Hastings Pirate Day, Hastings 5th August 2011
05 August 2011 : Written by Campingninja
Join in the swashbuckling fun and book a top campsite near Hastings for the 2011 Pirate Day celebrations.
International Bognor Birdman, Bognor Regis 16th – 17th July 2011
16 July 2011 : Written by Campingninja
It’s not the kind of thing you see on every camping trip to the South coast, but visit Bognor Regis on the 16th or 17th July this year and you’ll find people flying through the air!
World Snail Racing Championships, Congham, Norfolk 16th July 2011
16 July 2011 : Written by Campingninja
Ready, steady, slow! Snail racing is a fun and undeniably exciting event for young and old alike. Garden snails race for the title in the annual World Snail Racing Championships held at Congham, near King's Lynn, in Norfolk. It has to be said that camping gives you the ultimate opportunity to take life at snail pace, so why not take it easy and book yourself a snail break?
World Pea Shooting Championships, Witcham 9th July 2011
09 July 2011 : Written by Campingninja
Competition is sure to be fierce at this year’s 41st World Pea Shooting Championships. Come and have a go yourself and you never know, you could pick up some useful tips for camping, for any insects you may want to scare away from your tent at night!
The World Egg Throwing Championships, Lincolnshire 26th June 2011
26 June 2011 : Written by Campingninja
Looking for something more interesting to do with your eggs than eating them for your camping breakfast? Then why not take a visit to the World Egg Throwing Championships for an eggcellent day out?
The World Worm Charming Championships, Willaston, Cheshire 25th June 2011
25 June 2011 : Written by Campingninja
Get closer to the creatures under your groundsheet with a camping trip to the World Worm Charming Championships. The competition dates back to 1980 when a local farmer’s son amazed a disbelieving world by charming a total of 511 worms out of the ground in half an hour!
World Toe Wrestling Championship, Ashbourne, Derbyshire 25th June 2011
25 June 2011 : Written by Campingninja
Got the ninja factor in your toes? The annual World Toe Wrestling Championship takes place at the Bentley Brook Inn in Ashbourne, Derbyshire on 25th June this year. Close to the Peak District and with welcoming campsites set in the stunning scenery of the Derbyshire countryside available to book nearby, the World Toe Wrestling Championship is a fantastic way to unleash your toes inner ninja!
Cotswold Olimpick Games, Gloucestershire 3rd June 2011
03 June 2011 : Written by Campingninja
Not one to be missed - the unique celebrations of the Cotswold Olimpick Games, featuring Shin Kicking! Experience the most friendly and enjoyable Olympics around with some Cotswold camping nearby.
Peregrines on the Clock Tower, Cardiff, Wales 1st April – July 2011
01 April 2011 : Written by Campingninja
Peregrine Falcons like to nest in high, undisturbed places, which is why one pair of peregrines regularly chooses Cardiff City Hall Clock Tower as the preferred home for their nest. Spend a night or two snuggled up in your own camping nest and then pop along to the National Museum in Cardiff for a close-up view of these fascinating birds.