Everyone can benefit from spending time outdoors. The fresh air and panoramic scenery calm the mind and re-energize the body. So it’s no wonder there are plenty of options to experience nature and bond with family and friends. Camping is your ticket to diverse settings that span from the grandeur of national parks to the…
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Johnny Vegas’s Field Of Dreams – Melbourne, Derbyshire.
Read moreMany of you will have seen, or at least heard about Johnny Vegas’s Carry on Glamping series which aired on Channel 4 back in 2021. Series one followed Johnny’s dream of building a one-of-a-kind glamping site featuring a collection of quirky, converted vehicles. We saw Johnny fall in love with a Maltese bus called Patricia…
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Indulge in some Double-Deckerdence in a Wold of your Own, Lincolnshire Wolds.
Read moreThe team at Shred & Butta have done it again. They’ve pulled off another incredible vehicle conversion, this time under the guise of TV show Full Metal Junkies for Quest. Each episode sees Jim and his team creating unbelievable transport make overs, from scrap heap ready to outta this world. The ultimate upcycle. Episode 6…
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5 Tips for Setting Up Your Own Glamping Retreat
Read moreGlamping is an increasingly popular option for campers and outdoor lovers wanting to experience the being close to nature without the stress (and more of the luxury) that often comes as part of a traditional camping holiday. If you’ve got land, a paddock – even a large garden perhaps with stunning rural views then setting…
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Beers, Glamping and Forgaging Fun with Missing Link, West Sussex
Read moreDeep in the High Weald of Sussex, tucked away down hedge lined bridleways lies Missing Link Glamping. Within the 360 acres of farm and woodland on the estate you’ll discover a host of eco friendly enterprises including Missing Link brewery, Ross the ecologist and his foraging tours…. and a stunning set of ten luxury glamping…
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Phoebus Glamping ~ Family Adventure on an American School Bus in Berkshire
Read moreWhere: Inkpen, Berkshire Sleeps: Up to 6 How much: From £140 per night (for 2 people) Phoebus Glamping has been created through a profound love of the outdoors and being close to nature. Owners Chris and Róża felt the need to counter balance their fast paced lives in London with the ultimate, off-grid escape, purchasing their…
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Enchanted Glade ~ Wild Spa and Glamping in West Sussex
Read moreWhere? Ardingly, West Sussex Sleeps? Various accommodation options – From 2 – 25 people How much? From £135 / night I’ve written about glampsites for over 5 years now, and only every now and then do I stumble across an absolute gem of a location capable of transporting mind and soul away from everyday stresses.…
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5 Unique Holiday Hideaways for Families in Devon
Read moreDevon holds a very special place in my childhood memories. For many years my grandparents owned a house near Brixham. We’d spend Easter and Summer breaks eating fish n chips by the harbour in the rain, exploring the arcades in Paignton and strolling along the prom in Torquay. There’s something very wholesomely British about holidaying…
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Our Yurt Stay at Hill Farm, Tintern – Eco Spa, Forest Bathing & Reconnecting with Nature
Read morePrice: £360 for 3 nights Monday – Thursday or £300 for 2 nights Friday – Saturday Sleeps: Up to 2 adults and 3 children (smaller yurt also available) Location: Barbadoes, Tintern, Monmouthshire Approaching Hill Farm along ancient, winding narrow lanes you can feel the stresses of everyday life start to melt away. The location of…
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A Family Review of the Oakey Koakey Treehouse at Downash Wood
Read moreBased on a stay in the Oakey Koakey family treehouse Price: from £210 per night Sleeps: 4 people Location: Ticehurst, East Sussex Tucked away down a narrow farming lane on the outskirts of Ticehurst, Downash Wood feels special the moment you arrive. Set in an Area of Outstanding and Natural Beauty on the border between…
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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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The Rise of Shred & Butta: Jim Stewart’s Journey from Board Wax to Boardroom
Read moreI first met Jim Stewart over 10 years ago in Val D’Isere. Back then he was living the typical seasonaire lifestyle – playing hard in the mountains while earning a bit of money doing odd jobs around resort. He came across as easy going, laid back and happy in the moment. When I recently caught…
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Whitemead Forest Park – Family Adventures in the Forest of Dean
Read moreWhitemead Forest Park is a holiday park in the heart of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Surrounded by dense woodland and within easy access of numerous walking and cycle trails Whitemead enjoys the luxury of a stunning location perfect for exploring and getting back to nature. The park boasts a wide range of…
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Garden Huts – Luxury Shepherd Hut Escapism in the South Downs
Read moreSleeps: Up to 2 adults and 2 young children Where: Rodmell, near Lewes Price: From £85 / night including breakfast I first came across Clare Young and her pretty shepherd huts back in 2017. Back then the huts were based at Bentley Wildfowl Museum and Clare ran them as self catering glamping accommodation. We stayed…
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Experiencing the Okra – The Latest Design from Jason Thawley of Tree Tents
Read moreI was first introduced to Jason Thawley last summer during a stay at the Secret Campsite near Lewes. Site owner Tim Bullen had arranged for us to experience a night in their incredible spherical Tree Tent shelter designed and created by Jason in his workshop also based at the Secret Campsite. I was really inspired…
