Champing

Champing™ is exclusive overnight brought to you by the Churches Conservation Trust Why is it so popular? Visit our website to find out more!

Champing™ – a unique opportunity to stay somewhere truly extraordinary
The Churches Conservation Trust has done some pretty cool stuff before, but making Champing™ into an actual Thing has to take even the biscuitiest of biscuits. We have surprised and delighted people all over the world with a very simple idea: a new use for beautiful ancient churches.

18/08/2026

Our furry friends deserve a holiday too 💚🐕

Leaving your dog at home when you go on holiday feels like leaving a part of you behind – they are members of the family after all!

Plenty of our Champing churches are dog friendly, so just let us know that they will be coming along too when you make your booking.

Back in 2016, when Champing first started, we didn’t host any dogs during that first season.

However, in 2026 we've hosted 66 dogs (for free!) so far, but we've got bookings for 108 dogs across the whole season!

Image © CCT

16/08/2026

This year is our 10th anniversary and we've been reminiscing on the success of some of our audience favourites...

We have 34 active Champing churches, each with their own unique charm and local area to explore. Some of our most popular churches across the years have been:

St Leonard’s Church, Old Langho
St Mary’s, Edlesborough
All Saints, Rotherby
St Leonard’s Church, Watlington

Have you champed at any of these churches?

Whether you are a family of seasoned Champers, or an adventurous group of friends looking for a new experience, you can get 10% off single night stays for parties of 2+ guests! Use code BIRTHDAY10 when booking your stay on https://champing.co.uk/

Images:
1 © Joseph Casey
2-4 © CCT

14/08/2026

Did you know? When Champing started in 2016, we received guests from 5 different countries.

Fast forward to 10 years later, and in 2026 we've received bookings from 14 different countries this year so far! 🌍

We’re always amazed to hear that people from across the globe have heard of Champing and make it their mission to spend a few nights in our beautiful churches! 💚

What’s the furthest you’ve travelled to go Champing? Let us know in the comments!

Use code “BIRTHDAY10” when booking your stay to get 10% off single night stays for parties of 2+ guests!

https://champing.co.uk/

Image © Joseph Casey

12/08/2026

🤔 Want a ready-made itinerary? ✨️ Here's our idea of a perfect stay at Sibford Meeting House:

🚙 Arrive from 4pm on the first day of your stay.

🚴‍♂️ Spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful Cotswolds countryside (there are plenty of circular walks to choose from).

🍻 For your evening meal, the Wykham Arms is just across the road.

⛪️ Then, enjoy your peaceful night of sleep in the Meeting House!

🎭️ In the morning, catch the bus (the 75A) to Stratford Upon Avon to get your Shakespeare fix.

🏰 Alternatively, travel in the other direction to Banbury, and visit Broughton Castle.

👇️ Let us know where else you would recommend visiting!

Images © CCT

10/08/2026

🌞Summer isn't over yet!

🚨We offer up to 2 FREE child stays during the summer holidays, so there's still time to book a discounted getaway with your little ones this August... ✨️

09/08/2026

We offer up to 2 FREE child stays during the summer holidays! 🚨✨️

Get booking while there's still time at: https://champing.co.uk

08/08/2026

Need help with your itinerary? Here's the perfect stay at All Saints' Church, Rotherby:

🚙 Arrive at the church from 2pm.

👋 Meet the Champing Host and get a tour of the space and its history.

☕️ Spend the afternoon in Melton Mowbray exploring the shops and cafes.

🍻 In the evening, visit the historic Blue Bell pub in nearby Hoby.

⛪️ Spend the night in the church!

🥐 In the morning, take a walk to the village of East Goscote for breakfast.

🏰 Then drive over to Belvoir Castle to explore the gardens and have afternoon tea!

Image 1 © Sintija Linuza
Image 2 © Matt Kirk
Images 3-5 © CCT

06/08/2026

We offer up to 2 FREE child stays during the summer holidays. 🚨✨️

So far this season, we've hosted 86 children and 23 of those were free child spaces!

📍Book now to secure your spot before August is over!

Image 1 © CCT
Images 2-3 © Neil Randall

05/08/2026

Last month, our Communications Manager, Chana James, was interviewed by Jo Good on BBC Radio to discuss the Champing experience.

Chana played a huge role in the creation of the Champing experience 10 years ago, making her an expert in the background and overall experience of a Champing stay.

Use this link to hear from Chana and learn more about the past and present of a stay:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z259

🚨 This recording will only be available for a short period of time, so listen before it's too late!

Image 1 © Neil Randall
Image 2 © David Joyner

04/08/2026

Last week, St Andrew's Church in Rollestone, Wiltshire was the victim of heritage crime.

We know how much our guests value Rollestone's unique charm and proximity to Stonehenge, and we sincerely apologise to anyone whose plans have been temporarily disrupted.

Unfortunately, incidents like this are becoming increasingly common. Research from the Museums Association (2025) found that 40% of heritage sites have experienced intentional damage.

As an initiative of Churches Conservation Trust, we are dedicated to protecting historic churches like St Andrew's and ensuring they remain accessible for future generations.

If you would like to support the church's recovery and ongoing conservation, please consider making a donation:

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/get-involved/donation?church_id=16501

Images © Joseph Casey

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