You’ve probably heard of ‘glamping,’ but how about ‘champing’? Combining the words ‘church’ and ‘camping’ into one special idea, champing is a practice that has become very popular in England, where people are actually allowed to stay in centuries-old churches. It’s a once in a lifetime experience and is fast becoming one of the top reasons to visit the United Kingdom.
A New Way To Stay
All around the southeastern part of England, an ever-growing number of travelers are enjoying unique experiences by staying in the form of accommodation that is truly unique: village churches. These people aren’t necessarily religious; they’re just looking for something different, and ‘champing’ is what they found.
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With more and more people looking to head ‘off the beaten path’ and find new experiences, champing is swiftly becoming a fun option, with many of these churches having centuries of history behind them.