Britain on the Cheap

Thinking about a place to bunk down during the London Olympics next summer? Wicked Campers suggests one of the campsites near Olympic Park, and is offering up to 50% off long-term rentals. Prices start at £80/$131 per day for a two-seater rental van between July 1 and Aug. 15, 2012, minimum 21 days. One-way fees [...]

Latitude Festiva tickets are on sale now, and Wicked Campers is planning for the show. Latitude will run July 14-17 in Suffolk, with The National, Paolo Nutini and Suede on stage, plus elements of theater, art, comedy, cabaret, poetry, politics, dance and literature. An automatic Wicked Camper, with a sink, tap, cool box, crockery, cutlery, [...]

Save 70% with Wicked Campers now until March 14, with any size Toyota campervan for a weekend rental from London for £60/$95. A two-seater or multi-seater van seats up to five: pickup is from London Friday and drop off is Sunday. The price includes insurance for two drivers aged 21 or older for travel in [...]

If you’re hiking off to the South Devon Walking Festival Sept. 25-Oct. 3, Wicked Campers has a three-day rental deal from £157/$247 for a two-seater van. Wicked Campers are automatic Toyota vans with storage space, table, camping stools and a basic built-in kitchen with sink and essential cooking equipment. The price includes insurance for one [...]

Rambling in Britain this summer? You’ll want to check out the 300-plus houses, cottages, camping barns and bunkhouses across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in the Independent Hostels UK network (IHUK)—rates start at £7/$10 per person per night. Most provide self-catering facilities and are suitable for singles, couples and groups. Check online or buy [...]

Wicked Campers is offering its quirky, spray-painted Toyota vans from £251/$374 for a four-day hire. The package includes the two-seater campervan, pick-up and drop-off in London, insurance in the UK for one driver aged 25 and over, unlimited mileage and 24-hour roadside assistance. You might want to check out: The World Worm-Charming Championships June 26 [...]

Searching for adventure in Wales? Register to win a free Wales adventure vacation from Visit Wales in conjunction with Virgin Atlantic Airways, Sierra Designs and BritRail. It’s a four-night prize for two independent explorers with a Lightning XT 4 tent, two Verde 20-degree sleeping bags, and Cyclone Jacket & Cyclone Pants. Or sleep in luxury [...]

Eurocamp, partnered with Forest Holiday and the National Trust, has nine campsites around the UK, and weekend breaks start at $164. The company sets up the tent, which has a large living area and three separate sleeping compartments, before you arrive. There’s also a four-burner stove, charcoal barbecue, utensils and cutlery, a cool box, outdoor [...]