First time campers with Teens

[AgualusasLover]

Three DC, aged 18, 16 and 13.

We aren’t a fan of camping, but DS2 really enjoys it and has asked if we can do a camping holiday next year.

We want to accommodate as he has never made a fuss about the things we usually do. We don’t have a lot of space so lots of equipment won’t work.

DH: likes the outdoors, in particular fishing, BBQ, sports
DS1: likes sports, loves history and would actively participate in everything including hikes
DS2: enjoys swimming, sports, would like walks (well hikes really but I don’t know if I can deliver that)
DS3: doesn’t love camping (has been with school) and prefers a bit of comfort, likes sports, loves swimming
Me: I really dislike camping proper and enjoy comfort; I like walks but am not very fit. I like history and love swimming.

UK, prob 4 nights maybe during the Easter holidays or summer half term. We have a car. DS2 wants to stay in a proper tent, I’m more inclined to glamp or caravan.

You and your husband stay in a caravan, kids can each have a little tent outside. They only need to sleep in it and store their clothes. Don't know if it would work with a static though as i've only stayed in one and tents outside weren't allowed.

Camping at Easter in the UK can be really cold, I wouldn't go any earlier than May half term.
Would something like a "glamping" bell tent that's already set up for you on site suit everyone?

Look at glamping in a bell tent. You'll often find you have to pay for additional pup tents if you want to sleep separately from the kids. They'll also find themselves being colder than they expected, at night, so it'd be better to have bodies sleeping together. Easter will be late-ish April next year.

Somewhere like York or the Yorkshire coast might be good. History in abundance and the Cleveland way if people want to hike or you could just do city walls.