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2027 Bank Holidays and School Holidays: Setting Your Campsite's Season DatesFeatured
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2027 Bank Holidays and School Holidays: Setting Your Campsite's Season Dates

Every 2027 bank holiday for England, Wales and Scotland, the school holiday weeks most families will book around, and a simple way to turn them into low, mid, high and peak seasons before the listing sites open their 2027 calendars.

EDEmma Davies20 October 2026
7 min read
When a Guest Asks an AI to Book Their Camping Trip: What Owners Should Know
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When a Guest Asks an AI to Book Their Camping Trip: What Owners Should Know

The next guest to book your site may never see your website. They will ask an assistant to find a dog-friendly pitch with hook-up for the bank holiday, and it will do the finding and, soon, the booking. How that works, who the agent books through, and what a campsite owner can do now.

EDEmma Davies
8 min
Campsite Waste Rules Are Changing: How to Comply Before March 2027
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Campsite Waste Rules Are Changing: How to Comply Before March 2027

From 31 March 2027 every campsite in England, however small, must separate food waste, paper and card, and mixed recycling, including what guests throw away. What the rules say, what Wales and Scotland already require, and a season-by-season plan to get ready.

MRMichael Roberts
9 min
How to Set Up a Pop-Up Campsite in the UK
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How to Set Up a Pop-Up Campsite in the UK

The 60-day rule has made pop-up campsites one of the easiest ways to earn from a spare field. Here's how the rules work, what it costs to set up, and how to run one properly.

MRMichael Roberts
11 min
Starting a Glamping Site? What Owners Wish They Knew
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Starting a Glamping Site? What Owners Wish They Knew

Real advice from glamping site owners on planning permission, budgeting, going off-grid, and the mistakes to avoid when turning a piece of land into a thriving glamping business.

EDEmma Davies
10 min
Why Your Campsite Needs Its Own Website
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Why Your Campsite Needs Its Own Website

Relying on third-party platforms means giving up control of your brand, your guest data, and a chunk of your revenue. Here's why a dedicated campsite website pays for itself.

EDEmma Davies
8 min
Running a Campsite in Europe? Booking Software Guide
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Running a Campsite in Europe? Booking Software Guide

From currency and language to guest expectations and local regulations, European campsite operators face unique challenges. Here's what to look for in a booking platform that works across borders.

SMSarah Mitchell
9 min
How Much Does Campsite Management Software Cost in 2026?
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How Much Does Campsite Management Software Cost in 2026?

A transparent breakdown of what campsite booking platforms charge, what affects the price, and what features are actually worth paying for.

SMSarah Mitchell
9 min
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Glamping Business?
PricingGlamping

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Glamping Business?

An honest startup cost breakdown covering land, planning permission, glamping units, utilities, insurance, and marketing for a new UK glamping venture.

JTJames Thompson
11 min
Why UK Campsites Still Use Paper Booking Systems
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Why UK Campsites Still Use Paper Booking Systems

The hidden costs of manual booking processes: double bookings, missed revenue, admin overload, and why the switch to digital is easier than you think.

EDEmma Davies
8 min

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