
Read moreThink of your typical British seaside scene and no doubt you’ll envisage colourful deckchairs, buckets and spades…and a host of retro windbreaks. For years we’ve relied on cheaply made, disposable windbreaks that suffice for a year or two. Stick in the Sand are here to offer a far more sustainable, durable and long lasting alternative…
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5 Ways to Make Your 2022 Camping Trip More Sustainable
Read moreAs any family camper knows, living under canvas with kids in tow can entail huge amounts of packaging and plastics. Even the most organised of us will create a small amount of waste when prepping to feed and wash away from home. It’s ironic that these excursions, where we set out to be close to…
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Online Social Media Training for Campsites and Glamping Businesses
Read moreRegular readers of Juggling on Rollerskates will be aware of our love for the Sussex based Secret Campsite. This hugely popular campsite has been successful in blending forward thinking glamping concepts such as the Tree Tent and Okra, with the simplicity of traditional back to basics camping. The site is run by Tim and Lisa…
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All the fun of the farm at Sacrewell, Peterborough
Read moreGeneral entry price: Adult £6, Child £4.50 (pre-booked only) Camping: £20 / £25 (with electric hook-up) Sacrewell Farm has been run by the William Scott Abbott Trust since the 1960’s with the aim of connecting people of all ages with all aspects of agriculture and farming life. Today the farm not only operates as a…
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4 Things You Need Before Taking a Van on a Road Trip
Read moreSponsored Post – Taking a van on the road with you and your family is different than glamping or staying in an Airbnb; you’re able to get closer to nature, decide where you want to park up and stay the night. Whether you’re thinking about a UK road trip or a trip abroad in the…
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10 ways to add fun learning to your camp at home adventures
Read moreI don’t think there’s been a time when I have felt this fortunate to have our own garden. Our garden is small but over the past few weeks of lockdown I’ve grown to appreciate every square inch. We’ve embraced this period as an opportunity to make the best of this strange situation and have decided…
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Tree Tent Glamping at the Secret Campsite, Lewes
Read moreThe Secret Campsite isn’t your average campsite. Here the selling point is true simplicity, escapism and the chance to experience nature and wildlife in its purest form. When I caught up with owner, Tim Bullen in the run up to our stay he emphasised his desire to create a place that offers guests the opportunity…
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Review: Amazonas Ultra-Light Hammock
Read moreHaving travelled widely throughout South America in the 1990’s, Amazonas founder Mattias Saul became well practised in customising heavy duty hammocks so they would provide adequate protection from the tropical environments. He felt he could create a more practical solution himself and Amazonas Hammocks was born. The company now create a wide range of hammocks…
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Lifelong Lessons: 5 Important Things Your Children Will Learn on a Camping Trip
Read moreCamping with your children is a great way to help them learn lifelong lessons and show them they can have fun without being sat behind a computer screen. If you love the outdoors and want to introduce your children to the wonders of camping, here are just a few reasons why it can be great…
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Tom’s Eco Lodge at Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight ~ Our stay at the award winning glamping site
Read moreTom’s Eco Lodge makes up part of Tapnell Farm, a former working dairy farm which has successfully diversified it’s business to blend both agriculture and tourism on the Isle of Wight. The Turney family currently own the farm, with son Tom Turney taking on the glamping element of a diverse range of projects now established…
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Review: Wanderlust Camper Co, For Family Friendly Road Trips
Read moreSleeps: up to 5 people in Sally Price: from £65 / night low season Location: Collection from Dymock, Gloucestershire Wanderlust Camper Co is an independent camper-van rental business owned by Annah and Andy Todman. Based in Dymock in a rural part of Gloucestershire the vans are in the perfect location to explore the the countryside…
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Camping made Comfy with Wigwam® Holidays at Wolferlow Wigwams®, Worcestershire
Read moreSleeps: up to 5 people Price: Big Chief Wigwam® Cabin from £48 / night for 2 adults (children over 2 charged at an additional £8 / night) Running Water Deluxe Wigwam® Cabin from £70 / night for 2 adults (children over 2 charged at an additional £8 / night) Location: Upper Sapey, Worcestershire Wigwam® Holidays caught…
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Review: The Tentsile Connect ~ Suspended tree tent
Read moreTentsile design and create tents that can be suspended over the ground, using the versatility of a hammock yet embracing the practicalities that most standard tents can offer. Their tents can be pitched over rocky, wet or uneven ground opening up options for a more comfortable night’s sleep whether you are up a mountain or…
