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Caravan Awning Show 2025 Caravanning

Caravan Awning Show 2025

Get Ready for Adventure at Our Caravan Awning Show!   Join us for an unmissable weekend at our 2025 Caravan...

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Easter camping with the family Camping

Easter camping with the family

Easter camping is great fun and it’s actually pretty easy to make sure the kids enjoy a memorable experience too. ...

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Get your tent ready for summer Camping

Get your tent ready for summer

With July just around the corner, now is a great time to check your camping gear to get your tent...

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Autumn Camping Camping

Autumn Camping

As we head towards September, there’s no need to stop your camping adventures just yet. We love it and think...

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Enjoy wet weather camping Camping

Enjoy wet weather camping

A camping holiday is a fantastic escape from the stresses and strains of real life. Hanging out together with lots...

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Family camping top tips Camping

Family camping top tips

Family camping is lots of fun! And children who camp outdoors at least once a year will go on to...

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Tent & Awning Displays Open! Latest News

Tent & Awning Displays Open!

The tent & awning displays at Devon Outdoor and The Camping and Kite Centre are OPEN! Have you visited yet?...

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Camp in Europe Camping

Camp in Europe

Camp in Europe and enjoy a holiday unlike any in the UK. Taking your van, tent, motorhome or caravan overseas...

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Pack away your camping gear Camping

Pack away your camping gear

Pack away your camping gear. Are you done camping for this year? To get the best life from your equipment, it’s...

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Waterproof clothing for exercise Guide

Waterproof clothing for exercise

As we head into the autumn months, good waterproof clothing for exercising outdoors is important. If you regularly exercise outside...

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Lightweight backpacking food Camping

Lightweight backpacking food

Taking off on a wild camp, back packing adventure or expedition doesn’t mean having to eat bland or tasteless meals...

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Camping Trip Review Campsite Review

Camping Trip Review

Cwellyn Arms Campsite, Rhyd Ddu, Gwynedd The stunning Cwellyn Arms Campsite overlooks Cwellyn Lake and has spectacular uninterrupted views towards...

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Camping checklist Camping

Camping checklist

When it comes to a camping checklist, outside of a few essentials it really depends on you how much or...

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Setting up a camp kitchen Camping

Setting up a camp kitchen

Setting up a camp kitchen well means a safe space for you to cook, sit and eat with the family...

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How do I fix a driveaway awning to my vehicle? Guide

How do I fix a driveaway awning to my vehicle?

Looking to connect a driveaway awning to a campervan?Once you have chosen your driveaway awning, the next question that we...

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Buying a Self-Inflating Mat for your Campervan Guide

Buying a Self-Inflating Mat for your Campervan

Getting a good night’s sleep when you’re away camping is really important and helps to make sure the rest of...

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Walk around our tent and awning displays Camping

Walk around our tent and awning displays

Join Roger for a walk around the impressive tent & awning displays at our shops in Barnstaple, North Devon and...

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Choosing a camping bed Camping

Choosing a camping bed

A camping bed is a must if you’re camping in a tent – if you’re lucky enough to have a...

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Choosing a Sleeping Bag Camping

Choosing a Sleeping Bag

A sleeping bag is an essential piece of kit when camping but with so many different shapes, sizes and weights...

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Hiking Gear – what to bring? Guide

Hiking Gear – what to bring?

We’re thoroughly spoiled in the UK with so many places to hike around and explore – from hilly trails to...

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Cool Boxes and Camping Fridges Buying Guide Camping

Cool Boxes and Camping Fridges Buying Guide

Cool boxes and camping fridges are essential pieces of your camping kit. Just like your home fridge, they will keep...

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Campsite Chores – washing dishes & clothes Camping

Campsite Chores – washing dishes & clothes

If you’re on a camping holiday, you’ll probably still need to wash dishes and maybe clothes while you’re away, so...

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Using an electric hook-up at the campsite Camping

Using an electric hook-up at the campsite

Using an electric hook-up in your tent, campervan, caravan or motorhome may seem daunting the first time you use it...

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Buying a Driveaway Awning for Campervan or Motorhomes Guide

Buying a Driveaway Awning for Campervan or Motorhomes

What is a Driveaway Awning? Driveaway awnings are fantastic for adding extra space without taking away from your daily mobility.  ...

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Valentine Camping Gift Ideas Camping

Valentine Camping Gift Ideas

Looking for a gift idea for your Valentine? Something other than wine and chocolates for Valentine’s Day this year? We’ve...

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Nikwax Guide: How to reproof a coat Guide

Nikwax Guide: How to reproof a coat

Nikwax environmentally friendly product range for outdoor activities. Waterproofing, Cleaning and Conditioning for clothes and Equipment. There are a couple...

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Zempire Evo tent series Camping

Zempire Evo tent series

An open-plan design with multiple ventilation points, the Zempire Evo range is ideal for family camping this summer. Built to...

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How to waterproof a tent or awning Camping

How to waterproof a tent or awning

Many people are discovering the joy of camping this summer and also enjoying the delights of a UK holiday. Of...

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Choosing a caravan or motorhome awning Caravanning

Choosing a caravan or motorhome awning

Choosing a caravan awning is the perfect way to allow you to enjoy holidays any time of year. If you’re...

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Choosing a tent Camping

Choosing a tent

Whether you’re buying your very first tent, or upgrading to bigger and better things, choosing a tent can be daunting....

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A visit to The Copper Pot Campsite Campsite Review

A visit to The Copper Pot Campsite

Nestled within the beautiful Tamar Valley, in the perfect location for exploring the wonders of both Devon and Cornwall you’ll...

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Camping with a dog Camping

Camping with a dog

If you’re looking for some company on your next camping trip, then look no further than man’s best friend. Camping...

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Eco-Friendly Cleaning from Kampa Camping

Eco-Friendly Cleaning from Kampa

We’re really excited about the new range of Kampa eco-friendly cleaning products. Fantastic cleaning performance  The Kampa range of eco-friendly...

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Winter Camping Tips… are you a cold weather camper? Camping

Winter Camping Tips… are you a cold weather camper?

Winter camping can be a magical experience. Crisp nights, hot chocolate under the stars, wintery walks. But if the thought...

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Sluban bricks Guide

Sluban bricks

Sluban bricks are something we think is going to catch on fast! Sluban is a new brand of building blocks...

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Campsite cooking recipes and tips Camping

Campsite cooking recipes and tips

Campsite cooking can be an afterthought when you’re on a holiday or you might think it’s just too much of...

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Campsite cookery ideas Camping

Campsite cookery ideas

Campsite cookery ideas from Jo Dunbavin from Two Tarts Cookery School. Jo will be cooking up a storm in our...

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Buying a driveway awning Guide

Buying a driveway awning

WHAT IS A DRIVEAWAY AWNING? Having that extra bit of space on your holiday is so important, but what if...

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Essential camping storage Camping

Essential camping storage

Essential camping storage is important. For example, where do you store your first aid kit and other essentials when you’re...

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Great offers on Coleman Tents Camping

Great offers on Coleman Tents

Coleman tents have come with the answer to restless nights when camping. Camping with family and friends can mean sleepless...

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Tips for first time campers Camping

Tips for first time campers

Are you a first time camper? If you are, be honest. On a scale of one (can’t survive a night...

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Glamping Camping

Glamping

Glamping – have you heard of it? Hard to believe, but some people think of camping as ‘roughing it’ and...

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Skogstad clothing Promotion

Skogstad clothing

Skogstad outdoor clothing – The Norwegian’s know a thing or two about keeping warm which is why we chose to...

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Socks for Christmas Promotion

Socks for Christmas

Socks for Christmas … not just a cliche! Because it’s been a favourite Christmas gift for a long as we...

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