CHURCH CAMPING - CHAMPING in the UK Staying in a 13th Century Church in Aldwincle, Northamptonshire
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Heyyyyy lovelies, Champing in the UK I thought I would bring you along with us as we experience our very first Champing trip. Champing is camping in a church. Champing is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to camping. Run by the Church trust to create income for the most at risk churches in the UK. Churches that have been de-commissioned and churches that have lost their congregation over time. We chose to stay at All Saints church in Aldwincle. A sleepy village in Northamptonshire. My partner is also named Aldwinckle and he was excited to stay in the village from whence his name derived. Big words for me there guys haaaaa input from Tim clearly. lol
We take you with us from the moment we open the door .. visiting the local villages and towns and giving you an all round idea of what it is like to stay in a church.
We booked for 2 nights. We stayed for one. This was down to a couple of factors. The rain was never ending be careful what you wish for .. I also encountered a small fear I never knew existed so we both were happy with one night. Some people have stayed up to a week.
Built in the 1200's All Saints church served its community until it closed 150 years ago. The bigger church at the top of the village became the dominant place of worship and is still used to this day.
The word Aldwinckle / Aldwincle is said to mean 'a bend in the river' and the river runs alongside the village.
The name is said to have lost it's 'K' when the two villages became one and one church became the prominant church.
Aldwinckle Lake however, maintained the K in the name. So it's all a bit of a mystery.
If you are interested in exploring Champing then please check out
champing.co.uk/
They provide:
camp beds
tea, coffee, sugar and hot chocolate. with Mugs.
A washing station and a one gas burner with kettle.
You will need your own bedding. No cooking on site so I would recommend finding a church with great local amenities. A local pub or restaurant will see you good. Alternatively grab your food on the way in but bring plates. They do not supply plates.
Every church is different most have dry ECO toilets and some have flushing toilets so do check this out.
We were warm and toasty inside the church so we think we were super lucky. We did pack layers for a chilly night but they were not needed.
Thank you so much for watching ... if you'd like to join me on instagram, please head over 🤩🤩 instagram.com/at_home_with_claireccc?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
I’ve never heard of Champing as I also live in the US. What a wonderful area of the world you live in with the old
castles & Churches. Have always wanted to come to the UK to experience this. I was so happy watching this & I hushed my hubby cuz I was watching this-lol. Fantastic Claire Thank you
Gorgeous!! I lived in Germany for just over a year (1985/86) and loved visiting castles older then any place in the US. I lived for 8 of those months in a “house” that was over 200 years old!! Just amazing.
ohhh how amazing you got to experience that x it's definitely a luxury to be able to travel and experience places x
What a dream that would be for me to stay in that place overnight. WOW, It's so gorgeous, I love it. I would be doing more than touching those walls I would be hugging them, I love castles as well. That treat bag for George was just precious. I do not go up in high rise buildings. One of my fears besides spiders.
As someone watching this from the US, I'm so jealous! Such a gorgeous church and location ❤️
ahhhh thank you so much for watching Erin xx It was for sure gorgeous and a very unique experience for sure x
I have never heard of champing but what a brilliant idea! They are just ripping apart an absolutely beautiful Catholic Church near me and it’s such a shame’ I’m sure they would have been successful had they done this! ❤
Ohhhhhh that's so sad to hear .. and yes this could have worked for them ❤️❤️
Holy moly! Your voice is amazing!!!😻😻😻😻 You are such an inspiration!! Thank you for being you and keeping it always real. Super artistic and talented = MEGA BABE! 😻💜😻
Ahhhhh 🥰🥰🥰🥰 thank yoooooo
Claire, I also love Gregorian chants. It is such beautiful music. I have one CD from the 80s and haven't listened to it in years. I am the only person I know who enjoys that music. I never think to play it when I am alone. Got to change that. Lol. Champing is such a novel idea. I can think of a few churches in the states I would like to have to myself for a day. Unfortunately our churches don't have the history that's in the UK or Europe. My imagination would go wild thinking of the monks chanting during the canonical hours. There I am waffling along. Wonderful video. ❤❤❤
thank you so much Christine for watching xxx It is such calming music for sure and I agree on the imagination you can just get lost in thinking about the history of places xx
I am so jelly. I want to stay there. Altocelarophobia that's a mouth full. Thanks, Clair for sharing this experience with us. The Fox pub was also sweet.
I am still in love with that church.
Love Gregorian chants
It's a beauty 🤩🤩🤩
What a beautiful and relaxing place to go. Loved the church, and the keys! 🤯
The keys were so cool ay 😍 thanks so much Sandy
It is so cool that you got to do something like that. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I've never heard of champing, but I would love to be able to do it. That was so sweet of them to leave a treat for George. I actually love Gregorian Chants myself. That would sound so amazing in that church!
heyyyy Lisa thank you so much x yeh it was a cool experience for sure and oh how cute with the treats .. honestly such a thoughtful thing to do. George wouldnt touch them but still lol so appreciated it x ahhhh you do ? they're so beautiful arent they .. it definitely hits different when you're playing the chants in an ancient church lol I ended up putting the radio on haaaaaaaa
This is an adventure from my own comfy chair!! It’s gorgeous!! I’m in love with the entire thing!
So very interesting, Claire. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
What a fantastic place!!!! I’m literally green with envy!!!
It was a very cool experience for sure 🤩🤩🤩 thanks Roy
Omg the binoculars are a great idea for my partners Christmas present. That’s one ticked off 😂😂 xx
ahhh fantastic .. okay so these ones weigh like 20lb !!! so if you do go big and heavy ... get a tripod too ! we cannot hold these they have to be supported x
Being so new, there are no churches in disuse here that are in good enough shape to do this. Not a lot of stone to withstand time in California. I LOVE the architecture and history of the UK, and I would be so excited to go “champing.” I always have to touch the walls of historical places - doors, columns, anywhere others have been or touched. It’s like I can commune with them in a way. I also am ** obsessed ** with bats! 😂 I find them fascinating. So cool, Claire. What an awesome experience!
I totally get it .. I do that when I visit castles and just think who walked this path 600 years ago or who touched this wall its so amazing to even imagine the history :)
Wow amazing experience! This is something Australia lacks in this regard. It looks so stunning! Would love to go back to the UK one day and visit these historic places. I think I would be fine sleeping in there as I have the opposite fear, I don’t like feeling enclosed. I have to sit on an aisle seat at the cinema, I always drive in the car with the window down, even just a crack. I hate elevators, I don’t like the blankets covering my feet. The thought of my arms and legs not being able to move or stretch out makes me feel nauseous and unable to breath just thinking about it. Being locked in a box, coffin or closet I would actually die of panic before I died of natural causes. But yeah the bats, bugs and spiders would also be a ‘no deal’ for me and just camping in general but I’d definitely go for a day visit 😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 omg you make me howl ... definitely a day visit and a 5 star hotel with all amenities 🤣🤣🤣
I love the history of these places. Just imagining how it would have been in the past. The spider was a big nope for me though😂😂
This was so fun! Just finished watching!! I wish they had this concept here! Or I wish I could teleport Gracie and us over there! Love love love it! Claire! It’s funny! I’m claustrophobic yet I cannot sleep unless I feel like I have a close space and lower ceiling the better. I need to feel safe and and I’ve always thought it was just me too!!! We are legitimate 🤣. I always tell Scott I need a safe cocoon when sleep! Thank you for enlightening me and validating my unknown fear too 🤣😘💙.
heyyyyyy Tammy yayyy I am so glad you're here ...oh wow yes that is exactly the feeling a closed space .. but with control. You are probably like me too in that way .. if I know I have control to open a door it's all good lol
@@athomewithclaire exactly!
Wonderful video! Thanks for taking us along. I was wondering if you were going to sing and check out the acoustics, so thanks for that and for telling us about Tim’s heritage!
Absolutely gorgeous. I would love to do this. I love castles and old buildings and churches. Amazing experience you had. Thanks for sharing ❤
heyyyy Coral thank you so much for watching xx so happy you enjoyed it xx
Oooh I would love that, would love a bit of haunting too 😊
What an amazing church! A beautiful building! Not much of a camper myself more of a glamper (RV camping).
Loved watching this as it reminded me when we used to go camping in Scotland at the bottom of Ben Nevis 🤩😄
Claire you have a great singing voice 👍💯 George is adorable 🥰
So please you had a nice time but it is a shame you were only able to do one night but very understandable .Awesome church😍🤩
Hey and there is nothing wrong being a Burgess Lol ....😂🥰Be proud 😁
Thank you for the stay-cation inspiration, I really think my James would love this!!! ❤
so glad you liked it lovely xxx
This is so cool - Never heard of Champing
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing adventure with us. I have never heard of champing. This was so very interesting to watch. Thanks for sharing.
thaks so much Antonietta so glad you liked it x xx
I ADORE Gregorian Chant, but then I'm a Trad. Catholic. 😅👍🙏 I've never heard of Champing, but would definitely love to give it a try. 😊💕 I'm a bit jellie, as we don't have that in the U.S. 😥
Yeah, hunger and I don't get along well, either! 😁 Hypoglycemia is a thing!
Northumbria, you said? OOOOH! What a *MAGNIFICENT* Church! Is it old Norman style? I'm not great at architectural styles.
Oh, WOW, even the old Baptistry is there! 😲 It is sooo beautiful inside! Those mullioned windows...wow! The lovely white stone work...limestone, maybe? Oh, you said it probably was...doh! Maybe I'd best hold off commenting 'til you're done? 😁
Oh, so awesome to see those beautiful gravestones. No, death is part of life, doesn't bother me. I'd just pray for them. 😊🙏
Would love to hear bat-chatter!
Yes!!! When walking up ancient stairs or touching old stone, I *do* think of those who came before me...and wonder about those who will come after. It's a headtrip!
Stayed to the end! Hmmmm, best not to try sleeping in the Sistine, yeah? Talk about ceiling detail...!
TYSM, for this lovely camping...er, champing!...experience. 😊💕
I would love to do this! My little family of three are all history buffs and this would be right up our alley. ❤️
thats so cool Diana ... if you check out the link in my description you'd be surprised just how many churches there are x
I love this concept of Champing,Ms Claire 😍💜,hope you enjoyed it throughout, all new experiences😍😍
Thankyoooooo lovely ❤️❤️ we did have a lovely time xx
Wow that church looks like one of the Metcalfe card kits I use for my model scenic. so beautiful. My late brother was restoring a former stately home before he died. there was a church i next to the house, not in use - it could have been used for this. It was beautiful, and in the grounds of the house, Hadzor Hall.... if he and his Mrs were still alive - their church would have been amazing for this experience
if you do this again take a tent yo pitch inside the church - a black one - so the light doesn;t mess up your sleep
@miniscenesgb oooooo that's a great idea xx so sorry about your brother x ❤️❤️
Oh Claire!! Thank you so very kindly for sharing this wonderful video. I absolutely loved it ❤️ i was wondering about your champing weekend. I definitely will be looking into something around here for a similar experience. Back East in Nova Scotia there are many beautiful big rock
churches. Thank you again ❤
I loved seeing this. I am now itching to go champing!
bucket list for sure thank you for sharing
WOW!!! I never heard of champing before, but now .... I have to do it! What an experience 😮 and to have bats above ... that's a new one for me lol😅 such a charming lil village, and to have all that history too. The architecture was a big plus for me. We don't have stuff like that here. (US) So jealous of all that you get to have "in your backyard". That sketch you did of the window is great. Have a great night and looking forward to more here ❤😎🙃
Heyyyyy lovely ...im so happy you enjoyed it 🤩🤩🤩 it was certainly an experience xxx I do love an old building like ... how many people walked before.. such a cool thought
That looks so fun!!! Claire I feel your new channel is also a getting to know you!! So many things about you maybe you've mentioned before but I never seen idk but I love it!! For example did you say you worked with children with special needs education? And your...a step granny??? What!!! ❤❤❤️ I work with special needs children as well and I'm a young ish grandma too❤❤❤ love it! Keep sharing!!your positivity is so inspiring and next level excitement is contagious!!! Let's find joy in little things🥰💗
Heyyyyyy lovely yesss I am Nana ... Tims daughter has 2 children x 5 and 2 they're the best 🤩🤩 I'm so happy you're loving the channel
Hi Claire loved this, i would love to do this never knew it was a thing, thats crazy about your fear very interesting, thanks for sharing it with us ❤❤❤ xxx
Love your singing ❤❤❤
And what an amazing sleep
Over! ❤
Totally understand your fear, I have the same kind of fear, of very large and vast spaces agoraphobic. The church is beautiful as well as the town and surrounding area. I'd be more worried about that spider or bat guano falling in my hair or mouth..Eeewww Great video, thank you!!!!
Ahhhhh I'd heard of agoraphobia... but never inside big spaces 🤩😱 took me by surprise !
Tims beard is amazing lol !
lol he loves it haaaaa
And hahhahah the tipsy bat thoughts!! I love this vlog!!!!!❤
🤣🤣🤣 can you imagine ... waking up with a BAT staring you straight in the face haaaaaaaaa
@athomewithclaire hahaha I'm not quite sure....I feeeeeel like I might like it?? I do love bats and experiencing weird moments in life. But that might be just me, the unknown kind of excites me. Wish I could be there to explore. Looks awesome! 👸🏼🤴
Ohhhh yeh I totally get that ... I was very excited for this also 😍😍 I would do it again .. but will pick a small church haaaaa
@athomewithclaire hahaha Claire! You crack me up! Enjoy your day, hopefully you don't come back a vampire 🧛🏻♀️ or.....maybe.....you do! Hahaha! 😹 cheers!
Loved this, planning a uk trip next year and will look into doing a champing stay…..thank you :) Been awhile since we got there from Aus and I hadn’t heard of champing before,
Loved the video, such a beautiful place. I must confess the key got me as well 😀
🤣🤣 it's a very cool key 🤣🤣
What a great use of old buildings. I would be worried about bat droppings though.😮
The bats were actually in the rafters ... n9t in the room with us 🙈🙈 I totally misinterpreted the information I was given 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I thought what a wonderful experience... until... the spider 😳😳😳 I would move out right away 😂😂😂
ohhhh Lilian haa I feel so bad I should have put a warning about spiders :)
@@athomewithclaire 😂😂😂 no it was ok to see it on screen. In real life it would have been different 😂😂😂
This was an absolute amazing, beautiful, and enriching adventure for me!! I've never heard of Champing, and I love it!! Hearing you're soft, soothing voice describing everything around you was like listening to my favorite book on tape. I didn't want it to end. I love that Georgie Porgie got to go with you. He's such a wonderful dog baby!! I loved everything about this video and so enjoyed every detail. Thank you so very much for sharing this amazing adventure with us. Oh, and the keys and sound they made were so beautiful. I'm a total ASMR girl.
Best video I've watched in a very long time. Besides your resin videos, of course.
Thank you again Claire!!
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Ohhhhh thank you for such an incredible comment ❤️❤️❤️ I appreciate that so much xxxx
@@athomewithclaire
Thank you very much for sharing this incredible journey!! 🩷🩷🩷
wow what an awesome thing to do would love to do that and do a midnight photo shoot in the graveyard
Awww, poor George!! Eddie lives to travel, we drive about 1000 miles to visit 2 of my grandkids 2-4 times a year. (Eddie 18 lb ChiShu? Mix). Sometimes Bella comes along (7 lb Chihuahua) 😂
ohhhhh wow thats amazing .. yeh sadly George gets sick after one hour. He is great on motorways but as soon as we hit the small bendy roads .. he cannot handle it :(
@@athomewithclaire 😟 poor baby.
I worked in M+S in a huge Mall in Bristol. I felt the same thing it was just too big ,too high ! so I asked to transfer to a smaller store and it's fine now ....weird huh.
ohhhh goodness... yes I read that it can be bad for people in shopping malls I am so glad you were able to transfer xxx Love M&S lol
AltoCelarphobia - no way! Who knew? Thanks for the education. 🥺 sorry it made you feel that way.
Ahhh yes it was totally an unexpected reaction .. and you are sure to have a church near you that does this 🤣❤️😍
I was wondering why you didn't stay the second night. Interesting phobia. Never heard of it before.
I just couldn't do it 🤣🤣 it's crazy and it was totally unexpected I never knew ut existed either ... but I guess I've never been in a situation to find out 🤣🤣 I would definitely do it again just in a smaller church .. they do have churches with real cosy sleeping areas 🤞🤞🤞
Not heard of champibg in the US. Course we don't have ancient abandoned churches like in the UK either.😛
ahhhh yes I did look in to it more and its just a UK thing xxx
I don't think I have altocelarophobia, but I do have arachnophobia so I probably wouldn't dare to stay there even if it looks amazing. There are plenty of ancient churches in Sweden but I've never heard of them being rented out like this.
Ahhhhhh yes Mizz of course .. I forgot about putting out a spider warning 🙈🙈 it was the only one we saw one xx
I don’t camp at all…we went so much when I was younger living at home that I grew to not like it🤷🏼♀️ I loved riding in the boat but not the camping.🤣
I’ve never heard of Champing as I also live in the US. What a wonderful area of the world you live in with the old
castles & Churches. Have always wanted to come to the UK to experience this. I was so happy watching this & I hushed my hubby cuz I was watching this-lol. Fantastic Claire Thank you