Formed in 1973, the Baptist Campers, (Formerly The Guild of Baptist Campers), exists to provide opportunities for camping in a Christian atmosphere, usually away from the restraints of commercial sites. We usually hold 3 camps per year, at the Spring Bank Holiday, 2 weeks in the summer (end July, beginning of August) and August Bank Holiday.

Christians from any denomination, who sleep in a tent and cater for their own meals are welcome to join us, be they families, couples, singles or a small group from your Church.

Campers come from a variety of backgrounds including professional people and manual workers, retired and young families, and live all over the country from Surrey to Stockport, from Preston to Portsmouth, but we all have our faith in common, providing an instant link between us.

Our intention is to keep formality to a minimum and to provide a ‘Big Family’ atmosphere. Indeed, new members often have trouble working out who’s children are who’s as they all tend to go around and play together, joining in the never-ending games of football, cricket etc., in total safety away from the dangers that can be lurking on larger, more commercial sites. Friendships formed are often carried on through the year, away from camps, with campers getting together for weekends or taking other holidays together.  We have even had a few marriages over the years of people who have met at our camps!

“The children can safely play together on the site as we’re camping amongst friends”   (Helen)