Guide

Caravan & Camping Britain 2012

Originally published November 2012

From the archive: originally posted on ProCamping in November 2012, covering that year's edition of the AA guide. The AA has published newer editions since, so look for the current year's guide rather than the 2012 one.

Caravan and Camping, Britain and Ireland was the AA's 2012 guide to camping in the UK. The book featured over 900 campsites inspected by the AA, ranging from small quiet locations to large holiday camps. It also detailed useful information such as opening dates, prices, facilities and nearby walking and cycle routes.

The book was rated 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon at the time, with several users saying it was fantastic but offering a few helpful notes — one reader found it more descriptive than the Caravan and Camping Club's own book, though it didn't have as many sites listed in any one area. Another called it fantastic for its in-depth guides on hundreds of UK campsites. The book also included an AA card offering £1 per night off site fees at some featured sites, though reviewers noted there were hardly any sites listed for Ireland, reflecting how much of Ireland was still opening up to mass tourism at the time.

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