Me and my boyfriend are thinking about going camping when we have time off work in April. I've been camping with parents in the summer before but i've never been on holiday on my own before.
Would april be too cold and wet to go camping in?
What are the best places to stay and sights to visit?
Any suggests, websites, books etc would be great.
2006-12-26 09:46:18 · 8 answers · asked by Faerie Girl 2 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
It can be quite daunting foing camping for the first time on your own - I used to go all the time with my parents and then when I left home I stopped camping - then when I had kids and their father and I split up I found it expensive to take the kids away for good holidays so took back to camping.
It does not matter wat time of year you plan to go as long as you take weather conditions into account. A good tent and warm sleeping bags and some warm clothes should do the trick. Never let rain put you off having a good time. I would reccommend that for your first trip you don't venture too far away - there is nothing worse than travelling for over half a day to get somewhere and things go wrong and you abandon your holiday. I took my first trip with the kids 2 hours from my parents so that should anything go wrong they were there to come and help me out or for us to go there.
If you are really looking into the Peak District there are so many beautiful places to see and do.
1. Bluejohn mine/Caverns - Castleford.
2. Chatsworth House - Bakewell.
3. Heights of Abraham - Matlock.
It will depend upon personal tastes - try the tourist information board online for the Peak District, they will send you some information about where to stay and the facilities that are available and places to go and visit.
Enjoy yourselves
2006-12-30 02:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by Velvet Kitten 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't mean to be a killjoy, but the Lake District is so much better - simply put, but if I were to go into detail, I'd not stop. Personally, I'd always choose the Lakes - having been every year for the last 5, and less frequently before that. I have also been to the Peaks, I hasten to add.
Youth Hostels are cheap and easy accomodation, with great food (The Lakes), and brilliant and enthusiastic staff - most of whom will know the areas really well, and will be happy to talk you through your chosen walk, hike, climb, etc. I've usually camped whilst having booked a hostel. It gives a base, and a good chance for a shower and good foof at the beginning and the end. It's also a good way of ensuring your planned route is left somewhere should things not go according to plan.
2006-12-26 09:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by studleydave 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look around Matlock and Matlock Bath. Plenty to do from boating lakes, caves, cable cars to Riber Castle and zoo. Plus there are plenty of shops and good pubs in Matlock. It has as much to offer as the lakes but in April it will be warmer and not so wet. Very good market in Matlock.
2006-12-28 09:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by charterman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does this is going to likely be camping out? because of the fact for a similar value there's a thoroughly spectacular young ones hostel at castleton. been there lots. various alluring walks to pass on,astounding environment, you could pass down the caves and caverns its particularly large relaxing and beautifuly clean.i will pretty reccomend it.
2016-11-23 18:26:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buxton. If I remember rightly it's called the Limetree Holiday Park. Nice people in charge but sadly no bar, so you'll have to walk up the road a bit.
2006-12-26 09:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by stanno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'd be better off in a b an b.they'd tell you all best sights to visit
2006-12-29 12:47:19 · answer #6 · answered by NIGEL R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget your woolly drawers
2006-12-26 10:44:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your boyfriend just wants you alone BEWARE
2006-12-26 09:49:18 · answer #8 · answered by ELAINE F 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋