Touring clubs Latest news from the C&CC and the CAMC
■ Christmas discounts
Members of The Camping and Caravanning Club (C&CC) can enjoy exclusive discounts with retailers and attractions. They can save on camping gear, entry to historic visitor attractions and days out at places such as Blenheim Palace and Go Ape.
Offers include: 8% discount at Halfords, 10% discount at Winfields Outdoors and 20% off at Welcome Break.
There are also discounts on attractions, theatres, leisure activities and events with Love to Visit. Tickets are bookable online from household names like Merlin Entertainments (including Alton Towers, Sea Life and Legoland), and small local activities, such as nature reserves, soft play centres, museums, steam railways and gin distilleries.
To see the latest offers, visit the C&CC website at www. campingandcaravanning club.co.uk/members-area/offers-and-discounts.
■ CL winners for 2023
The Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) has announced the six campsites picked as Certificated Location of the Year winners for 2023.
These are privately owned sites with a maximum of five pitches, which are only open to members of the CAMC.
Best CL in England went to Cholsey Grange, in High Wycombe, which has five fully serviced hardstandings that provide views of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are plenty of great walks around the farm and to dog-friendly village pubs and nearby landmarks.
Landis Farm, in Dumfries and Galloway, was selected as Best CL in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It’s situated just outside New Abbey, a picturesque little village that is famous for the ruins of Sweetheart Abbey. Visitors to the site can enjoy walks to Nith Estuary, the Waterloo Monument and Criffel Hill.
Best CL in Wales went to Terfyn Mawr, Carmarthenshire. Abbotts View Alpacas, in Aylesbury, won the Most Unique CL award – this working eco-farm breeds alpacas and other animals.
Best Newcomer went to Betley Park, an adults-o
