Stay At Home Camping Guide for a Family “Night Out”
We’ve got you covered for all the gear you need for the ultimate camp at home set up.
This outdoor mini adventure is perfect for kids of all ages.
With holidays to far flung destinations still the stuff of dreams, why not try an at home camping holiday?
Cue toasted marshmallows, exploring the sparkling night sky and tsleeping under canvas ready for a lazy morning consisting of a hearty breakfast and smiles on the kids’ faces after dreaming of adventures far and wide.
There is also the added bonus of luxury facilities on your doorstep…warm showers await just a few footsteps away!
If this sounds like the perfect getaway until new horizons are possible, here are our ultimate picks to make your camping mini-break one to remember.
So, why not make the most of this glorious start to Summer and get out there and start making memories and stories for the future?
Stargazer Bell Tent by Bell Tent Boutique
Stargazer Bell Tent by Bell Tent Boutique
There are various sizes of tents available for families large and small.
This one has a viewing screen to make star gazing a gloriously relaxed activity before bedtime.
Berghoff Tabletop BBQ
Portable Barbeque by Berghoff
No camp out is complete without food cooked over a campfire or BBQ.
This neat, stylish portable barbeque is neat and built to last ready to take on trips taken further afield when the time is right.
Garden Boule Set
Garden Boule Set by Jaques of London
Why not get a bit of family competition going with a garden game?
Boule is perfect as the rules are simple, almost anyone can take part and it’s one to have ready to take to the beach come the day we can get out and about without a care in the world.
Something that we definitely won’t be taking for granted in the future!
Animal Enamel Mugs
Enamel Mugs by Wild & Wolf
A hot chocolate is surely a must when camping in the great outdoors.
These enamel mugs will enchant anyone ready for an indulgent, camp side treat. Just add marshmallows, sit back and enjoy some stories over a cosy fire.
Seeing Stars by Sara Gillingham
Seeing Stars by Sara Gillingham
This book is a perfect companion for searching out the constellations whilst sipping your hot chocolate.
The book explains the formation of the stars which make up the heavenly night sky, how to spot them as well as a little story about how they came by their name.
The perfect end to the day filled with family time and fun.
Sunshine Navy Bundle Bed
Self Inflating Beds from Bundle Beds
If camping at home you can make it cosy and comfy knowing you only have to carry everything back just a few metres and not wrestle with fitting it all into the car.
So dig out an inflatable bed and layer it up with pillows and duvets for a home from home sleep.
Psst! Why not get creative with your new bedding with Dinoski’s latest duvet sets - Enchanted Forest & Tree Tops.
Delicious Cookie S’Mores
A good S’mores recipe
Now, come on, who can resist the warm, gooeyness coupled with melting chocolate which makes up this indulgent treat?
The only problem is trying just to have the one…
Plant a Tree Kit from The Den Kit Co
Why not mark where the great family campout took place by planting a tree in the garden?
This kit provides all you need (just go hunting for a tree seed) and guides you through helping a tree start it’s life, which will be a memory for year’s to come.
So, what are you waiting for…
Adventures await even if it is just a few metres away in your back garden! A little bit of imagination is all it takes. Let us know how you get on!
This post was written by our brilliant guest parent blogger, Georgie Hughes.
Georgie is the Founder of minis AND MORE…, a lifestyle blog providing inspiration, ideas and insight for the modern parent.
As a mum of three she knows time is in short supply when navigating the highs and lows of parenthood.
The aim of minis AND MORE is to help busy parents discover new brands, trends and styles in one place, with a focus on small, independent labels.