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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 HireHelm, 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 HireHelm, 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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16
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2
Gas Cylinder Stock
Last updated: Today, 08:15Calor Propane
13kg
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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
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
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
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.
20
89
£4,120
3
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.
20
89
£4,120
3
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.
20
89
£4,120
3
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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