Trip 22 22-24th July Beadnell Bay

Day 1
This is the first holiday in the van we've had where we've planned to go with friends. We arrived on Friday night, set up camp whilst our godson played his guitar and then ate outside in the sunshine. Definitely a great way to start the weekend.

Day 2



The point of this trip was to take the kids to the Farne Islands but unfortunately the wind overnight was so strong that all boats were cancelled (thankfully our friends tent stayed up). So after a leisurely breakfast we walked into Seahouses for an explore. We pottered around, watched the stormy sea, had lunch and then the sun came out. So we played crazy golf (northern Ireland won yet again!) and ate ice-cream in the sun before heading back to camp.
We headed to the Craster Arms in Beadnell for tea and thanks to a large wall enjoyed a sheltered pint in the evening sun.



Day 3
The wind overnight was even worse than the night before and our friends tent nearly collapsed! So after breakfast it was all hands on deck to pack the tent without it blowing away!! We then set off home to find shelter!





Details for those who are interested!
Cost: £14.98 per night (high season)
Website: http://www.siteseeker.co.uk/aspx/details.aspx?id=8010


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Location:Northumberland

Trip 21 1-3 July Whitby holiday park

Day 1
We go to Whitby a lot but have never gone in the camper so we thought we'd try a campsite. It certainly paid off as the weather was fantastic. We arrived after work in glorious sunshine to the holiday park - it was rather like Hi-De-Hi with the man who sorted out our pitch looking like he was still in the 70s. After a brief chat about his hatred of marriage (I'm not kidding) we went to our pitch, it was at s steep angle and the chocks were not going to help so he kindly allowed us to move. We then sat in glorious sunshine enjoying the view of the coast.
Day 2



We decided to make the most of the fantastic weather by heading into Whitby early. The campsite is in a great position, 15 minute walk along the Coastal path to the Abbey. We had a leisurely breakfast at the Hatless Heron and an explore of the Old Town before hiring a couple of deck chairs and spending the afternoon on the beach. Late afternoon we then headed to or favourite restaurant - The Magpie Cafe. We always end up with fish and chips but the rule this time was nothing fried. I had an amazing trio of sea bass, salmon and scallops and Matt had monkfish, we then had pudding and I had a trio of rhubarb which was equally delicious. We then headed back in the evening sun and enjoyed sitting outside the van. However the most hilarious point of the trip was late that night at the campsite when 2 people decided to have an argument about their divorce outside our van. The campsite was great but it was something out of a sitcom with bingo and family club. That aside though it's great for a weekend and if you pay a little extra for a sea view you are away from the bingo anyway!
We set off early on the Sunday for a scenic drive back via Scarborough. Perfect end to a great weekend

Details for those who are interested!
Cost: £19 per night (high season)
Website: http://whitbypark.co.uk/html/park.html
The Magpie Cafe: http://www.magpiecafe.co.uk/

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Location:Whitby

Trip 20 27-31st May Dunstan Hill

Day 1
Our weekend started with putting the awning up and then immediately taking it back down as the wind was so strong! Though it was windy the sun shone and we sat outside enjoying the evening with fish and Chips from the
Village van that visits the site on a Friday night.
Day 2



The day started as usual with the local shop van beeping its horn at 8.45 - time to get up get the paper and start the day. The weather was still good so we set off on our coastal walk to Low Newton on Sea. We arrived in the sunshine and got a table at the Ship Inn. Crab stotties and 2 pints of beer brewed on site were ordered. An hour or so later we set off back to he campsite, to be caught in a sudden downpour. Matt was lauding so hard at me running round in circles trying to get my raincoat on. Th wind was so strong it just kept blowing away from me! Needless to say sighing 5 minutes the sun came out again and we were dry before we got bak to the campsite Our friends Karen and Ian and their boys were staying on the same site so we had a lovely afternoon on the beach paddling and building sandcastles. Then in the evening we were taught the game cribbage over a bottle of wine. I suspect cribbage will become a camping favourite.
Day 3
Today we spent the morning watching the rain and then escaped the rain by going into Alnwick to meet other friends and our godchildren for Sunday Lunch. When we returned we were greeted by Karen and Ian and 2 excited 'knights' with their swords. The rest of the day was spent learning the many rules of being a knight and slaying lots of dragons. When the knits went to bed it was time for cribbage.


Day 4
The plan today was to visit the new craft shop and cafe near the site but when we got there it was closed! On a bank holiday!! So we spent the day sitting and drinking tea and enjoying the sun when it appeared. The perfect camping day really.
We then set off early on the Tuesday morning to make our journey home.

Details for those who are interested!
Cost: £19.47 per night with electric hook up and awning (high season)
Website: http://www.siteseeker.co.uk/aspx/details.aspx?id=6130
The Ship Inn: http://www.shipinnnewton.co.uk/
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Location:Northumberland