Amy’s weekend adventures with her TentBox Lite

For many of us, travelling can feel like a big commitment. Some trips take months of planning, and having to organise every detail in advance is enough to put plenty of people off booking a break, let alone heading off on the spur of the moment.

Amy Fry, a TentBoxer and content creator based in the Cotswolds, has found a simpler way to get away - spontaneous trips across the UK.

“Having a TentBox has opened up so much more of the UK for me. I’ve taken it on solo trips too, which has grown my confidence massively,” she says. “Because it’s so easy to set up, it means more time exploring the world around me.”

In this article

• How her TentBox Lite has unlocked these trips
• Amy’s five favourite UK campsites
  • South Dean Camping, North Devon
  • Ty Isaf Campsite, Snowdonia
  • Llanthony Priory Campsite, Black Mountains
  • Bwch-yn-Uchaf Caravan & Camping Site, Southern Snowdonia
  • Panpwnton Campsite, Shropshire Hills
• Start your own microadventures

How her TentBox Lite roof tent has unlocked these trips

Amy has been a TentBoxer for over three years now, having recently upgraded to the TentBox Lite (our compact all-rounder) from the previous version “it’s without a doubt the best purchase I’ve made."

With her trips usually being spontaneous, keeping her own comfy accommodation permanently mounted on top of her car makes heading off after work on a Friday effortless - allowing her to be back home on Sunday evening in time for the week ahead. "This is honestly how I manage to do so many little trips.”

With so many little trips with the roof tent under her belt now, Amy has shared some of her favourite locations to help inspire some UK microadventures of your own. 

Amy’s five favourite UK campsites

South Dean Camping, North Devon

“It’s amazing to wake up to the sea view at South Dean Camping, as it is a cliff-top campsite, so has incredible views. The campsite also has direct access to the coast path, so it’s great for having fantastic walks on your doorstep. 

The campsite is on a huge field, so there is plenty of choice when deciding where you want to pitch up. South Dean Camping has amazing facilities that make your camping experience feel like home. The campsite now offers food and drink vendors and also a sauna on certain days in summer, so it makes for a wonderful experience. A sauna at a campsite feels like luxury!”

Ty Isaf Campsite, Nant Peris, Snowdonia

“This campsite in Snowdonia is only £10pp for one night, which makes it a bargain. There are incredible 360 mountain views, and you can start your Snowdonia adventure straight from the campsite and walk to Dinorwic quarry, one of my favourite locations! You can also see Crib Goch from the campsite, which is a knife-edged arête in the Snowdonia National Park. If you haven’t explored Snowdonia, then you need to. A must-have camping experience in the UK.”

Llanthony Priory campsite, Black Mountains, Wales

“Llanthony Priory Campsite is on a field right next to the ruins of the old priory, with the Black Mountains all around you, which makes it a really unique experience.”

"Llanthony Priory has a cellar bar open till late, where they also serve food and drink. I stayed here and drank wine, played chess and sunbathed on the grounds of the priory ruin till the evening. Honestly, it was an amazing experience, and the campsite owners were very lovely, which makes your camping experience feel welcoming.”

Bwch-yn-Uchaf Caravan & Camping Site, Southern Snowdonia

“Bwch-yn-Uchaf Caravan & camping site is one of my favourite campsites. There is a peaceful river running through with an amazing view of mountains. There are sheep in the field opposite and great facilities on site. It’s located in the heart of Eryri National Park, and on the outskirts of Bala. So, if you’re keen to explore around Snowdonia, then this is a great location.”

Panpwnton Campsite, Shropshire Hills

“Panpwnton campsite is a cosy and cute campsite, with a beautiful river running through it. The amazing facilities make the campsite feel like home, so I thoroughly enjoy my stays here. They also have a small coffee and breakfast van onsite, which makes for the perfect breakfast in the morning! A small train runs behind the campsite, which is very charming to watch. You can also hire e-bikes here, so it’s great to plan a bike ride whilst you’re here. I love sitting in my TentBox at night and stargazing here; it’s truly wonderful, and I’ve created memories to last a lifetime.”

Start your own microadventures

From cliff-top sea views in Devon to starry nights by the river in Shropshire, Amy’s weekends prove you don’t need months of planning to have a brilliant break. You just need somewhere to sleep that comes with you.

If you want a setup just like Amy’s, check out her favourites from our range here. 

• TentBox Lite – our compact all-rounder roof tent that fits even the smallest cars and pops open in under five minutes. Two skylights make it ideal for stargazing from bed, and the removable rainfly lets in the breeze on warm summer nights. 

• TrunkBox – a modular storage system for the boot that keeps Amy’s camping gear packed and organised, so she can be on the road the moment a free weekend comes up. 

• Boot Bag – after a day on the coast path or in the Snowdonia mountains, muddy boots stay out of the tent. It slides into the channels under the TentBox Lite, and a waterproof side and mesh back panel help them dry overnight.