The Tent Factory Blog

Hi

I thought i would start a new thread re some free camping we are offering.

Cross camping and leisure Ltd / www.thetentfactory.co.uk are based on a garden centre about 4-5 miles south of Cambridge and the park and ride into Cambridge. We have a camping retail store with a very large seasonal tent display.

We are offering two free night camping on a nice level field on the Garden centre where we are based (Phillimore Garden Centre). There will be no electrics but we can offer basic loos for men and ladies along with a basic shower block for men and women.

The idea is we will have one weekend for Outwell tent owners on Fri & Sat - 29th - 30th May.

                                                                         Vango tent owners on Fri & Sat - 12th - 13th June

                                                                         An open weekend to any tent brand on 17th - 18th July.

We will limit the numbers to a max of 40 families / couples so you need to get your emails in to confirm you would like to come, details below.

We will have a few free bits and bobs supplied by Outwell and Vango that we can raffle off for a charity (TBA)

If you are interested in any of the dates then please email myself at info@thetentfactory.co.uk You can ring me on 01763 262555 for anymore info but all bookings need to come via the email addres on a first come first served basis.

Regards

Gary Cross

Cross camping and leisure Ltd, Phillimore Garden Centre, Cambridge Rd, Melbourn, Nr Royston, Herts, SG8 6EY

Well this was a suprise, the Vango Icarus 500 was going to be our budget weekender tent. When we decided to stock the Icarus 500 last september we decided on this tent after looking at a sample tent, well the finished tent is far better (link to the Icarus 500) http://www.thetentfactory.co.uk/index.php?c=58&p=381 The Vango Icarus 500 just felt right when we pitched it at the shop, Cross camping and leisure Ltd. Yes it pretty basic in style but like a number of tents its only when you pitch the tent and then get inside the Icarus that you start to enjoy the way this tent makes you feel.Update :- for 2010 there will be a few other sizes and some front canopies. We have purchased loads of Icarus tents so I reckon we will have one of the best deals around.

We have just pitched the Vango Orchy 500 tent here at Cross camping and leisure Ltd / www.thetentfactory.co.uk (link to the Vango Orchy 400) http://www.thetentfactory.co.uk/index.php?c=57&p=346 . We like the Vango Orchy range and as per the 2008 season we think the Vango Orchy range of tents will be big sellers, the Vango Orchy 400 is ideal for couples who need a nice weekender tent. The Orchy 500 would suit couples with maybe a child or dog and the orchy 600 would be great for a family with younger children (link to the Orcjy 600) http://www.thetentfactory.co.uk/index.php?c=58&p=348 

The Vango Beta tents are a new tent for www.thetentfactory.co.uk and we are so please we decided to go with these tents. The quality is superb and the easy in which they pitch is great. We pitched the Vango Beta 350 at the shop (Cross camping and leisure Ltd) (link) http://www.thetentfactory.co.uk/index.php?c=57&p=377 in the black and grey colour way and it just looks so sharp and modern. A great tent for campers who need that bit more storage area in a backpacing style tent.