Prices are £15 will for the Bank Holiday Weekend away (£7.50/night) and will be at 3 for the price of 2. An additional £3 to cover electric hookup.
We have also negotiated a special rate for those wishing to remain after the end of the event up to the 2nd June of £6.50 / night (£9.50 with electric)!!
Outline details currently -
Friday - 11am - Site opens at 11am(earlier than last year)
Friday - Evening - Hall is open for meet and greet and socialising.
Saturday Evening circa 6pm - Communal BBQ open to campers and visitors alike. Bring your own food (and drink!) also - this is weather permitting.
Sunday Evening 4-6pm - Geocaching main event in the hall followed by a short break before the now infamous Jackie and Derek Quiz for campers and day visitors.
Free tea and coffee available through the evening.
Monday Morning - Coffee morning at 11am - Tea, Coffee, Squash and biccies.
This event is designed to be a social gathering organised by Geocaching Adventures: Norfolk / Suffolk & East Anglia Group open to all locally and beyond new cachers and regulars alike.
Camping and electric hookups are on a first-come-first-served basis.
Q What is a 'Mardle'?
A Mardle is a name given to a monthly meeting of Geocachers from the Norfolk and Suffolk area. They are held at different locations every month. The word means to chat or natter and seems very appropriate for the monthly gatherings. This one differs in being a camping weekend, so a slightly prolonged natter.
Q What is the camp site like?
A The site is grassed throughout, level and flat with good draining soil. There is CCTV and free Wi-Fi (though I am not sure how it will cope with high demand). There is a children's play area which was newly added in 2015. There are toilet facilities, elsan (waste sewerage disposal point) and we have use of the village hall for the weekend. There are electric hookups but currently these are allocated to those booked already but potentially there will be more hookups available by May. The Brampton site gets a rating of 9 out of 10 on a number of review websites. There is a direct bus from the entrance to Southwold and Beccles on a frequent basis.
Q What will be going on?
A This is a relaxed weekend but I am sure there will be some group cache trips from the site each day and possibly some coaching on puzzle caches, of which there are loads nearby, in the evenings. There will be a communal BBQ on Saturday around 6pm, weather permitting, where you bring your own food for cooking on at least one evening and there should be a tuck shop. On the Sunday there will be a Mardle Meeting in The Village Hall for campers and non campers alike followed by a friendly quiz hosted by Derick and Jackie.
Q How much does this all cost?
A This is the amazing bit! The site is available on an incredible offer of £15. That's not £15 per night, or per person but £15 per unit/group for the 3 nights in total! Bank Holiday Weekend camping doesn't get better than this (unless you are camping in your front garden).
Q How do I book it?
A The easiest way is via the Facebook page or you can contact me by message and I will send a booking form to you. We require a £10 non refundable deposit to secure your pitch.
Q Why do I need to fill in a booking form?
A To ensure the site is not over subscribed and everyone has space. Plus it includes site rules and safety information.
Q Can I bring a pet?
A Of course! Cats, dogs, snakes - whatever you like. As long as dogs are under control, on a lead and any fouling is cleared away. (I'm not sure how that works for a snake though).
Q Are there bins?
A There is no provision for large scale rubbish disposal. Please can campers take rubbish away at the end of the stay, or take off-site daily.
Q Can I have visitors?
A It is fine for you to have visitors during your stay. If they could park near the bowling green at the entrance crescent as to not over fill the campsite area.
Q When can I arrive and when must I leave?
A You can arrive from 11am on Friday the 26th May, and departure is by 2 pm 29th May. But with prior arrangement you can prolong your stay direct with the site owner up to the 2nd June at the same daily rates.
Q Can I log that I attended this event if I only came to the Mardle Day Event?
A Yes! As there will be a Mardle meeting event on Sunday the 28th 4pm to 6pm on the same location it would class as attending.
Q Is it wheelchair/pushchair friendly?
A Yes, most of the site is flat and short grass. There is a ramp for access to the toilet areas and there is a disabled toilet facility.
Any other questions please feel free to ask. You may mark as attending if you are coming to the Mardle day meet, but please make it clear which bit you are attending so I know who to chase deposits from.
Happy Mardle Camping!!