Tag: camping supplies UK

Things To Remember For An Autumn Camping Trip

Things To Remember For An Autumn Camping Trip

Posted on by leisureplus

Although the UK’s summer is drawing to a close, there are still plenty of opportunities for a wonderful trip in the great outdoors.

Camping in autumn can be truly beautiful, you just need to make sure you’re prepared for the cooler temperatures and changeable weather that this season typically brings. If you’re keen to make use of your camping gear a few more time this year, take a look at the advice offered by Out and About Live.

The publication notes that you’ll want a three-season sleeping bag and “perhaps even duvets and fleece blankets” if you’re staying under canvas at this time of the year. You also need to ensure you have plenty of warm clothes with you.

One tip worth remembering is to set off for your destination early in the day. You shouldn’t leave it too late to arrive at your campsite otherwise you’ll have the challenge of pitching a tent in the dark.

Stock up on spare batteries and lights to make sure you don’t end up left in the dark as the nights draw in. Make a list of camping supplies in the UK that you need before you go to ensure you’re prepared.

If you’re based in London, there are plenty of great campsites within easy reach of the capital. The Evening Standard shared a list of the top place to pitch a tent from Cool Camping, which included Eco Camp UK in East Sussex and the Birds & Bees Campsite in Suffolk , which is an eco-conscious site spread across three meadows.

5 Graphic Novels To Pack For A UK Camping Trip

5 Graphic Novels To Pack For A UK Camping Trip

Posted on by leisureplus

The summer is not over yet and there could be another planned – or even impromptu – trip in the motorhome. No matter where you’re travelling to in the UK, the ‘right’ camping supplies are essential for completing the holiday experience.

It’s time to forget about packing books for the trip and consider taking some graphic novels with you to read on a quiet night.

Here are five comics that could completely change your camping trip for the best.

 

Watchmen

Watchmen is arguably one of the most famous comic series ever produced. You’ve probably watched the 2009 film adaptation from director Zack Snyder, but it doesn’t come close to touching the storytelling found in its source material of the same name.

The brainchild of acclaimed writer Alan Moore, Watchmen is set in an alternate history timeline where the US won the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon is still president and the Cold War continues to escalate.

Of course, these events have been influenced by the role of American superheroes. Following the murder of a retired crimefighter, his former allies begin to investigate his death and unravel a chilling plot that threatens the world.

 

V for Vendetta

Another novel adapted for the big screen and from the mind of Moore, V for Vendetta is a classic story that many will have watched. However, the source material will have any person more immersed with the story that is told across its different pages.

V for Vendetta is set in London where a police state has been established by a fascist government. It follows the story of a young woman called Evey, who is saved by the masked vigilante known only as V.

 

Maus

Maus was created by Art Spiegelman and is based on the American cartoonist interviewing his father, who was a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor. It takes a twist on traditional storytelling by representing Jewish people as mice, the Germans as cats and the Poles as pigs.

It’s a novel that is an absolute must-read for any history enthusiast, but it will also convert any non-history readers into a fan. It is both critically acclaimed and the first graphic novel to ever win a Pulitzer Prize.

 

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Everybody loves a Batman story. You’re willing to watch it on TV or see a film, but why not see the Caped Crusader where he’s at his best?

The Dark Knight Returns writer Frank Miller pens the story of Bruce Wayne at the age of 55, who brings Batman out of retirement to fight crime and faces opposition from the Gotham City Police Department and the US government.

 

Batman: The Killing Joke

Alan Moore once again returns on this list with one of the greatest stories ever told. The Killing Joke explores the origin story of the Joker and takes place across two different timelines: one where he’s attempting to drive Commissioner James ‘Jim’ Gordon insane and the other is where Batman attempts to stop him.

It’s not a long story and only has 64 pages, but it is an instant page-turner. If there’s only one book that you could take on a trip and it would have a profound impact on your life, then look no further than The Killing Joke.

Post-Brexit Anxiety Making Brits Holiday At Home

Post-Brexit Anxiety Making Brits Holiday At Home

Posted on by Kevin

Brexit has had a positive impact on domestic UK tourism, according to new research. Sky News recently highlighted the findings of Dr Shelia Malone of Lancaster University, who is a tourism and marketing expert.

She told the news provider that anxiety about spending among British consumers has been triggered by the UK’s vote to leave the EU. As a result, more of us are choosing to stay in the UK for our holidays – an assertion that’s supported by Visit Britain’s figures from 2017, which showed a four per cent rise in breaks taken by Brits in our own country.

The Camping and Caravanning Club also revealed that they are positive about bookings in 2018, and have reported a ten per cent increase in bookings across their 106 campsites for the coming 12 months.

It could also mean that more of us are investing in camping supplies in the UK to ensure we can have breaks on the cheap more often. After all, if you buy quality equipment and look after it, then it can last for years.

Camping isn’t your only option though, you can also tour the UK in a motorhome – which means you typically get a few more creature comforts. And there are some wonderful places to explore on this kind of holiday.

According to Visit Britain, some of the best natural wonders the country offers include the Jurassic Coast that spans Dorset and Devon, Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, and the Trotternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.