What a great campsite. First off, we chose this location because you can build a campfire. The site…read moreitself is not that big but what they do have is nicely manicured. As we were going at close of season, we almost had the site to ourselves! There is also a shop on the grounds that has almost everything you could need if you've found you left something behind. Plenty of showers and toilets and a refrigerator to store items like freezer packs and the odd bottle of champagne. And for those who like to fish (not us) they have fishing on site. And for those who don't like camping in a tent, they have a few old gypsy caravans available for hire.

Four of us each aged sixty; 2 males and 2 females from England went camping for the very first time…read moreas adults in September 2010. We stayed in a basic tent at La Licorne campsite in Dunkerque for 5 nights. We were all very apprehensive as it had been so long since we had been in a tent; but the challenge made it a very different break from the norm. We arrived at the site after by car which is a 24 mile journey from Calais; although it is possible to arrive directly at Dunkerque via the ferry from Dover. We arrived at the site after many requests for directions; the fact that none of us spoke even basic French did not help. It was after 7 p.m.; the time when the barrier comes down at the entrance to the site. However the owners house is there and they quickly made us feel welcome and told us to select any pitch we desired and call back the next morning to discuss fees etc. Our first very big mistake was not erecting the tent back at home after we recently purchased it. The next four hours were proverbial murder; but by a little moonlight and a lot of headlights we got there in the end and earned our tent pitching badges. We enjoyed snacks and wine before surprising ourselves and enjoying a thoroughly good nights sleep. Next morning we discovered there was 2 large shower blocks with endless hot water, lots of toilets and wash basins. They were all very clean and we were certainly impressed; although you do have to take your own toilet paper, which luckily we had. We went to meet the owner who is instantly likeable and she explained about the rates and security gates. The cost to each camper was only 6 Euros per night. It is a simple 4 number code and single letter for the both the front and rear entrances. While the front gives you access to the open road the rear entrance is accessible by foot only. The rear entrance is a real delight as it leads along a pleasant path surrounded by bushes and plants directly to the seafront. There are no cars running along the front; but there is a bicycle path which is well used by families. The beach is very large at low tide and stretches as far as the eye can see, probably to Belgium. There are a few cafes along the front and quite a lot of flats overlooking the sea, though not high rise. Although it was September it was still very mild and we were all in short sleeves and shorts even though we were by the sea. Dunkerque itself seems a very friendly town with a very busy large market on Saturday. Selling all types of food and goods it spreads from street to street throughout the town. There are no drinking bars as such; in fact the only one we saw, and went in to, is on the campsite itself. There are lots of supermarkets however selling good quality cheap wine and lager which was ideal for us. They are within easy distance of the front entrance and you can buy almost everything. Belgium is within reasonable driving distance and we travelled the 27 mile to Ostend. Ostend is a very clean busy coastal resort with lots of shops and outdoor cafes and bars. The seafront is a very pleasant walk with stalls selling lots of instantly eatable sea food, at very reasonable prices. I would say the campsite played a huge part in the enjoyment of our trip to Dunkerque, which incidentally, is twinned with our home town of Middlesbrough North East England. It certainly allayed our fears about camping and we are certainly going back.

Brilliant site, friendly owners and reasonable rates. Great location for walking and boating etc…read more no toilet facilities so bring your own. Friendly campers too, haven't come up against a bad one. Great for bbqs etc in the summer and watching the stars at night. All in all a great place!.

If you want to take a real break in Kent, you MUST go to the Reculver Country Park…read more What is it? A reserve combining undeveloped coast with great views accross the estuary & historic buildings (remains of a roman fort and twin towers of St Mary's Church dominating the coastline). Perfect place for a seashore walk or run when the sun is shinning. I spent a wonderful moment with my family here. This park is also the starting point of the Viking Coastal Trail (http://en.yelp.be/biz/viking-coastal-trail-margate).

We have stayed a couple of times at this site and have not been disappointed on either occasion. We…read morehave taken our tent and had a standard pitch (not a deluxe one with electric hook-up). There are just over a hundred pitches and we have never found noise to be a problem on this site. It is very sheltered and peaceful and it never feels cramped. The site is well run by helpful and friendly staff and the toilet and shower blocks are of a very high standard and kept extremely clean. There are a couple of family/disabled shower rooms too which is useful if you have small children. There are decent laundry and washing-up facilities and a well-stocked on-site shop for any essentials you may have forgotten. They also have book and magazines you can borrow during your stay. There is a small children's play area which has got one of those giant swings, a sandpit and climbing frame with slide. There is also a well-stocked fishing lake although we have not used this. Some lovely woodland walks surround the site too. I highly recommend a stay on this site (but not when we want to go of course!). It is also within easy access of the North Norfolk coast and is a good base for exploring this delightful part of the country.