Camping Scamping

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Mighty Yorkshire Puddings

There were gasps. There were squeals of delight. There were little dances of glee. And that was just Mrs Camping Scamping as she opened...

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Autumnal Wanderings in Darenth Country Park

Dropped the girl at one of her archaeological digs this morning at St John's Jerusalem, Sutton-at-Hone and then took myself off for an...

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Cinnamon Brioche French Toast

We had an old friend for breakfast this morning. No, not à la Anthony Hopkins, rather in the irresistible form of Cinnamon Brioche French...

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The Incredible Kindness of Strangers: Tales of Unexpected Generosity

Hey there, fellow Scampers! Wandering around the beautiful village of Trottiscliffe last weekend and saw this wonderful note about...

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Outside Gang Drinks Cooler

Where to start with this gloriously egg yolk yellow delight? How about with the conclusion of our review - we love our Outside Gang...

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Lazy One Pot Meatballs

Not quite how momma used to make, but delicious nonetheless! Meatballs, sauce and spaghetti all cooked in the one pot to juicy...

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Trosley Country Park, Kent

On the edge of the hamlet village of Vigo, lies Trosley Country Park forming part of the North Downs and its Area of Outstanding Natural...

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One Pot Camping Chicken Tikka Biryani

We were thinking "How can we cook delicious curry and rice when camping, but only in one skillet?" Cue lightbulb moment ...throw it all...

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The Door Obsession: A Philosophical Journey into the Gateway of Existence

Doors, doors, doors. I just can't get enough of doors. Everywhere we go, every holiday we take, every single new destination...there is...

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Portable Fire Pit

Perfect for those outdoor adventures where fire pits are not provided. We decided to invest in this Portable Fire Pit from Amazon for...

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Campfire salmon, asparagus and dill foils

What is better than one pot camping cooking? No pot camping cooking! Super easy, super delicious and super healthy campfire salmon,...

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Campfire Popcorn Maker

One of the things about camping we love the most is the ritual of it all. Being present in the moment, surrounded with good company and...

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The 5 Wonders of Woodland Walks

There's something truly enchanting about taking a walk in the woods. It's not just about the fresh air and exercise, but the incredible...

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Chicken, mushroom and goats cheese pennoni pasta

There is no reason why camping cooking needs to be all charcoaled burgers and marshmallows (not that there is anything wrong with that!)....

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Homegrown tomato, mozzarella and basil salad

It's been a very busy day at Camping Scamping HQ. Back to school for me, proper first day at secondary school for the youngest scamp and...

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Highlands Family Adventure

What a summer! It started off, as soon as school broke up, with a Highlands family adventure. A road trip of joy and all things scamping....

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Bodiam Castle, East Sussex

Off to medieval resplendence today! We have been a few times over the years and today did not disappoint. We love walking over the moat...

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Sticks and soaring

Just waved the youngest off to his first day at secondary school in a blazer and backpack that he needs to grow into, had a quiet tear...

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Zelda by Candlelight - St Mary’s Church, London

What a fabulous evening with my boy! He is a Zelda fanatic, me not so much (brainwashing is alive and well on the paternal side of this...

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Mudlarking - Millennium Bridge, London

Today’s scamping brings us mud larking with Thames Explorer Trust (@thamesexplorer). What a brilliant couple of hours, listening to the...

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