Caravantents

In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, a club of caravanners was established in 1907, with the intent to represent campers of all sorts. Currently its membership numbers over a million enthusiasts. From the trailer tent to the motor caravan owner, the Caravan Club offers services and activities and hundreds of club sites and certified locations (CL). A CL is a privately-owned 5 unit caravan site where a visitor pays a fee to the CL owner for an overnight stay, usually at a lesser cost than a commercial caravan site. Most CLs are in the countryside on a farm or spare land near a golf course, hotel, tavern, or private home. The Caravan Club has a standard of excellence which states a site accommodates up to a maximum of 5 caravan units, and visitors must be members of The Caravan Club. It further states members must observe the Country Code, stay no longer than 28 days a visit, and must occupy their site overnight. Certified Locations are for recreational use only, not residential, and the camping apparatus must be either a touring caravan, motor caravan, or trailer tent-no tents unless attached awnings or toilet tent. Certified Locations offer an ample entryway and safe accessibility to the campsites. They also provide a waste portal for chemical latrines, safe drinking water supply, rubbish disposal, and liability insurance coverage.

A simple registration form must be filled out on the Club website to establish membership in The Caravan Club. Membership provides right of entry to a group of excellent caravan sites at reasonable rates and caravanning support for the novice to experienced caravanners. The Caravan Club website offers Search and Book options to manage a trip in the UK and overseas. Other resources include technical advice, outdoor living courses, outfit matching, and free legal advice. Resources available include surveys about caravanning products and services, reviews of towcars, upcoming workshops for maintaining and repairing caravan equipment, and information for individuals looking for an avocation.

News and events presented on The Club Caravan website promotes past and future activities. Highlights include Certified Locations site competitions, member product discounts, and listings of day trips called “Great Days Out” lists CLs by region from the Cotswolds and West Midlands to Yorkshire.

Extensive travel is available via overseas caravan sites. Caravan Certified Locations are reached by the Eurotunnel or ferry for the more adventurous caravanners. Autumn and winter touring is available at 44 CLs open until the New Year. Bird watching, fishing, cycling, hiking, and the rustic ease around a campfire are activities awaiting you on your next caravan.

Camping is a pass time that is enjoyed by many throughout the year. While tent dwelling during vacation excursions can be very rewarding, many prefer to experience the outdoors life from the comfort of their Caravan. Most Caravan owners understand the value of becoming a Caravan Club member due to the benefits that are offered.

Members are treated to exceptional assistance when planning their excursions into the countryside. With around 200 Club Sites and 2,500 Certified Locations, finding the right place to park your Caravan for an exciting camping trip is easy to do. Wherever you choose to spend some relaxing time in the world of nature you are sure to find a Caravan Club location that will fit your needs.

Caravans have been creating pleasurable experiences for individuals as well as family’s for more than a century, and the Caravan Club got its start in 1907. The purpose of the Club is to help advance the Caravan pastime with information provided to those interested. With nearly 1 million members today it is not hard to understand that the Club provides a valuable service by helping plan that next great holiday experience.

Membership in the Club not only gives access to the many Sites where you can pitch for a while, it also provides leaflets that answer many technical questions concerning caravanning as well as motorcaravanning. The information contained in these leaflets are geared toward helping the novice as well as the seasoned camper avoid many of the mistakes that others have made while camping.

The Club also offers a range of insurance that is exclusive to members with competitive pricing. The revenue from premiums are reinvested in Club Sites and other Services to further benefit its members. You can also do your Christmas shopping with ease at the online shop area of the Club website. Find everything from the Club Mug to Gift Vouchers for those you love who also love Caravanning.

Caravan Club membership provides one of the best ways to experience your camping adventures, whether you plan to stay a day or two or spend the greater part of a month enjoying the great outdoors.