The United Kingdom is located in north-western coast of Europe, and it consists of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and many smaller islands. Its climate is temperate, and rich in precipitation, making it a rather humid area. The eastern part of the country is drier, offers gorgeous landscapes, and the temperate climate makes it very suitable for the outdoor activities such ac camping.
    
Camping is a recreational activity done outside, and its popularity began back at the beginning of the 20th century. People who go camping, so called, campers, leave urban areas in order to go to campsites or areas suitable for camping. They usually use tents, sleeping bags, motor homes, etc. for their stay in the nature. Apart from being a cheaper option for having a holiday, it is also a more adventurous, a healthier and an educational one. Unfortunately, there's less and less people who embark on this adventure.

Camping has been developing just like any other activity, and as time has been passing, more and more camping options surfaced. There's survival camping, for the brave and very adventurous ones, there are summer camps for kids, where they can socialize, learn and spend some much needed time in nature. The statement that camping doesn't have to be about bare survival is the point shown by recreational vehicle travelers who bring their own patio furniture, electricity and heat. Great Britain offers many great campsites, and all you have to do is think about what type of camper you are.

Planning your trip is of high essence, because even though you'll probably go there by a motor vehicle, you don't want to go every other day to a convenience store. If you are planning to take kids along, make sure you don't go survival camping, because children won't enjoy it. Make inquiries about the place you want to visit, about the terrain, wildlife, about things you can see, trails best for hiking, lakes for swimming, etc. Equipped with plains, lakes, streams, hills and mountains, Great Britain offers a wide range of possible activities.

Camping is a less expensive way of spending a holiday, but make sure you're not cheap when buying your equipment. Shivering in the middle of nowhere because the sleeping bag you bought is too thin is not a good idea, especially if there are people depending on you. Your tent, if you'll use one, also needs to be water proof, especially if you go camping in Britain, because rain is a common visitor. Your ground mat is a pert of equipment you must have in this country, and having a good rucksack is also essential. There are various kind, and do a little research before you purchase one.

Great Britain has a lot to offer to its visitors, be they in cities, comfortably in hotels, or in the nature in their tents, or hiking. Camping can be fun for literally everybody, but it is a trip which needs a lot of thinking. Living with nature, even if it is for only a few days will work only if you respect it and follow the signs.

Make sure you don't take information you get and read like a joke, because even though it is the 21st century, wildlife exists, and so does bad weather, getting lost in the wilderness, and so on. You don't need much time to prepare for a good camping trip in Great Britain, but do invest in it in every possible way, so remember it with a smile on your face.