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How Milton Keynes Marina Went From Phone Bookings to Live Boat Hire in Minutes
MK Marina ran boat hire off phone calls and a paper diary for years. When they switched to PayCamp Hire, the difference was night and day — 2-minute bookings, live fleet cards, and zero double bookings.
ReadWhat Should a Campsite Shop Actually Stock? A Practical UK Guide
Forget the gift shop fantasy. Here's what actually sells at UK campsites — and how to manage it without a barcode scanner or a business degree.
ReadThe Gas Cage Walk of Shame: Why Small Sites Need Stock Tracking
Every site owner knows the feeling. A guest asks for gas, you walk to the cage, it's empty. You walk back. Now you're explaining yourself while their dinner goes cold. There's a better way.
ReadIntroducing Portal Essentials: Let Guests Order Before They Arrive
Portal Essentials turns your customer portal into a self-service shop. Guests can order gas bottles, kindling, and supplies before arrival — reducing reception queues and building revenue.
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Mary Jane
Day Boat · 10 people
£30/hr
1 available
Meadowlark
Day Boat · 10 people
£30/hr
On water
Request Boat Hire Deposits by Email — No More Chasing Bank Transfers
Send a branded payment link to your hire customers with one click. They pay the deposit online by card — using PayCamp Payments or your own Stripe account.
Available craft
Mary Jane
Day Boat · 10 people
£30/hr
1 available
Meadowlark
Day Boat · 10 people
£30/hr
On water
From Peg Boards to Dashboards: Why UK Marinas Are Going Digital
Walk into any traditional marina office and you might spot a wooden board with brass pegs — each one representing a berth, a boat, a customer. It works. It has worked for decades. But what happens when the board is full, the chalk fades, and the owner wants a day off?
Available craft
Mary Jane
Day Boat · 10 people
£30/hr
1 available
Meadowlark
Day Boat · 10 people
£30/hr
On water
How Milton Keynes Marina Went From Phone Bookings to Live Boat Hire in Minutes
MK Marina ran boat hire off phone calls and a paper diary for years. When they switched to PayCamp Hire, the difference was night and day — 2-minute bookings, live fleet cards, and zero double bookings.
Pitch 8 — Hilltop
Caravan • £28/night inc. electric
Guest Name
Phone
Nights
Adults
Pets
Vehicle Reg
Payment
Caravan Parks: Ditch the Paper Diary and Book Walk-Ins in 60 Seconds
Walk-in guests at your caravan park deserve the same slick experience as online bookers. The Gatehouse makes same-day bookings faster than filling in a form.
Select guest type
Tent
Campervan
Caravan
Available pitches
Pitch 3 — Riverside
Pitch 7 — Meadow
Pitch 12 — Orchard
Walk-In Bookings Made Easy: How the Gatehouse Transforms Campsite Reception
Stop scribbling on paper and fumbling with spreadsheets when walk-ins arrive. The Gatehouse turns a 10-minute check-in into a 60-second booking with instant payment.
Godmanchester Boat Campsite
Shop & Sundries
Firelighters
Box of firelighters
£3.50
Charcoal 3kg
BBQ charcoal briquettes
£5.99
Kindling Bundle
Dry kindling for fire pits
£4.50
Milk (1 pint)
Fresh semi-skimmed
£1.30
Bin Bags (10pk)
Heavy duty refuse sacks
£2.50
Site Essentials: How PayCamp Manages Your On-Site Shop
A complete walkthrough of PayCamp's built-in shop and gas management tool — from enabling the feature to recording your first exchange.
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Gas Cylinder Stock
Last updated: Today, 08:15Calor Propane
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Low stock: Propane 6kg — only 2 full left
Calor delivery scheduled for Thursday. 5 empties ready for collection.
24 shop items tracked · 23 in stock · 1 out
Gas Bottle Management for Campsites and Marinas: The Complete Guide
From exchange workflows to supplier ordering and safety compliance — everything you need to know about managing gas cylinders on a UK leisure site.
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Gas Cylinder Stock
Last updated: Today, 08:15Calor Propane
13kg
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Full
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Empty
Calor Propane
6kg
2
Full
5
Empty
Calor Butane
7kg
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Full
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Empty
Low stock: Propane 6kg — only 2 full left
Calor delivery scheduled for Thursday. 5 empties ready for collection.
24 shop items tracked · 23 in stock · 1 out
What Should a Campsite Shop Actually Stock? A Practical UK Guide
Forget the gift shop fantasy. Here's what actually sells at UK campsites — and how to manage it without a barcode scanner or a business degree.
3
16
24
2
Gas Cylinder Stock
Last updated: Today, 08:15Calor Propane
13kg
8
Full
3
Empty
Calor Propane
6kg
2
Full
5
Empty
Calor Butane
7kg
6
Full
1
Empty
Low stock: Propane 6kg — only 2 full left
Calor delivery scheduled for Thursday. 5 empties ready for collection.
24 shop items tracked · 23 in stock · 1 out
The Gas Cage Walk of Shame: Why Small Sites Need Stock Tracking
Every site owner knows the feeling. A guest asks for gas, you walk to the cage, it's empty. You walk back. Now you're explaining yourself while their dinner goes cold. There's a better way.
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New: Customer Portal now live
Your guests can now view bookings, pay invoices, and manage their details online.
Introducing Portal Essentials: Let Guests Order Before They Arrive
Portal Essentials turns your customer portal into a self-service shop. Guests can order gas bottles, kindling, and supplies before arrival — reducing reception queues and building revenue.
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£4,120
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New: Customer Portal now live
Your guests can now view bookings, pay invoices, and manage their details online.
Never Miss a Payment Again: Instant Alerts for Self-Service Pay Point
Site owners now get instant in-app and email notifications the moment a customer pays via the Pay Point — even if they're out on-site.
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£4,120
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New: Customer Portal now live
Your guests can now view bookings, pay invoices, and manage their details online.
Introducing the Branded Arrival Guide: Turn Payments Into Welcome Packs
After a customer pays via your Pay Point QR code, they now see your WiFi code, gate access, and a welcome message — turning a payment receipt into a useful arrival guide.
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Business Tips (31)
- What Should a Campsite Shop Actually Stock? A Practical UK Guide
- QR Code Payments vs Card Machines: Which Is Better for Site Operators?
- What Makes PayCamp Different: Built for Britain
- Smart Caravan Booking: Optimising Your Holiday Park Revenue
- 5 Ways Pre-Arrival Ordering Builds Revenue at Small Campsites
- Getting Started: 5 Holiday Park Management Software Tips
- Partner Sites: Save on Agency Fees for Your Campsite
- Holiday Park Website Design: 5 Signs You’re Losing Bookings
- Best Campsite and Holiday Park Software Comparison
- Boatyard to Marina: Modernising a Legacy Site
- Starting a Business on Someone Else's Site: Café, Hire & Services
- Van Life Hardstandings: A New Income Stream for Sites
- Riverside Moorings to Residential: Revenue Guide
- How to grow your pub camping and outdoor hospitality site
- Micro Plans for Holiday Parks & Campsites: When Less is More
- Glamping Pods: A Complete Business Guide
- How to Start a Campsite on Your Farm
- Top Communication Tips for Holiday Parks & Campsites
- 5 Ways to Increase Campsite Revenue This Season
- Holiday Park Seasonal Pricing Strategies to Maximise Revenue
- Peak Season Staff Hiring Tips for Caravan Parks
- Eco-Friendly Practices That Save Money
- Holiday Park Storage Tips: Boost Campsite Winter Revenue
- Holiday Park Marketing: Social Media Tips for Campsites
- Top Customer Service Tips for Holiday Parks and Campsites
- Holiday Park Customer Service: Managing Guest Complaints
- Boosting Holiday Park Growth Through Local Partnerships
- Pet-Friendly Tips for Your Caravan Park and Campsite
- Top Campsite & Holiday Park Reviews: Growth Guide
- Creating Memorable Events at Your Site
- Email Marketing for Holiday Parks & Campsites
Guides (23)
- Caravan Parks: Ditch the Paper Diary and Book Walk-Ins in 60 Seconds
- Gas Bottle Management for Campsites and Marinas: The Complete Guide
- The Gas Cage Walk of Shame: Why Small Sites Need Stock Tracking
- Mobile Payments for Marinas and Boat Yards: Get Paid at the Pontoon
- The British Site Owner's Guide to Caravan Park Software
- Campsite Management: The Ultimate UK Operators Guide
- Campsite Security Guide for UK Holiday Park Operators
- UK Guide to Electricity Billing Systems for Parks & Marinas
- Effective Marina Parking Management for Operators
- The Complete Guide to Gas Cylinder Management at Holiday Parks
- Managing Gas Check Season: A Mobile Marine Engineer's Guide
- Managing a Marina and Campsite: A Guide for Holiday Parks
- Van Life Stopovers: Attracting Motorhome Guests to Your Business
- Guest Experience: 7 Small Changes That Make Campers Return Every Year
- Electric Hook-Up Installation Guide for Site Owners
- Improving Campsite and Holiday Park Accessibility for All
- Electricity Billing Tips for Campsites and Holiday Parks
- Pontoon Maintenance: Protecting Your Investment
- Holiday Park Waste Management: Top Tips for Your Campsite
- Landscaping Ideas for Attractive Pitches
- Essential Signage for Holiday Parks & Campsites
- Off-Grid Solutions for Remote Sites
- Holiday Park Security: Protecting Your Campsite Guests
Features (14)
- How Milton Keynes Marina Went From Phone Bookings to Live Boat Hire in Minutes
- Walk-In Bookings Made Easy: How the Gatehouse Transforms Campsite Reception
- Site Essentials: How PayCamp Manages Your On-Site Shop
- Introducing Portal Essentials: Let Guests Order Before They Arrive
- Set Up Your Site in Hours with the PayCamp Wizard
- Cut Holiday Park Admin with a Campsite Customer Portal
- Email Marketing for Campgrounds and Holiday Parks
- Smart Technology for Holiday Parks & Marinas
- Streamline Your Campsite Setup: Why We Ditched Templates
- Holiday Park Website SEO: Templates vs. Wizards Compared
- How We Build Leisure Websites in Under a Week
- Boat Yard Invoicing: From Job Items to Professional Invoice
- Boat Yard Scheduling: Jobs, Zones & Capacity
- Paperless Boat Yard Job Management Guide
Product (11)
- What Is PayCamp? The Complete Guide to Smarter Site Management
- Choosing the Best Pitchup Integration Software
- Choosing the Best Glamping Booking Engine for UK Sites
- Cloud vs Spreadsheets: Managing Your Campsite in 2026
- Choosing the Best Electricity Billing Solution for Parks
- Choosing Holiday Park Booking Software
- Boat Storage Software for Campsites and Holiday Parks
- Holiday Park Management Software for the UK
- Caravan Park Management Software: UK Guide 2026
- Marina Software Guide for Holiday Parks
- How to Choose the Right Booking System for Your Campsite
Compliance (8)
- Guide to Campsite Licensing for Holiday Parks
- UK Campsite Regulations: What Operators Need to Know
- Water Safety Regulations for UK Marinas
- Fire Safety Guide for Campsite and Holiday Park Operators
- GDPR Guide for Caravan and Holiday Park Operators
- Insurance Requirements for Outdoor Accommodation
- Holiday Park Planning: How to Manage Site Expansion
- Guide to Campsite and Holiday Park Licensing Conditions
Industry News (5)
Product Updates (5)
- Request Boat Hire Deposits by Email — No More Chasing Bank Transfers
- Never Miss a Payment Again: Instant Alerts for Self-Service Pay Point
- Introducing the Branded Arrival Guide: Turn Payments Into Welcome Packs
- QR Code Payments for Campsites: Take Card Payments Without a Card Machine
- PayCamp Hire Multi-Operator Scaling | Fleet Hire Software