Campfire Guide

CAMPFIRES

Here at Wowo we are all about campfires. We think that camping without a campfire is tantamount to supporting President Bush for re-election a few years ago! Not only do campfires provide warmth and a focal point for any group or family, but loads of food can be cooked over or in them.

This is why we encourage you to have fires, however it means that you have to respect the dangers associated with having them.

Here is a quick guide:

1. Use the fire pits provided

2. At least 2 meters from any tent

3. Do not collect any wood yourselves!

Campsite Fire Safety for Children:

We would like to remind families to be extra careful with your campfire in the morning

It does not look hot as there is no flame but the embers will still be very hot

If you do have a serious burn accident:

If you are able to drive the child to the hospital the closest and best is Queen Victoria in East Grinstead. This has a special burns unit.

Address: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

West Sussex

RH19 3DZ

OPEN EVERY DAY

LOGS for camp fire available at £5 per basket load

DELIVERED TO CAMPSITE EVERY NIGHT.

Weekend nights deliveries between 4 - 8pm
Weekdays deliveries between 4 - 6pm

If bringing your own wood it is crucial that there are no nails.
Campers feet do not go well with nails nor do car tyres. Also
no paint or varnish or any other chemicals that will pollute.

Wood Sources

The wood that we sell to you here at Wowo is sourced from a number of places, all of which are sustainable, eco friendly and good quality.

We support our local environment by buying wood from the council who actively clear out Silver Birch from our Commons to make way for heathland rejuvenation. We also support local small business by buying in from very local wood suppliers.

Our own woods support their own eco system of wildlife which we need to protect. This is why we ask you not to collect any wood from our woodland. Future plans include planting more woodland for coppicing for campfire supply.

What you can do - Cook Stuff!

1. Wrap jacket potatoes in foil, put on edge of fire to cook. Local butter is stocked in our reception shop (recycled foil too).
2. Check out our seasonal farm grown veg for other ideas to roast- try tasty courgettes; summer and winter squashes with delightful names patty pans, spaghetti squash, uchiki kuri, sweet dumpling to name a few.

3. Make a quick stir fry with our seasonal greens, toss in some delicious local halloumi stocked in reception shop.

4. Popcorn - Make a large bag out of tinfoil and place 50g of popping corn with oil inside. Seal bag leaving lots of space and place on embers. Once popping, turn and shake, then add butter and salt and pretend your at the movies.

5.The hardest recipe of all - Marshmallows - only for the most skilled of chef's.

Complete Beginners Guide to making a fire:

We cannot accept responsibility for your possessions or any personal injuries sustained while camping or using fires.