Cool Camping Kids

Kids just love camping. There are few phrases that elicit more delight than 'let's go camping!' (though 'want some chocolate?' would probably come a close second) because racing around in the outdoors, making dens, making friends, getting muddy and crashing under the stars is, quite frankly, far more agreeable than a week at a hotel, and hugely more appealing than a stay at Aunt Mary's. Taking your kids away to experience a holiday in the great outdoors gives them a fill of the good, old fashioned freedom of playing outside, away from the TV and computer games, where imaginations can run wild and lungs can get bucket loads of fresh air.

 Cool Camping: Kids, the latest addition to the Cool Camping brood, has been tailored to suit the needs of parents and kids, revealing Britain's 60 family campsites in all their full-colour glory. Each review contains crucial practical details including fun things for the kids to enjoy both on and off site, wet weather options, and even a 'nanny-state alert' to keep children busy, happy and safe during their holidays.

 Treat the kids to days of water sports, onsite horse riding, fun lessons on outdoor survival – and, of course, loads of open space to run around and round until they're really dizzy. Whatever their preferences, you'll be able to find the perfect pitch to enjoy some good old-fashioned quality time with your brood. This essential guide also features extra sections on Campfire Cooking, Family Festivals and Campfire Fun.

 Lead author for the title is journalist and mother-of-two, Clover Stroud, best known for her summer camping column in the Daily Telegraph.