Easter Getaways with the Caravan and Motorhome Club

The Caravan and Motorhome Club offers advice for tourers on how to unwrap their leisure vehicles and hit the roads for the Easter holiday to start the touring season.

Don’t miss out! The Easter weekend is just around the corner and there's still availability at some egg-cellent campsites across the UK. Plus, the Club has lowered prices on over 1.5 million pitches in 2024, meaning tourers could save on selected campsites and dates.

For some, touring is a year-round pastime, but for many, the Easter school holidays mark the start of the touring season and there has never been a better time to book that next outdoor adventure with the Spring Getaway deal. This great offer gives 10 percent off both people and pitch price for travel booked by 16 May 2024, valid for stays from 2 April until the end of May 2024. Visit camc.com/ukoffers for more details.

In addition to the new offers, the Club endeavours to always offer more to members.  Under-fives and dogs stay for free; awnings are included at no extra cost when staying on an appropriate pitch type; free electric hook-up when staying on an appropriate pitch; hot showers are free on campsites with shower facilities and free Wi-Fi service is available at 146 UK Club campsites.

Here's our top campsites for a cracking getaway this Easter weekend:

Alderstead Heath Club Campsite - is the ideal base in the South East for visiting both London (just 35 minutes away on the train) and the surrounding North Downs countryside. Tourers can spend a few days enjoying the daytime and evening entertainment of the big city and a few more hiking or biking the local trails. Prices start from just £132.60 for a three-night stay for two people on a standard pitch this Easter weekend.

St David's Lleithyr Meadow Club Campsite - is nestled between three headlands in the majestic Pembrokeshire Coast, the campsite offers swimming, sailing, windsurfing and surfing from Whitesands Bay, located a mile away from the site. Anglers can fish in the reservoirs or the sea, while surrounded by an enormous range of birds that can be seen on the offshore range of islands. Perfect for those who enjoy exploring the outdoors and like to venture into the rich, luscious surroundings. Prices start from just £106.80 for a three-night stay for two people on a grass pitch this Easter weekend.

Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Club Campsite – is located just a short walk from the historic town and harbour of Stonehaven with its boutique shops and choice of restaurants. An art deco open-air Olympic size swimming pool is within walking distance outside of the campsite, and there is a leisure centre in the adjacent village of Cowie with a covered pool amongst other facilities. Prices start from just £132.80 for a three-night stay for two people on a standard pitch this Easter weekend.

Southland Club Campsite – is on the Isle of Wight, situated on the outskirts of the small village of Newchurch in the beautiful Arreton Valley. Half of the Isle of Wight is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are over 120 attractions and places of interest for you and your family to visit including the Needles, Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House.  Prices start from just £107.40 for a three-night stay for two people on a grass pitch this Easter weekend.

See all UK Club campsites with availability for the Easter weekend at camc.com/lateavailability 

Prepare your leisure vehicle for the touring season

Once the trip is booked, the Caravan and Motorhome Club has plenty of advice on getting your caravan, motorhome or campervan ready after its winter break. Your vehicle might have had a nice winter rest, but is it fighting fit for more adventures? It’s ideal to schedule an annual habitation service (and base vehicle service for motorhomes and campervans) before the season’s touring commences. Workshops may be busy right now, so hopefully you’ve already booked that in. If not, try www.approvedworkshops.com for ones near you.

If servicing’s not due just yet, do leave time for some basic DIY checks before that first trip away. Check tyres for age, condition and pressure, roadlights for function and damage, that the brakes are not seized and that the handbrake functions correctly. Don’t forget to check the condition and pressure of the spare tyre and make sure the spare wheel rack mechanism will release the wheel should you need it. On caravans, check the breakaway cable and stabiliser pads for condition and make sure corner steadies move freely. On motorhomes and campervans, do routine engine checks (fluids, battery etc.) and try to fit in a short test run before setting off on a proper trip.

 

Do a spring clean inside and out. A clean outfit is easier to keep clean! Review everything you carry with you. Do you really need it all? Did you use it last year? Carry less of what you don’t need to reduce weight (and improve fuel economy).

 

Ready to set off? Remember your manoeuvring skills might be a little rusty too. Take things easy getting out of your storage area especially if there’s a narrow gateway at the exit. A little extra time and someone to watch you in tighter spaces could avoid an unfortunate start to the year.   For more information about the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s training courses, please see: www.camc.com/courses

For further information about becoming a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club or to book, please visit www.camc.com or call 01342 318 813.

 

Notes to editors

Prices and availability are correct at time of issue, please note limited pitches are available at these prices

About Caravan and Motorhome Club

Championing and helping its members get more from the great outdoors, whether glamping or touring, the Caravan and Motorhome Club represents the interests of over 1.1 million caravan, motorhome, campervan and trailer tent owners across the UK. With over 116 years of knowledge and expertise, the Club has a wealth of experience and prides itself on offering great value and high quality campsites for tourers and glampers.

Caravan and Motorhome Club membership is just £63 per year and provides members with access to over 2,700 quality campsites across the UK and Europe. As the UK’s No. 1 rated touring club* it makes sure members get the most from their membership, saving them money with great value offers whether touring or at home.

The Club also offers a range of escorted European tours which are protected by ABTA.  Plus escorted and independent tours in Australasia, North America and Southern Africa which are also fully protected, either by ABTA or ATOL when a flight is included. All members can take advantage of expert advice, overseas travel services, cover and insurance and exclusive member offers and discounts.

For further information about becoming a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, please visit www.camc.com or call 01342 318 813.

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About Experience Freedom

Experience Freedom from the Caravan and Motorhome Club provides glamping accommodation in some of the most beautiful locations in the UK. Experience Freedom offers a choice of glamping accommodation, motorhome hire and tent camping, all of which are available to non-members.  Motorhome hire, including some discounted hire schemes can be found here https://www.experiencefreedom.co.uk/motorhome-hire/

Experience Freedom is operated by the Caravan and Motorhome Club, a membership organisation with a wealth of experience in operating high-quality campsites.

Caravan and Motorhome Club members can save up to 10% on glamping accommodation for themselves and their friends and family when staying at the campsite with them. It is automatically applied to the booking when the membership number is used. To book friends and family, simply call on 01342 777533 to make a booking with your Club membership card.

To find out more, visit www.experiencefreedom.co.uk

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