Running a Certificated Site

A site officer on a visit

Looking for new ways to earn sustainable income?

Opening a Certificated Site with the Club could be the answer you’ve been looking for. We’ll help you get started and – once you’re up and running – you’ll keep any income you generate.

Setting up a small campsite (known as a Certificated Site) with the Club can often be less expensive than you might think. And with support from the Club’s Exempted Camping Department, you’ll have all the help and advice you’ll need to get started – and beyond. We don’t charge landowners to set up a site or to be affiliated with the Club.

What are the basic requirements?

At least half an acre of land – fairly level and well maintained
Safe access – for cars, caravans or motorhomes, when entering and leaving the site
Drinking water – within 100 metres of the site, with appropriate drainage
Dry waste disposal – a dustbin which is regularly emptied
Sanitation – a suitable facility for the emptying of chemically treated toilets must be provided, called a Chemical Disposal Point (CDP)

Other facilities (such as hard-standings and electric hook-ups) will be welcomed by our members, but are not a necessary requirement.

Ongoing Support

Not only will the Club guide you through the process of getting started, we’ll provide ongoing support to help you earn more income. You can get help and advice with marketing your site as well as advertising in the Club’s own publication, Your Big Sites Book and on the website.

Your Big Sites Book is the Club’s comprehensive campsite guide, delivered to 520,000 members every two years. With over 500 pages packed full of information, you’ll be sure to catch their eye.

With more campers and caravanners than ever turning to the internet when searching for campsites, your listing on the Club’s website is just as important. With over 3.5 million page views at the height of the season and 1.2 million unique visitors, standing out online will encourage more visitors to your site.

So what next?

To find out more – and receive our information pack – call the Exempted Camping department on 024 7647 5198. The team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, you can download a copy of “All You Need to Know” below (please be aware that this is a large file).

Applying Online

If you’ve decided that you want to go ahead and run a site, you can complete our online application form here. If you’d prefer to complete a paper application, call the Exempted Camping department on the number above and we’ll send one out to you. Before applying to become a Club Certificated Site, please ensure you have read ‘All You Need to Know’, which you can download below.