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| name = The Camping and Caravanning Club |
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The '''Camping and Caravanning Club''' is a |
The '''Camping and Caravanning Club''' is a [[not-for-profit]] membership organisation for camping and caravan enthusiasts in the [[United Kingdom]]. It was founded in 1901, and has over 730,000 members.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/about-us/ |title=About Us - the Camping and Caravanning Club }}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Camping and Caravanning Club |
The Camping and Caravanning Club was founded in 1901 as the '''Association of Cycle Campers'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/aboutus/history/|title=Over 100 years of The Camping and Caravanning Club|access-date=2013-12-27|archive-date=2011-07-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110730182343/http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/aboutus/history|url-status=dead}}</ref> One of the club's founding members was [[Thomas Hiram Holding]], who also founded the Bicycle Touring Club in 1878, which became the Cyclists' Touring Club, now renamed [[Cycling UK]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cyclinguk.org/|title=We are Cycling UK}}</ref> Holding wrote ''The Campers Handbook'' in 1908 to share his enthusiasm for the great outdoors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.talkcamping.co.uk/guides/history_of_camping.html|title=History of Camping|access-date=2010-05-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100330151132/http://www.talkcamping.co.uk/guides/history_of_camping.html|archive-date=2010-03-30|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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In 1906, the association, now known as The Camping and Caravanning Club, opened its first camping site in [[Weybridge]]. By that time, the organisation had several hundred members. The club changed its name several more times, to the Amateur Camping Club (1909), The Camping Club of Great Britain and Ireland (1919), and The Camping and Caravanning Club Ltd. (1983). |
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Club membership rose to 100,000 by 1967, and to over 300,000 by 2000. |
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==Membership from a modern club== |
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The Club offers a paid membership service to tent, campervan, caravan and motorhome owners – in fact, the Club accepts units of any shape and size, including motorbike campers. |
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Benefits of being a Club member include discounts on its UK and European campsites, money off attractions worldwide and offers on some of the top outdoor retailers. |
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==Structure== |
==Structure== |
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The Camping and Caravanning Club is a not-for-profit membership organisation with over 600 staff and a turnover of more than £50 million. The club's governing body is the National Council, comprising 18 elected councillors, 15 appointed councillors, 7 section advisory officers, the chair of the National Youth Committee, and the honorary treasurer, a total of 42 individuals, all of whom are members.<ref name="annrep">{{cite web|url=https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/members-area/your-club/annual-report/}}</ref> The club's five operational areas are headed by staff directors who report to the director-general, who in turn works closely with the club's executive committee and national council.<ref name="annrep"/> |
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The club is split into 13 regions across the UK, each made up of a number of district associations (DAs). The role of the region is to support and promote communication between DAs. The club's special interest sections (including The Association of Lightweight Campers, British Caravanners Club, Canoe-Camping Club, The Walking and Cycling Section and The Folk Dance and Song Group) are also represented at regional level.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.southernregionccc.co.uk/}}</ref> |
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The Camping and Caravanning Club is a membership organisation. The Club’s board of directors, The National Council are appointed to serve the interests of all Club Members and manage the Club and its policy. The National Council consists of 18 nationally elected councillors, 13 regional councillors and an honorary treasurer. |
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==Campsites == |
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Regional elections are held to elect Club members onto Region Councils; these councils oversee the operation of the District Associations within their region. |
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The club operates nearly 100 club sites and over 1,100 certificated sites across the UK. |
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Certificated sites (CSs) are small campsites that can accommodate up to five caravans or motorhomes and up to ten tents at any one time. There are over 1,100 CSs across the UK; they are independently owned and open only to club members. The club is recognised as an "exempted organisation" by the [[Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960]], which allows the club to issue certificates to landowners, giving them permission to operate a small campsite on their land without specific planning permission. |
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==Site Classifications == |
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There are currently more than 1600 campsites owned, managed or certified by the Camping and Caravanning Club. |
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=== Club Sites === |
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The Club has 106 Club Sites throughout the UK, from Inverewe Gardens in the Highlands of Scotland all the way to Sennen Cove, near Lands’ End in Cornwall. These are owned, maintained and ran by The Camping and Caravanning Club. |
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=== Camping in the Forest Sites (CITF) === |
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The Club works alongside the Forestry Commission to run 15 sites in Britain’s forests and woodland. The New Forest is home to the majority of these campsites. CITF also have sites in The Forest of Dean, Savernake Forest, Loch Lomond and Aviemore. |
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=== Certificated Sites === |
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The Camping and Caravanning Club is recognised as an “exempted organisation” within the terms of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960. This means that the Government allows the Club to issue a certificate to land owners, giving them permission to operate a small campsite on their land without specific planning permission. The club has over 1,550 certificated sites open to members. |
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=== Independent Listed Sites === |
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These sites are not owned or run by the Club. They are commercial sites which are promoted by the Club under the condition that they meet the standards expected by our members. |
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Club approved Campsites in Europe |
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Opening up a world of choice for campers, the Clubs Travel Service promotes over 150 sites in 12 European countries. |
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== Other Products and Services == |
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Alongside its campsites, the Club offers a host of other products. |
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Club Care insurance is offered for caravans, motorhomes, tent campers, cars, homes, campervans, trailer tents, static caravans, motorbikes, boats and pets. |
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The Club is partnered with RAC, offering breakdown cover including special discounts for members. |
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For those looking to camp overseas, the Club can book ferries, airplane tickets and a host of attractions on your behalf, with members benefitting from the best prices available. |
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==[https://campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/Readycamp/ Ready Camp]== |
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As The Club’s glamping offering, Ready Camp offers luxury camping retreats in safari style tents on many of its Club Sites across the United Kingdom. With over 35 locations to choose from, the brand offers camping made easy in accessible locations, close to top UK attractions. |
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== [https://www.campingintheforest.co.uk/ Camping in the Forest] (CITF) == |
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Partnered with the forestry commission, Camping in the Forest offers 15 campsites across the United Kingdom, all set on forestry commission land. CITF joined forces with the Forestry Commission in 2006, making the UK forests more accessible to overnight campers as a holiday destination. |
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== [https://www.worldwidemotorhomingholidays.co.uk/ Worldwide Motorhoming Holidays] == |
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Offering travel across the globe, tailored to customer’s needs, Worldwide Motorhoming Holidays is a unique offering from The Camping and Caravanning Club. Escorted tours led by travel specialists, expert motorhome hire and staff on hand to put tailor made holidays together is what sets Worldwide Motorhoming Holidays apart. Japan, Sri Lanka, the USA and Canada are just a few of the locations covered. |
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==Notable presidents== |
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* [[Hamza Yassin]] – current president |
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* [[Julia Bradbury]] – 2013–2023 |
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* [[David Bellamy]] – 2001–2013 |
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* [[Robert Baden-Powell, |
* [[Robert Baden-Powell, 3rd Baron Baden-Powell|Robert Crause Baden-Powell]] – 1992–2001 |
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* [[Robert Falcon Scott]] |
* [[Robert Falcon Scott]] – 1909–1912 |
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==See also== |
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*[[Caravan and Motorhome Club]] |
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The Club hold events throughout the year, catering to members and non-members alike. A few of the Clubs longstanding annual events are as follows: |
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*[[Caravan parks]] |
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'''National Feast of Lanterns (NFOL):''' the Clubs annual national camping rally held over a weekend with entertainment for all. This is a great event for club members to socialise. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk Camping and Caravanning Club] |
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*http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/europe/uk/738116/The-UK's-best-campsites.html |
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*[http://www.britishcaravannersclub.co.uk British Caravanners Club] |
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*[https://campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/Readycamp/ Ready Camp ] |
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*[https://www.campingintheforest.co.uk/ Camping in the Forest] |
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*[https://www.worldwidemotorhomingholidays.co.uk/ World Wide Motorhoming Holidays] |
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{{Tourism in the United Kingdom}} |
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[[Category:Camping in the United Kingdom]] |
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[[Category:Recreational vehicles]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:34, 20 February 2024
Company type | Not-for-profit |
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Founded | 1901 |
Headquarters | Greenfields House, Westwood Way, CV4 8JH, Coventry |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Hamza Yassin (President)
Sabina Voysey (Director General) Darren Whittington (Deputy Director General) |
Website | www |
The Camping and Caravanning Club is a not-for-profit membership organisation for camping and caravan enthusiasts in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1901, and has over 730,000 members.[1]
History
The Camping and Caravanning Club was founded in 1901 as the Association of Cycle Campers.[2] One of the club's founding members was Thomas Hiram Holding, who also founded the Bicycle Touring Club in 1878, which became the Cyclists' Touring Club, now renamed Cycling UK.[3] Holding wrote The Campers Handbook in 1908 to share his enthusiasm for the great outdoors.[4]
In 1906, the association, now known as The Camping and Caravanning Club, opened its first camping site in Weybridge. By that time, the organisation had several hundred members. The club changed its name several more times, to the Amateur Camping Club (1909), The Camping Club of Great Britain and Ireland (1919), and The Camping and Caravanning Club Ltd. (1983).
Club membership rose to 100,000 by 1967, and to over 300,000 by 2000.
Structure
The Camping and Caravanning Club is a not-for-profit membership organisation with over 600 staff and a turnover of more than £50 million. The club's governing body is the National Council, comprising 18 elected councillors, 15 appointed councillors, 7 section advisory officers, the chair of the National Youth Committee, and the honorary treasurer, a total of 42 individuals, all of whom are members.[5] The club's five operational areas are headed by staff directors who report to the director-general, who in turn works closely with the club's executive committee and national council.[5]
The club is split into 13 regions across the UK, each made up of a number of district associations (DAs). The role of the region is to support and promote communication between DAs. The club's special interest sections (including The Association of Lightweight Campers, British Caravanners Club, Canoe-Camping Club, The Walking and Cycling Section and The Folk Dance and Song Group) are also represented at regional level.[6]
Campsites
The club operates nearly 100 club sites and over 1,100 certificated sites across the UK.
Certificated sites (CSs) are small campsites that can accommodate up to five caravans or motorhomes and up to ten tents at any one time. There are over 1,100 CSs across the UK; they are independently owned and open only to club members. The club is recognised as an "exempted organisation" by the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960, which allows the club to issue certificates to landowners, giving them permission to operate a small campsite on their land without specific planning permission.
Notable presidents
- Hamza Yassin – current president
- Julia Bradbury – 2013–2023
- David Bellamy – 2001–2013
- Robert Crause Baden-Powell – 1992–2001
- Robert Baden-Powell – 1919–1941
- Robert Falcon Scott – 1909–1912
See also
References
- ^ "About Us - the Camping and Caravanning Club".
- ^ "Over 100 years of The Camping and Caravanning Club". Archived from the original on 2011-07-30. Retrieved 2013-12-27.
- ^ "We are Cycling UK".
- ^ "History of Camping". Archived from the original on 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
- ^ a b https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/members-area/your-club/annual-report/.
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