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A Hipcamp Host’s Guide to Making the Most of the 2023 Ring of Fire Eclipse

On the morning of Sat. Oct. 14, 2023, a rare astronomical event will take place across the U.S. The moon…

2 months ago

Starting a pop-up campsite in the UK: The 28-day rule and the 60-day rule

What is the 28-day rule? In order to open a campsite in the UK, you typically need planning permission and…

3 months ago

Starting a campsite in a UK national park, AONB, SSSI or other protected area

Can I start a campsite in a national park? The short answer is yes—it is possible to start a new…

6 months ago

100 New Farm Stays Now Taking Bookings Across NSW

The sights and sounds of working farms are drawing visitors to the bush and farmers across regional New South Wales…

6 months ago

Bear Safety: Hosting and Camping Responsibly in Bear Country

Let's work together to keep wildlife wild, and our communities healthy and safe. Not all Hipcamps are in bear country,…

6 months ago

Insurance for camping, glamping and caravan sites in the UK

Do I need insurance to open a campsite? Yes, we strongly recommend that you have public liability insurance and some…

7 months ago

Campsite health and safety requirements in the UK

Health and safety on campsites—the law Most people only utter the words ‘health and safety’ in the context of that…

7 months ago

Campsite taxes and VAT in the UK

Do campsites charge VAT in the UK? In the UK, most goods and services, including the provision of camping and…

7 months ago

Camping clubs, certificates, and licence-exempt organisations: What does it all mean?

What is an exempted organisation? In terms of camping and caravanning in the UK, an exempted organisation is one that…

7 months ago

Offering camping in the UK: What is a campsite licence and do I need one?

Do I need a licence to run my campsite? In most of the UK, a camping or caravan site licence…

7 months ago

Applying for campsite planning permission in the UK

Do campsites require planning permission? If you’re starting a new Hipcamp, you’re likely to need planning permission from your local…

7 months ago

Is my land suitable for starting a campsite in the UK?

What sort of land is suitable for a campsite? There are no hard and fast rules on what sort of…

7 months ago