http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/ http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/images/stories/ma_bevelled-small.jpg http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/ 1204-173 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/51-hampshire/1204-southsea-leisure-park.html ok so portsmouth have a campsite(well of sort) the site is poor state overpriced best of all the site is soon to be 80% static. unsafe electric points poor shower block i would stay away, its such a shame because location is fantastic. ]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 19:23:19 -0600 1180-157 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/54-wsussex/1180-maynards-caravan-and-camping-park.html Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:13:22 -0600 1095-152 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/53-kent/1095-sutton-vale-country-club-and-caravan-park.html Shower block is clean but tired, with maintenance required due to broken hooks on doors. You state that dogs should be kept on a lead, but do not enforce this as there were two dogs running around during the two days we were staying on site. The dogs were seen urinating on tents, going into other visitors tents, and on one occasion running towards a child barking.They also found the over flowing bins interesting. This alone will stop me from recommending your site to others. My husband and i have visited many sites over the last eight years, and found that site management are very strict regarding dogs, which people without dogs appreciate. Our children have dogs and take them camping with them, but they always abide to the rules of the site. Not everyone likes dogs, and there maybe an incident concerning a small child which could be prevented. ]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:12:24 -0600 1181-145 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/55-esussex/1181-sheepcote-valley-caravan-club-site.html We have just returned from a long weekend at Sheepcote Valley. We came down to Brighton to attend a Graduation and chose the Caravan Club site as we are members of the Camping & Caravan Club and thought we would be guaranteed 'civilised' camping. We have used Caravan Club sites before, they are expensive but it’s a price we are happy to pay because you can, to a certain degree, count on the facilities. While the area available for camping was lovely, the facilities were nearby and, had the site been set out with marked pitches at the usual Caravan Club pitch size, adequate. There are notices everywhere to pitch 6 meters away, the wardens were insistent on it at reception. Pity they didn't bother checking. Got the distinct impression they didn't care about the campers & just jammed us in. All 3 fields were the same. They must have made a fortune this weekend. There were large groups of noisy, drunk single-sex campers often returning at 3 or 4am and no one interested enough to care. The toilet/shower facilities were not big enough for the resulting number of campers packed into those 3 areas. One morning there wasn’t even any water for a shower. Shame on you Caravan Club...We came to Sheepcote Valley not Glastonbury. ]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:15:17 -0600 1178-134 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/54-wsussex/1178-honeybridge-park-touring-caravans-and-camping.html We are caravan club members and have been camping at home and abroad for 30 years. We were amazed that the site had 4 star rating. The toilets are clean and one block is well heated but many of the showers were poor or not working, locks missing . They were average and no more. When we arrived they had lost the booking. Our general impression was that the site is being run for the owners convenience rather than ours. Shop not open until 9.00 -for breakfast! Reception office lacks warmth and is rarely open. The site was full when we got there - and empty when we left early. I was surprised by this as it was May and weather was good. The usual older caravanners who fill the sites up mid wek were not there although we would not go again unless it was essential as the ste is close to family. ]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 09:22:44 -0600 1227-118 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/52-surrey/1227-alderstead-heath-caravan-club.html I have used this site for the last 2 years and i must say i really enjoy i have a motorhome and the people on this site are friendly and helpful i would recommend this site to anyone i know its peaceful ]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:02:47 -0700 1199-100 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/51-hampshire/1199-kingfisher-caravan-park.html Nice reception area where you pay but once you have and get access to the pitching area it all changes some pitches back up on a very busy road and are very small there was piles of building rubble dotted around the site the toilets were filthy and smelt and the noise from the clubhouse was intrusive we arrived on Friday evening and left as early as possible Saturday morning although we had paid for 2 nights first and only time we have felt this badly about a site. ]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:56:25 -0600 1276-89 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/51-hampshire/1276-hollands-wood-caravan-park-and-campsite.html To be honest camping was not our first holiday choice and if it hadn't been for the fact that our 4 year old son thought it would be a great idea we probably wouldn't have gone. It also didn't help that we were camping virgins so we left home kind of expecting the worst. We were greeted at the entrance by friendly staff who explained that we could pitch where we liked so long as it was within the site boundaries. We found an open pitch, setup the tent and did our cursory walk around the site (minding the cow and horse manure which our son thought was hilarious). We checked out the kitchen, laundry and shower/toilet blocks which were well stocked and clean and breathed a sigh of relief. We did realise however that we had pitched too close to the main road and could hear the traffic despite being more than 300 yards away. (Never mind, lesson learned!). Our son loved the whole camping experience and slept better than he normally does at home so wasn’t affected. We had a fantastic 6 days on site and were thinking of asking if there was an opportunity to stay longer but on the final night we returned late from a day out to find that several large tents had pitched together into a large huddle approx 4 feet from ours (there is a limit of 6 meters) and we had to endure screaming children (and adults) til at least midnight. Shortly after that we were woken by an argument (again between adults) which lasted at least another hour. Our camping extension idea came to an abrupt halt that evening and we left the next morning with mixed feelings about our stay. It was a shame that the campsite patrol team didn't notice either how close the group had pitched next to our tent or how disrespectful they were to other campers by making so much noise. Our overall experience was fantastic and have taken away a few tips for making our next stay a better one - we will simply take more care in our pitch choice (and set a 6 meter land mine perimeter of course) or choose a site where large groups are not permitted. We are already looking at a better quality tent and look forward to planning our next excursion. ]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:58:49 -0600 1227-72 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/52-surrey/1227-alderstead-heath-caravan-club.html We stayed on this site over May Day. When they say it's quiet - it really is - you really can't hear the M25. There are a mixture of hard and grass pitches - the hard standing pitches are huge! There are two play areas for kids - they looked new or very well maintained, but as we were pitched the other side of the site, can't confirm either of the above. The literature says the site is flat, however, we had to use chocks, as did many of the units we saw - but it's not hugely uneven. The dog walk is actually a public footpath, and leads to further walks, however, the "circular dog walk" is absolutely brilliant, and at this time of year when the Bluebells are out, it is beautiful. I only saw one motorhome service point, but it wasn't overly busy, with water/waste points dotted around the site. Toilet blocks were good, as to be expected on a CC site. The site is locked via a computer system and raised "ramps", and are secured overnight, although I did see the exit open overnight to allow those who had to leave for work early to get out. The wardens were extremely friendly and chatty, and were willing to help out as much as possible. I will definitely be making a return visit, and would wholeheartedly recommend the site! ]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 21:00:11 -0600 949-15 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/51-hampshire/949-sandy-balls-holiday-centre.html We loved this campsite and the area, the facilities are first rate and the entertainment was good to. If you go, pop over to Fordingbridge and spend some time on the river. Look forward to going again ]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:44:48 -0600