CAMPSITE ETIQUETTE
Campsite arrival
Park as close to the reception area
as possible and report your arrival.
Do not drive to a pitch unless
directed by reception sta.
Driving on a campsite
Always keep to the site roads,
unless directed otherwise. Obey
the site speed limits which are
generally 10mph. You must have
a current, valid driving licence to
drive a vehicle on site roads. Park
where directed on your pitch.
Where possible, you should leave
approximately 6m (20ft) around
your vehicle.
Please note: Stopping distances
on grass are greater than on a
normal road.
Site appliances
• Connect all mains hook-ups
correctly and carefully.
• Turn o all fresh water taps
completely after use.
• Use facilities such as toilets
and showers with care and
consideration, leaving them in
a tidy condition.
• Young children should be
escorted and supervised.
Waste disposal
• If your vehicle is not fitted
with a waste water tank, place
a suitable container under all
waste water outlets. Do not
allow these to overflow.
• Make sure you empty the
containers at appropriate
waste water points.
• Empty chemical toilets only
where directed.
• Avoid damage to sewerage
treatment works by using only
approved chemicals. Phenols,
coal tar or caustic based fluids
must never be used under any
circumstances.
• Solid bulky items such as
disposable nappies etc. must
not be put into the chemical
closet emptying point or site
rubbish bins. Wrap them in
a polythene bag and place in
designated containers.
• Household rubbish should be put
into the rubbish collection bins.
Noise pollution
Please show consideration by
thinking how the noise you create
will aect those around you.
• Open and close doors quietly.
• Try to control excessive noise
made by your children.
• Flying kites, model aircraft,
drones and the use of catapults
or air guns should not be
allowed close to other vehicles.
• Do not play loud, boisterous
ball games.
• Keep volume turned down on
music devices and televisions,
and do not play musical
instruments at volumes that
could upset your neighbours.
• If you have a power generator,
make sure it is adequately silenced
and use it with consideration,
especially after dark.
Tents and awnings
It is polite to ask permission before
erecting a tent or awning. If the
stay is longer than a day or two, the
groundsheet and/or side flaps of
the awning should be lifted to avoid
patches or damage to the grass.
Pets
Most site operators do not object to well behaved pets,
but they should be kept under control.
• Unless permission has been granted, no animal
should be allowed to run loose on the site.
• Leads must be no longer than 3m.
• Animals are not normally allowed in the shower or
toilet block areas.
• Dogs must not be allowed to foul sites. Please clean
up after them in a responsible manner, using the
facilities provided.
Fire precautions
Read all fire precaution notices and make sure that you
and your family are familiar with the locations of hoses,
extinguishers, and assembly points. A fire blanket is a good
idea for the kitchen.
Barbecues should not be used unless permission has been
given. If you are allowed to use a barbecue, use it with care
and consideration for those around you. Open fires are not
normally allowed on campsites.
Leaving the site
Always tidy your pitch and make sure you do not leave
bags of rubbish lying about. Check out at reception, pay
your site fees, and thank them for an enjoyable stay.
Environment
Always behave and encourage children to behave in
a manner that protects the environment and other
people’s property. Please read and follow the advice
contained in the country code and the coastal code.
After many years of use, you may decide that your
vehicle has reached the end of its life and should be
disposed of. Please ensure that you comply with the
end of life vehicle legislation and take it to an authorised
treatment facility who will deal with it properly to
minimise any environmental impact.
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WILD CAMPING
Camping on a non-licensed site without
the permission of the landowner is not
allowed in most of the UK. If you do have
permission to camp on an unlicensed site,
pay particular attention to the following:
• Dispose of litter only in receptacles
provided for the purpose. If there are
none, put litter in plastic bags and take
it away with you.
• Control the water waste from your
vehicle, do not let it run onto the
ground.
• Chemical toilets must only be emptied
in an appropriate waste point.
• Do not hang washing or similar items
outside your vehicle.
• Do not allow children to climb on
fences or walls. Damage to these may
allow farm animals to stray the wrong
fields or onto a public highway.
You should only park your vehicle in an
approved place and during the permitted
times. Do not use any of your facilities
such as cooking or washing in a way that
may cause annoyance or inconvenience to
those around you.
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