TAKING kids camping can be a hectic process, so imagine what it’s like for mum-of-22 Sue Radford.
The Morecambe-based family regularly hop in their motorhome, which retails for £40,000, for a weekend away or during the school holidays – and Sue shared how her kids fit under one roof.
Dad Noel shared how they had taken eight of their kids to Silverdale, a village a short distance from their home near Morecambe Bay.
After a fun-filled walk, homemade soup, pancakes and a Harry Potter film, it was time to tuck the children up for a cosy night sleep.
On their YouTube channel, Sue gave fans a tour around their sleeping arrangements in the van.
She said: “We thought we would show you how we all sleep in the motorhome at night time.”
Firstly they have an upper bunk which you can access by a ladder.
Although she and Noel sometimes climb up there for the night, Sue revealed Archie, six, and her grandson Leo, eight, who is the son of Sue’s daughter Sophie, 30, were staying there that night.
Next to the kitchen is the seating area and table, which she showed turns into another double bed.
At the back of the motorhome is a large sleeping area, where six of her kids were staying that evening.
She added: “As you can see really really big, it’s like a king bed which is good.
“So we’ve got Phoebe, Daisy, little Heidi, Ayprill, Hollie and then Bonnie.”
“Mummy and daddy are sleeping outside, le’ts go check it out.”
Sue showed how they have an attached awning to the side of the motorhome which has fairy lights, a sofa and seats.
In a zipped compartment is a double camp bed for her and Noel.
Chilly Sue added: “I can confirm it’s cold but the bed’s comfy though but it’s just it’s really cold.
“We’re waiting for the warmer weather to come.”
Who's who in the Radford family?
SUE and Noel have 22 children . . .
- Chris – May 7, 1989
- Sophie Rose – December 13, 1993
- Chloe Anne – July 31, 1995
- Jack Richard – April 9, 1997
- Daniel Leon – March 3, 1999
- Luke James – October 1, 2000
- Millie Jo – August 29, 2001
- Katie Louise – November 14, 2002
- James Edward – October 17, 2003
- Ellie May – May 6, 2005
- Aimee Elizabeth – April 21, 2006
- Josh Benjamin – July 3, 2007
- Max Joseph – December 11, 2008
- Tillie May – May 2, 2010
- Oscar Will – October 22, 2011
- Casper Theo – October 3, 2012
- Alfie Thomas – July 6, 2014
- Hallie Alphia Beau – June 3, 2015
- Phoebe Willow – July 24, 2016
- Archie Rowan – September 18, 2017
- Bonnie Ray – November 6, 2018
- Heidie Rose – April 3, 2020
Speaking to Noel, she said: “I think you would rather camp in the summer.”
Noel replied: “Going to get my jumper on, most people get undressed to go to bed, we get dressed to get into bed.”
Sue jokingly responded: “To be fair I did kick my socks off last night which I don’t normally do so I must have been fairly warmish but then I kept waking up and I was like no I’m not I’m definitely cold.”
Sue and Noel shot to fame in 2012 as the parents of Britain’s largest brood, landing a brand new series with Channel 5 in 2021 called 22 Kids and Counting.
They are parents to Chris, 34, Sophie, 30, Chloe, 28, Jack, 26, Daniel, 24, Luke,23, Millie, 22, Katie, 21, James, 20, Ellie, 18, Aimee, 17, Josh, 16, Max, 15, Tillie, 13, Oscar, 12, Casper, 11, Hallie, eight, Phoebe, seven, Archie, six, Bonnie, five and Heidie, three.
Sadly the couple’s 17th child Alfie was still born on July 6, 2014.
The large family don’t rely on benefits but run a family pie shop.
