Practical advice for running your site, no jargon, no fluff.
The UK's first live tourist tax covers tent and campervan pitches too. Here's the detail.
Every Welsh site must register from 1 October 2026, levy or no levy. What you need.
Pricing it, showing it, refunding it, and making the quarterly return boring.
Why a tax you never keep could still push you over the VAT threshold.
Seasonal pitches, under 18s, disability benefits and long stays, explained.
What the number actually means, what's good for UK sites, and how to lift it.
Stock it right, price it fairly and take contactless payments without losing money on it.
Scotland's tourist tax has landed and Wales is next. Here's what campsite owners need to know.
Weighing up availability, pricing and risk when guests turn up without a booking.
What a hosepipe ban really restricts, what it doesn't, and how to reassure guests without any fuss.
What UK data protection law requires before you switch on a single camera, and where they should never point.
A simple system for logging, storing and returning guests' forgotten belongings.
A practical checklist for bookings, staffing and pitches before the busiest weekend of the season hits.
Practical ways to keep guests happy, avoid refund battles and still earn good reviews during a wet spell.
How to decide what fires you'll allow, write rules guests actually read, and keep it safe and insured.
What counts as a unit, how the rally exemption works, and how to stay compliant on your CS.
Applying to the Camping and Caravanning Club, land requirements, costs, and your first season.
When CL and CS sites get rated, how valuations work, and the relief you might be able to claim.
Weighing up card costs, no-shows and guest reaction before adding a fee to your bookings.
The signs you're legally expected to have, the ones guests rely on, and where to put each one.
A calm, well timed reply does more for your reputation than a dozen five star reviews.
Key safes, welcome packs and payments sorted, so late arrivals settle in without waking you up.
What UK campsite owners need to check, record and fix to manage legionella risk properly.
A step by step guide to draining water systems, securing electrics and protecting pitches over winter.
What actually counts as a unit, how meet exemptions work, and how to stay compliant.
Your legal duty of care, bin store setup, guest signage and how to cut collection costs.
Why chargebacks happen, how to prevent them, and the evidence you need to win a dispute.
A practical storm plan: warning signs, guest communication and what to check before and after.
When to register, what you charge and how to stay on the right side of HMRC.
Guaranteed income, loyal guests and less admin. Here is how to set up seasonal pitches properly.
Stay on top of every seasonal task with a practical maintenance schedule built around the UK campsite year.
Turn cancelled pitches into bookings with a simple waiting list system that works for any size of site.
Pitches, service points, access and booking info to attract and retain the UK's growing motorhome market.
Grass, hardstanding, serviced or super pitch? What each type means, how to price them and how to set them up in your booking system.
A simple, repeatable system for enquiries, deposits, the diary, double bookings and guest messages, that scales as you grow.
A step-by-step guide to taking bookings and card payments on your own site, including the WordPress option and avoiding OTA commission.
What "free" really means, the trade-offs to watch for, and how CampSuite™'s free plan works for CL and CS sites.
The exact columns to use, a template you can copy, and the signs it's time to move from a spreadsheet to proper booking software.
Practical tips on dog policies, pitch setup and on-site facilities for UK campsite owners welcoming dogs.
Save hours every week by automating booking confirmations, arrival reminders and post-stay follow-ups.
Costs, OZEV grants, charger types and how to charge guests fairly for overnight EV charging.
Planning, Tourism NI certification, the CL and CS schemes and taking bookings, step by step.
How NI's council-led planning works, and why there is no GB-style caravan site licence.
Tourism NI, Discover Northern Ireland, Google, Pitchup and your own direct-booking site.
How a channel manager keeps your availability in sync across Pitchup, Campsites.co.uk and Airbnb automatically.
How a WordPress booking plugin lets guests book your campsite without ever leaving your site.
Simple event ideas that fill quiet pitches, earn great reviews and keep guests coming back.
A practical guide to permitted development, CL and CS rules and when to apply.
Practical tips on descriptions, photos and what UK guests look for in a listing.
Set clear quiet hours, communicate them early and handle noise complaints with confidence.
Free and paid UK listing sites that put your campsite in front of more guests.
Simple tips to make your campsite look its best online and turn browsers into bookers.
Collect guest emails, send useful updates and turn one-time visitors into repeat bookers.
Stagger departures and arrivals, speed up pitch inspections and reduce changeover stress.
Pricing strategies, flexible minimum stays and targeted marketing to fill quiet midweek pitches.
Clear policies, fair timelines and simple processes that protect your revenue and keep guests happy.
Turn first-time visitors into loyal regulars with follow-ups, loyalty perks and easy rebooking.
Fill empty pitches, simplify short-notice arrivals and boost revenue during peak season.
Respond to unhappy guests professionally, resolve issues fast and protect your reputation.
Boost revenue with firewood, late checkout, equipment hire and other simple add-ons.
When to set minimum night rules, how to structure them, and when to make exceptions.
Deposits, pitch allocation and arrival logistics for rallies, clubs and parties.
Broadband options, hardware, guest access and fair usage for every site size.
Practical green changes that cut running costs and attract sustainability-minded guests.
Clear policies, self check-in setups and automated messages to protect your evenings.
How to recruit, train and manage seasonal staff so your site runs smoothly all summer.
A practical checklist covering risk assessments, electrical safety, first aid and record keeping.
Practical changes to your website that turn more visitors into confirmed bookings.
How to set clear dog rules, communicate them before arrival, and handle incidents fairly.
Amperage, wiring regulations, safety testing and managing EHU pitches at your site.
Simple changes to pitches, facilities and information that welcome every guest.
Which platforms work, what to post and how to turn followers into bookings.
Public liability, property, business interruption and the extras UK campsites often forget to include.
What to include, how to strike the right tone, and how to get your welcome pack in front of every guest.
Practical ways to cut arrival times, reduce queues and make check-in day stress free.
Prevent no-shows with deposits, clear policies and automated arrival reminders.
Practical steps to stay GDPR compliant without the legal jargon.
Clear terms protect your site and set guest expectations before they arrive.
Practical ways to encourage happy guests to leave reviews that fill your pitches.
Work out your costs, research competitors, and build a pricing strategy that fills pitches.
Protect your revenue and keep guests happy with a clear, balanced cancellation policy.
Fire risk assessments, pitch spacing, fire points and emergency plans for your campsite.
How much deposit to take, when to collect balances, and how to write a clear cancellation policy.
Practical tips to boost your campsite's Google visibility, from Business Profile to reviews and SEO.
Compare cash, card payments, bank transfers and Stripe. Find out what works best for your site size.
A practical checklist for getting your site ready before the summer rush hits.
How CS sites work, what makes them different from CLs, and how to run one well.
Everything you need to know about running a Certificated Location, from Club rules to taking your first booking.
How to communicate with guests before, during and after their stay to build loyalty and get reviews.
Paper diaries have served campsites well for decades. Here's why more owners are making the switch to digital.
Online bookings aren't for everyone. Here's how to decide if they're right for your site.
Double bookings are embarrassing and stressful. Here are five practical ways to prevent them.
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