Where to stay

Camping in Britain and Europe

 
Campsite suggestions close to Campervan Tours

 

If you are in search of a local campsite for your first nights stay then we can recommend the following options,
 
 
Firstly, The camping and caravanning club site in Great Shelford. This is conveniently located within walking distance to a bus stop which will give you access to the city centre. It's worth noting that we are members of the clubs privilege scheme which gets you a small discount at this site as well as some of their others. Great Shelford is a pretty village with local shops, pubs and cafes. 

Please find a link to their website below,

https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/cambridgeshire/great-shelford/cambridge-camping-and-caravanning-club-site/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21168620115&gbraid=0AAAAADxhFazQQBEDfv1gIoAiw22nCcb_w&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyvfDBhDYARIsAItzbZFRCAoB5GyQoDlRfT_p5ZlQ8_YLBPOAcICYNYSJvCtvf7TJnBm2P2QaArE9EALw_wcB

 

The caravan and motorhome club site in Cherry Hinton is the closest to our office however this is a members only site. It is again conveniently located within walking distance to a bus stop which will give you access to the city centre. Cherry hinto is a small town with lots of ameniaties. 

 
Please find a link to their website below,
 
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/east-anglia/cambridgeshire/cambridge-cherry-hinton-club-campsite/

 

If you are in search of a more rural site located within beautifull countryside settings then Highfield farm in Comberton is a very nice option. The site has a family run feel and is reasonably priced. There are plenty of small villages to explore close by as well as being just a short 15 minute drive into the city centre. 

Please find a link to their website below,

http://www.highfieldfarmtouringpark.co.uk/index.html 
 
 
Independent campsites

 

There are thousands of small independent campsites throughout the UK that do not require you to join a club in advance. These are often discovered by literally driving around and following the signposts or by looking online within the local area. Regional tourist information services list their nearby sites and this may involve making a visit in person to obtain a list of camping sites.

 

Pitchup

If you prefer to plan a little more in advance one of the best campsite search and booking tools for Britain and Europe is through the Pitchup website. There are literally thousands of sites listed so this website is a must for anybody looking for the widest choice of campsites.

For more information and booking see https://www.pitchup.com/

Campsites.co.uk
An alternative campsite booking service to Pitchup and certainly worth trying if you are looking for independent campsites: https://www.campsites.co.uk/

Club Sites for Members

In the UK there are 2 notable organisations that work predominantly on fee-based membership. 

The Caravan & Motorhome Club

The Caravan & Motorhome Club is the original club which was previously known as the Caravan Club. Formed in 1907, the Caravan & Motorhome Club now offers access to over 3000 sites in the UK and Europe.

The Caravan & Motorhome Club can be found at this link - https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/

 
The Camping and Caravanning Club

The Camping and Caravanning Club offers a limited number of sites at a reduced rate to customers of Campervan Tours through their Priviledge scheme.

It should be noted that their full list is only available to paid up members.

The Camping and Caravanning Club can be found at this link - https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/


Camping Card ASCI

This is a campsite guide with a discount card that offers the lowest prices for off peak camping. There are over 3600 participating sites across the Europe. If you are planning a winter break in Europe, this is the card to have as there are considerable savings on the listed campsite low season fees (compared to staying on the same sites without an ASCI card).

Further details can be found on the ASCI website - https://www.campingcard.co.uk

 
Free Camping & Pub Stopovers
 

Park 4 Night

This handy app is our personal go too when searching for free overnight stay suggestions. There is both a free and a paid for version, The free option is what we use. 

Further details can be found on the park4night website - https://park4night.com/en

 

Search for Sites

Search for Sites is a a great online resource which features all types of camping locations throughout the UK and Europe.

Further details can be found on the search for sites website - https://www.searchforsites.co.uk/

 

Britstops

Brit Stops is an app of over 1000 hosts who welcome campervans and motorhomes for nightly stopovers, mostly without charge. The app is professionally managed by a dedicated team to ensure that their directory is as up to date as possible.

Further details can be found on the Brit stops website  https://www.britstops.com

 

Motorhome Wild Camping 

This is another great source of places that you can generally stay for free.

Further details can be found on their website - https://sites.google.com/view/wildcampingmotorhomes/home?authuser=0

 

Guide Books and Maps

Vicarious Media offer the widest range of specialist books, guides and atlases for travelling by campervan and motorhome throughout Britain and Europe. It has to be said that there is still a place for printed materials on a road trip, where wifi and mobile phone signal can’t always be taken for granted. 

Further information on Vicarious Media can be found on their website - https://www.vicarious-shop.com/

 

City centre parking

Parking within inner city's can be exorbitantly expensive and is often out of limits to campervans due to height restrictions. Thankfully we have another option in the UK being the Park and Rides which typically have an over height access area. This is a system in which you park outside of the inner city and then transfer to a public transport service such as a bus. On average this costs just £3 per person and is far more efficent than driving as you are able to avoid the majority of the congestion thanks to designated bus lanes.