The festival season is upon us and the summer is the perfect time to step out into the great outdoors and go camping.

For something quick and easy to pitch, check out the Eurohike Flash Fuse II (£29.99) two-man pop-up tent or, if you’re not a fan of pop-ups, the Blacks Barra 2 Man Dome Tent (£32.49). Both are perfect for first-time campers and designed to keep you dry even in the most torrential of British downpours.Groups of festival-goers will love the funky Freespace Festival 4 man tent (£49.99), whose bright colours make it easy to find on a busy site.

Alternatively, if you’re not a fan of mud and sleeping bags then try out the latest craze of glamorous camping, or glamping! Hotel Bell Tent is offering a range of boutique tents to hire at all the major festivals, including nearby Larmer Tree Fest, V Festival and T in the Park. See www.hotelbelltent.co.uk

If you want to try glamping on the South Coast, why not try kitsch camping at Happy Days Retro Vacations near Wimborne with their collection of vintage Airstream caravans (pictured right). You’ll find details of their chrome oasis at www.happydaysrv.co.uk.