Champing; camping in a church

You can spend the night in a church in England, a unique experience

Camping in a real church. It’s a new trend in England, and you can try it try it out. There are several churches around England where you can spend the night with your family or friend.

It’s a new travel trend in England, sleeping in an old church. These have been made available be hired out entirely to accommodate two or more people.

Spend the night in a church

You can bring your own bedding, or hire it, and most essentials are supplied, such as cosy lanterns and especially wine, but you’re welcome to bring whatever you like, including children and dogs.

Would you like to sleep here? ©Joseph John Casey

Champing is a summer thing as the churches have no heating, and can be done between March and September. There are no peak seasons and your champing rates help support The Churches Conservation Trust. It's a unique way to spend the night, can you see yourself doing it?

One of the cosy churches for Champing. ©Joseph John Casey

More information: Champing.co.uk

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