Piggie Holidays

[Toni]

Does anyone know of any camping sites in uk where i can take my piggies with me

 

[7squeakers.]

I do not know of any in particular myself. But I believe that those associated with the Caravan and Camping Club only allow very small numbers onto the site at any one time, so they would be the ones to go for, as your pigs will have less disturbance.
One of our forum members, @karonus , writes the caravanning piggies column for GPM, so he is the best person to help you. At least, I think it's him!

 

[karonus]

Yep tis me. Our experience is that the certified sites of the Camping and Caravan Club are the best. If you are not a member you can join on site when you arrive. ALL of the sites we have used in the past 7 years are amenable to piggies. The club certified sites are restricted to 5 caravans and any number of tents (if not a member you can join when you arrive on site). Club sites and commercial sites tend to become child magnets when piggies are out. Club sites though are generally ok. If anyone wants a list of sites we have used send me a PM, I am in the process of compiling one.

 

[karonus]

Okay here's a non exhaustive list of where we have been and taken piggies (when memory works may add other sites). Some sites we have used have closed, unfortunately one at Clevedon of J21 M5 which was brilliant.

Suggested Caravan Sites for Guinea Pigs

Camping and Caravan Club Sites (but be aware kids on site may congregate) - In no particular order

Adgestone (Isle of Wight)
Salisbury
Clent (West Midlands)
Cardigan Bay (Welsh Coast)
Blackmore (Worcester/Malvern)
Kingsbury Water Park (Sutton Coldfield)
Oxford
Wolverley (Kidderminster)
Norwich
Cheddar Mendip Heights
Charmouth (Lyme Regis)
Lynton (North Devon)
Weston Super Mare

Camping and Caravan Club Certified Sites

Blaisdon Meadow (Forest of Dean)
Acacia Farm, (nr Burnham)
Greenacres (Bridport)
Ivyleaf Cottage (Bude)
Ashurst (Shrewsbury)
Whitegate Farm (Shifnal nr Wolverhampton)

There are more but often only used for an overnight stay.

Commercial Sites we would use again

Blagdon Fruit Farm (Weymouth) - We have used here every year since 2007
Widends Caravan Site (Berry Pomeroy)
Yew Tree Farm (Bewdley)

 

[Toni]

Okay here's a non exhaustive list of where we have been and taken piggies (when memory works may add other sites). Some sites we have used have closed, unfortunately one at Clevedon of J21 M5 which was brilliant.

Suggested Caravan Sites for Guinea Pigs

Camping and Caravan Club Sites (but be aware kids on site may congregate) - In no particular order

Adgestone (Isle of Wight)
Salisbury
Clent (West Midlands)
Cardigan Bay (Welsh Coast)
Blackmore (Worcester/Malvern)
Kingsbury Water Park (Sutton Coldfield)
Oxford
Wolverley (Kidderminster)
Norwich
Cheddar Mendip Heights
Charmouth (Lyme Regis)
Lynton (North Devon)
Weston Super Mare

Camping and Caravan Club Certified Sites

Blaisdon Meadow (Forest of Dean)
Acacia Farm, (nr Burnham)
Greenacres (Bridport)
Ivyleaf Cottage (Bude)
Ashurst (Shrewsbury)
Whitegate Farm (Shifnal nr Wolverhampton)

There are more but often only used for an overnight stay.

Commercial Sites we would use again

Blagdon Fruit Farm (Weymouth) - We have used here every year since 2007
Widends Caravan Site (Berry Pomeroy)
Yew Tree Farm (Bewdley)

Hi still having trouble finding sites with static caravans don't want to use tent I thought you had to have your own caravan to become a member

 

[Toffee4ever2]

I used to find that if a caravan park allows dogs they will if asked allow guinea pigs. It is usually in the oldest caravans, I would never put them on the grass but find a nice source of grass to cut for them.

 

[karonus]

Hi still having trouble finding sites with static caravans don't want to use tent I thought you had to have your own caravan to become a member

We have a touring caravan which does allow some freedom. I would think most caravan parks with statics would allow piggies. I know we once asked travelodge and they said yes but for a small fee.