Easter Camp In!

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Cotswold Outdoor have launched an Easter Camp In, encouraging outdoorsy types to enjoy a spot of tent pitching at home…

In response to the UK government advising against all but essential travel to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, Cotswold Outdoor are encouraging the UK public to join them in camping at home this Easter.

The perfect opportunity to dust-off your camping kit sooner than expected, Cotswold Outdoor are encouraging individuals, couples and families across the UK to join together this Easter and spend a night under cotton or canvas without venturing from home.

#campingathome

Taking place on Saturday 11^th April, the Cotswold Outdoor Easter Camp In will incorporate a full-day celebration of the greatest things about camping – encouraging people to share pictures of their home campsites, camp food and camps views via the hash-tag #campingathome

In the run up to the event, tips on how to prepare yourself for the day – including campsite essentials, entertainment and cuisine will be shared by Cotswold Outdoor’s team of in-store experts and ambassadors, whilst on-the-day tutorials and demonstrations will provide a fun insight into the night-sky and local wildlife amongst other topics.

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:

Each session will last roughly 25-30 mins.

12PM – “Pitching a tent + campsite tips and tricks” with Will Parkhouse, Buyer. Cotswold Outdoor.

3PM – “Garden wildlife & spotting signs of wildlife” with BBC Earth wildlife presenter Lizzie Daly

6PM – “Campsite cooking class & tips” with Harrison Ward aka the ‘Fell Foodie’. Excerpts of Harrison’s session with Cotswold Outdoors on 9.4.20.

8PM – “A bedtime story” read by Nichola West and family (Global Mouse Travels), one of the UK’s leading Family Travel Blogs.

Book: ‘The Snail and the Whale

9PM – “A guide to the Night Sky & Star Gazing” with Huw James – science presenter, adventurer and founder of Anturus Education.