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Revealed: The UK's top 10 trending wildlife and the best campsites to spot them
Common toads and badgers top Pitchup.com's ranking of the UK's top 10 most searched-for wildlife, based on Google and TikTok data Google searches for 'nature breaks' are up 240% year on year, while use of Pitchup.com's birdwatching filter has risen 65% The outdoor accommodation site reveals the…
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Wellness goes wild as Brits ditch spas for nature breaks
New data reveals how travellers are turning to forests, wild swimming and wildlife for their next wellbeing break. Use of Pitchup.com’s “walkers’ paradise” filter has increased by 1,552% compared with the same point last yearForest filter use has risen by 737%, as travellers seek quieter…
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Staycation September boom: Bookings for UK camping trips see record-breaking surge ahead of rising temperatures
Pitchup.com records best September ever for bookings as temperatures are set to hit the mid-20s across parts of the UK It follows Pitchup.com's analysis of over 300,000 recent bookings which found 25°C is the optimum temperature for camping For those looking to make the most of the sunshine, the…
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As HBO's Harry Potter reboot reignites interest, here's where fans can stay near the real filming locations, old and new
As the trailer for the new HBO series landed last week, UK Google searches for "Harry Potter HBO" are up 1,702% compared to the previous month, with searches for "Harry Potter locations" up 257% over the same period. With Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone now confirmed for a Christmas Day…
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REVEALED: The UK’s Best Dark Sky Destinations for the August Solar Eclipse
REVEALED: The UK’s Best Dark Sky Destinations for the August Solar Eclipse Interest in the skies is soaring ahead of a rare astronomical double bill on Wednesday 12th August, when a partial solar eclipse will be followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower later that night. Google searches…
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Experts reveal the optimum temperature for camping - plus 8 tips to keep your tent cool as the UK faces the FOURTH heatwave of the year
As temperatures remain in the mid-20s with little rainfall across the UK, searches for "how to stay cool" exceeded 200,000 last month, up 76% year on year according to Google Trends*. The findings come as heatwave conditions are forecast to return across much of England and parts of Wales, with…
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BEST CAMPSITES FOR FAMILIES REVEALED AS PITCHUP.COM UNVEILS TOP-RATED UK SITES FOR CHILD-FRIENDLINESS
May 2026: Following the launch of its 2025 Gold Awards, Pitchup.com, the UK’s leading outdoor accommodation website, has revealed the best campsites for families across Great Britain - based on ‘child-friendly’ ratings from nearly 200,000 customer reviews. Topping the list is Trefach Holiday…
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Wild camping UK: Brits warned viral trend could lead to £2,500 fines this Easter
Wild camping might be nothing new, but it’s having a major moment right now. With spring well underway and temperatures rising, more Brits are heading outdoors in search of affordable, nature-filled getaways – fuelled by a surge in social media content. The hashtag #WildCamping has racked up…
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YORKSHIRE HOME TO UK’S BEST CAMPSITE AS PITCHUP.COM REVEALS 2025 GOLD AWARD WINNERS
YORKSHIRE HOME TO UK’S BEST CAMPSITE AS PITCHUP.COM REVEALS 2025 GOLD AWARD WINNERS (Pitchup.com) Wednesday 8th April: Pitchup.com, the UK’s largest search and booking platform for outdoor accommodation, has revealed its 2025 Gold Awards, celebrating the very best campsites, glamping stays…