Camping is believed to have entered into popular society as a recreational activity over 100 years ago. It is widely accepted that Thomas Hiram Holding was one of the first proponents of the activity. The number of people camping has been increasing over recent years. A total of 5.43m camping trips were made in 2010, up 20% on the year before. For the first time in 2010 camping was a more popular option than staying in Bed and Breakfast.
Camping offers the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and visit some of Britain's finest countryside. As well as the chance to build camp fires and taste BBQ delicacies. The recent growth in popularity is accredited by many to the recession. It is an affordable way for people to holiday more than once a year cheaply. Also the rise in popularity of 'glamping' - glamorous camping - has persuaded first time campers to try sleeping under canvas.
The editor of the new Cool Camping Britain guide chooses 10 of his favourite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland, all of them in stunning locations. Click on the photograph below to find out more.
Happy Camping!
