prolixia 704 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I have just begun planning a stag do for my brother. What he would really like is for a large group of his friends (about 20 or so) to go camping. We would have a bonfire, set up a bar, do some stupid challenges, that kind of thing. I'm thinking along the lines of the Peak District, maybe Cumbria. Although the activities won't be particularly wild, what we clearly need is a private campsite, well away from families hoping to get a peaceful night's sleep. When I say campsite, all I really mean is a field we can hire for a weekend in which we could camp and light a fire (I expect that we would also hire a port-a-loo). Showers are not necessary, although proximity to nice pubs would be a plus. An initial Google serach didn't turn up much. Anyone have any suggestions for places to look for this kind of thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Retriever 147 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) I arranged a Stag-do event a couple of years back for a party of 8 - we wanted open fields, basic amenities for the nights and most of all, a remote location where we wouldn't disturb the locals. This is where we decided on: https://www.lakelandcampingbarns.co.uk/barns/bents-camping-barn Camping Barns in general sound like the sort of thing you should be looking at. Hope that helps! Edited April 25, 2014 by G.Retriever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPER85551546080995 49 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I would research local farmers and ring them up also check with local council and rangers for limitations Oh and don't forget camping and caravan club as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanabe 243 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Have you considered 'wild camping'? You can only do this in Scotland though. http://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/activities/walking/wild-camping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensonby + 3,503 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Caravan Club? Isn't that like some massive orgy? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldb225 64 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Have you considered Snowdonia or Brecon Beacons? Plenty of places away from the mainstream tourist and walkers places but still close enough for help if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraLimaSierra 313 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Remember you can't light fires when wild camping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanabe 243 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Remember you can't light fires when wild camping Yes you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraLimaSierra 313 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 The lighting of fires is discouraged when wild camping http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/wheretostay/wildcamping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanabe 243 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 The lighting of fires is discouraged when wild camping http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/wheretostay/wildcamping It's illegal in England anyway unless you have the landowners permission. Trying to find who owns what land is near impossible hence why I suggested Scotland. You can light fires there and you don't have to go seeking the landowners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraLimaSierra 313 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Wild camping is generally tolerated in England & Wales as long as you follow the guidance that's easily found (such as I posted earlier). No need to scare people off wild camping, it's an excellent thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prolixia 704 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 I fear that wild camping, as fun as it would be, isn't really compatible with a hoard of men drinking beer and playing raucous games. I like the idea of a camping barn a lot though - I suspect this is exactly what we need and it isn't something I'd heard of before. Many thanks, chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraLimaSierra 313 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Just be warned that some camping barns allow anyone to book so you could end up with strangers also there who want to sleep. Just make sure you speak to be barn owner to determine what or who the barn is used for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prolixia 704 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 I just wanted to 'result' this topic, for the benefit of anyone who finds it whilst asking a similar question. The stag do was last weekend and we booked a field in the Lake District and hired some really awesome camping gear (large military tent with a wood burner, fire pits, toilets, huge BBQ, water barrels, etc.) from privatecamping.co.uk, which is run by a guy who acts as an intermediary between farmers and people wanting to camp on their land. Worked out very reasonably too. I'd thoroughly recommend these guys if anyone is looking for something similar in the future. Thanks for your suggestions guys - they were really helpful and helped steer me down the successful route we finally took. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Don't know why I didn't see this before. I've used the Private Camping Company before and can also recommend them. Toby is a decent guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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